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Meet Valdosta’s new judge

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Judge Jeremy Baker was sworn in as the Valdosta Municipal Court Judge Monday by Lowndes County Superior Court Judge Gregory Voyles. Valdosta's mayor and city council appointed Baker in March. …

Alpharetta mom pens book about raising confident kids

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When raising children, especially pre-teens and teenagers, parents can face tension when big topics are brought up and it can be challenging for them to navigate these tough conversations. Author…

Henry County commissioner dead from COVID-19

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Henry County Commissioner Gary Barham died this morning due to complications from COVID-19, according to county officials. Barham served as Henry County’s District 3 Commissioner since his election in 2013…

Meet Atlanta’s new municipal court judge

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Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms appointed former Fulton County Magistrate Judge Stephanie C. Davis to serve on the Atlanta Municipal Court. Davis will fill a vacancy on the court due to…

Meet the Author series to feature Georgia native Carolyn Newton Curry

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Carolyn Newton Curry will be the next featured author in Georgia Writers Museum’s popular Meet the Author series. The program will be held virtually, via Zoom, at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, March…

The Chief Justice of the Georgia Supreme Court is stepping down

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Georgia Supreme Court Chief Justice Harold Melton announced Friday that he is stepping down on July 1 after spending 16 years serving on the state’s highest court, including the past…

Kemp orders flags at half-staff in memory of Hank Aaron

Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp has ordered that all flags flown in Georgia fly at half-staff to honor the memory of Braves legend Hank Aaron. "Our family was heartbroken to hear…

Georgians pay tribute to Hank Aaron

Georgia's leaders and elected officials paid tribute to baseball legend and former Braves player Hank Aaron upon hearing of his death Friday. Aaron, who broke Babe Ruth's all-time home run…

Hank Aaron: In His Own Words

Baseball legend Hank Aaron will be remembered for his record number of home runs and his accomplishments in sports, but he will also be remembered for his contributions to society…

Braves legend Hank Aaron dies

Hank Aaron smashed baseballs — and he smashed racial barriers. The Atlanta Braves legend and American icon died Friday at the age of 86. Aaron broke Babe Ruth's all-time home run record…

Did you see a local firefighter at Joe Biden’s inauguration?

Georgians watching President Joe Biden's inauguration ceremony may not have caught it at the time, but one of Georgia's own played an integral part in the proceedings. City of South…

Martin Luther King Jr. in his own words: 17 quotes that ring true today

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Martin Luther King Jr. is most known for his famous "I Have A Dream" speech, but over his lifetime as an orator, pastor, and activist, he made many more inspirational…

Ware County Sheriff Randy Royal dies

Ware County Sheriff Randy Royal, who had just been elected to his fourth term as sheriff, died unexpectedly Wednesday. The cause of death has not yet been released. Royal was…

Former Clarkston Mayor Lee Swaney dies

Former mayor of Clarkston, Lee Swaney, died yesterday, city officials confirm. Swaney served two terms as mayor from 2002 to 2009. In his 2001 first run for the mayoral seat,…