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Tributes have poured in for former U.S. Senator Johnny Isakson as word of his death overnight Sunday spread.

‘Georgia has lost a giant:’ Georgians remember Johnny Isakson

by Thom ChandlerDecember 19, 2021September 24, 2023

Former U.S. Senator from Georgia Johnny Isakson died last night. He was 76 years old.

Former U.S. Senator Johnny Isakson dead at 76

by Thom ChandlerDecember 19, 2021September 24, 2023

Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms will be in Washington D.C. this afternoon.

Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms is in Washington D.C. today

by Thom ChandlerNovember 15, 2021November 15, 2021

MILTON -- On Dec. 1, 2006, the City of Milton was born.

Milton to honor departing mayor at 15th year event

by City ReportsNovember 11, 2021November 11, 2021

More than 30 4-H’ers from across Georgia competed in the 2021 Georgia 4-H Pumpkin Growing Contest, with the winning pumpkin weighing in at 650 pounds. The Pumpkin Growing Contest offers students the opportunity to learn and utilize knowledge of agricultural and environmental sciences to produce prize-winning fruit.

Georgia 11th grader grows 650-pound pumpkin

by Josie Smith | CAES NewsNovember 10, 2021November 10, 2021

Former Georgia U.S. Sen. and Secretary of State Max Cleland died Tuesday at the age of 79.

Georgia remembers Senator Max Cleland

by Tim Darnell | Capitol Beat News ServiceNovember 9, 2021September 24, 2023

Jovita Moore, one of metro Atlanta’s most recognized news anchors, died overnight after a battle with brain cancer.

WSB-TV anchor Jovita Moore dies

by Tim Darnell | Capitol Beat News ServiceOctober 29, 2021October 29, 2021

The grisly details of murder and true crime fascinate Americans.

Augusta University Professor pens second book about murder

by Thom ChandlerOctober 20, 2021October 20, 2021

The Darien Police Department is mourning the loss of one of its officers. The police department confirmed yesterday that Officer David Horton had died.

Georgia police department mourns loss of 45-year-old officer

by Thom ChandlerSeptember 12, 2021September 12, 2021

Southern Steel, a new book by Sherrie H. Coombs, has been released by Dorrance Publishing Co., Inc.

Georgia author pens romance novel, Southern Steel

by Thom ChandlerSeptember 3, 2021September 3, 2021

“I’m honored to have this opportunity to follow in the footsteps of Chief West and previous Gwinnett County police chiefs who have led with integrity and compassion,” said McClure. “The men and women of this agency are among the best in the country, and I’m grateful for the ongoing support of the board and our residents as we strive to prioritize professionalism and bring pride to our community.”

Meet Gwinnett County’s new police chief

by Thom ChandlerAugust 14, 2021August 14, 2021

The Georgia Association of Chiefs of Police announced Peachtree City Police Chief Janet Moon was sworn in as the the organization's President on Tuesday, July 20.

Meet the new president of the Georgia Police Chiefs’ Association

by Thom ChandlerJuly 22, 2021July 22, 2021

ALPHARETTA -- Funeral arrangements for Alpharetta Police Officer Clinton Martin have been announced by the Alpharetta Department of Public Safety.

Funeral arrangements set for Alpharetta police officer who died from COVID-19

by Thom ChandlerJuly 9, 2021September 24, 2023

JOHNS CREEK -- The city of Johns Creek has a new police chief, nearly a year after the previous chief came under fire for comments he made about Black Lives Matter protests.

Meet Johns Creek’s new police chief

by Thom ChandlerJuly 2, 2021July 2, 2021

The Gainesville Fire Department confirmed yesterday that firefighter Chandler Patterson died over the weekend in a boating accident.

Georgia firefighter dies in boating accident

by Thom ChandlerJune 28, 2021July 2, 2021

CATAULA -- The Harris County School District’s Board of Education has approved Amy Allen as the new principal for Mulberry Creek Elementary School in Cataula.

Meet the new principal at Mulberry Creek Elementary School

by School ReportsJune 22, 2021June 22, 2021

When a young Chris Minor played football at Cemetery Field, he did not know he would one day oversee the organization that operates that very park. Minor is the first African-American director of the Gwinnett County Parks and Recreation Division.

Meet Gwinnett County’s first African American parks chief

by County NewsJune 16, 2021June 16, 2021

Former U.S. Sen. Johnny Isakson launched a nonprofit organization Wednesday to raise awareness and funding for neurocognitive diseases including Parkinson’s, Alzheimer’s and related dementia.

Find out what former U.S. Senator Johnny Isakson is doing now

by Dave Williams | Capitol Beat News ServiceMay 26, 2021May 26, 2021

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