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Pioneering church planter Terry Meeks is retiring more than 30 years after joining a group of Hartwell families to launch what would become one of northeast Georgia’s premier congregations.

Northeast Georgia pastor Terry Meeks to retire 3 decades after starting church in funeral home

by Roger AlfordJanuary 30, 2023January 30, 2023

The Georgia Department of Public Safety confirmed the death of Master Patrol Officer Clarence "CJ" Williams of the Cairo Police Department.

Community mourns loss of Georgia police officer who died in the line of duty

by Thom ChandlerJanuary 29, 2023January 29, 2023

One man’s battle with stage 4 cancer resulted in a visit to heaven during a 16-hour surgery to remove tumors from his internal organs.

Former Georgia lawmaker pens book about his trip to Heaven during cancer surgery

by Thom ChandlerJanuary 28, 2023January 28, 2023

WOODSTOCK -- The City of Woodstock has announced the retirement of Woodstock Fire & Rescue Chief Dave Soumas. Chief Soumas has served the citizens of Woodstock as a member of the Woodstock Fire Department since 1988. In his 34 years of service, Soumas led the department in significant advancements and milestones.

Woodstock Fire Chief Dave Soumas is retiring

by City ReportsJanuary 22, 2023January 22, 2023

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 and powerful statements.

Martin Luther King Jr. in his own words: 20 quotes that ring true today

by Thom ChandlerJanuary 15, 2023January 15, 2023

The City of East Point confirmed that former city councilman Leeman Barge has died at 85.

Former East Point City Councilman Leeman Barge dead at 85

by Thom ChandlerJanuary 8, 2023January 8, 2023

Georgia State Senator Dean Burke resigns. Here’s why

by Dave Williams | Capitol Beat News ServiceDecember 22, 2022December 22, 2022

"Marty, the girls, and I want to extend our condolences to the family of former U.S. Rep. Elliott Levitas. As we remember and honor the impact he had on both our state and history, we ask that Georgians join us in keeping his loved ones in our prayers," Kemp said.

Georgia’s first Jewish Congressman Elliott Levitas dead at 91

by Thom ChandlerDecember 19, 2022December 19, 2022

Funeral arrangements have been announced for Gwinnett County Corrections Officer Scott Riner who was gunned down outside the Gwinnett County corrections facility earlier this week.

Funeral arrangements announced for Gwinnett County Corrections Officer Scott Riner

by Thom ChandlerDecember 16, 2022December 16, 2022

SAVANNAH -- Following a national search and evaluation process, Savannah City Manager Joseph A. Melder is appointing Elzie Kitchen as Savannah’s Fire Chief. Kitchen has served as interim Fire Chief since July 2, 2022.

Meet Savannah’s new Fire Chief Elzie Kitchen

by Thom ChandlerNovember 22, 2022November 22, 2022

Legislators from across Georgia and across party lines gathered underneath the Gold Dome Tuesday to pay tribute to former House Speaker David Ralston, who died last week and will lie in state at the Capitol until Wednesday morning.

Georgia House Speaker David Ralston lies in state at Capitol

by Rebecca Grapevine | Capitol Beat News ServiceNovember 22, 2022November 22, 2022

Georgia Baptists chose Fayetteville Pastor Josh Saefkow as their president in an annual meeting in Augusta on Tuesday.

Meet the new president of the Georgia Baptist Convention Josh Saefkow

by Roger AlfordNovember 21, 2022November 21, 2022

Memorial services have been announced for Speaker David Ralston, the 73rd Speaker of the Georgia House of Representatives, who died on Wednesday, Nov. 16 from a prolonged illness.

Memorial services announced for Georgia House Speaker David Ralston

by Thom ChandlerNovember 18, 2022September 24, 2023

Georgia House Speaker David Ralston died Wednesday at the age of 68, just two days after the House Republican Caucus nominated a new speaker to succeed him in January.

Georgia House Speaker David Ralston dies less than two weeks after stepping down

by Dave Williams | Capitol Beat News ServiceNovember 16, 2022November 16, 2022

Georgia House Republicans nominated Majority Leader Jon Burns Monday to become the next House speaker.

Meet Georgia’s Nominee for Speaker of the House

by Dave Williams | Capitol Beat News ServiceNovember 14, 2022October 10, 2023

ATLANTA -- Following a national recruitment, Mayor Andre Dickens is appointing Darin Schierbaum as Atlanta’s Chief of Police.

Meet Atlanta’s new police chief Darin Schierbaum

by Thom ChandlerNovember 2, 2022September 24, 2023

Former University of Georgia football coach and athletics director Vince Dooley died Friday, just a day before the annual renewal of the Georgia-Florida football rivalry.

Legendary UGA football coach Vince Dooley dies

by Dave Williams | Capitol Beat News ServiceOctober 28, 2022October 28, 2022

Stacker investigated the former jobs of the governor in Georgia using information from a variety of news and other sources.

What was Brian Kemp’s job before he became governor of Georgia?

by StackerOctober 7, 2022October 7, 2022

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