Gov. Brian Kemp is halfway to getting his income tax rate cut approved by the Legislature after the state House passed it in a mostly party-line vote Wednesday. “It’s not the government’s money. It’s the peoples’ money,” said Rep. Will Wade, R-Dawsonville, who carried House Bill 1001 for the governor. The measure would cut the […]
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Low voter turnout so far in race to replace Marjorie Taylor Greene
Only 4,059 of Floyd County’s 68,389 registered voters had voted by end of business Feb. 24 in the special election to replace Marjorie Taylor Greene. What’s Happening: The turnout represents 5.9 percent of registered voters in Floyd County. The special election takes place March 10. Early voting continues through March 7. What’s Important: Floyd County […]
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2 arrested after deputies find over 3 pounds of fentanyl in Gwinnett home
Gwinnett County Sheriff’s deputies arrested D’Evin Brown and Serina Johnson on Feb. 18 after finding approximately 1,450 grams of fentanyl and a firearm during a search at a Gwinnett County home. What’s Important: Deputies recovered more than three pounds of fentanyl. Fentanyl is a synthetic opioid 50 times stronger than heroin and 100 times stronger […]
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Georgia man paralyzed after tree branch falls on him
Pendergrass resident Evan Parker was paralyzed from the shoulders down after a dead tree limb fell and struck his helmet while he worked on a jobsite. Though the helmet likely saved his life, the impact left him with life-altering injuries. Parker has a girlfriend and a 1-year-old son. What’s happening: A GoFundMe campaign is raising […]
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Freeze warning issued for 11 Georgia counties through Wednesday morning
The National Weather Service has issued a freeze warning for parts of southeast Georgia, effective from 1 a.m. to 8 a.m. Wednesday. What’s Happening: Temperatures are expected to drop as low as 30 degrees overnight Tuesday into Wednesday morning across 11 Georgia counties. The warning covers Baker, Pierce, Brantley, inland Glynn, Clinch, inland Camden, northern […]
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DeKalb County will continue to provide free meals to children under 18 this summer
DeKalb County will provide free meals to children 18 and under from June 8 through July 17, and is now accepting applications from agencies that want to serve as distribution sites. What’s Happening: The DeKalb County Department of Recreation, Parks and Cultural Affairs is partnering with the Georgia Department of Early Care and Learning and […]
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Stabbing at Marietta trailer park
A 31-year-old man is facing murder charges after another man was stabbed to death early Sunday morning at a mobile home park in Marietta. What Happened: Cobb County police responded to the Eden Gate Mobile Home Park at 254 Clay Drive around 1:34 a.m. on February 22 after a 911 caller reported a stabbing. Officers […]
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Richmond County schools will have class on April 3 instead of remote learning
Richmond County School System is converting April 3 from a remote learning day to a full in-person school day to make up for days lost to bad weather earlier this year. What’s Happening: The district announced the calendar change on February 24. April 3 was originally scheduled as a PowerUp Asynchronous Learning Day, which allows […]
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Georgia lawmakers push for harsher penalties against protesters
Bills that aim to restrain public protests advanced in Georgia’s House and Senate in the wake of shooting deaths in Minneapolis that shocked the nation. One would expose people charged with blocking roads to stiffer financial penalties. Another would make it a felony to use a vehicle, whether moving or stationary, to block local, state or […]
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Addison Elementary School principal resigns after DUI Arrest
A Cobb County elementary school principal has resigned following her DUI arrest last month, ending a four-year tenure at the East Cobb school. What’s Happening: Dr. Kevin Carpenter, a Cobb County School District assistant superintendent, told the Addison community Monday that Jill Spiva “has resigned and will not be returning to Addison.” Catch Up Quick: […]