A roundup of happenings in Georgia this week.
Posted inBusiness
Metro Atlanta is the top real estate market in the nation for investors
The American housing market took off during the early months of the COVID-19 pandemic and home values have been climbing rapidly since.
Posted inCrime
Investigation clears Savannah police officer who killed man at traffic stop
No criminal charges will be brought against the Savannah police officer who shot and killed a 36-year-old man last year during a traffic stop.
Posted inIn The News
Deputy shot during chase in Gwinnett County
A Gwinnett County sheriff’s deputy was shot during a police chase in Gwinnett County Friday.
Posted inIn The News
South Georgia pillow maker fined $190,757 for after three employees were amputated
The U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) is fining a Swainsboro pillow manufacturer $190,758 in connection with amputations suffered by three employees.
Posted inIn The Know
Roswell may start charging transaction fees for credit card payments
Residents who pay the city of Roswell for utilities, taxes, court fees and other services using a credit card may have to pay a 2.5% transaction fee soon.
Posted inCrime
Georgia police officer accused of invasion of privacy
A Georgia police officer was arrested Thursday and charged with computer invasion of privacy among other charges.
Posted inCrime
Death of inmate in Bibb County Jail ruled a homicide
The death of an inmate at the Bibb County jail has been ruled a homicide, according to the Georgia Bureau of Investigation.
Posted inCrime
What is Georgia doing about criminal street gangs?
Georgia’s new statewide gang unit will soon start prosecuting crimes across The Peach State.
Posted inWeather
90-degree weather hits Georgia
Georgia’s summer weather is out of preheat mode and has started cooking this week as temperatures reached 90 degrees and look to be staying there for a while.