Mableton residents gear up to cast their votes in the city’s first-ever mayoral and city council election on Tuesday, March 21. Voters must visit their designated polling stations, which can be found on the Secretary of State’s My Voter Page (mvp.sos.ga.gov/s/) under the “My Districts and Elected Officials” tab. Key points: Remember to exercise your […]
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Justice for Montevious Flentall: GBI Appeals for Public Assistance in 9-Year-Old Toccoa Murder Case
TOCCOA — Today marks the 9th anniversary of Montevious Flentall’s unsolved murder, and investigators are asking for your help in finally bringing closure to his family and justice to those responsible for his death. A Tragic Morning On March 18, 2014, Flentall was found shot to death in his Pageland Drive home in Toccoa. Witnesses […]
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Which city has the worst traffic in Georgia?
The number of people working from home in the United States more than tripled during the pandemic. According to the Census Bureau, 27.6 million Americans worked primarily from home in 2021, up from just 9 million in 2019. While having a makeshift office in the house makes it difficult for some remote workers to separate […]
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Fatal shooting leaves one dead in Albany
ALBANY — The Albany Police Department is actively investigating a homicide that occurred in the 1500 block of Whiting Avenue. A black man was fatally shot and pronounced dead at the scene. According to the police department, officers were dispatched to the area after receiving a report of a shooting. Upon arrival, they discovered the […]
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Discover the Secret to Lower Water Bills with Cobb County’s Flume Monitor Offer
As homeowners continue to be concerned about high water bills and look for ways to monitor their water usage, Cobb County Water has stepped up to offer a solution. The utility company is now providing a free loaner program and a discounted purchase option for an innovative system that tracks water consumption in real-time, the […]
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Atlanta opens warming centers ahead of freezing temperatures
ATLANTA — In response to the plunging temperatures expected tonight, the city of Atlanta will open two warming centers to provide shelter for those in need. The centers will open at 8 p.m. tonight and remain operational until 8 a.m. on Sunday. The locations of the warming centers are: To ensure accessibility, the city will […]
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Largest Heroin Bust in Cherokee County Leads to 45-Year Prison Sentence for Woodstock Man
Following the largest heroin bust in Cherokee County history, Edward “Jay” Lionel Ball was convicted on Feb. 9, of multiple drug charges, including distribution of methamphetamine, distribution of heroin, trafficking heroin, manufacturing heroin and possession of a firearm by a convicted felon. Ball was sentenced to 60 years, with 45 years to serve in confinement […]
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Slashed in the face? At a Georgia middle school? Here’s what we know
A serious incident unfolded at Ola Middle School in McDonough on Wednesday, when a fight broke out in the cafeteria, leading to one middle school student being slashed in the face by a sharp object. The altercation has resulted in one student facing criminal charges. Henry County Schools Superintendent Mary Elizabeth Davis addressed the incident […]
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What happened in March in Georgia history?
Georgia has a rich and diverse history, with many significant events taking place throughout the month of March. Here are the top 10 most important events that occurred in Georgia during this month in state history. In 1540: Hernando de Soto and his army reached the southern border of what is now Georgia. This marked […]