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Posted inGeorgia People
Meet the newest Georgia State Troopers
The Georgia State Patrol graduated its 113th Trooper School Friday, March 10, at the Georgia Public Safety Training Center in Forsyth. After 32 weeks of intense training, 33 new Troopers will report to one of 52 patrol posts around the state. Georgia Governor Brian Kemp was the keynote speaker and gave the Oath of Office. […]
Posted inTraffic & Transportation
Weekend Lane Closures Expected on Major Georgia Highways
The Georgia Department of Transportation has announced several weekend lane closures on major highways across the state this weekend. The closures will allow for necessary construction work on multiple projects. Here are the details of the closures by road: I-285 SR 400 I-285 SR 400 Northbound I-285 SR 400 I-285 SR 400 I-285 Both Directions […]
Posted inIn The Know
Roswell eyes public records changes
The Gist: City officials in Roswell are proposing a change to its public records policy. A draft resolution proposes that public records will only be sent to entities or individuals who provide verifiable names and addresses. The resolution will be discussed at a City Council work session March 14. The Issue: According to the resolution, […]
Posted inCrime
Former Science Teacher Sentenced to 20 Years for Child Molestation at Georgia Middle School
CANTON – Former science teacher 65-year-old Robert Allen Vandel, of Canton, has been sentenced to 20 years in prison for two counts of child molestation involving a middle schooler who attended Lyndon Academy in Holly Springs. Acting District Attorney Susan K. Treadaway announced the guilty plea on March 9. Vandel admitted to intentionally making physical […]
Posted inCrime
Cobb police shoot a man during a traffic stop. Here’s what we know
The News: The Cobb County Police Department was involved in a police shooting on Wednesday night. According to preliminary investigation, an officer shot the driver of a car during a traffic stop on I-75 South near Delk Road. What We Know: The incident occurred at around 10:22 p.m. when the officers conducted a traffic stop […]
Posted inWeather
Your Weekend Weather Report for Georgia
The weekend weather will bring rain to The Peach State, with some clear skies on Saturday. Georgia is expected to experience showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 1 p.m. on Friday, followed by a chance of showers and thunderstorms mainly between 1 p.m. and 3 p.m. The high temperature for the day will be around […]
Posted inMissing
Have you seen missing Fayetteville 16-year-old Joshlynn Cole?
The Fayette County Sheriff’s Office is asking for your help finding a missing teen. According to the Fayette County Sheriff’s Office, 16-year-old Joshlynn Cole ran away from her home on Wildhorse Way in Fayetteville on March 2. Joshlynn is described as a bi-racial female, who is about 4 feet 11 inches tall and weighing about […]
Posted inEvents
The Atlanta Science Festival Returns with 150 Events March 10-25
Atlanta residents of all ages will have a chance to immerse themselves in the world of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics during the Atlanta Science Festival from March 10 through 25. The annual event, presented by Delta Air Lines, features 150 interactive and educational events throughout metro Atlanta. Meisa Salaita, co-founder and co-executive director of […]
Posted inYour Government
Georgia Launches New Statewide Voter Registration System with Enhanced Security Measures
The Gist: Georgia has launched a new voter registration system called GARViS aimed at improving the security and accuracy of voter registration process in the state. What Is It?: GARViS is a new voter registration system designed for Georgia. It is a top-down, statewide system that has been developed by MTX, Salesforce, and Transform to […]