Gas prices in Georgia continue to rise, with drivers now paying an average of $3.39 per gallon for regular unleaded gasoline, according to AAA. This is 14 cents more than the average price a week ago and 20 cents higher than the same time last year. Montrae Waiters, a spokeswoman for AAA, said that the […]
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Rainy week expected in Georgia
Get ready for a week of weather in Georgia that will make you want to break out your umbrella and rain boots. Or, if you’re feeling daring, go ahead and embrace the elements — just don’t forget to pack a towel. Today, showers are likely to be the main event before noon, with cloudy skies […]
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Georgia Residents Get Snap-Happy at the Gym: Study Finds Love for Selfies and Squats
A new study on the selfie habits of Americans has revealed that Georgia residents are one of the biggest gym selfie-takers in the nation. With an average of 1.71 selfies per week — 11th in the country, — Georgians can’t help but show off their gains. According to the survey of 2,300 Americans, the bathroom […]
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Community mourns loss of Georgia police officer who died in the line of duty
The Georgia Department of Public Safety confirmed the death of Master Patrol Officer Clarence “CJ” Williams of the Cairo Police Department. Officer Williams died while on-duty yesterday afternoon, leaving a void in the community he dedicated himself to serving. A beloved member of the Cairo Police Dept., Williams joined the department in 2020 and quickly […]
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Expect heavy rainfall in Central Georgia today
Central Georgia residents are advised to prepare for heavy rainfall as a weather system moves into the area. The National Weather Service has included part of central Georgia in a Slight Risk for excessive rainfall, which could lead to isolated flooding concerns. The expected rainfall of 2to 3 inches in a relatively short amount of […]
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Grady has the 4th most emergency room visits in the U.S.
According to new research conducted by the health experts at NiceRx, the top 10 US hospitals with the most emergency room visits have been revealed. The study also looked into the most and least common reasons for emergency room visits in the US, as well as the states with the highest number of emergency room […]
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DeKalb County repairing water main break on Celia Way
DeKalb County Department of Watershed Management crews are working to a repair a 36-inch-diameter water main break on Celia Way in unincorporated Decatur. A six-inch-diameter water line and an eight-inch sewer line also were damaged. Some residents on Celia Way are without water and are being provided bottled water. DeKalb County will provide updates about […]
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Former Georgia lawmaker pens book about his trip to Heaven during cancer surgery
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. In the autobiographical “16 Hours in Heaven,” by Bill Hembree, he shares his experience fighting stage 4 cancer and how he visited heaven during surgery. Hembree owns Hembree Insurance Agency and […]
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Chatham County repeat bank robber could get 20 years in prison
A Chatham County man faces up to 20 years in federal prison after admitting that he robbed a Savannah bank, just seven years after he was sent to state prison for a prior bank robbery. Shawn Kelly, 45, of Savannah, awaits sentencing after pleading guilty to one count of Bank Robbery, said David H. Estes, […]
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Police search for Rufus Lee Sherman who is wanted on charges of rape, incest, and child cruelty
The Albany Police Department’s Criminal Investigations Bureau is asking for your help finding Rufus Lee Sherman, a 54-year-old man wanted on charges of rape, incest, and cruelty to children in the first degree. Sherman, who is 54, is described as standing at 6 feet tall and weighing 200 pounds. Anyone with information on Sherman’s whereabouts […]