College students needing a financial boost to complete their degrees would get help from the state under legislation the Georgia House of Representatives passed Tuesday.
Posted inCrime
Domestic Violence Call Ends in Shootout at DeKalb Apartment Complex
A 42-year-old man was shot yesterday during a shootout with police at a DeKalb County apartment complex.
Posted inYour Government
Is Georgia about to restart its medical marijuana program?
Georgia lawmakers may be about to start over the state’s long-delayed medical marijuana program.
Posted inIn The News
MARTA secures millions in federal funding
MARTA leaders arrived in Washington, D.C. for the annual American Public Transportation Association Legislative Conference in the midst of a series of federal successes.
Posted inEvents
Augusta St. Patrick’s Day Parade: What You Need to Know
The City of Augusta has teamed up with the Irish-American Heritage Society to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with a traditional St. Patrick’s Day Parade.
Posted inTraffic & Transportation
Be Careful: The week after a time change is prime for car crashes
Drowsy driving is a significant traffic safety issue. Georgia residents ‘springing forward’ by moving their clocks ahead one hour need to remember to adjust their sleep schedule to prevent drowsiness on the road.
Posted inYour Government
State elections audit finds no fraud, but some spending issues
The Georgia Secretary of State’s office has received a clean audit on its spending of grant funds received through the federal Help America Vote Act (HAVA).
Posted inGeorgia By The Numbers
Hartsfield-Jackson ranked 4th best airport in the world
A new study ranks Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport as the fourth best airport in the world.
Posted inYour Family
Gas prices hit an all time high in Georgia
Georgia motorists are now paying an average price of $4.29 per gallon for regular unleaded gasoline. Monday’s state average is 32 cents more than a week ago.
Posted inGeorgia People
Remembering former Atlanta Mayor Sam Massell
Former Atlanta Mayor Sam Massell died Sunday of natural causes, according to a family spokesman.