ROSWELL — Roswell voters have elected Sarah Beeson to serve the remainder of Marcelo Zapata’s term as Post 1 City Council member. Beeson defeated Allen Sells in a runoff Tuesday night with 52.% of the vote. Turnout was slightly lower than the general election last month. In the general election, 34,592 residents voted. On Tuesday, […]
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39-year-old pedestrian dies in crash in Cobb County
The Cobb County Police Department is investigating a collision between a vehicle and a pedestrian that occurred on Austell Road at its intersection with Pat Mell Road on Monday at 6:46 pm. According to police, the preliminary investigation revealed a white 2022 Ford F-250 Super-Duty being driven by a 39-year-old Marietta man was traveling north […]
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Flashback: What Christmas Was Like the Year You Were Born
To see how Christmas has changed over the last century, Stacker explored how popular traditions, like food and decorations, emerged and evolved from 1920 to 2020.
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Take a journey to Christmases Past with Gwinnett County’s holiday bus tour
Take a voyage into the past with a Holiday Bus Tour of Gwinnett County’s cultural and historic sites on Sunday, Dec. 18 from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. Stops include: The festive event also features costumed guides, giveaways, and light refreshments. “It’s the perfect opportunity to take a break from the holiday hustle and bustle, […]
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Raphael Warnock wins reelection to Senate
Georgia voters have reelected Raphael Warnock to serve a full six year term in the U.S. Senate. Warnock defeated Herschel Walker in a tight race with 50.4% of the vote. Warnock received more than 1.7 million votes. “It is my honor to utter the four most powerful words ever spoken in a democracy — the […]
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U.S. Senate Election Results
Georgians flocked to the polls today setting a record for turnout in a midterm election. At stake is the U.S. Senate seat currently held by Raphael Warnock. The nation waits with bated breath to see if Georgians have given Warnock another term, or have voted to replace him with Herschel Walker. Below are the real-time […]
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Georgia Juvenile Justice official Victor Roberts goes missing in Cobb County
Georgia Department of Juvenile Justice Assistant Commissioner Victor Roberts has been reported missing in Cobb County. According to the Cobb County Police Department, Roberts left his residence to go to work Monday morning but never arrived at his office. Roberts drives a white Mazda CX-9, bearing Georgia license plate BNE2112. The vehicle last hit on […]
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Election Day in Georgia: Live Updates on voting in the Senate race
All eyes are once again on The Peach State as voters go to the polls today during the Senate runoff to either give Raphael Warnock another term, or replace him with Herschel Walker. Below are live updates about today’s election. 6:23 p.m.: Voting throughout the sate went smoothly today. According to Georgia Secretary of State […]
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Metro Atlanta Christmas Dining Guide
The days are merry and bright this Christmas season, and Atlanta restaurants are spreading cheer with Christmas meals and special hours over Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. Holiday diners can hang the stockings, put the presents under the tree and then head to a local Atlanta eatery for a special celebration. After gifts are unwrapped on […]
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Sheree Ralston is running for her late husband’s Georgia House seat
Sheree Ralston, the widow of the late Georgia House Speaker David Ralston, became the first to qualify for his 7th District House seat. “I look forward to a great campaign,” Ralston said to reporters as she walked out of the Georgia Secretary of State’s office. Also qualifying Monday morning was conservative North Georgia talk show […]