ATLANTA — Decatur St. in downtown Atlanta between Peachtree Center Ave. and Pryor St. will be closed from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday. The closure is necessary due to an HVAC installation at one of the buildings on the Georgia State University campus. All westbound traffic on Decatur St. will turn right onto Peachtree Center St., […]
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Cobb County will distribute 60,000 COVID-19 self tests
Cobb County plans on distributing more than 60,000 COVID self-test kits to county residents in the coming weeks. The goal is to target segments of the community where people have had difficulty accessing testing. The Board of Commissioners will consider the use of remaining CARES funding for the County Manager’s emergency purchase. That will happen during […]
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Ahmaud Arbery’s killers sentenced to life in prison
The father and son convicted of murdering Black jogger Ahmaud Arbery nearly two years ago near Brunswick were sentenced Friday to life in prison without the possibility of parole. In a case that received national attention and led to an overhaul of Georgia’s citizens arrest law, a third defendant received life with a chance for […]
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Newnan police officer dies of COVID
NEWNAN — Newnan Police Chief Brent Blankenship confirmed yesterday that Newnan Police Officer Ricky Tostenson lost his battle with COVID-19. Tostenson was a 10 year veteran with the Newnan Police Department and served a total of 18 years in law enforcement. Tostenson was most recently assigned to the School Resource Officer Unit and was working […]
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Ex-Georgia official pleads guilty in sexual harassment case
Former Pauling County District Attorney Dick Donovan has pleaded guilty to one count of unprofessional conduct and been sentenced to 12 months on probation, Georgia Attorney General Chris Carr announced Thursday. Gov. Brian Kemp suspended Donovan last February after he was indicted on four felonies including bribery, violation of oath by a public officer and […]
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Some trash services suspended in Gwinnett County due to COVID surge
The recent COVID surge continues to cause trouble for trash collection services in and around Georgia. In the latest news Waste Management is suspending some services in parts of Gwinnett County. Waste Management will temporarily suspend bulky item and yard waste pickup in unincorporated Gwinnett County effective Friday, Jan. 7 due to a surge in […]
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Johnny Isakson: In his own words
Former U.S. Senator Johnny Isakson will be memorialized this afternoon in service at Peachtree Road Methodist Church. Isakson served in the Senate from 2005 to 2019 and was known for his willingness to reach across party lines to reach a consensus. Isakson was born in Atlanta, served in the National Guard and graduated college from […]
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What time is snow expected today in North Georgia?
Snow is expected in North Georgia today, just days after the last time snow entered the picture in the area. A Winter Weather Advisory is in effect for far north Georgia through this evening. A wintry mix of snow and sleet is likely with snow accumulations up to one inch. While it could snow in […]
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Georgia mayor pleads guilty to stealing COVID relief funds
(The Center Square) – A mayor in Georgia pleaded guilty Wednesday to federal theft and fraud charges pertaining to COVID-19 relief money. Authorities said Stonecrest Mayor Jason Lary, who has led the city in DeKalb County since 2013, pocketed hundreds of thousands of dollars from Stonecrest’s share of federal Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security […]
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Valdosta remembers former City Councilwoman Bette Bechtel
Former Valdosta City Council member Elizabeth (Bette) Bechtel died Thursday, December 23, at the age of 95. Bechtel leaves behind a legacy that will not soon be forgotten. Her former city colleagues remember her fondly and are thankful for the influence she had during her time in office. “I served on City Council with Bette and learned […]