Bibb County Sheriff’s Investigators charged three juveniles with armed robbery as they investigated a string of Commercial Armed Robberies that involved seven different fast food restaurants and one pharmacy. The Sheriff’s department has named the investigation “Operation Hamburglar.” These armed robberies were committed from January through May. Investigators arrested a 16-year-old boy in connection with the […]
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Meet Georgia’s History teacher of the year
The Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History recognized John Garner, a teacher at Temple High School in Carroll County, as the 2022 History Teacher of the Year for Georgia. This award is presented annually by the Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History, an organization dedicated to K-12 American history education, with the state winner selected […]
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Roswell middle school student charged with terroristic threats after bomb threat
ROSWELL — The Roswell Police Department has identified and charged a juvenile student they say is responsible for a recent bomb threat. Roswell Police, Fire and area law enforcement partners responded to The Goddard School at 2710 Holcomb Bridge Road regarding a reported bomb threat at about 9 a.m. on Nov. 3. The school was evacuated by […]
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Live Coverage: Tropical Storm Nicole updates and closures
Below you will find live updates and closure information related to Tropical Storm Nicole and its impact on Georgia. Check this page frequently for the latest information. Norcross Veterans Day Ceremony moved inside Due to weather concerns, the Veterans Day Ceremony in Norcross scheduled for today at 10 a.m. has been relocated to the Cultural […]
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Inflation rose less than expected last month, but it is still rising
Newly released federal pricing data shows inflation has risen 7.7% in the last 12 months. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported that consumer prices rose 0.4% in the month of October. “The index for shelter contributed over half of the monthly all items increase, with the indexes for gasoline and food also increasing,” BLS said in […]
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Georgia Power prepares for Tropical Storm Nicole
Georgia Power is closely monitoring Tropical Storm Nicole, which is expected to impact Georgia overnight Thursday and into Friday. The company is finalizing its storm preparations by securing additional resources and coordinating plans to restore power safely and as quickly as possible for its customers. As the company continues to prepare, customers are asked to keep safety top […]
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Georgia Republicans continue 16 year winning streak in statewide office elections
Republicans swept the races for Georgia’s constitutional offices Tuesday, winning all seven down-ballot contests from lieutenant governor down to insurance and labor commissioner. With 97% of the vote counted shortly after 3 a.m. Wednesday, state Sen. Burt Jones, R-Jackson, was ahead of Democrat Charlie Bailey in the contest for lieutenant governor, 51.5 % to 46.3%, […]
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Tropical Storm Nicole expected in Georgia tomorrow
Tropical Storm Nicole is moving West toward the Atlantic Coast this evening and will head across the Florida peninsula heading up South Georgia Thursday and Thursday night. The storm track shows the storm will reach Hurricane force as it hits the Florida coast and will be a tropical depression while it is in Georgia. The […]
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Did Georgia’s ballot questions pass?
Georgia voters have overwhelmingly ratified all four legislative proposals on the statewide ballot this year. Three of the four received support from more than 75% of the electorate Tuesday, while the proposal garnering the least “yes” votes still won by 18 percentage points. Two amendments to the Georgia Constitution drew the strongest support. A constitutional […]