College enrollment has declined steadily in the United States in recent years. With rising tuition costs and surging student debt, enrollment rates have fallen at an average of nearly 2% a year since 2010. While four years of higher education may not be for everyone, Americans without a bachelor’s degree tend to be far more […]
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Johns Creek elects new mayor
JOHNS CREEK — Voters in the city of Johns Creek have elected the second mayor in the city’s history. John Bradberry will be the next mayor of Johns Creek after defeating Brian Weaver with 59.8% of the vote. Bradberry will replace founding mayor Mike Bodker who did not seek reelection after serving four terms as […]
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Fulton County’s elections chief is resigning
Embittered Fulton County Elections Director Rick Barron is resigning at the end of the year as an investigation by a statewide panel continues to probe the county’s election process. Barron submitted a letter Wednesday outlining plans to step down from the heavily scrutinized job after tumultuous years that will be remembered for hours-long lines during […]
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Here’s what you need to know about the Braves parade
The World Champion Atlanta Braves have released details of a World Series Championship Parade and celebration set for Friday, November 5, beginning at noon. The parade route will begin at the corner of Marietta Street NW and Peachtree Street and travel North up Peachtree to 10th Street. The second phase of the parade will then […]
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Here’s the proposed Georgia state senate district map
It looks like a new state Senate map will be the first order of business for the General Assembly special redistricting session that convened Wednesday. The Georgia Senate Reapportionment and Redistricting Committee will hear testimony Thursday on a proposed map Senate Republican leaders released late Tuesday. The committee could vote on new Senate district boundaries […]
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Fire shuts down Peachtree Industrial Blvd. in Gwinnett
Gwinnett County firefighters responded at 9:42 a.m. to a reported business fire at 1450 Peachtree Industrial Blvd NE in Buford. Upon arrival, crews found the automotive shop fully involved, threatening an adjacent building which housed the offices for the business. Crews deployed attack lines to knock down the fire which had already spread to the […]
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Cobb police shoot man at Red Roof Inn during child trafficking investigation
SMYRNA — A 29-year-old man was shot by police during an investigation into child trafficking at the Red Roof Inn in Smyrna. The Cobb County Police Department’s Internet Crimes Against Children Unit was conducting a child trafficking investigation that led them to the possible location of a victim at the Red Roof Inn at 1190 Winchester […]
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Voters oust Roswell mayor and other incumbents
ROSWELL — It was a bad night for incumbents in Roswell’s city elections Tuesday. Incumbent mayor Lori Henry was voted out of office and voters gave Kurt Wilson the nod, with 60% of the vote in a three person race. Henry received 33.6% of the vote and Jason Yowell received 6.2% of the votes. There […]
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Braves parade announced for Friday
Get ready to celebrate your Atlanta Braves! The World Champion Atlanta Braves announced a parade will be held in Atlanta on Friday to celebrate the team’s World Series victory. The team made the announcement on Twitter and said they would provide more details later today. Once the parade details are released we will post them […]
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Braves fans react to World Series win
The Atlanta Braves have won The World Series. The Braves won the championship 7-0 in Houston, ending a 26-year drought. Braves fans were both elated and emotional in their response to the victory. Below is what some of your fellow Braves fans had to say about the victory on social media.