With reported murders up 64% compared to this time two years ago in Atlanta, SafeWise decided to look into the cities where Georgia residents can feel safe. SafeWise just released its 7th annual “50 Safest Cities in Georgia” report for 2021. To determine the safest cities in Georgia, Safewise analyzed the latest violent crime and […]
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67-year-old Georgia man charged with human trafficking of a child for sexual purposes
A 67-year-old Pickens County resident was arrested on charges related to human trafficking of a child for sexual purposes Monday. According to the Georgia Bureau of Investigation, Roland Buchanan was arrested and charged with one count of Criminal Attempt to Commit the Offense of Human Trafficking, one count of Criminal Attempt to Commit Aggravated Child […]
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What do you think of these proposed new MARTA designs?
MARTA is asking for your opinion on the exterior graphic design of new railcars, after a successful campaign earlier this year to solicit feedback on interior design features. MARTA’s next generation of railcars will build upon new technology and advance safety and security for all customers. The goal is to expand comfort and convenience elements to create […]
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Missing 70-year-old Gwinnett man found safe
Update: According to the Gwinnett County Police Department, Gregory Martine has been found safe and his family has been notified. The original story is below. The Gwinnett Police Department is asking for your help in locating a missing elderly man who is reported to have dementia and no cell phone. Police say 70-year-old Gregory Martine […]
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Georgia colleges report decrease in COVID-19 cases
New cases of COVID-19 on University System of Georgia campuses started to come down this week after increasing at the beginning of the fall semester. The number of positive tests reported at nine schools – including the University of Georgia and Georgia Tech – declined this week, mirroring a trend that occurred at the same […]
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Marjorie Taylor Greene faces another republican challenger
Marjorie Taylor Greene will face another republican primary challenger in next year’s primary elections. Healthcare CEO Jennifer Strahan announced her intention to run for Georgia’s 14th Congressional District. Strahan identifies herself as a small business owner, a Christian, a wife, and a mother to a rambunctious boy. Strahan joins Republican Mark Clay, who is also […]
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Here are the changes to how Valdosta City Schools will handle quarantine
Valdosta City Schools released new COVID-19 quarantine guidelines earlier this week. Below is the information from the news release sent out by the school district so you can see the changes and reasons straight from the horse’s mouth. On Tuesday, September 14, the Valdosta Board of Education adopted new COVID-19 quarantine guidance in accordance with […]
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How to handle wasps and hornets at the end of summer
Late summer is a good time to observe many types of insects buzzing around homes and gardens. As we approach fall, the local populations of many types of insects begin to reach their peak. This time of year, University of Georgia Cooperative Extension agents get more calls about yellow jackets and hornets, as their nests […]
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Love & Hip Hop star gets 17 years for running a Ponzi scheme
Maurice Fayne, who starred in Love & Hip Hop: Atlanta, has been sentenced to more than 17 years in federal prison for conspiracy and wire fraud related to a Ponzi scheme, and for bank fraud, and making false statements to a financial institution related a fraudulent Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loan application. “Fayne planned to […]