Gov. Brian Kemp quickly vowed to go to court and other Georgia Republicans responded with angry charges of government overreach after President Joe Biden outlined a plan of expansive new federal vaccine requirements to attack the surge of COVID-19. More than 80 million employees of private businesses in the U.S. will be required to get […]
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Georgia college professors demand mask mandates
Dennis Loubiere thought he did everything correctly. He got vaccinated against COVID-19, maintained physical distance in public and wore a face mask where recommended. The Kennesaw State University professor taught students virtually over the summer, and decided it would be safe to return to campus for fall classes. He felt comfortable with his decision because the Centers […]
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Atlanta police search for dog stolen at gunpoint
ATLANTA — Police in Atlanta are asking for your help finding a dog who was stolen at gunpoint in the early morning hours of Aug. 29. Police say the victim was robbed by an acquaintance. During the robbery, the suspect took some personal valuables and a pet dog named Buddy. The suspect was armed with […]
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85-year-old Georgia man dies in crash with semi-truck
An 85-year-old Ball Ground man died in a crash when the man’s Kia and a semi-truck on Matt Highway in Forsyth County. The crash occurred at about 8:38 a.m. Wednesday near the intersection Matt Highway and Old Federal Road. According to the Forsyth County Sheriff’s Office, a 2012 Kia Soul and was traveling south on […]
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COVID-19 surge forces Grady to cancel all non-essential procedures
As COVID hospitalizations soar in Georgia and Democrats and Republicans spar over how to deal with them, the state’s largest hospital system is canceling all non-essential medical procedures and surgeries. In a statement issued Wednesday, Grady Health System CEO John Haupert said, “The Labor Day weekend proved to be labor-intensive at Grady. Seriously ill patients […]
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How to watch Joe Biden’s speech on the pandemic today
As the delta variant of COVID-19 surges and hospitals overflow, President Joe Biden is set to address the nation Thursday at 5 p.m. to unveil his new six point plan to combat the virus. Details of the plan have not been released, but vaccine mandates are expected to play a prominent role. If you are […]
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Atlanta’s urban farms can now operate farm stands
ATLANTA — Urban farms in Atlanta will now be able to sell fresh, affordable food directly to consumers in residential zoned areas of the city. Prior to this development, the city’s code prevented many of the city’s urban farms from operating farm stands that sell produce grown on-site directly to consumers. “Access to healthy food options […]
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North Georgia expected to see vibrant colors as fall arrives
The days are growing shorter and pumpkins are popping up at supermarkets from coast to coast, precursors to a dramatic shift that is about to take place on hillsides and mountain ranges all across the continent. One of the tell-tale signs that autumn has arrived is when forests transition to a palette of vibrant colors, […]
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DeKalb County changes four voting locations
DeKalb County’s Board of Registration and Elections recently approved changes to four polling locations ahead of the Nov. 2 General Election. Due to several issues including ongoing construction at previous polling locations, some voters in Chamblee, Doraville and Stonecrest may be assigned a new polling location this election cycle. DeKalb Voter Registration and Election also […]
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Heavy rains bring flooding and washed out roads to metro Atlanta
Metro Atlanta residents awoke Wednesday morning to flooding brought about by heavy rains Tuesday night. Flash flood warnings were in effect in the early morning hours and many commuters found themselves either unable to leave their homes or having to take alternate routes. Below is a rundown of what happened in the hardest hit areas […]