A new report shows COVID-19 vaccinations may have helped prevent roughly 5,100 new COVID-19 infections and 700 deaths among seniors in Georgia during the first five months of this year. The study, conducted by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), also found that vaccinations were linked to a reduction of about 265,000 […]
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Ghostface Gangster arrested at Roswell hotel on drug charges
ROSWELL — A member of the Ghostface Gangsters was arrested at a Roswell hotel in July, and authorities recently pieced together more details of his gang activities after a months-long investigation. The Arrest: On the evening of July 11 Roswell patrol officers were proactively searching for stolen vehicles or wanted persons in the parking lot […]
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West Nile virus reported in South Fulton
Mosquitos at Welcome Hall Park in the City of South Fulton recently tested positive for West Nile virus, city officials said Monday. During routine testing of mosquito traps at Welcome All Park, the Fulton County Board of Health has identified mosquitos infected with the West Nile virus. City officials say steps are already being taken […]
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Expect rain and flash flooding in northern and central Georgia this week
Rain and wet weather will continue for much of the remainder of this week, and may bring with it flash flooding in some areas, particularly in north and central Georgia. Rounds of showers and isolated thunderstorms, with locally heavy rainfall, will continue through tonight. Locally heavy rainfall could lead to flash flooding. A Flash Flood […]
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Wellstar is no longer covered if you have UnitedHealthcare
Tens of thousands of UnitedHealthcare members will now face higher out-of-pocket fees if they go to Wellstar Health System hospitals and doctors. The contract between the two organizations ended Sunday without a new agreement. An estimated 80,000 United members will be affected. Payment for medical services is the sticking point. United says the Wellstar demands […]
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Georgians react to Facebook and Instagram outage
The day after 60 Minutes aired a damning interview with a Facebook whistleblower alleging that Facebook has evidence of its negative impacts on society but chooses profit over action, Facebook’s holding, Facebook, WhatsApp and Instagram were all down due to what appears to be a DNS issue. So what is a Facebook or Instagram user […]
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Man with gun shot by Crisp County deputy on I-75
Reports of a man with a gun walking down I-75 in Crisp County led to a shootout with a Crisp County deputy Sunday. According to the Georgia Bureau of Investigation, preliminary investigation indicates Crisp County deputies responded to multiple 911 calls about a man with a handgun on I-75 Southbound near mile marker 91 in […]
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Should Buckhead become its own city?
What would become Georgia’s 10th largest municipality – and one that could prove financially devastating to the city of Atlanta – had the undivided attention Monday of several lawmakers from around the state. A proposed city of Buckhead would carve about 25 square miles – or about 18% of the city of Atlanta’s land area – […]
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Today is the last day to register to vote in the November election
Today is the last day to register to vote in the November 2 election and runoff election in Georgia. Registering to vote in Georgia is easy and can be done online. Whether you are or aren’t currently registered, here are the answers to some of your questions about registering and voting in Georgia. Wait, there’s […]
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Unknown woman killed and dumped on I-675 in Clayton County
An unidentified woman was killed and then her body dumped on the Interstate in Clayton County Sunday morning. Clayton County Police Officers were dispatched to I-675 northbound near Grant Road overpass in reference to a dead person located on the shoulder of the roadway at about 10:41 a.m.. During the investigation, officers learned a good […]