Georgia Agriculture Commissioner Gary Black is telling University of Georgia football icon Herschel Walker to put up or shut up in next year’s Republican race for the U.S. Senate. Walker, former President Donald Trump’s pick to challenge incumbent Democratic Sen. Raphael Warnock, has been hinting he may run for the seat but hasn’t made a […]
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Gas prices in Atlanta near $3.00 per gallon
Atlanta gas prices have risen 0.6 cents per gallon in the past week, averaging $2.98/g today, according to GasBuddy’s daily survey of 2,134 stations in Atlanta. Gas prices in Atlanta are 6.9 cents per gallon higher than a month ago and stand $1.02/g higher than a year ago. According to GasBuddy price reports, the cheapest […]
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Democrats unveil new voting rights bill named after John Lewis
House Democrats plan to unveil next week a new version of legislation named after the late Georgia civil rights icon Rep. John Lewis that could protect voting rights across the U.S. During a Friday press conference, House Democratic Whip Jim Clyburn of South Carolina said that House Democrats are expected to introduce a revised H.R. […]
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DeKalb County extends eviction moratorium
While the CDC eviction moratorium has expired, DeKalb County has extended its own eviction moratorium for another 60 days. DeKalb County Superior Court Chief Judge Asha Jackson signed an emergency judicial order on Friday, July 30, creating a countywide eviction moratorium for 60 days following the expiration of the CDC moratorium. “This emergency order is […]
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Why is South Cobb Regional Library closed?
South Cobb Regional Library will be closed temporarily for a major renovation project starting Monday, Aug. 2. The library closure is scheduled for three months with the anticipated re-opening on Monday, Nov. 1. The project for the library in Mableton includes interior and exterior repairs. Cobb County Property Management Department officials say the project includes […]
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Police Investigate Hit-and-run Crash Between Car and Bicycle in Peachtree City
PEACHTREE CITY — Police in Peachtree City are investigating a collision between a car and a bicycle that occurred on Peachtree Parkway in the area of Fischers Luck just after 6:30 this morning. Upon arrival at the scene, officers observed that a cyclist had injuries to his face and head area. Police say it was […]
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Sheriff’s office investigates killing of 69-year-old man in Bibb County
The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office is investigating the fatal shooting of a 69-year-old man inside of a home in the 7500 block of Bethel Church Road, just after 8:30 pm. Friday. According to the Sheriff’s office the man was involved in an altercation with another man. The victim was pronounced dead on the scene by the […]
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Here’s how you can help families left homeless by a South Fulton apartment fire
The City of South Fulton will collect clothing and other items for families displaced from their homes by a fire early Friday morning at the Freedom Park Apartments on Delano Road. Firefighters called to the scene around 12:30 a.m and found flames in two apartments. Six other units were damaged by smoke. According to fire […]
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It’s going to be a hot weekend in Georgia
It’s going to be a scorcher this weekend throughout Georgia as the state experiences high temperatures combined with high humidity. That combination will make temperatures outside feel like about 106 degrees. The high will actually be around 96 degrees, but humidity will be at a sweltering 96% throughout much of the state. In addition to […]