Governor Brian Kemp today announced that IC Biomedical, a producer of cryogenic freezers, will make a multi-million dollar investment in opening an advanced manufacturing facility near Cartersville. As demand for medical-grade freezers continues to surge, the facility will deliver more than 80 jobs to Bartow County. “IC Biomedical’s decision to open a manufacturing facility in […]
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Atlanta police search for missing 12-year-old girl
ATLANTA — The Atlanta Police Departments Special Victims Unit is requesting the public’s assistance in locating 12-year-old Aniyah Smith. She was last seen Tuesday at 780 Magnolia Way between 11 and 11:30 a.m. wearing a black shirt with top gun on it, black sweat pants and a Puma bookbag. Prior to leaving her home, she packed a […]
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Georgia’s most expensive college revealed
The cost of a college education can be prohibitively expensive for many students. As of 2019, a student would have to pay an average net price of $9,915 to attend a four-year public college, and $19,220 to attend a non-profit private school, after financial aid is factored in. While the cost of college has increased […]
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Could building Georgia’s first nuclear power plant make your electric bill go up?
Georgia energy regulators will decide this fall how much of the costs of building the first of two additional nuclear reactors at Plant Vogtle Georgia Power can recover from customers. The state Public Service Commission (PSC) voted unanimously Tuesday to schedule two days of hearings in mid-October to hear from representatives of the Atlanta-based utility, […]
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Kidnapping suspect killed by Chamblee Police officers
A kidnapping suspect is dead after being shot by Chamblee Police officers during a foot pursuit that ended on some railroad tracks in Decatur. The shooting shooting occurred near West Howard Avenue and North McDonough Street in Decatur. According to the Georgia Bureau of Investigation, preliminary information indicates that on Monday, May 17, at about […]
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Gwinnett County Police Department mourns death of police K9 Zane
The Gwinnett County Police Department is mourning the loss of K9 Zane, who died from Cancer May. According to the police department, K9 Zane was a valuable member of the department who served with the police department from May 2014 to May 2021. “K9 Zane was a huge asset to the county, and he loved […]
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How to get your coronavirus vaccine in Haralson and Polk Counties
According to the Haralson County School District, CVS stores in Tallapoosa and Cedartown now have Pfizer Covid vaccine available for anyone 12 and older. Tanner is also holding vaccination events for people 12 and older. There is no charge for the vaccine. Parents can also call Haralson County Health Department at 770-646-5541 to schedule a […]