A bill to criminalize hazing on Georgia college and university campuses that comes after the death of a fraternity pledge in Louisiana passed in the state Senate on Friday. Sponsored by state Sen. John Albers, R-Roswell, the bill would make it a felony with prison time and a $50,000 fine for anyone who injures or contributes to […]
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Hall County government ends appointment-only operations as COVID-19 cases decrease
The vast majority of Hall County Government facilities, including the Hall County Government Center, will end appointment-only operations beginning March 1. “We are continuing to see COVID-19 statistical data improve for the Hall County community,” Hall County Administrator Jock Connell said. “As has been the case throughout the pandemic, we have carefully monitored that data […]
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Expect heavy rain and flooding today in North Georgia
One week after a wild stretch of winter weather slammed a large portion of the southern United States with snow, ice and bitterly cold air, some of the same areas are now facing the risk of flooding. The same storm that brought some of the biggest snowfall accumulations of the winter to parts of Colorado […]
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Do you trust self-driving cars? Most Americans don’t
While most Americans want new technology in their vehicle, the majority are not yet ready for their car to drive itself. A new national AAA survey found that: 14% of drivers would trust riding in a vehicle that drives itself (a similar percentage to last year’s results) 54% would be afraid to ride in a […]
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Fight at Thomas County Jail results in charges against 12 inmates
A fight at the Thomas County Jail Feb. 15 resulted in 12 inmates being charged. Through multiple interviews of involved inmates, jail staff, and other witnesses, charges were brought against those identified to be involved. Jail staff quickly secured the other inmates, segregated those fighting, and stopped the fight from continuing. Medical aid was given […]
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Georgia man accused of stealing $60,000 from parked car
The Gwinnett County Police Department is actively looking for Geovorris Rowland, who is accused of stealing more that $60,000 from a parked car. The owner of the car is a business owner from Gwinnett County. Police believe he was followed from a bank in Doraville after taking out a large deposit. The incident happened Feb. […]
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Georgia will vaccinate teachers starting March 8
Gov. Brian Kemp on Thursday announced that, effective March 8, all educators and school staff of both public and private schools are eligible for COVID-19 vaccination in Georgia. This, however, does not include college professors. Also, “adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities, as well as their caregivers and parents with children who have complex medical conditions” […]
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Search continues for Rockdale teen missing since January
The National Center for Missing & Exploited Children and the Rockdale County Sheriff’s Office in Georgia are seeking the public’s help in finding this missing 16-year-old girl. Brooke Cook vanished from Conyers on Jan. 2. She was last seen getting into a red car with an unknown man. Brooke’s family is worried she may be […]
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Georgia lawmaker proposes ‘Netflix Tax’
There is a fresh push underway to tax Netflix and other streaming services, e-books, video game downloads and other digital products that are currently untaxed in Georgia. Similar attempts in the past, known usually as the “Netflix tax,” found pushback with unhappy constituents back home. But a north Georgia lawmaker said Tuesday that he thinks […]
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Seven Georgia inmates charged with sexually assaulting another inmate
Seven Floyd County Jail inmates were charged Tuesday for physically and sexually assaulting another inmate in the jail in December 2020. The Floyd County Sheriff’s Office contacted the Georgia Bureau of Investigation to immediately look into the incident after it was reported to them on Dec. 18. All seven of the inmates are alleged to […]