State lawmakers passed an income-tax cut for Georgians on Thursday that aims to give taxpayers relief amid the COVID-19 pandemic, though critics warn it could cost the state millions of dollars in emergency aid. The tax-cut bill, sponsored by Georgia Rep. Shaw Blackmon, R-Bonaire, would let Georgians pay less income tax starting July 1 amid […]
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Amber Alert: 1-year-old Girl Kidnapped During Vehicle Theft
A 1-year-old girl was kidnapped at about 2 a.m. Thursday when the vehicle she was in was stolen. The child’s mother was attempting to make a food delivery on Harvest Dale Court in Stone Mountain, when two suspects stole the vehicle. 1-year-old Royalty Grisby was inside the vehicle in the back seat. The vehicle is […]
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93-page election bill sparks outcry in Georgia House of Representatives
A new wide-ranging measure from Republican state lawmakers with changes to Georgia’s election system abruptly appeared Wednesday just before a scheduled committee hearing, sparking backlash from Democrats and voting-rights advocates about transparency. The measure, sponsored by state Sen. Max Burns, R-Sylvania, passed out of the Senate last week as a two-page billfocused on restricting how many […]
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Convicted felon from Milledgeville faces 10 years for illegal firearm possession
A convicted felon with a violent criminal history is facing a maximum ten years in federal prison for illegally possessing a firearm, said Peter D. Leary, the Acting U.S. Attorney for the Middle District of Georgia. According to the District Attorney’s office, 36-year-old Janorick Antwon Ford, of Milledgeville, pleaded guilty to one count possession of […]
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Police say Georgia massage parlor shootings were not racially motivated
New: Law enforcement officials say three shootings at metro Atlanta massage parlors do not appear to be racially motivated, but were instead motivated by the suspect’s alleged sex addiction. “He made indicators that he has some issues, potentially sexual addiction, and may have frequented some of these places in the past,” said Cherokee County Sheriff […]
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Police are investigating a fatal shooting in Woodstock
Part of Highway 92 in Woodstock is closed down and lined with police cars due to a shooting in the area. The Cherokee County Sheriff’s Office has confirmed it is investigating a shooting near Bells Ferry Road and Highway 92. According to the Sheriff’s Department, two people are dead and three are injured. The suspect […]
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DeKalb County wants to talk about your child’s mental health in the pandemic
The DeKalb Human Services Department will host a virtual workshop for parents and other stakeholders on March 24 at 5:30 p.m. to discuss the potential impact of trauma and stress on students. This workshop, titled “RISE UP,” will be held in partnership with Kaiser Permanente and will feature theater, experiential learning, and arts integration techniques […]
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Georgia braces for severe weather Tuesday and Wednesday
Georgia residents awoke Tuesday morning to cloudy skies and rainfall, but that picture is set to worsen over the next two days as severe storms move into north and central Georgia. Tuesday: Showers and thunderstorms will continue to increase and push southward, according to the National Weather Service. Heavy rainfall could lead to localized flash […]
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What is Atlanta’s favorite dog breed?
This past year, The French Bulldog took over Atlanta’s top spot in the American Kennel Club’s 2020 ranking of the most popular AKC-recognized dog breeds in the U.S. The French Bulldog was also recognized as the No. 1 pup in Chicago and Dallas. Although the Frenchie moved up to the top spot, Atlanta’s top five […]
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Georgia official says Republicans need leadership, not election reform
The Players: Georgia’s Lieutenant Governor Geoff Duncan appeared on Meet the Press with Chuck Todd to discuss Georgia’s controversial election reform bills. About Geoff Duncan: Duncan, who is a Republican, has been critical of Donald Trump in the past. During the controversy surrounding the Nov. 6 election, Duncan was quoted as saying that the Republican […]