The Georgia Senate passed two bills Thursday aimed at protecting victims of human trafficking, advancing a key plank of Gov. Brian Kemp’s legislative agenda. One bill sponsored by state Sen. Clint Dixon, R-Buford, would allow human-trafficking victims to sue their traffickers in civil court for monetary damages. The other bill, also sponsored by Dixon, would shield human-trafficking […]
Posted inCoronavirus
Coronavirus vaccines are now available at CVS pharmacies in Georgia
Beginning tomorrow, February 12, CVS Pharmacy will begin vaccination appointments at 12 stores across Georgia. “Public-private partnerships have been critical to our vaccination efforts here in Georgia, helping to ensure long-term care facility residents and staff along with those in our priority populations have access to the vaccine,” said Governor Brian Kemp. “With limited supply and […]
Posted inGeorgia By The Numbers
Who pays the most taxes in Georgia?
As April 15 draws closer, taxes will be on everyone’s mind and millions of taxpayers in the Peach State will find out if they owe or if they get a refund. A new study by SmartAsset finds the places in Georgia where people owe the most in taxes. This study analyzed IRS data to determine how much […]
Posted inTraffic & Transportation
Fatal car crash shuts down I-75 in Cobb County
If your afternoon commute involves I-75 Northbound in Cobb County, you will need to find an alternate route today. A fatal car crash involving multiple vehicles has shut down I-75 Northbound north of Barrett Parkway. At least one person is dead. All Northbound lanes are shut down. According to the Cobb County Police Department, the […]
Posted inMissing
Police search for missing 19-year-old last seen at Five Points MARTA station
ATLANTA — Police in Atlanta are asking for your help locating a missing 19-year-old woman who was last seen at the Five Points MARTA station. The woman’s name is Brooklyn York, and she is from Tennessee. York was reported missing by her mother on Feb. 8. York is described as a white female, about 4’11” […]
Posted inYour Family
Is poor air quality affecting your child’s confidence?
The toll that air pollution takes on a person’s physical health is well documented. But new University of Georgia research suggests there could be another price too: a child’s drive to be successful. UGA researchers investigated noncognitive traits — patterns of thoughts, feelings and behaviors — in adolescents who lived in areas of concentrated air […]
Posted inEvents
The Vidalia Onion Festival is on for 2021
The 2021 Vidalia Onion Festival Committee met yesterday and voted to move ahead with plans for the festival to be held April 22 through 25 with the support of the City of Vidalia. Event organizers say the decision to hold the festival is based on the latest national, state, and local COVID-19 infection rates decreasing […]
Posted inYour Government
Fulton County prosecutor to investigate Trump’s call to Raffensperger
Fulton County authorities have launched an investigation into alleged attempts to influence Georgia’s 2020 elections including a call former President Donald Trump made in January pressuring state election officials to overturn his losing results. In a letter sent Wednesday, Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis notified several state officials her office is investigating possible illegal […]
Posted inFood
Dunkin’ will feed every City of Atlanta Firefighter next week
ATLANTA — Dunkin’ will be honoring Atlanta’s first responders Feb. 17 by feeding every City of Atlanta firefighter as part of National Random Act of Kindness Day. To kick off Random Acts of Kindness Day, Dunkin’ will be at Atlanta Fire Rescue Station 1 at 8:30 a.m. to drop off 72 dozen donuts and 36 […]