Tom the turkey had another run-in with Kennesaw law-enforcement yesterday. This time the feathered tormenter of the police department was spotted on top of an SUV. Below is the report from Kennesaw Police officers as shared on social media. Today we received a call in reference to someone attempting to enter an auto, to either […]
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Georgia House halts horse racing
A legislative committee Thursday rejected a proposed statewide referendum to legalize pari-mutuel betting on horse racing in Georgia amid questions on both its wording and lack of details. Members of the House Economic Development and Tourism Committee questioned the last half of the wording of the proposed ballot question at the end of the constitutional […]
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Seven Cobb County libraries will reopen this month
Seven Cobb County Public Library branches will reopen on a limited basis starting March 15. The seven libraries will return to in-person limited services and will be under the health and safety guidelines of Cobb County and public health authorities for preventing the spread of coronavirus, officials said. The facilities will be open for the public […]
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Rare oysters are coming to metro Atlanta
C&S Restaurant Group will be serving extremely rare and fresh gulf oysters straight from Adams Bay and surrounding areas in Louisiana thanks to Jack Rogers, a local farmer from New Orleans, Louisiana. Rogers is focused on delivering fresh and better quality seafood including Crawfish, Oysters, Shrimp, Swordfish and Yellowfin Tuna to the Atlanta area every […]
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Quick News: Emergency Road closure in Lowndes County
The Lowndes County Engineering Department announces an emergency road closure of Nadia Crossing at the CSX Railroad Crossing. This is due to a broken rail that is being replaced. Nadia Crossing will be closed the rest of today and should be reopened late this afternoon. For further information, please contact the Lowndes County Engineering Department […]
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Will this be the year the pecan becomes Georgia’s official nut?
The Pecan — will it be Georgia’s official nut? Spare us the jokes — it’s too easy. Senate Bill 222 is headed for a vote before Crossover Day on Monday, and that likely leaves it to the House and the governor to finish the work to officially declare the pecan as the official state nut. And […]
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Macon teen dies after being shot in apartment complex parking lot
MACON — A 16-year-old was shot and killed last night in Bibb County while walking in the parking lot of an apartment complex at about 7 p.m. According to the Bibb County Sheriff’s Office, 16-year-old Amerie Searcy, of Macon, was walking in the parking lot of Majestic Garden Apartments when an unknown subject began shooting. […]
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Food trucks are ready to roll in Valdosta again
VALDOSTA — Valdosta Food Trucks are back for another season — Social Distancing Style. The City of Valdosta and Valdosta Main Street are hosting Food Truck Thursday, March through November. The first event of the season will be held on March 18. The event will be held on the third Thursday of each month throughout […]
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Cherokee County will hold virtual learning days to vaccinate teachers
Students in Cherokee County will have virtual learning days later this month so that their teachers can get vaccinated. All Cherokee County schools will be closed for in-person learning on Thursday, March 11, and Friday, March 12, so the school system can administer COVID-19 vaccinations to employees. All in-person students will be expected to log on […]