Five more mass COVID-19 vaccine sites are set to open in Georgia later this month as teachers and school workers land on the eligibility list March 8, Gov. Brian Kemp said on Wednesday. The additional vaccine sites add to four other locations that opened last month in metro Atlanta, Macon, Albany and Habersham County. The […]
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Georgia’s top Republican wants state ID cards to be free
As Republican lawmakers in Georgia work to pass voting reforms, including requiring photo identification in order to vote absentee, the Speaker of the Georgia House of Representatives wants to make the identification cards free. Today, David Ralston proposed that State ID cards through the Georgia Department of Driver Services be free to all eligible Georgians. […]
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Should transgender students be barred from girls sports in Georgia?
Legislation aimed at separating Georgia school sports teams between children assigned male or female at birth advanced in the state Senate Wednesday amid criticism it discriminates against transgender persons. The bill, sponsored by state Sen. Marty Harbin, R-Tyrone, would bar “biological boys” from playing in school sports against “biological girls,” using language that transgender advocates […]
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Charges filed in killing of Georgia Sheriff’s Lieutenant
Charges have been filed in the killing of Decatur County Sheriff’s Lt. Justin Bedwell. The charges against Troy and Brad Phillips from Georgia include the following, according to the Georgia Bureau of Investigation. 1. Felony Murder 2. Aggravated Assault of a Peace Officer 3. Party to the crime of murder 4. Attempted home invasion 5. […]
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17-year-old Symone Thompson has been missing for a year
UNION CITY — March 2, 2021 marked one year since Symone Thompson vanished from Union City, at 16 years old. The National Center for Missing & Exploited Children, the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office in Florida, and Symone’s family are seeking the public’s help in finding this missing girl. Symone was last seen at her home […]
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Gwinnett County wants to give its commission chairwoman a raise
The Story: Gwinnett County Commission Chairwoman Nicole Love Hendrickson earns a salary of $74,266 per year for running the day-to-day operations of one of the state’s most populated counties. Comparing Salaries: According to census data, the county has just under 1 million residents. However, the Gwinnett County Tax Commissioner earns about $141,098 per year, while […]
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Missing Atlanta 11-year-old found
UPDATE: According to the Atlanta Police Department, 11-year-old Christopher Dodson Jr. has been found safe at a nearby location and will be reunited with his family. The original story is below. ATLANTA — The Atlanta Police Department’s Special Victim’s Unit is asking for your help locating 11-year-old Christopher Dodson Jr. According to police, Christopher is […]
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Controversial bill would make Georgia cities responsible for violent protests
Wide-ranging legislation aimed at cracking down on rioting protesters in Georgia that criminal-justice advocates say could trample on free-speech rights faced debate in the General Assembly Tuesday. The bill, sponsored by state Sen. Randy Robertson, R-Cataula, contains several proposals to punish vandalism and violence during protests such as those seen last summer in response to […]
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Overturned gasoline tanker shuts down Braselton Highway
DACULA — Firefighters are on the scene of an overturned gasoline tanker on Braselton Highway and Hamilton Mill Road. There is an active fuel leak from the cargo tanker. Hamilton Mill at Braselton Highway is currently shut down due to the incident. Police are diverting traffic in the area. Motorists are encouraged to avoid the […]
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Alpharetta mom pens book about raising confident kids
When raising children, especially pre-teens and teenagers, parents can face tension when big topics are brought up and it can be challenging for them to navigate these tough conversations. Author Kim Moog, a parent herself, has recently published “Food for Thought: Raising Confident Kids One Conversation at a Time,” which is a guidebook filled with insightful […]