As vibrant holiday plants begin to adorn the shelves of hardware stores, grocery stores and garden centers, consumers are attracted to the pinks, reds and whites atop deep green foliage, which add festive pops of color in winter homes. The appearance of plants like poinsettias and Christmas cacti usher in the holiday season and we […]
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Arrest made in slaying of 41-year-old Valdosta woman found in woods
ADEL — An arrest has been made in connection with the slaying of 41-year-old Valdosta resident Tenesha Mordon. Mordon’s body was found in a wooded area near Adel Dec. 19. On Saturday, Dec. 19, the Georgia Bureau of Investigation and Adel Police Department arrested 32-year-old Lebray Berrian. According to the GBI, at about 4 p.m., […]
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How to see the ‘Christmas Star’ tonight in Georgia
As tumultuous as the year 2020 has been, wrapping it up by looking to the skies and seeing the “Christmas Star” may provide the glimmer of hope the world is desperate for as the year winds down. If you’re not familiar, the Christmas Star event expected tonight refers to the conjunction of Jupiter and Saturn, […]
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Need some quick holiday snack ideas?
(Family Features) The holidays are filled with delicious food – from indulgent breakfasts to decadent desserts – but snacks can get overlooked. Spice up this holiday season with festive snacks that are perfect for a quick on-the-go bite or a taste of your favorite holiday dessert. Although beloved in pie, pecans are a versatile nut […]
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Drug deal at South Fulton park thwarted
SOUTH FULTON — The South Fulton Police Department reports a drug deal was busted by a park ranger at a local park Saturday. Police say as the Park Ranger Unit was patrolling Cliftondale Park, a felony drug sale was thwarted. Several suspects took off running; however, one suspect was taken into custody. Nearly two ounces […]
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The Bremen Santa Parade has been rescheduled
BREMEN — The City of Bremen’s Santa Parade — originally scheduled for tonight — has been rescheduled to Monday night due to rain in the forecast. The city is asking residents who live on a dead end street to come to a close intersection to see the parade as they will not be able to […]
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Cobb County man killed by SWAT team identified
The Cobb County man who was killed by a SWAT team early Thursday morning has been identified. According to the Georgia Bureau of Investigation, the man was 49-year-old Johnny Bolton of Austell. The GBI also released information that the warrant served was a no-knock warrant. According to the GBI, preliminary information indicates that on Thursday, […]
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The Sunrise Report: T’was the weekend before Christmas
I know it seems like it should still be April or May, but we’ve arrived at the weekend before Christmas. It is a time for Christmas traditions and family. The daily headlines probably aren’t at the top of your list of priorities, but here they are anyway for those of you who are interested. Today’s […]
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How to make one simple ingredient the star of your holiday meal
(StatePoint) When planning your holiday menu, consider selecting one ingredient to be the star of the show. Not only is this a good way to simplify your shopping list during a busy time of year, it will unify your meal with complementary flavors. Need some inspiration? Consider sweet tea. Not just a hot or cold […]