Rain and thunderstorms today will give way to snow flurries as the afternoon turns to evening Christmas Eve. Residents in north and central Georgia can expect snow flurries as the day ends and temperatures drop, but for most Georgians, the flurries will be fast and will not cause any accumulation. Those living in mountain elevations […]
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Unemployed Georgians flock to Obamacare
More than half a million Georgians are enrolled in the state’s health insurance exchange for next year, a more than 10 percent increase from 2020. The increase is partly due to many people signing up after losing their jobs and their employer-based health insurance. The insurance exchange was created by the Affordable Care Act for those […]
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Georgia elections chief wants to end no-excuse absentee voting
On the heels of three elections that have seen a massive influx in voting by absentee ballot, Georgia’s Republican Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger says he is open to ending the state’s no-excuse absentee voting in favor of going back to requiring absentee voters to provide a reason for not voting in person. For the […]
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How much would the gifts in The 12 Days of Christmas cost in 2020?
The annual cost of the gifts given by the “True Love” in the song “The 12 Days of Christmas” is out, and this year the cost has dropped drastically due to the coronavirus pandemic. The cost of the items is calculated and released each year by PNC and is known as the Christmas Price Index. […]
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Will it snow in Georgia on Christmas Eve?
Snow on Christmas in the holy grail of Georgia residents. In the Peach State, snow is usually relegated to the beginning of the year and rarely occurs late enough that there would still be snow on the ground Christmas Day. Weather forecasts last week showed a slight possibility of snow in Georgia on Christmas Day, […]
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7-year-old girl shot near Phipps Plaza
ATLANTA — Police are investigating the shooting of a 7-year-old who was riding in a car with a relative. According to the Atlanta Police Department, officers responded to Scottish Rite Hospital at about 9 p.m. Monday to a call about a child being shot. At the hospital investigators spoke to the child’s aunt who informed […]
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Expect wet weather on Christmas Eve in Georgia
While a large winter storm will usher in a blast of Arctic air into the eastern U.S. around the holiday this week, heavy rain, gusty winds and even some locally strong thunderstorms will threaten to dampen the holiday first. “A potent storm will slowly move across much of the eastern U.S. Christmas Eve during the day […]
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How to keep your holiday plants healthy all year
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 […]