Earlier this week the Georgia Secretary of State’s office called for the firing of Floyd County’s elections chief after the statewide recount of the presidential race uncovered about 2,600 uncounted votes — today, the Floyd County Board of Elections fired him. Robert Brady, the clerk of elections for Floyd County, was terminated today by the […]
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Teens arrested in connection with three November shootings in Savannah
SAVANNAH — Two suspects have been arrested in connection with a series of shootings in Savannah this month. Detectives with The Savannah Police Department’s Criminal Investigation Division and Impact Investigations Team identified 18-year-old Jhaquez Stamper, 17-year-old Mykel Banks as suspects in the shootings. Both suspects are facing two counts of aggravated assault. Stamper is also […]
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Police search for armed man who robbed Macon Burger King
MACON — The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office is investigating an armed robbery that took place at the Burger King at 3820 Riverside Drive. The incident took place at 8:04 p.m., Wednesday. According to law enforcement officials, the man entered the restaurant, lifted his shirt and displayed a handgun. Witnesses say the man demanded money from […]
Posted inCoronavirus
Do you have pandemic fatigue? You’re not alone
Journei Hayles of Paulding County pushed her baby in a stroller past the colorful Christmas displays at Kennesaw’s Town Center Mall Tuesday. It was the type of morning outing she missed dearly just a few months ago, when the pandemic sparked business shutdowns across the state. “Honestly, I didn’t know if it was real or […]
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Here’s what socially distanced holiday events look like in Alpharetta
ALPHARETTA — The 2020 holiday season will look different for many reasons. The City of Alpharetta still plans to continue with traditional, magical décor and events — doing it this year in a way that families can safely enjoy. As in years past, the City will be decorated for the season including the life-sized nutcrackers […]
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Dunwoody plans a lineup of both in-person and virtual holiday events
Discover Dunwoody today announced a lineup of events and activities that will help both locals and visitors celebrate the most wonderful time of the year. A premier hub for holiday shopping and dining just 10 miles north of Atlanta, the destination will transform into “Your Holiday Haven” with a variety of virtual and socially distanced in-person events, providing […]
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Cat dies in Valdosta house fire
VALDOSTA — On Tuesday, November 17, 2020, the Valdosta Fire Department responded to a house fire on Springhill Drive. The call was received from dispatch at 11:35 p.m. Firefighters arrived on the scene in under five minutes to find heavy fire coming from the back of the home. Fire crews were able to bring the fire […]
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How to prevent package pirates, and other holiday tips
As we enter the holidays during a pandemic, local law enforcement officials are reminding residents that criminals may see the increased shipping the pandemic will bring as an invitation to steal packages from doorsteps. Law enforcement expects thefts of packages to be a bigger problem this year due in part to COVID-19, and Valdosta Police […]
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Recount Update: Accusations fly as hand recount nears end
Elections officials in Georgia attempted to set the record straight after GOP officials including President Donald Trump have taken to Twitter to cast doubt on Georgia’s elections process. The latest round of accusations began with Georgia GOP Chairman David Shafer tweeting that an election monitor discovered a 9,626 vote error in the DeKalb County hand […]
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Lane closures suspended in Georgia for Thanksgiving travel
If you’re traveling in Georgia during the Thanksgiving holiday, the Georgia Department of Transportation has plans to ease your travel. The department is suspending construction-related lane closures on heavily traveled roads and Interstates. To ease Thanksgiving traffic congestion statewide, Georgia Department of Transportation announced today the suspension of construction-related lane closures on heavily traveled interstate highways […]