Flags of the Confederacy flapped in the occasional breeze Tuesday as a group prayed for change and healing at a state-owned park that is home to the nation’s largest Confederate memorial and a recent focus of civil unrest. “We are going to unify DeKalb County, Stone Mountain, the state of Georgia, our nation under this […]
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Here’s how you can take a spin on the Atlanta Motor Speedway Friday
The American Cancer Society and Atlanta Motor Speedway are offering race fans and all car enthusiasts a chance to drive onto the high banks of its historic 1.54-mile oval to benefit breast cancer patients and raise funds for research. Laps For Hope, presented by Georgia Drives Chevy, will allow participants to drive their own vehicles onto […]
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6 Things you need to know about coronavirus in Georgia this week
Fall has arrived bringing flu season with it and as was predicted by health experts, another increase in coronavirus cases is happening nationwide. Georgia is no exception to the national trend. The Georgia Department of Public Health released new information on the track of coronavirus in Georgia this week, here are a few of the […]
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Study shows Georgians favor more public health and education
Georgians overwhelmingly support increased state funding of education and health care, according to a new poll. The survey of 1,071 registered voters in Georgia conducted Aug. 26-31 found strong backing for “people-first” public policies advocated by the Georgia Budget and Policy Institute (GBPI), which commissioned the poll, Caitlin Highland, the Atlanta non-profit’s communications director, said […]
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Georgia teen shot and killed
DOUGLAS — A 15-year-old boy was shot and killed Monday evening and a juvenile suspect is in custody. According to the Georgia Bureau of Investigation, the Coffee County Sheriff’s Office responded to a home on Creekwood Rd., Douglas. Upon arrival, deputies found 15-year-old Ja’rique Johan Brown dead from an apparent gunshot wound. Brown’s body will […]
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$10,000 reward offered for clues in Atlanta homicide
ATLANTA — A $10,000 reward is being offered for clues that lead to the arrest of the suspect in the homicide of an Atlanta security guard. Atlanta Homicide Detectives are seeking assistance in identifying the suspect in the shooting death of 40-year-old Joseph Benjamin. On Wednesday Sept. 30 at about 11 p.m. Atlanta Police responded […]
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29-year-old charged in double shooting that left one dead
LAWRENCEVILLE — Gwinnett County Police say they have charged 29-year-old Justin Kattar on two counts of aggravated assault and one count of Felony Murder in a double shooting that happened around 3 a.m. Monday and resulted in the death of 24-year-old Brandon Ricks. According to police, Kattar has also been charged with cruelty to children […]
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Errors found on 11,911 absentee ballots mailed in Athens-Clarke County
Two errors were found on 11,911 ballots mailed to voters in Athens-Clarke County. The errors were both related to the race for the District Attorney of the Western Judicial Circuit. The errors were as follows: Brian Patterson was erroneously listed as an incumbent in the District Attorney’s race. Patterson is not the incumbent and should […]
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Hall County youth basketball resumes amid coronavirus pandemic
Despite being among the top five counties in Georgia with the highest number of coronavirus infections, Hall County is moving forward with the start of youth basketball — under COVID-19 restrictions, of course. The county ranks number five in the state for number of coronavirus infections, with 9,639 confirmed cases, 989 hospitalizations and 158 deaths […]
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More kids are getting injured on bikes, ATVs and golf carts amid pandemic
Since the pandemic began, Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta has handled about the same number of trauma cases involving kids as it did previously. But that doesn’t mean it has seen no change. The mix of injuries that required treatment shifted in the spring as schools closed due to the spread of COVID-19. The pediatric system […]