The coronavirus may finally fulfill the most enduring cliché of modern politics now that the coming presidential election is widely considered the “most important ever.” But it took 220,000 dead Americans. Donald Trump and Joe Biden will soon meet for a final debate on Thursday in Tennessee to discuss that pandemic and to argue over […]
Posted inCoronavirus
CDC warns of ‘distressing’ coronavirus trend as weather cools
A Centers for Disease Control and Prevention doctor says the nation is experiencing a “distressing trend” with COVID-19 cases increasing in nearly 75% of the country. Deputy Director for Infectious Diseases Dr. Jay Butler stressed Wednesday the importance of people following public health recommendations after a decline in reported cases in August is now going […]
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Three Georgia judges have died from coronavirus
Being a probate judge in Georgia has turned into a vulnerability during the pandemic. Fifteen of these Georgia judges — about 1 in 10 – have been infected with COVID-19. And this week, Karen Batten, 62, probate judge of Brantley County, became the third to die of COVID-19. The state has 159 counties, with a […]
Posted inTraffic & Transportation
Lane closures ahead on US 80 in Tybee Island through December
TYBEE ISLAND — Georgia Department of Transportation nighttime lane closures on US 80 at Bull River Bridge will begin tonight. The work will eventually move to Lazaretto Creek Bridge as contractors performs core penetration tests into the marsh bottom. The lane closures are scheduled between 7 p.m. and 6 a.m. nightly in a 10 night […]
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News Blog: Water main break shuts off water in Milton
City of Milton officials re reporting that a water main break is affecting several subdivisions near 13701 Providence Rd, near Summit Hill Elementary School. The school isn’t impacted by the break and Fulton County’s water division is handling the situation. Water in the area will likely be off until about noon.
Posted inGeorgia By The Numbers
Do you steal Halloween candy from your kids? You’re not alone
A survey of 1,637 adults found that not only are the majority of Americans still planning to celebrate Halloween despite the pandemic, an overwhelming majority also admitted they’ve been known to steal a little of their children’s Halloween candy for themselves. While 2020 has been a scary year, October’s spooky season is still in fulleffect. […]
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Coronavirus rises again in Georgia
Coronavirus cases are on the rise once again in Georgia. The state department of public health reports a 7-day average of new cases of 1,339. That average was 1,186 Sept. 28, when the number started plateauing and then increasing again. As a point of reference, the moving average was just 514 when the state began […]
Posted inCrime
Police seize stolen guns from Macon apartment complex
MACON — Bibb County Sheriff’s Office investigators arrested multiple people with stolen guns at the Majestic Gardens Apartments at 2650 Rocky Creek Road just after noon Monday. Investigators received a tip that 18-year-old Rashid Khaud Ivey, of Macon, who had multiple warrants for Aggravated Assault, was in a residence at the Majestic Gardens Apartments. Investigators […]
Posted inYour Government
Everything you need to know to vote early in Gwinnett County
After a week of record-setting advance voting turnout in Gwinnett County, Gwinnett Voter Registrations and Elections is reminding those who haven’t voted where and how they can vote early for the Nov. 3 election. Advance Voting began Oct. 12 and continues through Oct. 30 every day, including weekends at nine sites around Gwinnett County. Eligible voters may […]