The Georgia Department of Agriculture is warning residents and farmers not to plant unsolicited seeds they receive in the mail from China. The warning comes as several states have issued similar warnings about a rash of unsolicited seeds being mailed to the U.S. from China. Anyone who has received unsolicited seeds in the mail from […]
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Hall County delays start of school until August 24
Hall County’s school system has announced it will delay the start of school one week, with school starting Aug. 24. The Hall County School District announced it will extend preplanning by one week, running from Aug. 3 through 21. The extended preplanning time will be used to ensure safety protocols for students and staff. School […]
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GBI: Georgia Man arrested after attempting to run over police officer
ROME — A 30-year-old Rome man is in jail after being arrested on charges of aggravated assault on a police officer. The incident occurred Friday. According to the GBI, Kerry Lamar Grier attempted to run over Floyd County Police Officer Lieutenant Christopher Hovers. Members of the Rome/Floyd Metro Drug Task Force stopped Grier’s vehicle by […]
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Coronavirus closes rural Georgia hospital
The financial blow from COVID-19 has helped force the closure of a rural hospital in Georgia. Southwest Georgia Regional Medical Center was facing financial challenges even before the pandemic struck, and Randolph County, where it is located, has among the highest per-capita infection rates in the state. “It has become increasingly difficult for small, critical-access hospitals […]
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Police ask for help locating missing 59-year-old woman
SAVANNAH — Police in Savannah are asking for the public’s help locating a missing 59-year-old women. Police say Rosemary Taylor was last seen at 7 p.m. July 26 near the 200 block of W. Henry Street. It is believed she suffers from memory problems. Police are asking anyone who sees Taylor to call 911.
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Special election for John Lewis’ seat called for September
Gov. Brian Kemp Monday called a special election for Sept. 29 to fill the remainder of U.S. Rep. John Lewis’ term following the civil rights icon’s death earlier this month. Required by state law, the special election will only apply through the end of this year. The general election on Nov. 3 will decide who […]
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Police search for clues in Andretti parking lot shooting
MARIETTA — Police in Marietta are looking for a black 2018 Honda believed to be driven by the suspects in Sunday’s shooting outside Andretti Indoor Karting and Games in Marietta. According to police, at about 7:10 p.m. Sunday night a group of suspects exited their vehicle, what appeared to be a black 2018 Honda Accord […]
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Georgia police chief charged with falsifying records
FAIRMOUNT — The Fairmount Police Chief and a Fairmount Officer have been arrested and charged with falsifying documents. On Friday, July 24, the Georgia Bureau of Investigation arrested Fairmount Police Chief Chandler Walter, of Calhoun, and Fairmount Police Officer Olan Mark Lowe, of Calhoun, and charged each with False Official Certificates and Writings by Officers. […]
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Burned body found in Gwinnett County identified
Updated July 27: The Gwinnett County Police Department has released the photo above of the man found burned near Gwinnett Place mall. The photos were taken at a convenience store prior to the homicide. DULUTH — Police say they have identified the burned body found near Gwinnett Place Mall in Duluth. The victim has been […]
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Virtual exhibit at Clayton State highlights school’s role in local health care
MORROW — The Clayton State University Library is highlighting its history of educating medical professionals with the launch of a virtual exhibit. Entitled, “The College of Health: A History of Creating Patient Focused Professionals,” this exhibit explores the university’s College of Health, including its achievements in healthcare, student development and community outreach efforts over the […]