Gov. Brian Kemp is facing a Wednesday deadline to decide whether to extend social-distancing restrictions for businesses and other requirements put in place in Georgia amid the COVID-19 pandemic. The governor could extend all of the current business and gathering restrictions currently in effect or continue a trend in recent months of gradually relaxing them. […]
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Here’s how to vote early in the Aug. 11 runoff election in Hall County
The Hall County Board of Elections and Registration has set the dates, times and locations for early voting for the Aug. 11 runoff elections. Voters will be able to cast their ballots at one of four locations: East Hall Community Center, North Hall Community Center, Spout Springs Library and the Brenau Downtown Center. Voting will […]
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Cobb County police officer shoots man accused of brandishing a handgun during chase
The Georgia Bureau of Investigation is investigating an officer involved shooting that occurred Monday night in Austell. According to the GBI, preliminary information indicates that at about 11:20 p.m., Cobb County Police officers located a stolen vehicle being driven in the vicinity of 291 Riverside Parkway in Austell. The car was reported stolen in Atlanta […]
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North Point Community church suspends in-person worship services for the rest of the year
North Point Community Church, a metro Atlanta megachurch with multiple campuses, announced this week that they would be suspending in-person worship services for the remainder of the year. The church has not held in-person worship services since the COVID-19 pandemic began and has met virtually, but has decided to continue to only meet virtually for […]
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Georgia abortion ban struck down
A federal judge Monday blocked a Georgia law from taking effect that would ban most abortions after a heartbeat is detected, marking a pivotal decision in a case that has enflamed passions in the state for more than a year. The ruling by U.S. District Judge Steve Jones approved a permanent injunction of the law […]
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As COVID-19 cases rise, Georgia updates return to school guidance
Coronavirus cases and hospitalizations are on the rise in Georgia as educators grapple with how to safely return to school next month. Today, the Georgia Department of Education released an update of its reopening guidance. While state education officials say this update should not require changes in already-developed plans by local school districts, the update […]
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Fulton School Superintendent: Have kids practice wearing masks
As the number of coronavirus cases and hospitalizations rise in Georgia and in Fulton County and schools prepare their reopening plans, Fulton County School Superintendent Mike Looney says it may be time to start practicing mask-wearing with school-aged children. Looney, who has been outspoken on social media about the need for the community to take […]
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Leesburg Police officer shoots and kills 47-year-old accused of threatening deputies with a knife
LEESBURG — A 47-year-old Leesburg man is dead after being shot by a police officer. The Georgia Bureau of Investigation says the man threatened deputies with a knife. The incident occurred Sunday at about 2:30 p.m. According to the GBI, preliminary information indicates that Lee County Sheriff’s deputies responded to a home on Linden Road […]
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3,001 people have died of coronavirus in Georgia
Georgia hit another milestone for COVID-19 deaths, crossing the 3,000 mark for deaths. Since the pandemic began 3,001 people in Georgia have died from coronavirus. On Sunday, the state added 2,525 new confirmed cases, 5 deaths and 54 hospitalizations. The state has reported a total of 116,926 cases and 13,259 hospitalizations. The youngest person to […]
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62-year-old woman arrested after Walmart parking lot shooting
MACON — A 62-year-old woman was arrested and charged with aggravated assault after a shooting at the Walmart on Gray Highway Saturday. According to the Bibb County Sheriff’s Dept., a female customer was going to her vehicle when 62-old-Lucy Meeks, of Macon, said something to her. When the woman asked what Meeks said, Meeks allegedly […]