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Georgia says goodbye to civil rights leader C.T. Vivian
Rev. C.T. Vivian, one of the foremost leaders of the civil rights movement, was honored at the Georgia Capitol in Atlanta Wednesday following his death last week at age 95. Vivian, who spearheaded lunch-counter protests in Illinois and advised Rev. Martin Luther King Jr., drew cheers and tearful praise from family, friends, advocates and elected […]
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Black bear spotted in Marietta
MARIETTA — A black bear was seen wandering in and around the area of Laurel Park and surrounding neighborhoods in Marietta this morning. According to the Marietta Police Department, the Department of Natural Resources has been contacted to assist with the safe relocation if necessary. Officials say the bear will likely continue West and return […]
Posted inCoronavirus
Walker County encourages residents to ‘mask up’
Walker County will be giving free masks and face coverings to residents next week in an effort to stop the spread of coronavirus. “Mask Up Monday” will be held from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Monday, July 27 at the Walker County Civic Center at 10052 Highway 27 in Rock Spring. A drive-thru distribution point will […]
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Glynn County delays start of school
School will start later than originally planned in Glynn County. The Glynn County school board voted to delay the start of school Tuesday. The school year was originally set to begin Aug. 11, but has been pushed back to Aug. 20. The school board said the change is to give our students, staff and families […]
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Lightning destroys historic Georgia home
LOUISVILLE — Georgia lost a piece of its history Monday after lightning struck a historic home in Louisville and burned it to the ground. The home known as “Louise” or “The Little House” was in the process of being restored. According to the Georgia Trust for Historic Preservation, the house was built in 1876. Prior […]
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NEWS BLOG: DeKalb flies flags at half-staff to honor John Lewis
Flags at the DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office lowered to half-staff in honor of Congressman John Lewis who passed away this weekend. The beloved freedom fighter was 80 years old. It’s Official: The Georgia State Patrol has the best looking cruisers It may be the last car you want to see behind you on the Interstate, […]
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Georgia reports 78 COVID-19 deaths in a single day
Georgia saw a sharp increase Tuesday in the number of coronavirus deaths, hospitalizations and ICU admissions in a single day. The state reported nearly 1,000 more new cases Tuesday than Monday, adding 3,413 new cases. According to the Georgia Department of Public Health, 78 deaths were reported Tuesday. The previous high for July was 37 […]