State Rep. Vernon Jones backtracked Thursday on plans to resign from his General Assembly seat, a day after announcing he would step down in the wake of fierce criticism for his endorsement of President Donald Trump’s reelection bid. Jones, D-Lithonia, said on Twitter he decided to reverse course after receiving “overwhelming support and outcry” following his […]
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WATCH: Lawrenceville Police parade for health care heroes
The Lawrenceville Police Department honored health care workers at Northside Hospital Gwinnett by having a parade in the hospital’s parking lot to show appreciation for the sacrifices of front line workers during the COVID-19 pandemic. The video is below. As of noon, Gwinnett County had 1,304 cases of coronavirus and 46 confirmed deaths. Statewide, Georgia […]
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Hall County’s new Deputy Fire Chief spent his first day working remotely due to COVID-19
Elliot “Stoney” Bowles’ first day on the job as the second in command for Hall County Fire and Emergency Services was unlike any other day in his 30-plus year fire services career. “My first day was actually done remotely,” said Bowles, who began as Hall County’s Deputy Fire Chief on March 30, a little over […]
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Kemp not backing down despite disagreement with Trump
Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp is doubling down on his plans to reopen barber shops, hair salons and bowling alleys tomorrow with restaurants following on Monday despite President Donald Trump’s public rejection of the decision. At his daily Coronavirus Task force Briefing yesterday, Trump said he disagreed with Kemp’s decision. “I told the governor of Georgia, […]
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Trump says he disagrees ‘strongly’ with Kemp on reopening Georgia
President Trump said Wednesday that he disagrees with Gov. Brian Kemp’s decision on reopening certain businesses. Kemp’s bold move on reopening – arguably the most aggressive timeline of any state — has put Georgia squarely in a national spotlight on COVID-19. The governor is allowing the reopening Friday of businesses that include gyms, fitness centers, […]
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Georgia Officials say laid off employees can return to work and still be eligible for unemployment
Georgia Insurance Commissioner Mark Butler is trying to clear up misconceptions about unemployment claims for employees who were laid off but are returning to work starting Friday. According to Butler, laid off workers who are now on unemployment or partial unemployment can still get unemployment if they earn less than $300 per week. “Despite claims […]
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Georgia man arrested on arson charge after a camper was ‘completely destroyed’
MARBLE HILL — A Pickens County man has been arrested and charged with arson after authorities say he destroyed a camper in Marble Hill. Investigators with the Insurance and Safety Fire Commissioner’s Office assisted with the arrest of 47-year-old William Lanier Cantrell, 47, of Marble Hill, for one count of Arson in the First Degree. […]
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Vernon Jones resigns from office, says he has ‘left the plantation’
Just one week after endorsing Donald Trump for president and being heavily criticized by his own party, Vernon Jones has resigned from office. The resignation is effective immediately and Jones will not be completing his term, which expires in January. Jones is the District 91 state representative, covering parts of DeKalb and Rockdale counties. But, […]
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Strong storms are moving into Georgia Thursday
There seems to be no letup for people in the storm-battered southern United States as the atmosphere will continue to trigger rounds of severe weather, including tornadoes, in the South in both the short term and the long term. The most recent violent weather outbreak spanning April 18-20 unleashed more than 300 severe weather incidents […]
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Is your car insurance company offering any COVID-19 relief?
Georgia’s Insurance Commissioner is thanking auto insurance companies for steps they have taken to ease the burden on Georgia family’s during the COVID-19 pandemic. In the wake of the outbreak, auto insurance company’s across the state have offered discounts and rebates since motorists are staying at home and aren’t driving their cars. “I want to […]