Two cases of coronavirus have been confirmed in Georgia. Gov. Brian Kemp said the two confirmed cases of coronavirus were two people who live in the same household and one of them had recently returned from Italy. They have been quarantined in their home and live in Fulton County. One of the two individuals came […]
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Juvenile Arrested in Fatal Monroe County Fire
A minor has been arrested in connection with a fatal fire in Monroe County. According to state fire officials, the minor allegedly burned down the house he was living in, killing two people who were trapped inside. The minor was arrested on two counts of Felony Murder, one count of Arson in the First Degree, […]
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Should Georgia get rid of Daylight Saving Time?
Lawmakers want to hear from voters on how the Peach State should keep time. The state Senate unanimously passed legislation Monday calling for a nonbinding advisory referendum asking whether Georgia should continue switching back and forth twice a year between standard time and daylight saving time, observe standard time all year or go with daylight […]
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The creator of VeggieTales is releasing a new Bible for toddlers and preschoolers this Easter
The creator of the popular children’s institution, VeggieTales, is releasing a new Bible aimed at kids just in time for Easter. VeggieTales creator and celebrated author Phil Vischer’s newest release will be called the Laugh and Learn Bible for Little Ones. This new board book edition builds on the successful launch of the Laugh and […]
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Georgia man who escaped from jail pleads guilty to molesting 8-year-old
HAZLEHURST — A man who was arrested for molesting an 8-year-old and escaped from jail last year plead guilty to both sets of charges and was sentenced to 25 years in prison last week. Jeff Davis County District Attorney Jackie Johnson announced the conviction and sentence of 39-year-old Joshua Eason in the Jeff Davis County […]
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First coronavirus death confirmed in the U.S.
Coronavirus has claimed its first victim in the United States. Washington state health officials have confirmed the first death from coronavirus occurred in the Seattle area. More information on the victim is expected to be released this afternoon. “It is a sad day in our state as we learn that a Washingtonian has died from […]
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The founder of Trader Joe’s, Joe Coulombe, has died
Sad news today for avid Trader Joe’s fans. The popular unconventional grocery store chain’s founder, Joe Coulombe has died at 89-years-old. Coulombe started the chain in 1967 targeting conscious consumers he described as over-educated but underpaid. Coulombe himself was highly educated, graduating from Stanford University with a degree in economics in 1952 and a master’s […]
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Meet Georgia’s coronavirus task force
Gov. Brian Kemp named an 18-member task force Friday to handle Georgia’s response to the coronavirus outbreak. The governor acted following a morning phone conversation with Vice President Mike Pence, who is heading the Trump administration’s federal response effort to the virus, which also goes by the name COVID-19. “The Trump administration understands that states […]
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Do you have to wait more than an hour to vote? Georgia wants to fix that
The Gist: Election Day could be more streamlined in Georgia in the near future if a new bill is passed that would force local elections departments to take action if Georgians wait in line too long to vote. The Bill: The new bill will require counties to track wait times and take action if voters […]
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Glynn County appoints interim police chief after suspension of indicted chief
Glynn County Police Chief John Powell has been indicted by a grand jury and a interim chief has been named who will serve until the allegations against Powell are resolved in the courts. On Feb. 28, a Glynn County grand jury issued a bill of indictment against Powell on four oath of office violation charges, […]