In the wake of Saturday’s high winds and thunderstorms, Georgia Power reports that while they have restored power to the majority of customers, there are still some homes that are without power. Georgia’s insurance chief has also said he will be ordering insurance companies to respond to all storm-related claims quickly. Electric service to over […]
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Severe Weather Update: Worst weather expected at Georgia state line
The current weather model is showing that the most severe weather Saturday is expected at the Georgia-Alabama state line. While all of Georgia is at risk for severe weather and all residents should take precautions, according to the National Weather Service, the area expected to be hit the hardest is along the state’s Western border […]
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High winds are expected with today’s severe thunderstorms across Georgia
In addition to expected severe storms Saturday, Georgians will have to contend with high winds. The National Weather Service has issued a wind advisory for north and central Georgia that will remain in effect until 10 p.m. Saturday evening. Winds are expected to be 15 to 25 miles per hour with gusts up to about […]
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Suspects try to escape police by climbing down balcony at Avalon
ALPHARETTA — A popular mixed-use shopping development was targeted by burglars who attempted to evade police by climbing off the balcony of an apartment yesterday. The Alpharetta Police Department responded to reports of a burglary in progress at Avalon involving two men using a crowbar to force open apartment doors. Within minutes multiple officers and […]
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Here’s what to expect when Georgia’s lawmakers return to work next week
ATLANTA – The only constitutional requirement Georgia lawmakers must fulfill each year is passing a state budget. But faced with anemic state tax collections that will require significant spending cuts, the budget will be front and center even more than usual during the 2020 General Assembly session beginning Monday. While the legislature grapples with issues […]
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Georgia Power says it is prepared for severe storms Saturday. Are you?
With severe storms expected Saturday afternoon and evening, Georgia Power says it is ready for the power outages the storm will bring with it. The power company is advising Georgia residents to also be prepared for power outages due to the weather event. Georgia Power is advising customers to prepare for the potential of wind, […]
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Emory is teaming up with a Tennessee-based hospital system to run a Columbus hospital
A Columbus hospital is now owned and operated by a new joint venture between Emory Healthcare and Tennessee-based LifePoint Health. With the agreement, announced this week, Emory would extend its affiliation with the 376-bed St. Francis Hospital in the west Georgia city. The joint venture would be a for-profit enterprise, with Emory supplying the clinical […]
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South Fulton will swear-in city council members Saturday
SOUTH FULTON — The City of South Fulton will begin the New Year with the swearing-in of its newly elected and re-elected council members. Corey A. Reeves will be sworn in and joins the City of South Fulton City Council to represent District 5, the seat previously held by Rosie Jackson. District 1 Councilwoman Catherine […]
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Weapon found at Pickens High School was a BB gun
JASPER — A student at Pickens High School has been charged with disorderly conduct after police found a BB gun and ammunition to another weapon in the student’s car. According to the Pickens County Sheriff’s Dept., a teacher at the schooll overheard students referring to a gun being in a student’s vehicle. The teacher reported […]
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Fire breaks out at Bass Pro Shop in Lawrenceville, damaging several boats
LAWRENCEVILLE — A fire involving several boats in the parking lot of the Bass Pro Shop in Lawrenceville caused heavy damage to four boats and trailers. The fire did not damage the building or the surrounding Sugar Loaf Mills Mall. Firefighters responded at 10:12 p.m. to a report of a fire at the Bass Pro […]