Georgia’s elections chief has put election officials on heightened alert following a warning by the Department of Homeland Security indicating that Iran may retaliate against the United States by attacking its election infrastructure. “Nothing is more important than the security and integrity of elections,” Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger said. “The state’s election system […]
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Anthem and Northeast Georgia Health System have reached an agreement
Three months after their previous contract ended, Northeast Georgia Health System and Georgia’s largest insurer reached an agreement Monday on a new deal that restores network status to thousands of consumers. The long-running contract dispute had attracted the interest of major state lawmakers and had unnerved many patients of the Gainesville-based system who have Anthem […]
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Arrest made in Christmas Day church fire
KENNESAW — An arrest has been made in connection with a Christmas Day church fire in White County. On January 3, Investigators with the Insurance and Safety Fire Commissioner’s Office charged 33-year-old Clint Vance, of Kennesaw, with 1 count of Arson in the First Degree, 1 count of Criminal Damage to property in the Second […]
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Road work begins tonight on I-75 in Henry County
The Gist: I-75 in Henry County will be re-painted starting at 9 p.m. tonight. The project to re-paint lanes on Interstate 75 in northern Henry County was originally scheduled to start in early December, but was delayed due to weather difficulties throughout the month. Where: The area on I-75 to be re-striped extends from the […]
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Sick kids shouldn’t be at school
Schools throughout Georgia are opening their doors after the holiday break, but the Georgia Department of Health is reminding parents that school is no place for children who are sick. The department is also reminding adults that the workplace is no place for adults who are sick. Flu season typically runs from October to May […]
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The Cartoonist who animated The Beatles, The Jetsons, Scooby-Doo, Rugrats and The Smurfs is coming to Georgia
ROSWELL — In 1964 the Beatles invaded the United States, performing for 73 million people on the Ed Sullivan Show and dominating the US pop charts for years. Now over five decades later, the Fab Four continue to be the most celebrated musical group in Rock history. And Beatlemania is alive and well…recently Lord of […]
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Rain and flooding are possible later this week
After a dry start to the week, a midweek storm system can bring heavy rainfall and severe weather potential to the south-central and southeastern United States. This storm will start the week by bringing coastal rain and mountain snow to the Northwest. By Wednesday and Thursday, the storm will move into the northern Plains where it […]
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Car crashes into Vinings Chicken Salad Chick, closing it ‘for the foreseeable future’
VININGS — A restaurant in Vinings will be closed “for the foreseeable future,” after car crashed through the restaurant Saturday. According to a Facebook post made by the restaurant, a driver had a stroke and drove into the building. “We had an accident tonight at the Vinings Chick but are so incredibly lucky that no […]
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Frost is expected overnight in Southeast Georgia
The National Weather Service has issued a frost advisory for portions of southeast Georgia. Temperatures are expected to reach a low of 33 degrees between 3 and 8 a.m. Monday, resulting in frost formation. The frost could kill sensitive outdoor vegetation if left uncovered. The weather service is reminding residents of the affected area that […]
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Resolve to stay informed this year
As we kick off another year it is time to make New Year’s resolutions and set goals for ourselves and our families. Among the flurry of weight loss, exercise an career-oriented resolutions, it is also common for people to come back from their holiday break and engage more with local, regional and national news. While […]