A Democratic Fulton County commissioner who blocked Republican election board nominees in defiance of a judge’s order is running to become Georgia’s next secretary of state. Commissioner Dana Barrett announced her candidacy Thursday. Georgia’s secretary of state has a number of duties, including overseeing elections and granting business licenses. Barrett won her seat representing the […]
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Stacey Abrams Just Revealed Her 2026 Plans
Stacey Abrams said Tuesday she will not run for Georgia governor in 2026. In a statement to The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, she said she will instead continue her work outside elected office. What’s Happening: Abrams, who ran for governor twice as the Democratic nominee, said she will stay focused on ongoing issues she described as important to […]
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Northwest Georgia Man Sentenced to 30 Years for Child Molestation
A Haralson County man will spend 30 years in prison followed by life on probation after being convicted of multiple child sex crimes. What’s Happening Jimmy Wayne Labbee was sentenced by Haralson County Chief Superior Court Judge Mark Murphy on charges including aggravated child molestation, two counts of child molestation, and one count of public […]
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Vehicle Fire Shuts Down I-520 West at I-20 in Richmond County
A vehicle fire closed part of I-520 westbound at Interstate 20 in Richmond County on Thursday morning, backing up traffic as crews worked to clear the scene. What’s Happening The Richmond County Sheriff’s Office responded to the fire on Bobby Jones Expressway — the local name for I-520 — around midday. Fire crews also arrived […]
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When Is the Alpharetta Polar Bear Plunge?
What’s Happening The Alpharetta Rotary Foundation is hosting its annual cold-water fundraiser. Participants jump into an unheated pool to raise money for causes they choose to support. The event has raised nearly $500,000 since it started in 2018. What’s Important Teams and individuals can sign up to take the plunge. Each participant raises funds for […]
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Tractor-Trailer Fire Shuts Down I-75 South in Monroe County
A tractor-trailer fire closed lanes on I-75 southbound in Monroe County early Friday morning, backing up traffic for miles as crews worked to clear the scene. What’s Happening The Monroe County Sheriff’s Office reported the fire started around 5:28 a.m. near mile marker 182 on I-75 south. The trailer was destroyed in the blaze, according […]
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When Does Roswell’s New Mayor Take Office?
Roswell will officially welcome its new mayor and three city councilmembers at a public ceremony Monday evening at City Hall. What’s Happening: Mayor Mary Robichaux and City Councilmembers Jennifer Phillippi, Eren Brumley, and Chris Zack will be sworn in during a ceremony at 7 p.m. on January 12 at Roswell City Hall, located at 38 […]
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Here’s What Eliminating Georgia’s Income Tax Could Look Like
With affordability a top concern heading into the elections this year, Georgia’s Senate Republicans are proposing billions of dollars in cuts to the state income tax. A study committee assigned by Lt. Gov. Burt Jones, a Republican and advocate for abolishing the 5.19% tax, approved recommendations on Wednesday that would eliminate it for lower-income earners […]
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62-Year-Old Man Arrested at Monroe County Motel on Drug Charges
A 62-year-old Forsyth man faces eight charges after investigators say they found drugs and a firearm during a stop at a local motel Tuesday. What’s Happening Monroe County investigators arrested Ellis Zellner on January 7 at the Travelodge in Forsyth following a report of suspected drug activity. Investigators say they smelled marijuana coming from a […]
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School Bus Collides With Two Other Vehicles in Decatur
A school bus and two other vehicles crashed Wednesday afternoon on Covington Highway in DeKalb County, according to police and district officials. What’s Happening: DeKalb County Police responded to the crash in the 5100 block of Covington Highway around 3:30 p.m. Wednesday. The Decatur City school district confirmed the bus was involved in a collision […]