Football is serious business in the South. College football more-so than the NFL, but with the Super Bowl taking place in Atlanta this year, a former candidate for governor giving a hat tip to a rival football team is sure to raise more than a few eyebrows. The Setting: Stacey Abrams was speaking in Albany […]
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A record number of volunteers turned out for Dunwoody’s MLK Jr. Day of Service
Monday’s cold weather didn’t stop a record number of dedicated volunteers from showing up at Dunwoody’s Brook Run Park for the annual MLK Jr. Day of Service. The city reports that more than 500 volunteers braved unusually cold weather to give back to their community through the City of Dunwoody’s MLK Jr. Day of Service […]
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Georgia Official to Insurance Companies: Go easy on federal employees during the government shutdown
As the shutdown of the federal government continues, Georgia’s insurance commissioner is asking insurance companies in the state to play nice with federal employees who may be late on their premiums due to not getting paid. Insurance Commissioner Jim Beck has issued a directive to all licensed insurance companies urging them to exercise leniency in such cases. […]
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Five indicted in death of Macon teen
Bibb County grand jurors voted to indict five people on murder charges Tuesday in the October fatal shooting of 16-year-old Kendrick Darnell Davis. Cortavius Hassan Ates, 20, Eric Bowden, 17, Demarkis Jamichael Hammonds, 19, Jamon Deshon Jackson, 18, and Troy Jackson, 16, each are charged with one count of felony murder, according to an indictment […]
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Tin Drum Asian Kitchen is coming to Decatur
Known for its fresh and bold take on Asia’s greatest hits and an urban-inspired atmosphere, Tin Drum Asian Kitchen is opening its newest location in Decatur with a grand opening celebration for the community on Saturday, Feb. 9. The restaurant is located next to Whole Foods 365 at 1565 Church Street and is welcoming guests with an […]
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Citing concerns about the Super Bowl, Atlanta City Council is urging Donald Trump and Congress to end the government shutdown
The Atlanta City Council is urging President Donald J. Trump and members of the U.S. Congress to immediately re-open the federal government. At the Tuesday full council meeting, council member Jennifer Ide introduced a resolution calling for the re-opening. The resolution notes that the shutdown affects the overall economic growth of the U.S. and calls […]
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Here’s how you can find out more about Gwinnett County’s proposed MARTA referendum
Gwinnett County residents will go to the polls March 19 to vote on a contract with MARTA for the provision of expanded transit services. If the referendum passes, Gwinnett’s transit system and services will expand based on Gwinnett’s plan and its contract with MARTA. The expansion will be funded through a one-cent sales tax for transit. The contract […]
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Atlanta’s Expungement Bowl offers a chance to clear misdemeanors off your record
Atlanta City Council member Andrea Boone wants to help Atlanta residents clear misdemeanors off their criminal histories. She is co-hosting the Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday Legacy Expungement Bowl Jan. 25 with Fulton County Solicitor General Keith Gammage and the Georgia Justice Project. The free event is both an opportunity for misdemeanor record forgiveness and […]
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A new governor was sworn in this week, but that’s not what Georgians are reading about
Looking at this week’s top stories across Georgia, one thing is clear — y’all love a good crime story. Free Gas On The Government Dime: A fire chief in the tiny town of Oak Park was arrested this week. According to the Georgia Bureau of Investigation, the now ex-chief used the fire department’s fuel card for his own personal use. […]
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Georgia fire chief arrested for fuel theft
On Thursday, Jan. 17, the GBI arrested Oak Park Fire Chief Willie Herman Williamson of Vidalia for one count of Theft by Taking. On Oct. 2, 2018, the GBI was asked by the Oak Park Police Department to investigate allegations of misuse of city fuel funds. According to the GBI, Oak Park Police Chief Gerald […]