ATLANTA — Homicide Detectives are seeking assistance in identifying the suspect in the shooting death of 15-year-old Jaden William. Atlanta Police responded to Elite City Park apartments Thursday November 5 at about 3 p.m. on a report of a person shot. Upon arriving at the scene, officers found the victim, 15-year-old Jaden Williams with multiple […]
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This county pays the highest property taxes in Georgia
Fulton County residents on average paid $2,901 annually in property taxes, the highest such tax levies among all regions of Georgia, according to a new Tax Foundation analysis. The Tax Foundation study was based on median property taxes paid within counties in 2018, based on five-year estimates. The lowest such taxes were found in locations such […]
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2,600 uncounted ballots discovered during Georgia’s hand recount
State elections officials say 2,600 uncounted ballots were discovered in Floyd County during Georgia’s hand recount. The hand recount is currently under way and state elections officials say they have not seen any other irregularities at this point. The 2,600 votes were found in Floyd County and were apparently votes from a memory card from […]
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Atlanta asks state to let cities temporarily seize cars used for street racing
ATLANTA — As the City of Atlanta’s war on street racing continues, the city council is asking state lawmakers to pass a law allowing the city to temporarily seize vehicles used in connection with street racing incidents. The Atlanta City Council adopted legislation during Monday’s remote meeting to urge the Georgia General Assembly to amend […]
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73-year-old woman dies in Gwinnett County car crash
A 73-year-old woman died in a car crash last week that closed portions of Pleasant Hill Road for more than an hour. The crash is still under investigation and occurred Friday at the intersection of Pleasant Hill Road and Arc Way. According to teh Gwinnett County Police Department, 73-year-old Valerie Dunham, of Lawrenceville, was killed […]
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Vaccine tested in Atlanta is nearly 95% effective against COVID-19
Results of final-phase testing for a COVID-19 vaccine partly taking place in Atlanta show nearly 95% effectiveness at preventing the virus, marking a huge breakthrough in the push to end the global pandemic, Emory University researchers announced Monday. The vaccine produced by the pharmaceutical company Moderna and given to more than 700 volunteers in Atlanta […]
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Now you can check out a Chromebook from DeKalb County libraries
DeKalb County residents who need a computer for digital learning or filling out job applications can go to the library to check out a Chromebook for six hours. DeKalb County Public Library has launched a new service for patrons in which select branches now have Google Chromebooks. Clarkston, Salem-Panola, Scott Candler, Stonecrest and Wesley Chapel-William […]
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New Amazon delivery station coming to Doraville
DORAVILLE — Amazon plans to open a new metro Atlanta delivery station in Doraville and has purchased property in the city for the new station. The new station will power Amazon’s last-mile delivery capabilities to speed up deliveries for customers inside and outside of the I-285 perimeter. “The City of Doraville is excited to add Amazon […]
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Cherokee County School district to provide meals for students on Thanksgiving Break
Students in Cherokee County can still get school lunches even while the school system is out for Thanksgiving Break. The school system is offering a special to-go free meal service for all students during the break. Meal pick up will be from 4 to 5 p.m. Friday, Nov. 20, at two locations only — Hasty […]
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As Georgia enters coronavirus red zone, residents worry about holiday travel
With the holidays fast approaching and the COVID-19 pandemic showing new signs of spiking across the country, many Georgians face tough decisions about whether to visit their relatives and friends or stay home. Dr. Henry Wu, the director of Emory University’s TravelWell Center, plans to virtually connect with his elderly parents this holiday season since […]