On the 15-year anniversary of a Paulding County murder case that has gone cold, law enforcement agencies are upping the reward for information leading to an arrest and conviction in the case. On October 13, 2005, Paulding Deputies responded to what eventually was determined to be the murder of Regan Wheeler. Wheeler, who was a […]
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Dunwoody wants your input on a new park
DUNWOODY — Dunwoody residents will have a new park at the old Austin Elementary School site, but the city is seeking input from residents on what they would like to see there. Demolition of the now-empty school buildings will create 12 acres of additional park space. Project information, a video presentation and public input survey can be found here: www.dunwoodyga.gov/austinplan […]
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News Blog: Free COVID-19 testing in Atlanta
District 4 Council member Cleta Winslow is hosting a free drive-through COVID-19 testing event Wednesday, Oct. 14. The event is being held from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. (or up until 500 tests are administered) at West End Seventh-Day Adventist Church, 845 Lawton Street SW. Self-administered, shallow-nasal COVID-19 tests will be available to those with or without symptoms. […]
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Georgians endure long lines and huge turnout on first day of early voting
Early voting in the momentous 2020 general elections started off with a bang Monday as thousands of Georgians poured into precincts, eager to cast perhaps the most important ballots of their lives. More than 128,000 people piled into polling places across the state to kick off the three-week stretch of early voting, according to Georgia […]
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Barbecue restaurant in Valdosta catches fire
VALDOSTA — Smoke engulfed a barbecue restaurant in Valdosta Monday night. Firefighters responded to the fire at It’s All Good BBQ at 118 West MLK. Jr Drive just after 11:50 p.m. The first fire unit arrived to find heavy smoke extending from the front of the building. Fire crews were able to bring the fire […]
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Candidates for Congress are in a battle for Atlanta’s suburbs
Two congressional races in the northern Atlanta suburbs this November could determine whether Democrats can solidify their majority in the U.S. House — or even add to it. In their efforts to win Georgia’s 6th and 7th congressional districts, Democrats are taking the fight to traditionally Republican territory. Both districts supported Donald Trump over Hillary […]
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Here’s what David Perdue and Jon Ossoff had to say during their debate
U.S. Sen. David Perdue, R-Ga., and Democratic challenger Jon Ossoff lobbed the same criticisms at each other Monday that Georgia TV viewers have grown used to from their relentless attack ads. During an hourlong debate sponsored by the Atlanta Press Club, Perdue labeled Ossoff as a “radical socialist” pushing an agenda that includes de-funding the […]
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Police chase with U-Haul in Coweta County ends in gunfire
NEWNAN — A police chase Sunday night in Coweta County ended in gunfire when officers shot into a U-Haul to end the chase. According to the Georgia Bureau of Investigation, preliminary information indicates that at about 9:21 p.m., the Coweta County Sheriff’s Office received a 911 call to respond to the BP truck stop at […]
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Here’s how Georgians reacted to Falcons Coach Dan Quinn’s firing
Falcons fans were not shy about their feelings as news broke about Head Coach Dan Quinn being fired. The fans took to Twitter to give Dan Quinn a sendoff like only Atlanta sports fans can. Below are what your fellow Georgians are saying about the departing head coach of the Atlanta Falcons.