The National Weather Service reported Sunday morning that Atlanta had broken its 94-day high temperature streak. For the last 94 days, the temperature in the Atlanta area has been over 60-degrees, however Sunday morning saw lows of 55. This is a landmark achievement for Atlanta weather and a sure sign that perhaps fall will come […]
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GBI: Deputy kills suspect who shot at him
TALKING ROCK — A suspect police say violated a restraining order and fired a weapon at a deputy was shot and killed Saturday in Talking Rock. According to the GBI, the investigation revealed that at about 11 a.m., the Pickens County 911 Center received a trespass call at a residence in Talking Rock. The subject […]
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Here’s how you can learn more about changes at I-285 and I-20
The Georgia Department of Transportation is seeking public comment on the proposed improvements for the I-285/I-20 West Interchange project in Fulton, Cobb, and Douglas counties. In keeping with Governor Brian Kemp’s directive to keep state government agencies functioning as Georgia combats the COVID-19 pandemic, GDOT will be hosting a virtual Public Information Open House by […]
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Railroad crossings in Marietta will be closed next week
MARIETTA — If your drive through Marietta involves crossing a railroad track, you’ll need to find an alternate route next week. CSX will be closing all railroad crossings in Marietta during the week of Sept. 21 until Saturday, Sept. 26 due to critical routine maintenance. The crossings that will close include: E. Dixie Ave. SEWaverly Way Whitlock […]
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Georgia Senate Candidate Doug Collins slams Ruth Bader Ginsberg on abortion hours after her death
What happened: Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsberg died Friday night. Just hours after her death, Georgia Senate candidate Doug Collins slammed her on Twitter for her stance on abortion. The Tweet: Below is the Tweet from Doug Collins. Why it matters: It is generally accepted when a politician dies people refrain from criticism of […]
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Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsberg has died
U.S. Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsberg, the leading progressive on the nation’s highest court, died Friday due to complications from pancreatic cancer. She was 87. Ginsberg was appointed by President Bill Clinton to the court in 1983 and quickly became a cult hero among liberals for her outspoken support of their causes. “Our nation […]
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Cool weather means fall insects are about to invade your home
As the weather cools across the state, several fall insects will begin to take center stage around Georgia homes. Be on the lookout for these nuisance pests and make preparations to deter them from entering your home for the winter. Asian needle ants University of Georgia entomologist Dan Suiter tells homeowners to be on the […]
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Norcross Residents: Here’s how you can help revitalize Buford Highway
NORCROSS — The City of Norcross is coordinating a strategic revitalization and redevelopment effort for the 1.85-mile long Buford Highway corridor within the City of Norcross. The city is looking for residents to serve on the Steering Committee, which will meet on Thursday, Oct. 15 at 4 p.m. The meeting will be held virtually; the time […]
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Census caravan to make its way through South DeKalb
Georgia is lagging behind the nation in responses to the Census. To combat that, DeKalb County will form a Census caravan to count residents in the South DeKalb area Saturday. As part of DeKalb County’s 2020 Census efforts, DeKalb County is conducting onsite census registrations at three locations and will have a vehicle caravan traverse […]