The financial blow from COVID-19 has helped force the closure of a rural hospital in Georgia. Southwest Georgia Regional Medical Center was facing financial challenges even before the pandemic struck, and Randolph County, where it is located, has among the highest per-capita infection rates in the state. “It has become increasingly difficult for small, critical-access hospitals […]
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Police ask for help locating missing 59-year-old woman
SAVANNAH — Police in Savannah are asking for the public’s help locating a missing 59-year-old women. Police say Rosemary Taylor was last seen at 7 p.m. July 26 near the 200 block of W. Henry Street. It is believed she suffers from memory problems. Police are asking anyone who sees Taylor to call 911.
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Special election for John Lewis’ seat called for September
Gov. Brian Kemp Monday called a special election for Sept. 29 to fill the remainder of U.S. Rep. John Lewis’ term following the civil rights icon’s death earlier this month. Required by state law, the special election will only apply through the end of this year. The general election on Nov. 3 will decide who […]
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Police search for clues in Andretti parking lot shooting
MARIETTA — Police in Marietta are looking for a black 2018 Honda believed to be driven by the suspects in Sunday’s shooting outside Andretti Indoor Karting and Games in Marietta. According to police, at about 7:10 p.m. Sunday night a group of suspects exited their vehicle, what appeared to be a black 2018 Honda Accord […]
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Georgia police chief charged with falsifying records
FAIRMOUNT — The Fairmount Police Chief and a Fairmount Officer have been arrested and charged with falsifying documents. On Friday, July 24, the Georgia Bureau of Investigation arrested Fairmount Police Chief Chandler Walter, of Calhoun, and Fairmount Police Officer Olan Mark Lowe, of Calhoun, and charged each with False Official Certificates and Writings by Officers. […]
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Burned body found in Gwinnett County identified
Updated July 27: The Gwinnett County Police Department has released the photo above of the man found burned near Gwinnett Place mall. The photos were taken at a convenience store prior to the homicide. DULUTH — Police say they have identified the burned body found near Gwinnett Place Mall in Duluth. The victim has been […]
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I think metal detectors would be approved before any other policy proposals. There are actions that can be taken to address gun violence but those actions require political will. It’s all incredibly sad. https://t.co/FDlpJVqmjP — Scott Holcomb (@RepScottHolcomb) February 15, 2018
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arrived home from a long day at the Capitol in Atlanta. My 11 yr old son immediately asked, “Did you hear about the latest school shooting?” I am horrified to hear these words—again. My heart grieves for the families in Florida. — Scott Holcomb (@RepScottHolcomb) February 14, 2018
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My heart breaks for the students and families affected by this tragedy in Florida. I pray this egregious violence never becomes normalized in this country despite its alarming frequency. #ParklandFl pic.twitter.com/X3RVDkJ6UN — Rep. Karen Bennett (@KBennettCARES) February 14, 2018