MARIETTA — A black bear was seen wandering in and around the area of Laurel Park and surrounding neighborhoods in Marietta this morning. According to the Marietta Police Department, the Department of Natural Resources has been contacted to assist with the safe relocation if necessary. Officials say the bear will likely continue West and return […]
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Walker County encourages residents to ‘mask up’
Walker County will be giving free masks and face coverings to residents next week in an effort to stop the spread of coronavirus. “Mask Up Monday” will be held from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Monday, July 27 at the Walker County Civic Center at 10052 Highway 27 in Rock Spring. A drive-thru distribution point will […]
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Glynn County delays start of school
School will start later than originally planned in Glynn County. The Glynn County school board voted to delay the start of school Tuesday. The school year was originally set to begin Aug. 11, but has been pushed back to Aug. 20. The school board said the change is to give our students, staff and families […]
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Lightning destroys historic Georgia home
LOUISVILLE — Georgia lost a piece of its history Monday after lightning struck a historic home in Louisville and burned it to the ground. The home known as “Louise” or “The Little House” was in the process of being restored. According to the Georgia Trust for Historic Preservation, the house was built in 1876. Prior […]
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NEWS BLOG: DeKalb flies flags at half-staff to honor John Lewis
Flags at the DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office lowered to half-staff in honor of Congressman John Lewis who passed away this weekend. The beloved freedom fighter was 80 years old. It’s Official: The Georgia State Patrol has the best looking cruisers It may be the last car you want to see behind you on the Interstate, […]
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Georgia reports 78 COVID-19 deaths in a single day
Georgia saw a sharp increase Tuesday in the number of coronavirus deaths, hospitalizations and ICU admissions in a single day. The state reported nearly 1,000 more new cases Tuesday than Monday, adding 3,413 new cases. According to the Georgia Department of Public Health, 78 deaths were reported Tuesday. The previous high for July was 37 […]
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Unsafe levels of bacteria found in water at Polk Street Beach on Tybee Island
TYBEE ISLAND — The Chatham County Health Department has issued a beach water advisory for Polk Street Beach on Tybee Island. Polk Street Beach is located on the north side of Tybee Island, from the end of the beach to the jetty. This advisory is only for the area specified above and does not impact […]
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Still not wearing a mask? DeKalb County could send you to a COVID-19 prevention class
DeKalb County took steps to strengthen the mask ordinance it passed last week. The strengthened mask requirement comes as Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp is suing Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms over Atlanta’s mask mandate. But DeKalb County CEO Michael Thurmond says he believes DeKalb County’s ordinance is consistent with Kemp’s executive order. The measure requires […]
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Police: Burned body found in Gwinnett County was shot
DULUTH — Police say a burned body found in the woods near Gwinnett Place Mall Monday may have been shot at least one time. The case has now been determined to be a homicide and police are still trying to confirm the identity of the body. On Monday, a man called 911 after locating the […]
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State schools chief: ‘Safety must be at the forefront’ of starting school
Georgia State School Superintendent Richard Woods wants parents to know that school leaders at the local and state level are united in their efforts to start the school year smoothly. The superintendent sent the following statement today clearing up some misconceptions about the relationship between state leadership and local school systems and said state leaders […]