Early voting is winding down in Floyd County, and election officials say turnout has been disappointing. Few Showing Up With the May 19 General Primary and Nonpartisan Election just days away, Floyd County election officials say only about 5,000 of the county’s registered voters have cast a ballot so far. Time Running Out Three days […]
Posted inFire
The latest on Georgia’s wildfires
Georgia has lifted its statewide wildfire burn ban, ending a restriction that at its peak covered 91 counties across the state. What happened: An executive order lifted the State Forester’s wildfire burn ban in all counties. The ban had been in place as two major wildfires tore through south Georgia — the Highway 82 Fire […]
Posted inMissing
Have you seen missing East Point 20-year-old Derek Samuel?
East Point police are asking the public to help find 20-year-old Derek Samuel, who was last seen near the Target at 3645 Marketplace Blvd in East Point. What he looks like: Samuel is a Black man, 5 feet 8 inches tall and 127 pounds, with black hair and brown eyes. He was last seen wearing […]
Posted inWeather
Georgia temperatures will hit 90 degrees this weekend
Georgia is in for a warm, dry week, with temperatures expected to reach 90 degrees by Sunday, the National Weather Service says. What’s Happening: Highs will stay in the upper 70s to low 80s through Thursday before jumping fast. Friday climbs to 88 degrees, Saturday stays there, and Sunday hits 90. No rain in sight: […]
Posted inLocal
Roswell sets $2-per-hour rate for downtown parking starting Friday
What’s Happening: Paid parking begins May 15 at four locations in downtown Roswell. The rate is $2 per hour for up to six hours. After six hours, a flat daily cap of $16 applies. The paid spots are: Free option nearby: The city’s new downtown parking deck at 1056 Alpharetta Street, which opened May 4, […]
Posted inEvents
Kool & the Gang comes to Georgia this summer
The free concert is set for July 4 at the McConnell-Talbert Stadium parking lot. The event marks the 43rd year Warner Robins has hosted an Independence Day celebration and coincides with America’s 250th anniversary. Known for songs like “Celebration,” “Ladies’ Night,” “Get Down On It,” and “Jungle Boogie,” Kool & the Gang has built one […]
Posted inHealth
Georgia teen loses insurance coverage for $38,000 treatment that saved his life
An 18-year-old Georgia boy is missing a critical medical treatment today after his family’s new insurance provider refused to pay — and told them they cannot even appeal the decision. Why It Matters: When an insurance company denies coverage and blocks any path to appeal, families are left with no options and no voice. For […]
Posted inCrime
Police arrest 2 teens after Marietta parking lot shooting
Two people were shot in a Marietta parking lot Wednesday night, and police have charged two suspects in connection with the attack. What’s Happening: The shooting happened just after 9 p.m. May 6 in the parking lot at 875 Franklin Gateway. Both victims were each shot once. Both were taken to the hospital and are […]
Posted inYour Government
Kemp signs tax cuts into law
Georgia lawmakers started the year with talk of eliminating both the state income tax and the property tax for homeowners. The goal proved elusive, but they did compromise on a scaled-back income tax cut and on legislation to decelerate the rapid increases in local property tax costs for homeowners. And on Monday, Gov. Brian Kemp […]
Posted inFood
Rockmart fast food restaurant fails health inspection with a score of 65
A Captain D’s restaurant in Rockmart received a failing score of 65 during a routine health inspection last month, with inspectors finding more than a dozen violations — including an employee who handled raw chicken and then put on gloves to prepare food without washing their hands. The Georgia Department of Public Health inspection took […]
