Johnecia Mason’s pregnancy was going along fine until at six months, she developed preeclampsia, a complication characterized by high blood pressure. Soon afterward, her son was born prematurely, at 26 weeks, weighing just 1 pound, 8 ounces. He died in the hospital 12 days later. “It was very hard,’’ Mason says now. “He was our […]
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Brandon Beach withdraws from Georgia 6th Congressional District race
The republican field in next year’s race for the 6th Congressional District just got a little thinner. State Sen. Brandon Beach, a republican from Alpharetta, announced today he was withdrawing his candidacy to focus on local government. “During this campaign, I have come to realize that a calling to public service does not always mean […]
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Georgia has 1,000 middle and high schools but only 250 computer science teachers
The state of Georgia is taking steps to improve a major shortfall in the state’s ability to meet the high demand of computer science professionals. According to the state department of education, Georgia only has 250 credentialed computer science teachers and 1,000 middle and high schools. To combat this disparity, the state is awarding grants […]
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Two Georgia residents are dead after a fire caused by a space heater
STATESBORO — Clothing that was placed too close to a space heater caused a fire that lead to two deaths, state fire officials say. Shortly after 1 a.m. on the morning of Nov. 13, the City of Statesboro Fire Department responded to a residential fire on Bell Road in Statesboro. When firefighters made their way […]
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5 Alternatives to potato chips to get you through the holidays
Welcome to the holiday season. A time of year known for larger meals, shorter days, colder weather, and, unfortunately, a little more stress on the buttons of your pants. We all go through it. However, there are some ways to beat back the holiday bulge by choosing healthier snacks in between those cookie swaps, holiday […]
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City of South Fulton cracks down on false alarms
SOUTH FULTON — The city of South Fulton just passed a new law that will penalize security alarm owners if their security systems repeatedly summon police for false alarms. The law will hold alarm owners responsible for the proper operation of alarm systems, according to Deputy Police Chief Connie Rogers who said the average response […]
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If you want to apply to be Georgia’s next U.S. Senator, time is running out
Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp announced he is ready to wrap up the application process he put in place to replace retiring Sen. Johnny Isakson. Applicants have until Monday, Nov. 18 to get their applications on file with the state. Today Governor Brian P. Kemp announced that all qualified Georgians who want to serve in the […]
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Atlanta opens warming center in anticipation of cold snap
ATLANTA — The City of Atlanta announced that it will open an emergency warming center in anticipation of frigid temperatures. The center will open today, Tuesday, November 12, 2019 at 6 p.m. and will remain open through Thursday, Nov. 14 at 9 a.m. The warming center is located at the Old Adamsville Recreation Center at […]
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Inmate dies at Coffee County Jail
DOUGLAS — The Georgia Bureau of Investigation is assisting the Coffee County Sheriff’s Office in an investigation into the death of an inmate at the Coffee County Jail. At approximately 5:15 a.m Tuesday, Nov. 5, 32-year-old inmate Amy Renee Tyson was found deceased in her cell at the Coffee County Jail. According to the GBI, […]
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GBI: Man shot by deputy after discovery of homicide victim
VIDALIA — The GBI is investigating an officer involved shooting at the scene of a homicide in Vidalia that ocurred Sunday. On Sunday, Nov. 10, the Georgia Bureau of Investigation was asked by the Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office to investigate an officer involved shooting and homicide investigation. According to the GBIU, preliminary information indicates that […]