Echols County residents may face a 13.34 percent property tax increase next year, pending a Board of Commissioners decision on a new millage rate of 16.987 mills. Public hearings are scheduled for October 18, where residents can voice their opinions. The increase could significantly impact homeowners and non-homestead property owners.
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Brian Jack vs. Maura Keller: A Showdown on Immigration Policy and Abortion Rights
Illegal immigration and abortion dominated a debate Sunday between the two candidates for Georgia’s open 3rd Congressional District seat. Republican Brian Jack and Democrat Maura Keller each focused on the issue that has most galvanized their respective bases, immigration for Jack and abortion for Keller. Jack, a former White House aide to then-GOP President Donald […]
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Sanford Bishop a No-Show at Congressional Debate Against Out-of-District Opponent
Republican candidate Wayne Johnson criticized long-serving Rep. Sanford Bishop for disconnecting from Southwest Georgia during a debate that Bishop skipped. Johnson, drawing from his Trump administration experience, proposed local control over abortion and supported expanding education vouchers. He emphasized his blend of business and governmental experience for effective representation.
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Harris and Trump Hit the Peach State This Week as Georgia Remains Key 2024 Battleground
Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump are campaigning in Georgia, highlighting its importance in the 2024 election. Both are working to win voters, with early voting underway. Harris visits on Oct. 19 while Trump hosts a town hall on Oct. 15, reflecting the state’s competitive political landscape.
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Atlanta Woman Killed in Suspected Hit-and-Run Near I-75/85
A 49-year-old woman was found dead early Sunday morning in the southbound lanes of I-75/85, near its intersection with I-20, after emergency medical teams were called to the scene around 6:39 a.m. regarding an unresponsive individual lying in the roadway. What Happened: Preliminary reports suggest the woman’s injuries are consistent with being struck by a […]
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Barricaded Person Taken Into Custody in Laurens County
A person barricaded inside Canady Plaza in East Dublin has been taken into custody following a tense standoff with law enforcement on Saturday. Local police and the Laurens County Sheriff’s Office managed the situation, which ended without harm. Authorities are investigating the incident and will provide further details later.
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GBI Probe Leads to Arrest of Ex-Habersham County Resource Officer: What We Know
Former Habersham County School Resource Officer David Matthew Jackels, 47, was arrested by the GBI on charges of violating his oath and making false statements after an investigation into his interactions with students. The case will be forwarded to the District Attorney’s office for prosecution, with tips from the public encouraged.
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Donald Trump Will Be Campaigning in Georgia on Tuesday
Donald Trump is scheduled to address supporters in Georgia on Tuesday, aiming to draw attention to inflation and economic concerns that his campaign says are harming Georgia families. 🗳️ Why It Matters: Trump’s return to the stage in Georgia shows the state is still in play. In most recent polls, Georgia is an even split, […]
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Have You Seen Missing Georgia Man Michael Christopher Styer?
Tybee Island Police are asking for the public’s assistance in locating 35-year-old Michael Christopher Styer, who has been reported missing and is considered endangered. Styer, a Wilmington Island resident known to visit Tybee frequently, has not been in contact with friends or family since the morning of Friday, October 11. The Details: Michael Styer is […]
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Everything You Need to Know Before Voting on Cobb County’s Transit Tax
On November 5, voters in Cobb County will vote on a new transit tax plan to fund public transit projects. It’s called the Mobility Special Purpose Local Option Sales Tax, or M-SPLOST. This plan will raise sales tax by 1%, bringing it from 6% to 7%, for the next 30 years. Supporters say this is […]
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Election Skeptics Are Running Some County Election Boards in Georgia: A New Rule Could Allow Them to Exclude Your Vote
An examination of a new election rule in Georgia passed by the state’s Republican-controlled election board suggests that local officials in just a handful of rural counties could exclude enough votes to affect the outcome of the presidential race. The rule was backed by national groups allied with former President Donald Trump. It gives county […]
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23 Dogs Rescued From Gainesville Home
Hall County Animal Services rescued 23 dogs on Thursday, Oct. 10, from a home on the 4000 block of Thompson Bridge Road in Gainesville, following concerns about the animals’ living conditions. The Details: Animal Control first responded to the property on Monday, Sept. 23, for a welfare check. During that initial visit, the homeowner refused […]
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2,800 Gas Stations Share Image of Georgia Toddler Missing for 22 Years
Mary Ramsbottom has spent two decades searching for answers in the disappearance of her sister, Paula Ann Wade, and nephew, Brandon Wade, who vanished from their Valdosta home on Oct. 14, 2002. Her plea has never wavered, and now a new awareness campaign is bringing Brandon’s face to thousands of gas station screens across Georgia […]
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Photos: Georgia Residents Capture Northern Lights
Georgia residents were once again able to say they had seen the Northern Lights Thursday night, when a solar storm moved nature’s best light show southward. Unfortunately, if you missed the lights last night, you will not be able to see them tonight. The solar storms today have been less powerful than yesterday’s storms. Here […]
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Man Killed in Shooting At Jimmy Carter Boulevard Gas Station in Norcross
A man was fatally shot outside a gas station on Jimmy Carter Boulevard in Norcross, prompting a search for the suspect who fled the scene. The Details: Police officers responded to a 911 call around 4169 Jimmy Carter Boulevard, where a man was reported to have been shot in front of the gas station. When […]
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Have You Seen Missing Cherokee County Teen Alana White?
The Cherokee County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s help in locating Alana White, a 15-year-old girl who was reported missing. Alana was last seen on Friday, October 11, at Legacy Walk, and is believed to be heading towards Atlanta in an unknown LYFT vehicle. Alana is described as a Black female with long […]
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5K Named After Laken Riley Set to Raise Funds for Women’s Safety
Cherokee Recreation and Parks will host the inaugural Live Like Laken 5K Run/Walk at Hobgood Park in Woodstock on October 26. The event, named after Laken Riley, a nursing student who was murdered on the UGA campus, will support The Laken Hope Foundation, which funds organizations promoting women’s safety, nursing education, and children’s healthcare. “We […]
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Georgia Weather Cools: Is Fall Finally Here?
Georgians woke up to a brisk Friday morning, with the state seeing its coolest start since spring as temperatures dipped into the upper 40s and low 50s. The weekend is shaping up to stay sunny and cool, giving residents a refreshing break from the lingering warmth of early fall. 🧊 What’s Happening: Friday morning saw […]
