Georgia residents need to take action now. A hard freeze is expected tonight, and homeowners who have not winterized their homes are running out of time to protect their property from potentially costly damage. While Georgia’s mild climate means residents don’t face the extended winter conditions common in northern states, a hard freeze can cause […]
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Paulding County Veterans Day Ceremony Moves Inside Due To Cold
Paulding County will honor military veterans Tuesday morning with a ceremony that has been moved indoors because of the weather. What’s Happening: American Legion Post 111 in Dallas will host its 32nd annual Veterans Day ceremony at 11 a.m. Tuesday at the American Legion Building at 2587 Scoggins Road in Dallas. What’s Important: The ceremony […]
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Norcross Moves Veterans Day Ceremony Indoors Due to Freezing Weather
Norcross will hold its Veterans Day ceremony inside the Cultural Arts & Community Center on Tuesday because of freezing temperatures. What’s Happening: The ceremony will start at 10 a.m. on November 11 to honor military veterans. • Retired Rear Admiral Jim McGarrah, a Norcross resident and Navy veteran, will speak at the event. • Singer […]
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Rusty Paul and Dontaye Carter Prepare for Runoff in Sandy Springs Mayor’s Race
The Sandy Springs mayoral race is moving to a runoff election after none of the four candidates secured more than 50% of the vote in Tuesday’s election. Incumbent Mayor Rusty Paul finished in first place with about 43% of the vote. He will face Dontaye Carter, who came in second with roughly 21%. Councilmember Andy Bauman and […]
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Georgia School District Mourns Loss of Superintendent
The Trion City Schools community is grieving the loss of Superintendent Dr. Phil Williams, according to a statement from the Trion Board of Education. Dr. Williams served as superintendent for 16 years and spent a total of 24 years in leadership roles within the district. “Dr. Williams was more than a leader—he was a mentor, […]
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Roswell Lights Up 40-Foot Christmas Tree on December 5
Roswell families can gather for a free holiday celebration that marks the start of the Christmas season. What’s Happening: The city will light its 40-foot Christmas tree at Heart of Roswell Park on Friday, December 5 from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. What’s Important: The free event includes live music from local choirs, a visit […]
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Atlanta Police Catch Murder Suspect After High-Speed Chase
Atlanta police arrested a man wanted for murder after he led officers on a dangerous chase through a neighborhood last week. What’s Happening: Officers spotted Tremeico Quncell Watson in a silver Ford Fusion near Melvin Drive around 5:40 p.m. on November 4. When police tried to pull him over, Watson sped away through residential streets. […]
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The Supreme Court Will Rule on Absentee Ballots
(The Center Square) – The U.S. Supreme Court agreed on Monday to hear a case challenging state laws that allow ballots to be counted if they are received after Election Day. The case, Watson v. Republican National Committee, specifically challenges a law in Mississippi that allows mail-in ballots to be counted within five business days […]
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Light Snow Flurries Spotted In North Georgia As Hard Freeze Hits Tonight
North Georgia is seeing light snow flurries Monday as temperatures prepare to plunge into the 20s across most of the state tonight. While snow is not yet sticking, the North Georgia mountains could see up to 1 inch of snow accumulation today and tonight. What’s Happening: The National Weather Service issued a freeze warning for […]
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Georgia Senators Vote No On Ending Government Shutdown
Georgia Senators Raphael Warnock and Jon Ossoff voted against a bill to reopen the government Sunday night because they say it doesn’t protect health insurance help for more than a million Georgians. What’s Happening: The Senate voted 60-40 to move forward on a deal to end the government shutdown that started Oct. 1. Only eight […]
