The Gist: In a high-stakes car chase today that ended with shots fired, law enforcement from the Coweta County Sheriff’s Office and Newnan Police say they found themselves forced to use deadly force to neutralize immediate threats to public and officer safety. An investigation is underway, helmed by the Georgia Bureau of Investigation. What Happened: […]
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How many hunters are there in Georgia?
Hunting, while no longer a practical necessity, remains a popular pastime in the United States – and one that has drawn rising public interest in recent years. According to the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service, there were over 15.9 million licensed hunters in the U.S. in 2021, nearly 800,000 more than there were in 2018. […]
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A tropical disturbance is approaching Georgia. Are you prepared?
As residents across Coastal Georgia keep a wary eye on the tropical disturbance in the Caribbean Sea, Brunswick officials are urging locals to take action now to protect their homes and families from any potential storm impact. Securing items outside homes that could be displaced by wind, trimming trees, and clearing debris from drainage systems […]
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What is Georgia Doing About the Trucker Shortage?
ATLANTA – The Georgia Senate is about to tackle a persistent shortage of workers in one of the state’s key industries: commercial trucking. A Senate study committee formed to find solutions to an inadequate supply of truck drivers will hold its first meeting this coming Wednesday. “It’s been an issue for awhile,” said Seth Millican, […]
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The Case That Haunts Valdosta: New Push to Uncover the Truth Behind Paula and Brandon Wade’s Disappearance
A 21-year-old Valdosta missing persons case has taken on new life as the search for answers in the disappearance of a mother and son becomes the focal point for the FBI and local agencies. The mystery surrounding Paula Wade and her son Brandon continues to captivate the community, drawing attention to the case’s details that […]
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Port of Savannah Gets New Ship-to-shore Cranes
ATLANTA – Four new ship-to-shore cranes capable of servicing the largest containerized-cargo ships have arrived at the Port of Savannah, the Georgia Ports Authority announced Friday. The new cranes, which arrived on Thursday, will increase the crane fleet at the port’s Garden City Terminal to 34 after four older cranes were retired and recycled. “Along […]
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Another weekend, another heat advisory in Georgia
A heat advisory has been put into effect for the majority of North and Central Georgia, bringing with it hazardous conditions as the heat index values are anticipated to climb to 105 to 108 degrees at some locations. Residents are being warned to prepare for a scorching few days, with the advisory extending from today […]
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An attorney for high-profile Atlanta rappers and celebrity clients is now representing Trump
Atlanta attorney Steve Sadow has been hired to represent former President Donald Trump. GPB’s Donna Lowry reports. Former President Donald Trump has hired veteran criminal defense attorney Steven Sadow as his new Atlanta attorney to fight his Fulton County election interference indictment. Sadow is known for defending high-profile and celebrity entertainers such as T.I., Rick […]
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Trump arrested in Fulton County
Former President Donald Trump, who is accused of trying to overturn Georgia’s election results, has been booked at the Fulton County Jail, according to the county jail website. Trump, who was indicted by a grand jury last week, arrived at the Rice Street jail in a sprawling motorcade at 7:34 p.m. Thursday. Outside the jail, […]
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Here Are the Candidates for Smyrna Mayor and City Council
Smyrna is gearing up for its Municipal Election on November 7. The candidates have qualified, and the city’s residents are eager to cast their votes for Mayor and City Council across the city’s seven wards. In the Mayor’s race, three candidates are competing for the top spot: Alex Backry, who is retired; Ken Hymes, a […]
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Crowd gathers outside Fulton County Jail as Trump arrest looms
Former President Donald Trump stands accused in Georgia of being a ringleader in a multistate scheme to overturn his stinging 2020 election defeat. But his most diehard supporters aren’t buying it, and some of them were willing to tough it out in the searing heat Thursday in a show of support to Trump when he […]
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Shed Rx is Launching its SHED500, SHED1000, and SHED1500 Semaglutide Lozenges in Select States throughout the US
Phoenix, AZ – The development of safe weight loss treatment is never-ending, thanks to technological advancements and research in the medical field. Semaglutide, the newest medication, is an injectable drug initially used for diabetes and belongs to glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists or GLP-1’s, which mimic the GLP-1 hormone released in the gut in response to […]
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All Alpharetta City Government Candidates Will Run Unopposed This Year
ALPHARETTA — The 2023 election for mayor and city council members in Alpharetta will see no candidates running opposed for the key city positions, as the qualifying period came to a close with only one candidate qualifying for each seat. The qualifying period, a designated time during which individuals who reside in the city can […]
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What is Joe Biden’s approval rating in Georgia?
With the 2024 presidential election less than a year and a half away, campaign season is heating up. In recent months, the field of Republican contenders vying for the top spot on the party’s ticket next November has grown considerably. Meanwhile, since announcing plans to seek a second term in April 2023, President Joe Biden […]
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Fatal Crash Shuts Down I-20 Westbound in Douglas County
A fatal crash has caused the closure of I-20 Westbound at Mile Marker 42 in Douglas County, according to the Georgia Department of Public Safety. The exact time of the incident and the identities of those involved have not been released at this time. The closure may have in significant traffic impacts as commuters and […]
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Atlanta Will Use Shipping Containers to House Its Homeless Population
(The Center Square) — The Atlanta City Council signed off on spending $4 million to develop “quick-delivery housing” for the city’s homeless population. Last month, Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens issued an executive order directing the city’s chief financial officer to fund a new “Rapid Housing” initiative. The city plans to repurpose shipping containers that the Georgia Emergency […]
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Have You Seen Robin Dale Hess Who Has Been Missing Since July?
The Gist: A is underway for 67-year-old Robin Dale Hess, who was last seen in early July at America’s Best Inn in Macon. What Happened?: Robin Dale Hess checked out of his room and has been missing ever since. A family member reported his absence to the Bibb County Sheriff’s Office, expressing concern that nobody […]
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Athens Intersection Gets Vince Dooley’s Name
An intersection in downtown Athens will soon bear the name of the late University of Georgia football coach Vince Dooley. A ceremony to unveil the Vince Dooley Memorial Intersection is scheduled for Monday, August 28, at 9:30 a.m., marking a tribute to a coach who has left an indelible mark on Georgia’s sports history. The […]
