Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger ATLANTA – A new round of purging from Georgia’s voter list ahead of next year’s elections is poised to remove 191,473 voters previously placed into “inactive” status from the rolls. If an inactive voter’s county voter registration office receives no response to a mailed notice within 30 days, that […]
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Georgia Milestones tests may count less from now on. Here’s why
ATLANTA – The state Board of Education voted Wednesday to let local school systems reduce the weight of the Georgia Milestones End-of-Course tests from 20% of a student’s final grade to 10%. The Georgia Milestones tests assess whether students are meeting state standards in four core subject areas: English/language arts, mathematics, science, and social studies. […]
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Mystery Surrounds Fatal Gwinnett County Hit and Run
LAWRENCEVILLE — A tragic hit and run incident has claimed the life of a 36-year-old woman on Buford Drive at Azalea Drive. The victim has been identified as Shantta Monette from Norcross. According to preliminary reports, Monette was walking northbound on Buford Drive between Russell Road and Old Peachtree Road on the evening of the […]
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Cauley Creek Park in Johns Creek Opens Saturday
The Gist: The City of Johns Creek is inviting residents to join the Grand Opening Celebration of Cauley Creek Park. The grand opening event will offer park tours, carnival rides, live music by the band RTW, a variety of food trucks, and more. What Happened?: The City of Johns Creek will host the Grand Opening […]
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Georgia’s Gaming Industry: Unveiling the State’s Thriving Game Development Scene
While the state of Georgia may be known for a plethora of different things, such as its affinity with peaches, sports teams, and others, some may not have realized just how strongly it should be associated with the gaming industry. Indeed, the region is considered a hotbed for the industry, with the state continuing to […]
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Georgia loses court bid to derail redistricting lawsuit: What it means for voters
ATLANTA – A federal court has dismissed the state of Georgia’s bid to dismiss a lawsuit challenging state House and Senate district lines the Republican-controlled General Assembly drew two years ago based on the 2020 census. The American Civil Liberties Union and the ACLU’s Georgia chapter are arguing the maps deny Black voters an equal […]
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56-year-old man killed by Pickens County deputies
The Gist: A 56-year-old man has died after a police shooting in Pickens County. The Georgia Bureau of Investigation is conducting an independent investigation into the incident, which marks the 53rd officer-involved shooting the GBI has been asked to investigate this year. What Happened?: On July 17,, at around 9 a.m., Pickens County 911 received […]
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Gwinnett Police Search for Suspects in $250,000 Bank Fraud Attempt
The Gist: Two suspects attempted to fraudulently transfer $250,000 from a local recycling business account at Bank of America in Peachtree Corners, police say. What Happened? On May 18, two individuals entered the Bank of America branch located at 5500 Peachtree Parkway in Peachtree Corners, presenting fraudulent identifying information. One of the suspects posed as […]
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Yakult Probiotics Beverage Plant Coming to Georgia
ATLANTA – Japanese probiotic beverages maker Yakult will build its second U.S. plant in Bartow County, Gov. Brian Kemp announced Tuesday. The facility represents an estimated investment of $305 million and will create more than 90 new jobs. Yakult U.S.A., which was formed in 1990, built its first U.S. plant in California. “With a reliable […]
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Metro Atlanta Has the Nation’s Second-highest Inflation
Despite potentially encouraging job and unemployment news, inflation remains a top concern for many Georgia businesses. “With costs coming down, wages rising, and unemployment at historic lows, Bidenomics is delivering real results for working Georgians,” Democratic Party of Georgia spokesperson Ellie Schwartz said in a statement. However, a new WalletHub analysis of the 23 major MSAs found […]
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Donald Trump loses bid to stop Fulton County grand jury probe
ATLANTA – The state Supreme Court late Monday unanimously dismissed a motion by Donald Trump’s lawyers to dismiss Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis’ investigation of the former president’s alleged attempts to interfere with the 2020 presidential election outcome in Georgia. A special purpose grand jury Willis assembled last year has recommended that one or […]
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GBI identifies Georgia man who drowned in 2019
The Gist: After four years of investigation, the Georgia Bureau of Investigation has finally identified the unknown remains found in a Cook County pond back in 2019. According to the GBI, the human remains belong to Jeremiah Garretson, a 36-year-old man from Nashville, Georgia. What Happened?: Why It Matters: For more than four years, the […]
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Have You Seen This Man Who Tried to Commit Forgery at a Gwinnett County Bank?
The Gist: Gwinnett County police detectives are asking for your help identifying and locating a suspect in an attempted forgery at Piedmont Bank. What Happened?: Police are asking for help identifying a man who attempted to commit forgery at Piedmont Bank in Peachtree Corners. On June 21, the suspect used a stolen identity and a […]
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Georgia man sentenced to 30 years for molesting a 10-year-old boy
The Gist: Alexander David Eppsteiner, 27, of Acworth has been sentenced to 30 years in prison and a lifetime of probation after pleading guilty to two counts of aggravated child molestation and two counts of child molestation. Eppsteiner, who is a relative of the victim, had been sexually abusing a 10-year-old boy since he was […]
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It’s time to register for school in Richmond County
The Gist: Richmond County School System is welcoming new families to register their children for the upcoming school year, which starts on August 3 for elementary school and August 7 for K-8, middle, high, magnet schools, and eSchool. What Happened?: Marcus Allen, Assistant Superintendent of Support Services at RCSS, expressed eagerness in welcoming new families […]
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Henry County shooting suspect dead
Henry County Sheriff Reginald Scandrett has announced that the suspect in the active shooter incident, Andre Longmore, has been confirmed dead. According to the Hampton Police Department, a sheriff’s deputy, and a Clayton County police officer, were injured in the manhunt that killed Longmore. The Hampton Police Department, in collaboration with the U.S. Marshals and […]
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Manhunt continues for Henry County shooting suspect
The Gist:The Hampton Police Department, together with the U.S. Marshalls and the Henry County Sheriff’s Office, are conducting investigations and a search for Andre Longmore, wanted for murder. Updates will be provided as they become available. Longmore is considered armed and dangerous, so the public is urged not to approach him but to call 911 […]
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Meet the new director of the GBI Chris Hosey
Come August 1, the Georgia Bureau of Investigation will have a new captain steering the ship. Chris Hosey, with a vast 35-year career in law enforcement, has been appointed the new director by Gov. Brian Kemp. Hosey, who’s journey kicked off as a Narcotics Agent with the Local Violators Squad in 1987, has included serving […]
