River Eves Elementary School Principal Matt Donahoe has resigned from his position, effective immediately, according to a statement released by Fulton County Schools spokesperson Anne Boatwright on April 13. The announcement comes with only six weeks remaining in the school year, and the district has not provided any additional information regarding the sudden departure. In […]
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Six arrested in Butts County drug bust
Six people were arrested last night in a significant drug bust at a residence in Jackson, following a patrol led by Sheriff Gary Long and his deputies. The suspects, who Long says were on parole for the sale of cocaine, are expected to return to the state prison system. According to Long, the deputies encountered […]
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Carolyn Long Banks, Atlanta’s first black city councilwoman dies
Atlanta is mourning the loss of trailblazing civil rights activist Carolyn Long Banks, the first Black woman to serve on the Atlanta City Council. Mayor Andre Dickens released a statement honoring her distinguished career and dedication to the city, saying, “Over the course of a distinguished, extensive career, Carolyn Long Banks was a woman of […]
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Cobb teachers could get a raise
The Gist: Cobb County educators may see substantial pay raises as the district’s tentative budget prioritizes staff compensation and lowers the millage rate for taxpayers. What Happened?: Superintendent Chris Ragsdale revealed the proposed Fiscal Year 2024 budget for the Cobb County School District, focusing on rewarding staff with a significant 7.5% to 12.1% raise for […]
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DeKalb County is launching a Green New Deal initiative during Earth Week
The “DeKalb Green New Deal” kickoff event is set to take place on April 17 as part of Earth Week celebrations in DeKalb County. Hosted by Super District 6 Commissioner Ted Terry, the initiative aims to engage the community in local climate action and advocate for greener public policy. The Maloof Auditorium in Decatur will […]
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How small business interests kept you from having lower prescription prices in Georgia
ATLANTA – After sailing through the Georgia House of Representatives, a close vote in a Senate committee blocked the progress of a bill aimed at reducing some prescription drug costs for consumers. The “Lowering Prescription Drug Costs for Patients Act” would have passed on prescription drug rebates to some Georgia patients at the cash register. […]
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Which Area of Georgia Has the Richest Middle Class?
The American middle class has been hollowed out for decades. Factors such as the decline of major industries like manufacturing, alongside stagnating wages and the rising cost of living, have reduced the ranks of the American middle class since the 1970s and exacerbated income inequality. Not only impacting millions of American families, the decline of […]
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Here’s how you can find out what’s being built in Savannah
The Gist: A new interactive map offers Savannah residents transparency on local building permits and development activities. What Happened?: The recently launched Building Permit Tracker is an interactive map that displays active residential and commercial permits in Savannah. Created and maintained by the City’s Development Services Department, the map can be accessed at www.savannahga.gov/buildingpermitmap. Why […]
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Atlanta has big changes in store when it comes to trees
The Gist: Starting today, Atlanta residents can expect improved tree protection measures and a greener environment as the city overhauls its Tree Protection Ordinance. What Happened?: In December 2022, the ordinance update was passed after collaboration between stakeholders, including environmental and tree advocacy groups, development trade groups, the Atlanta Tree Conservation Commission, City Council, and […]
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Arrest made in shooting of 14-year-old girl in Macon
The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office Investigators were able to link a Macon female to the aggravated assault of a 14-year-old girl on April 9 on Grosso Avenue. On April 10, 25-year-old Briana Karneisha-Lashae Wright surrendered to Bibb County Sheriff’s Office Investigators in connection to the aggravated assault on Grosso Avenue. Wright is being held on charges of […]
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Boaters: Watch for manatees and sea turtles along Georgia’s coast
The Gist: Boaters on Georgia’s coast should slow down and be cautious of manatees and sea turtles, as sightings are on the rise and collisions can cause serious harm to these protected species. What Happened?: Manatees and sea turtles are becoming more active on Georgia’s coast, raising the risk of boat strikes that can injure […]
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Cartersville man killed when his dump truck struck a bridge in Cobb County
A fatal traffic collision involving a dump truck occurred on Atlanta Road just north of the Fulton County line on Wednesday at 4:49 a.m., according to the Cobb County Police Department. According to investigators, a white 2005 Mack 700 dump truck, driven by 44-year-old Jason Maddox of Cartersville, was heading north on Atlanta Road when […]
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A Mother’s Love Fuels Ahmaud Arbery Foundation’s 5K Run/Walk Event
In just three weeks, Atlanta and the entire country will come together to celebrate the life and legacy of Ahmaud Arbery with the inaugural Run with Maud 5K Run/Walk. The event, scheduled for May 6 in Centennial Olympic Park, aims to raise funds for the Ahmaud Arbery Foundation, which was founded by Arbery’s mother, Wanda […]
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Here are the Dunwoody streets that will be repaved in 2023
The Gist: Dunwoody kicks off its 2023 Street Resurfacing Plan this month, aiming to repave 33 streets and 7 lane miles despite a 50% increase in asphalt costs over the last three years. What Happened?: The city has contracted with Blount Construction to carry out the 2023 Street Resurfacing Plan, funded by $2,750,000 in SPLOST […]
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Former tax preparer facing jail time for filing false returns
ATLANTA – A Statesboro man faces up to five years in prison for willfully filing false income tax returns. Samir Patel pleaded guilty Tuesday to evading the proper assessment of his personal federal income taxes. Patel was a tax return preparer at a national return preparation business from 1999 until 2021, according to court documents. […]
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New street extension could improve traffic in downtown Woodstock
WOODSTOCK — A new street extension could improve traffic flow and connectivity for residents and drivers in downtown Woodstock. The Chambers Street Extension will connect Arnold Mill Road to Wheeler Street, providing two-way traffic and easier access to the downtown parking deck. Construction is scheduled for completion in late 2023. Part of Phase I of […]
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Chicago beats Atlanta in bidding for Democratic National Convention
ATLANTA – The Democratic National Committee (DND) Tuesday announced Chicago as host city for the party’s convention next year, ending a competition that also featured Atlanta, Houston, and New York City. In a news release, the committee cited the Midwest as a critical Democratic stronghold, forming the “blue wall” that keyed President Joe Biden’s 2020 […]
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23-year-old man injured in motorcycle crash in Cobb County
A motorcycle crash on Roswell Road at Willeo Rill Road in Cobb County left a 23-year-old man injured on Monday evening. Cobb County Police responded to the scene at 6:10 p.m., where the collision occurred between a motorcycle and a Mazda CX5. According to the Cobb County Police Department, the motorcyclist was riding a black […]
