CANTON – Former science teacher 65-year-old Robert Allen Vandel, of Canton, has been sentenced to 20 years in prison for two counts of child molestation involving a middle schooler who attended Lyndon Academy in Holly Springs. Acting District Attorney Susan K. Treadaway announced the guilty plea on March 9. Vandel admitted to intentionally making physical […]
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Cobb police shoot a man during a traffic stop. Here’s what we know
The News: The Cobb County Police Department was involved in a police shooting on Wednesday night. According to preliminary investigation, an officer shot the driver of a car during a traffic stop on I-75 South near Delk Road. What We Know: The incident occurred at around 10:22 p.m. when the officers conducted a traffic stop […]
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Your Weekend Weather Report for Georgia
The weekend weather will bring rain to The Peach State, with some clear skies on Saturday. Georgia is expected to experience showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 1 p.m. on Friday, followed by a chance of showers and thunderstorms mainly between 1 p.m. and 3 p.m. The high temperature for the day will be around […]
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Have you seen missing Fayetteville 16-year-old Joshlynn Cole?
The Fayette County Sheriff’s Office is asking for your help finding a missing teen. According to the Fayette County Sheriff’s Office, 16-year-old Joshlynn Cole ran away from her home on Wildhorse Way in Fayetteville on March 2. Joshlynn is described as a bi-racial female, who is about 4 feet 11 inches tall and weighing about […]
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The Atlanta Science Festival Returns with 150 Events March 10-25
Atlanta residents of all ages will have a chance to immerse themselves in the world of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics during the Atlanta Science Festival from March 10 through 25. The annual event, presented by Delta Air Lines, features 150 interactive and educational events throughout metro Atlanta. Meisa Salaita, co-founder and co-executive director of […]
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Georgia Launches New Statewide Voter Registration System with Enhanced Security Measures
The Gist: Georgia has launched a new voter registration system called GARViS aimed at improving the security and accuracy of voter registration process in the state. What Is It?: GARViS is a new voter registration system designed for Georgia. It is a top-down, statewide system that has been developed by MTX, Salesforce, and Transform to […]
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OMG! Georgia uses the most text abbreviations
Y’all ready for some news that will make you lol or omg? Well, it turns out The Peach State is leading the way when it comes to textspeak. According to a recent study by WordTips, Georgia residents are the most proficient users of initialisms in the entire United States. But it in’t just “lol” and […]
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Two injured in Wednesday afternoon crash in Macon
MACON — Two people have been injured in a crash in Bibb County, Georgia. The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office reported that the crash occurred on Burton Avenue, just south of the Winifred Way intersection, at about 3:55 p.m. Wednesday. According to witnesses, a 2003 Nissan Altima traveling north on Burton Ave. veered into the opposite […]
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A closer look at Jimmy Carter’s role in agriculture
There is, arguably, no single individual who has brought more national attention to agriculture and the state of Georgia than Jimmy Carter, 39th president of the United States, who grew up in the tiny farming community of Archery, Georgia, about 3 miles outside of Plains. A member of the Georgia Agricultural Hall of Fame, which is housed at […]
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Georgia Chasing NFL Draft History… Again
The Bulldogs set a modern NFL Draft Record a year ago when they had 15 total players selected in one seven-round draft. Their five first-round picks were the second most in modern NFL Draft history and there’s a chance they will repeat the same first-round performance in 2023. The latest mock drafts give five former […]
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Buford Dam Road will be closed Thursday. Here’s why
BUFORD — Buford Dam Road will be closed on Thursday, March 9 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. for guardrail maintenance, according to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. The Corps advises using Hwy. 20 as an alternate route. Parks with entrances within the work area on Buford Dam Road will also be closed during […]
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5 Women in Georgia History You Need to Know About
Georgia has a rich history that is shaped by the contributions of many women. From the colonial era to the present day, women in Georgia have played important roles in shaping the state’s politics, culture, and society. As we celebrate Women’s History Month, it is important to recognize and honor the accomplishments of these trailblazing […]
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Meet Gwinnett County’s New Fire Chief: Fred Cephas
Gwinnett County has appointed Fred Cephas as its new fire chief, effective April 1. Cephas, who has more than 20 years of experience in Gwinnett Fire and Emergency Services, will succeed Russell Knick, who has been serving as chief since 2018. Knick will move into a leadership position within the County Administrator’s Office. Cephas, who […]
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Buckhead is getting a Georgia State Patrol post
The Gist: Georgia lawmakers are listening to Buckhead residents who are concerned about crime in their neighborhoods. As a result, the area will see a new Georgia State Patrol satellite post in north Atlanta, as part of a 2024 state budget initiative. What is it?: Speaker of the House Jon Burns, a Republican from Newington, […]
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Can I Sue My Landlord for Pain and Suffering in Georgia?
Your landlord isn’t just the person you must pay your monthly rent to. They have some legal obligations and can be held responsible for breaking them if they fail to provide you with safety. According to a personal injury lawyer at T. Madden & Associates P. C., your landlord can be held accountable for crime-related […]
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Georgia lawmakers are adding antisemitism to the state’s hate crimes law
The state House of Representatives passed legislation Monday defining antisemitism and incorporating it into Georgia’s 2020 hate crimes law. House Bill 30, which passed 136-22, would establish as part of state law the definition of antisemitism used by the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance, an intergovernmental organization founded by Sweden’s prime minister in 1998. Like the […]
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Georgia lawmakers want to limit local control over single-family housing moratoriums
The state House of Representatives Monday passed a bill that would limit the ability of local governments to impose lengthy moratoriums on the building of single-family houses. The Housing Regulation Transparency Act, which passed 127-43, would prevent local governments from extending moratoriums that bar the building of single-family homes beyond 180 days. “[The bill] allows […]
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A murder suspect who was due in a Georgia court today may have been kidnapped
MACON — The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s assistance in a possible kidnapping of a murder suspect who was due in court today. According to a statement released by the sheriff’s office on Monday, 23-year-old Christian Demond Williams was reported missing after he was allegedly abducted from the front porch of […]
