Cherokee County Fire and Emergency Services responded to a multi-vehicle collision on I-75 Northbound at Woodstock Road earlier today. According to an update released at 2 p.m., all lanes are now open. The incident caused minor injuries, but the exact number of injured people has not been disclosed. The fire department reported that two lanes […]
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The Pages Are Back at the Georgia Capitol After Pandemic Suspension
The Georgia House’s page program has long provided students as young as 12 the opportunity to interact with their state representatives and to see the legislative process firsthand. That Gold Dome tradition came to an abrupt halt the second week of March 2020. The program was shut down when the Legislature abruptly adjourned at the […]
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Flash flooding at Allatoona Creek in Cobb County
The National Weather Service has issued a flash flood warning for northwest Cobb County, specifically for Allatoona Creek at Stilesboro Road. According to the warning, some minor flooding is expected in the area in the coming hours. The warning urges residents to use caution while traveling this morning. Allatoona Creek at Stilesboro Road is known […]
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Plane Crashes at DeKalb-Peachtree Airport: What We Know
A single-engine Piper-28 plane crashed at DeKalb-Peachtree Airport on Thursday afternoon, after experiencing engine problems during a training session. The plane, which had departed the airport but returned shortly after, crashed in a grassy area on the airport grounds. Fortunately, no people, vehicles or buildings were struck by the aircraft. The pilot and a student […]
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Atlanta Mayor seals the deal on affordable housing initiative with purchase of iconic 2 Peachtree St.
ATLANTA — Affordable housing is coming to Atlanta, thanks to a big acquisition by the city. The City of Atlanta has closed on a real estate deal with the State of Georgia to purchase the property at 2 Peachtree Street, according to Mayor Andre Dickens. The property will be converted into a mixed-income, mixed-use site […]
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How do Georgia’s ACT scores stack up to the rest of the nation?
Roughly 1.3 million graduating high school students in 2022 – 36% of the total – sat down for the ACT exam. The ACT (formerly the American College Testing Program) assesses college readiness in English, math, science, and reading. Many colleges base admittance on a student’s ACT test results. In recent years, an alarming trend has […]
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Shocking Revelation: Fulton County grand jury recommends perjury charge
The Fulton County special purpose grand jury that investigated allegations of criminal interference in the 2020 presidential election in Georgia is recommending that one or more witnesses be indicted for perjury. The recommendations were part of a report the panel issued when it completed its investigation in December. The report was not released to the […]
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Dognappers take bulldog in South Fulton
SOUTH FULTON — The South Fulton Police Department is asking for your help finding a stolen bulldog. According to the police, two unidentified men walked into a garage in the 700 block of Dot Drive in South Fulton on Feb. 10 and opened the door to a dog cage. The seven-year-old bulldog walked out of […]
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Georgia lawmakers want to hang up on telemarketers
The state Senate unanimously approved a bill Wednesday that would expand Georgia’s law governing telemarketing calls. The bill would allow Georgians to hold companies liable for telemarketing calls made by third-party contractors as well as pursue class-action lawsuits against telemarketers. “What we’ve seen in Georgia is a proliferation of telemarketing calls,” said Sen. Blake Tillery, […]
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Sports betting bill filed in Georgia legislature. Here’s what we know
The Gist: Sports betting in Georgia may be one step closer to reality. The “Georgia Lottery Game of Sports Betting Act,” which seeks to legalize mobile sports betting in the state was filed this week. The bill proposes that the revenue generated from sports betting be used to support educational programs under the Georgia Lottery, […]
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Teenage boy shot and killed in Norcross
A teenage boy was fatally shot on Tuesday evening in Norcross, according to the Gwinnett County Police Department. Officers were dispatched to the scene on Windward Lane at about 5:40 p.m. Upon arrival, they found the victim suffering from an apparent gunshot wound in the street near his home. The victim was rushed to a […]
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Drive Alert, Georgia: We’re Among America’s ‘Least Improved’ Drivers, According to 5-Year Study
Georgia drivers have been ranked among America’s “least improved” drivers, according to a study conducted by Gunther Volvo Coconut Creek. The study analyzed five years of driving data and found that Georgians ranked 31st overall in terms of driver improvement, compared to other states. Arizona drivers were named the most improved over the five-year period, […]
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Georgia’s ‘Tripledemic’ is Finally on the Decline. Here’s What You Need to Know
Georgia’s “tripledemic” — the simultaneous outbreaks of flu, COVID, and respiratory synctical virus (RSV) — is on the decline, state epidemiologist Cherie Drenzek said Wednesday. The flu season started early and peaked in October both nationally and in Georgia, Drenzek told members of the Georgia Board of Public Health during its first meeting since November. […]
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Doraville police officer arrested in connection with Gwinnett teen’s death: What we know
NORCROSS — Miles Bryant, a 22-year-old Doraville police officer from Norcross, has been arrested in connection with the death of 16-year-old Susana Morales. The Gwinnett County Police Department charged Bryant with concealing the death of another and false report of a crime. He is being held without bond at the Gwinnett Detention Center. The Doraville […]
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Comparing The Best Temp Agencies in Atlanta
If you are the manager of a busy dental practice in Atlanta, Georgia, you know how hard it can be when one of your employees calls in sick. You will have to find a temporary dental professional to fill in for the absent employee, or you will have delayed appointments, frustrated workers, and angry clients. […]
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Vehicle fire stops traffic on I-575 in Woodstock
WOODSTOCK — Northbound traffic on I-575 is at a standstill due to a vehicle fire near Exit 7, according to a statement from the Woodstock Police Department. Fire units are currently on scene to handle the situation, and motorists are advised to seek alternate routes until the road is cleared. The Woodstock Police Department has […]
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Altercation Leads to Fatal Shooting at Vinings home
The News: A fatal shooting took place in Atlanta, GA on February 10, 2023, resulting in the death of Timothy Bennett and the arrest of Deandra Benson-Perryman on charges of murder. What Happened?: On Friday, February 10, at 6:42 p.m., a shooting and resulting homicide occurred at a home on Allegretto Circle, in Vinings. The […]
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Early Spring? This week’s Georgia weather sure looks like it
According to the latest forecast from the National Weather Service, the next few days are going to bring sunny skies and warm temperatures to The Peach State. Today, the high will reach 65 degrees, with clear skies in the evening and a low of 39 degrees. Tuesday is expected to be mostly sunny, with a […]
