The Gist: Advance voting has been scheduled for the Municipal Special Election in the newly formed City of Mableton. The election will be held on March 21, and residents will be able to choose a Mayor and six Council members. The Changes: A temporary polling place change has been approved by the Cobb County Board […]
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Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck to Reunite on Screen in New Project
Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck are planning a joint appearance in this year’s schedule of Super Bowl ads, new reports reveal. Affleck, 50, is already expected to star in Dunkin’s first ever Super Bowlcommercial this upcoming Sunday, but apparently his wifey will be joining in on the fun. Lopez, 53, is slated to make a cameo in the coffee chain’s new game-day ad,PEOPLE confirmed this week, […]
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Supreme Court sides with voters on Spaceport Camden
The Georgia Supreme Court Tuesday upheld a lower court ruling verifying the validity of a voter referendum in Camden County last March that rejected plans to build a commercial spaceport. In the referendum, Camden voters soundly defeated the county’s plan to purchase land for the proposed Spaceport Camden. The county, which had gone to probate […]
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Here’s your chance to learn more about Gwinnett’s Piedmont Pathway trail
The News: Gwinnett County is asking for your feedback on the development of a cross-county trail. The Project: The 28-mile trail, known as the Piedmont Pathway, is part of the Core Trail system and the Gwinnett Countywide Trails Master Plan. It will connect Gwinnett with its neighboring counties — DeKalb, Fulton, and Barrow. Why It […]
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Find Out What Joe Biden Said at the State of The Union Address
(The Center Square) – President Joe Biden touted what he said were his administration’s many accomplishments since taking office during his Tuesday night State of the Union address, heralding economic gains, the bounce back from COVID-19, funding for Ukraine and more. Critics noted he largely ignored the border crisis in his speech, including the record […]
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Fans Shocked as ‘Chrisley Knows Best’ Returns Despite Stars Being in Prison
When reality stars Todd and Julie Chrisley reported to prison for bank and tax fraud in January, many people expected that to be the end of their reality show Chrisley Knows Best. But not so fast. Viewers were shocked when Season 10 of the USA Network series premiered on Monday (February 6) night. “It’s still on? Oh.” tweeted one fan, while another wrote, […]
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Car Crash Closes Jiles Road in Kennesaw
KENNESAW — A traffic alert has been issued by the Kennesaw Police Department regarding a car crash with injuries at the intersection of Jiles Road and Baker Road. According to the police, Jiles Road west bound will be shut down until further notice. Motorists should avoid the area while police work the crash scene. More […]
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Georgia Leaders Condemn Antisemitic Flyers Left in Driveways
Georgia political leaders including Gov. Brian Kemp Monday condemned a weekend outbreak of antisemitism in Atlanta’s northern suburbs. Residents of neighborhoods in Sandy Springs and Dunwoody awakened Sunday morning to find antisemitic flyers in their driveways. Kemp offered the aid of the state’s law enforcement resources to help the Sandy Springs and Dunwoody police departments […]
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UGA generated $7.6 billion for Georgia’s economy last year
The University of Georgia generated a record $7.6 billion for the state’s economy in 2022 through its teaching, research and public service, according to a new study. Growth in the number of degrees conferred at the undergraduate and graduate levels, increases in externally funded research activity, and an expansion of public service and outreach activities all […]
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Georgia gas prices are dipping. Here’s why
The Gist: Gas prices in Georgia have dropped compared to last week, with the average price for regular unleaded gasoline now at $3.34 per gallon, according to AAA. The state average is 5 cents less than a week ago and 10 cents more than this time last year. By The Numbers: The cost to fill […]
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Warm weather continues in Georgia this week
Georgia’s warming trend will continue this week with temperatures that look more like early spring than winter. Starting today, expect sunny skies and a comfortable high of 68°. The rest of the week will bring a mix of partly sunny, cloudy, and showery conditions. Tonight, skies will mostly clear with a low of 41°. Tuesday […]
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15-Year-Old Clevan Aguilar Missing in Atlanta
ATLANTA — The Atlanta Police Department is asking for your help finding missing 15-year-old Clevan Aguilar. Clevan was last seen leaving his residence in the 400 block of Pierce Ave. just before 8 p.m. According to the Atlanta Police Dept., Clevan has been diagnosed with schizophrenia and had an episode prior to his disappearance. He […]
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Bicyclist Fatally Struck on Eisenhower Parkway
MACON — A fatal traffic collision occurred on Eisenhower Parkway in Bibb County just before 7:30 p.m. Sunday. According to the Bibb County Sheriff’s Office, the incident took place between Log Cabin Drive and Bloomfield Road. The Sheriff’s Office reported that a 49-year-old male was riding a bicycle in the wrong direction, westbound in the […]
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Dunwoody and Sandy Springs residents outraged by anti-semitic flyers
DUNWOODY — This morning, Dunwoody residents in several neighborhoods were shocked to find Anti-Semitic flyers in their driveways. The hateful messages contained in the flyers have caused concern and outrage among the community. In response to the incident, Mayor Lynn Deutsch released a statement saying, “On behalf of the Dunwoody City Council, I want to […]
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Mystery Solved: 37-Year-Old Cold Case Identifies Mary Anga Cowan
The News: After 37 years, the Georgia Bureau of Investigation has identified a woman who was found injured and unconscious near Newton in 1985 as Mary Anga Cowan, who went by “Angie.” What Happened?: On May 14, 1985, a woman was found injured and unconscious on the west side of GA Highway 91 near Newton, […]
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Georgia residents back big changes: Medicaid expansion and better schools
A new poll out Friday shows Georgians support using some of the state’s record surplus to improve social services by expanding Medicaid and increasing funding for education. The Georgia Budget and Policy Institute (GBPI), a left-leaning think tank in Atlanta, commissioned the poll of 1,099 Georgians through the University of Georgia’s School of Public and International Affairs. […]
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Early morning house fire in Suwanee
SUWANEE — In the early hours this morning, firefighters from the Gwinnett County Fire Department responded to a report of a house fire in the 4700 block of Cuyahoga Cove in Suwanee. Firefighters say at about 3:35 a.m., a neighbor called 911 to report that the entire front of a two-story, 9,000 square-foot residence was […]
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Two Georgians Win Dream Job as Lego Master Builders
Elizabeth Baker and Crow Newton are the new Assistant Master Model Builders at the soon-to-open Lego Discovery Center in Atlanta. They won the coveted title after competing in the Brick Factor competition, where they took on three rounds of timed freestyle builds. The competition was held today at Lenox Square Mall and concluded with a […]
