A shooting at a Taco Mac in Cobb County Monday during the lunch rush shook the community and the metro Atlanta area. Here’s what we know so far. Cobb County Police Homicide Detectives are investigating the deadly shooting outside the Taco Mac located at 3101 Cobb Parkway in the Vinings area near Atlanta. At about […]
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The Walmart in Vine City will reopen
ATLANTA — A Walmart store in Vine City that was temporarily closed will reopen, Atlanta city officials confirmed Monday night. The store is at the intersection of Martin Luther King Jr. Drive and Joseph E. Lowery Blvd. Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens said he worked directly with Walmart on the store’s reopening. “I and my team […]
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Atlanta entrepreneur charged with paycheck protection fraud
Travis Lee Harris has been arraigned on federal charges stemming from his fraudulent acquisition of a Paycheck Protection Program loan for small businesses. Harris was indicted by a federal grand jury on Jan.3. “Congress established the Paycheck Protection Program to help small businesses, not to be easy money for anyone willing to lie on a loan application,” […]
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GBI: Activist fatally shot after wounding state trooper in Atlanta bought gun legally
The 26-year-old activist shot to death by law enforcement in Atlanta last week legally purchased the gun he used to shoot a state trooper, the Georgia Bureau of Investigation reported Monday. Manuel Esteban Paez Teran was shot last Wednesday at the site of the future Atlanta Public Safety Training Center, a project that has drawn […]
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Photos: Divers Recover Vehicle That Sank in the Chattahoochee River
Divers in Cobb County were able to recover a vehicle that sank into the Chattahoochee River Monday morning. The driver was able to swim to safety and is being treated for their injuries. The County’s Underwater Search and Recovery Team responded to retrieve the vehicle, which drove into the river at Paces Mill and traveled […]
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Have you seen missing Atlanta 12-year-old Cynia Mitchell?
ATLANTA — The Atlanta Police Department is asking for your help finding a missing 12-year-old. Police say Cynia Mitchell was last seen on Jan. 23 in the Piedmont and 5th Ave area.0 If anyone has seen her or knows her whereabouts, they are asked to contact 911 immediately or the Special Victim’s Unit at 404-546-4256.
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The Sunrise Report: Stories you missed around Georgia last week
In case you weren’t paying attention to local news and happenings over the weekend or much of last week, here is a brief rundown of some of the high notes. But first, in news from today, if you’ve filled up your tank lately, you noticed that gas prices are continuing to climb. Also, before you […]
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Gas prices in Georgia keep climbing higher
Georgia gas price average rose at the pump compared to a week ago. Georgia drivers are now paying an average price of $3.25 per gallon for regular unleaded gasoline. Monday’s state average is 19 cents more than a week ago, 52 cents more than a month ago, and 12 cents more than this time last year. It now costs $48.75 to fill a 15-gallon tank of regular gasoline. […]
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What will the weather in Georgia be like this week?
Georgia residents can expect mild temperatures with a chance of showers early this week. Monday will be partly sunny before gradually becoming sunny with a high near 54 degrees. Temperatures will drop to 30 degrees tonight. On Tuesday, more of the same, highs will be around 57 degrees. Rain will enter the picture in the […]
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Police release names of six people arrested during violent protest in Atlanta Saturday night
ATLANTA — The Atlanta Police Department released the names of the six people arrested last night during a protest that turned violent. Of the six people arrested, only one person was a Georgia resident. The group was protesting the police killing of a man who was protesting on the site of the new training center for the […]
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Vinings Library reopens Monday after being closed due to flooding
The Vinings Library is set to reopen tomorrow, Jan. 23, after closing in late December following a sprinkler system pipe that burst during a cold snap. The Cobb County Property Management team has worked to repair the damage since then. The library is at 4290 Paces Ferry Road, Atlanta. Damage to the branch was first […]
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A Truck Crashed Into a Generator in Alpharetta Causing Fuel to Leak Toward a Nearby Waterway
ALPHARETTA — In the early hours of Saturday morning Alpharetta firefighters responded to a call for a vehicle crash. When they arrived on scene crews found a truck had crashed at high speed into a large generator that was set up on the side of the road. Extensive damage to the generator caused the equipment […]
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Cities with the fastest growing home prices in the Gainesville area
Stacker compiled a list of cities with the fastest growing home prices in Gainesville, GA metro using data from Zillow.
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Alpharetta Restaurant Week Returns in February
ALPHARETTA — Alpharetta Restaurant week is returning from Feb. 26 through March 4, with more than 35 local restaurants serving up local flavor to residents and visitors alike. Restaurants will offer a special three-course dinner menu from $25 to $50 and many also offer three-course lunches for $20 to $35 — beverage, tax, and gratuity […]
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Woodstock Fire Chief Dave Soumas is retiring
WOODSTOCK — The City of Woodstock has announced the retirement of Woodstock Fire & Rescue Chief Dave Soumas. Chief Soumas has served the citizens of Woodstock as a member of the Woodstock Fire Department since 1988. In his 34 years of service, Soumas led the department in significant advancements and milestones. Dave Soumas was hired […]
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Order restored in Atlanta Saturday night after protest turns violent
ATLANTA — A planned peaceful protest in Atlanta Saturday night turned violent and resulted in the burning of a police cruiser and breaking the windows of three buildings. Six people were arrested during the protest, which police say started out at Underground Atlanta as a peaceful protest, but turned violent when a group within the […]
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Photos: Massive Fire at South Fulton Apartment Complex
A fire broke out at the Beacon Ridge Apartments on Old National Highway in South Fulton Friday night. The South Fulton Fire Department called in the College Park and Union City Fire Departments to assist in knocking down the blaze. Firefighters extinguished the fire in about 45 minutes. There were no injuries. The cause of […]
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Georgia lawmaker Steve Gooch gives an update on the state legislature
On Monday, January 9, 2023, the Georgia General Assembly officially gaveled in to kick off the 2023 Legislative Session. The Georgia Constitution requires that the Georgia General Assembly convene on the second Monday in January and is limited to a term made up of 40 non-consecutive legislative days. The first week of session typically encompasses […]
