State Sen. Colton Moore ATLANTA – The Georgia Senate Republican Caucus has suspended freshman Sen. Colton Moore after he unsuccessfully pushed for a special legislative session to investigate Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis’s prosecution of former President Donald Trump. Moore, R-Trenton, mounted his bid for a special session despite Gov. Brian Kemp publicly dismissing […]
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Georgia Republicans and Democrats Play Blame Game Over Government Shutdown
ATLANTA – With the federal government barreling toward a shutdown later this week, Georgia Democrats are warning of lost paychecks for service members and federal civilian employees, interrupted Social Security and welfare benefits, and closed national parks. While the U.S. Senate is moving forward with debate on a bipartisan stopgap funding bill aimed at keeping […]
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Home Depot Employee Severely Injured as Thieves Make Off with Power Tools in Norcross
Law enforcement is seeking the public’s help in identifying four people connected to a shoplifting case that resulted in a severe head injury for a Home Depot employee. The crime unfolded on September 22 at about 1 p.m. at the Home Depot at 4136 Jimmy Carter Blvd in unincorporated Norcross. According to authorities, two men […]
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Powerball Jackpot Hits $925 Million
The Gist: Hopeful ticket-holders take note, the Powerball jackpot has reached an eye-popping $925 million for the Saturday drawing, the fourth-largest jackpot in the game’s history. The Details: The substantial prize comes after a Wednesday night draw failed to produce a grand prize winner. The numbers rolled were white balls 1, 7, 46, 47, 63, […]
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Violence Erupts in Daylight: Williamson Road Shooting Details
The Gist: Late afternoon gunfire and a subsequent vehicle collision on Williamson Road near Brad Walsh Parkway resulted in the hospitalization of a 24-year-old man, who is now in stable condition. The Details: According to the Bibb County Sheriff’s Office, at around 4:30 p.m., individuals in a Dodge Durango fired shots at a 23-year-old male […]
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How Will a Government Shutdown Impact Georgia?
As the possibility of a federal government shutdown looms large, Georgia braces for the potential fallout. The impact could be far-reaching, affecting several sectors from federal employment to social services and even the state’s natural resources. Federal Employees and Services Georgia is home to about 71,000 federal employees. In the event of a shutdown, these […]
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Cities with the Most Expensive Homes in Georgia
Stacker compiled a list of cities with the most expensive homes in Georgia using data from Zillow.
Posted inTraffic & Transportation
Mount Vernon Highway Bridge Over I-285 Damaged by Truck. What We Know
The Gist: A truck collided with the Mount Vernon Highway bridge around noon today, causing significant traffic delays and lane closures on both I-285 westbound and Mount Vernon Highway. The Details: The incident led to the immediate closure of all travel lanes on Mount Vernon Highway over I-285. Additionally, four out of five westbound lanes […]
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Meet the New President of Dalton State College
John Fuchko ATLANTA – The University System of Georgia Board of Regents Wednesday named John Fuchko III sole finalist to become the next president of Dalton State College. Fuchko has served as Dalton’s interim president since June, when Margaret Venable retired after eight years as the school’s first female president. Immediately before that, he was […]
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Police Say Street Racing Caused Crash That Killed Five Teens in Gwinnett County
Street racing has been identified as the key factor in the fatal crash earlier this month that resulted in the deaths of five teens, according to the Gwinnett County Police Department. 20-year-old Emanuel Rene Esfahani, of Lawrenceville, was arrested yesterday in connection to the fatal crash that occurred on the exit ramp from State Route […]
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From Victim to Voice: Max Gruver’s Legacy in the Fight Against Hazing
Georgia resident Max Gruver spent the early morning hours of Sept. 14, 2017, heavily intoxicated and passed out on a couch inside the Phi Delta Theta chapter house at Louisiana State University. He had been forced to repeatedly chug 190-proof Diesel liquor in a hazing ritual called “Bible Study,” during which pledges are quizzed on […]
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Temple Convenience Center Now Accepting Food Grade Glass for Recycling
The Gist: The Temple Convenience Center has added food grade glass to its list of recyclable items, joining the Newnan Road and Dyer Road Convenience Centers in offering this service. The Details: Effective immediately, the Temple Convenience Center is accepting glass jars and bottles for recycling. However, mirrors, crystal, ceramic cups and plates, clay flowerpots, […]
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Why Was Traffic Backed up on I-285 at I-75 in Clayton County This Morning?
Early this morning, commuters in Clayton County faced unexpected delays at the intersection of I-285 and I-75. The traffic back up was due to an overturned tractor trailer, resulting in the closure of all lanes. According to the Clayton County Police Department, the vehicle was also leaking diesel fuel, adding to the complexity of the […]
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Georgia Lawmakers Debate Dual Enrollment
ATLANTA – Simplifying Georgia’s dual enrollment program is the key to making it financially sustainable, a former school counselor who now runs a private counseling business told state lawmakers Tuesday. “Until we can get to the clarity piece, we’re never going to have improvement,” Jill Oldham, co-owner of South River Counseling and Consulting in Conyers, […]
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Camera catches singing burglar breaking into Atlanta home
The Gist: It wasn’t an American Idol audition, but it may be an audition for the county jail. A man serenaded a security camera before breaking into a home on Seaborn Road in Atlanta. Atlanta’s finest are asking the public to help identify him in the hopes they can change his tune. The Details: On […]
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A Man Killed While Riding His Bike on Cobb Parkway
The Gist: A late-night collision on Cobb Parkway in Acworth left a bicyclist dead. Authorities are still looking into the circumstances surrounding the incident, calling for witnesses to come forward. The Details: Around 9:20 p.m. on Monday night, police say a man riding a bicycle near Clubhouse Drive was killed. A 23 year old from […]
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Two Georgia Restaurants Named America’s Best Restaurants for 2023
In a recent accolade that has the culinary community buzzing, the New York Times released its list of America’s Best Restaurants. Among a diverse range of eateries spanning from Alaska to South Florida, two restaurants based in Georgia managed to catch the paper’s attention. Bomb Biscuits: Homage to Southern Heritage Located in Atlanta’s Old Fourth […]
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What’s the Latest on Georgia’s Voting Law?
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the 11th Circuit will determine whether to continue blocking provisions of Georgia’s 2021 election law overhaul that civil rights groups say discriminates against Black and disabled voters. The Georgia Republican Party and national GOP political committees are backing state officials in their request that the appellate court overturn the […]
