Gov. Brian Kemp officially got four more years Thursday to call the Georgia governor’s mansion home. He was sworn in for his second term by state Supreme Court Justice Carla Wong McMillian after defeating Democratic rival Stacey Abrams in November’s election. In his remarks to the crowd at Georgia State University’s Convocation Center in Atlanta, […]
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50,000 Georgia residents are without power after reported tornadoes
Georgia Power teams are responding to damage across Georgia from high winds, heavy rain and reported tornadoes safely and as quickly as possible as storms clear this evening. The company is reminding customers to keep safety top of mind as severe weather moves across the state and offers the following tips. Tools You Can Use: […]
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Severe weather is making its way through Georgia
According to the National Weather Service there is an enhanced risk — meaning a level 3 out of 5 — for severe weather this afternoon and into the evening hours for much of north and central Georgia. A strong cold front pushes through the area and may bring damaging winds, brief tornadoes and hail. Northwest […]
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Dunwoody United Methodist will host the Tim Tebow Foundation’s Night to Shine prom for special needs kids
DUNWOODY — Dunwoody United Methodist Church announced today that they will serve as a host of Night to Shine 2023, sponsored by the Tim Tebow Foundation. The unforgettable prom night experience, centered on God’s love, celebrating people with special needs will be held in-person by host churches around the world simultaneously on Friday, Feb. 10. “We […]
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Georgia ranked one of the worst places to raise a family
With rampant inflation making raising children much more costly than usual, the personal-finance website WalletHub today released its report on 2023’s Best & Worst States to Raise a Family, as well as expert commentary. To determine the best states in which to put down family roots, WalletHub compared the 50 states across 51 key indicators of […]
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Brian Kemp promises Georgia residents another tax rebate
Gov. Brian Kemp vowed Wednesday to fulfill a pledge he made on the campaign trail by doubling down on a tax rebate the General Assembly passed last year. Kemp, who won reelection in November, told Georgia business and political leaders he will seek another $1 billion state income tax rebate. In addition to that, he […]
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Here’s how much grocery prices have changed due to inflation
For the last 12 months, Adams Publishing Group’s journalists from across the country collected local grocery price data, spoke with American consumers about how they’re navigating the high tide of inflation, and heard from economists on when the price pressures might subside. Here are some of their stories.
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Cobb County residents could see a higher water bill this month. Here’s why
The Gist: Some Cobb County residents may get their water bill late this month and could see a higher-than-usual water bill. What happened?: Cobb Water’s contracted meter reading vendor is experiencing a staffing shortage. The holiday breaks and the extreme weather experienced over the past few weeks added to the work force issues of reduced […]
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Atlanta mayor talks about crime as murmurs of Buckhead cityhood kick up
Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens, fresh off the end of his first year in office, told Buckhead residents on Monday that he has been “intentional” about dedicating time to the community. At the Rotary Club of Buckhead meeting in an upstairs dining room of Maggiano’s Little Italy restaurant, Dickens gave an overview of his first 12 […]
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Mental Health in Georgia is a Top Priority for Lawmakers Again This Year
Last legislative session lawmakers stepped up state oversight for a 2008 federal law requiring insurers to provide behavioral health benefits that are on par with physical health. But what happens when consumers try to access those benefits and can’t book a timely appointment with an in-network therapist or find a substance abuse treatment provider in […]
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Is your home safe from a winter rat invasion?
Rats are predicted to plague Georgia homes in the fourth week of January as they seek shelter from freezing temperatures. Pest control experts at The Pest Dude have predicted that rodent activity in homes across Georgia is due to pick up following freezing temperatures over the past month, and as the second half of January is typically the […]
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Habersham Medical Center will become part of Northeast Georgia Health System
People living in and around Habersham County can look forward to healthier tomorrows and continued access to local hospital care for years to come, thanks to a decision reached Tuesday night for Habersham Medical Center (HMC) to officially join Northeast Georgia Health System (NGHS) in 2023. “This is the best possible scenario for the future of […]
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What is the poorest town in Georgia?
The U.S. Census Bureau released in December the latest five-year estimates from the American Community Survey, an ongoing nationwide demographic snapshot that collects social, economic, and housing characteristics from millions of households every year. According to the latest data, the typical American household earned an average of $69,021 over the five years ending in 2021. […]
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High speed chase in Newnan ends in death of suspect who attempted to ram police vehicles
A 52-year-old Whitesburg man is dead after leading police on a high speed chase in which officers say he attempted to ram police vehicles with his vehicle while driving on the wrong side of the road. According to the GBI, preliminary information indicates that at about 4 a.m. Monday, the Coweta County Sheriff’s Office joined […]
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Police search for driver in fatal hit-and-run crash in Atlanta that killed a 70-year-old
ATLANTA — The Atlanta Police Department is asking for your help locating the suspect vehicle and driver that was involved in a pedestrian traffic fatality on Jan. 7 at I-75/85 South near Pryor Road SW. The vehicle involved is believed to be a 2015-2023 Ford Mustang, color unknown, with front end damage and a missing driver’s side […]
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Georgia Elects a House Speaker in Just One Vote
The Georgia House of Representatives set an example of efficiency Monday its congressional counterpart could only dream of emulating. Lawmakers elected House Majority Leader Jon Burns, R-Newington, to move up to speaker of the House in just a single ballot and by acclamation Burns succeeds the late Speaker David Ralston, R-Blue Ridge, who died in […]
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Forsyth County man accused of stabbing his parents
The Forsyth County Sheriff’s Office has arrested a man and charged him with murder and aggravated assault after officers say he stabbed his parents, killing his father. On January 8, deputies responded to a home on Cambria Court in reference to a stabbing. Upon arrival, deputies located a man and woman who had been stabbed. […]
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60-year-old Kennesaw woman killed by car while walking her dog
KENNESAW — A 60-year-old woman was killed when she was hit by a car while walking her dog in Kennesaw. The Cobb County Police Department is investigating the fatal crash that occurred Saturday at 9:06 a.m. on Wooten Lake Road at Glenlake Parkway. According to police, Kennesaw resident Veronica Miller was walking a dog and crossing […]
