Hyundai Motor Group and SK On have selected a site in Bartow County for a new electric vehicle battery manufacturing facility that will supply Hyundai Motor Group’s plants in the U.S. According to the governor’s office this is one of the largest economic development projects in state history. Stakeholders estimate it will create more than […]
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Dangerous Drivers: Unsafe driving behaviors are on the rise
No, you weren’t imagining it. The roads have been more dangerous lately and drivers have become more careless. New research shows that more drivers have been throwing caution to the wind in the last two years. A new AAA report reveals that unsafe driving behaviors increased from 2020 to 2021. The increase comes after three […]
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How did Raphael Warnock beat Herschel Walker?
Georgia voters turned out in large numbers to vote in the U.S. Senate runoff on Tuesday, propelling incumbent Democrat Raphael Warnock to a narrow victory over Republican Herschel Walker. Back in the November general election, Republicans claimed a clean sweep of statewide constitutional offices, from the governor down to agriculture commissioner. But the December runoff […]
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One person injured in shooting in Walmart parking lot in Cobb County
One person has been hospitalized after a midday shooting at a Walmart on Chastain Meadows Parkway in Cobb County. According to police, a dispute between two separate groups that knew each other happened outside the automotive center at Walmart. Shots rang out and one person was injured with gunshot wounds. Police say the victim was […]
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Roswell Election Results: Sarah Beeson wins runoff for City Council seat
ROSWELL — Roswell voters have elected Sarah Beeson to serve the remainder of Marcelo Zapata’s term as Post 1 City Council member. Beeson defeated Allen Sells in a runoff Tuesday night with 52.% of the vote. Turnout was slightly lower than the general election last month. In the general election, 34,592 residents voted. On Tuesday, […]
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39-year-old pedestrian dies in crash in Cobb County
The Cobb County Police Department is investigating a collision between a vehicle and a pedestrian that occurred on Austell Road at its intersection with Pat Mell Road on Monday at 6:46 pm. According to police, the preliminary investigation revealed a white 2022 Ford F-250 Super-Duty being driven by a 39-year-old Marietta man was traveling north […]
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Flashback: What Christmas Was Like the Year You Were Born
To see how Christmas has changed over the last century, Stacker explored how popular traditions, like food and decorations, emerged and evolved from 1920 to 2020.
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Take a journey to Christmases Past with Gwinnett County’s holiday bus tour
Take a voyage into the past with a Holiday Bus Tour of Gwinnett County’s cultural and historic sites on Sunday, Dec. 18 from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. Stops include: The festive event also features costumed guides, giveaways, and light refreshments. “It’s the perfect opportunity to take a break from the holiday hustle and bustle, […]
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Raphael Warnock wins reelection to Senate
Georgia voters have reelected Raphael Warnock to serve a full six year term in the U.S. Senate. Warnock defeated Herschel Walker in a tight race with 50.4% of the vote. Warnock received more than 1.7 million votes. “It is my honor to utter the four most powerful words ever spoken in a democracy — the […]
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U.S. Senate Election Results
Georgians flocked to the polls today setting a record for turnout in a midterm election. At stake is the U.S. Senate seat currently held by Raphael Warnock. The nation waits with bated breath to see if Georgians have given Warnock another term, or have voted to replace him with Herschel Walker. Below are the real-time […]
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Georgia Juvenile Justice official Victor Roberts goes missing in Cobb County
Georgia Department of Juvenile Justice Assistant Commissioner Victor Roberts has been reported missing in Cobb County. According to the Cobb County Police Department, Roberts left his residence to go to work Monday morning but never arrived at his office. Roberts drives a white Mazda CX-9, bearing Georgia license plate BNE2112. The vehicle last hit on […]
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Election Day in Georgia: Live Updates on voting in the Senate race
All eyes are once again on The Peach State as voters go to the polls today during the Senate runoff to either give Raphael Warnock another term, or replace him with Herschel Walker. Below are live updates about today’s election. 6:23 p.m.: Voting throughout the sate went smoothly today. According to Georgia Secretary of State […]
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Metro Atlanta Christmas Dining Guide
The days are merry and bright this Christmas season, and Atlanta restaurants are spreading cheer with Christmas meals and special hours over Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. Holiday diners can hang the stockings, put the presents under the tree and then head to a local Atlanta eatery for a special celebration. After gifts are unwrapped on […]
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Sheree Ralston is running for her late husband’s Georgia House seat
Sheree Ralston, the widow of the late Georgia House Speaker David Ralston, became the first to qualify for his 7th District House seat. “I look forward to a great campaign,” Ralston said to reporters as she walked out of the Georgia Secretary of State’s office. Also qualifying Monday morning was conservative North Georgia talk show […]
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Brian Kemp Unveils His 2023 Agenda
Gov. Brian Kemp challenged members of the General Assembly Tuesday to build on the successes that played a major role in the Republican governor’s reelection last month. Echoing many of the themes of this year’s campaign, Kemp touted Georgia’s achievements during the last two years in economic development, education, and public safety. On the economic […]
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Police search for two suspects in vehicle break-in in Atlanta
ATLANTA — Investigators with the Atlanta Police Department are seeking assistance in identifying two suspects in connection to a vehicle break-in. Officers responded to an address on Ponce De Leon Ave., in reference to a vehicle break-in on Nov. 19. The victim discovered their vehicle had been broken into after the credit/debit card they had […]
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Multiple teens shot at West Club Apartments in Macon
MACON — Several teens were shot and two killed during a shooting at an apartment complex in Macon just before 1:30 a.m. Tuesday. Deputies responded to the West Club Apartments, regarding multiple people shot. Upon arrival deputies found a 16-year-old boy unresponsive and two 18-year-old boys and a 14-year-old boy with gunshot wounds near building 10. […]
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Former Atlanta police officer gets 50 years in prison for rape in Cherokee County
A Cherokee County jury recently found former Atlanta Police Officer Lionel Joseph Dely, of Marietta, guilty of rape and violation of oath by a public officer. During the sentencing hearing, Dely was sentenced to 50 years in prison followed by life on probation. Charges stem from a rape reported in February by a woman living […]
