Fulton County Sheriff Pat Labat has stated that the death of Tyre Nichols was a result of “inexcusable” and “appalling” excessive use of force by officers. In a statement, Labat said that as more information comes to light, it becomes clear that the actions of the officers were unjustified and inconsistent with any law enforcement […]
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Georgia lawmakers urge peaceful protests after the release of the Tyre Nichols arrest video
Georgia state Representative Carl Gilliard, a Democrat from Savannah and chair of the Georgia Legislative Black Caucus, issued a statement today urging peaceful protests in response to the release of the video footage of Tyre Nichols’ fatal arrest by the Memphis Police Department. “In anticipation of the Memphis Police Department releasing the video showing the […]
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A new medical office park is coming to Gainesville. Here’s what you need to know
GAINESVILLE — Northern Gainesville and Hall County residents will have access to top-quality healthcare services closer to home, thanks to the Northeast Georgia Health System plans for a new medical office park. The 44-acre park, located along Highway 60, will be called Thompson Bridge Medical Park and will feature a 14,000-square-foot building — Medical Plaza […]
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Here’s what the weekend weather has in store for Georgia
Get ready for a sunny start to the day Friday with a high of 53 degrees. The northwest wind will be blowing at 5 to 10 mph. Tonight, mostly clear skies will bring a low of 31 degrees with a calm southwest wind. Saturday is shaping up to be another sunny day with a high […]
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Meet the new presidents of Clayton State University and Atlanta Metropolitan State College
The Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia recently announced the appointment of Dr. Georj Lewis as president of Clayton State University and Dr. Ingrid Thompson-Sellers as president of Atlanta Metropolitan State College, effective Feb. 1. Lewis, who has been president of Atlanta Metropolitan since November 2019, is a seasoned leader with over […]
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A Savannah Nonprofit is Collecting Items to Support Soldiers in Ukraine
TYBEE ISLAND — A local non-profit group, Savannah Supports Ukraine, is sponsoring a collection drive to fill up another container with much-needed supplies for the citizens and soldiers fighting for freedom in Ukraine. The group is requesting donations of non-perishable food items, first aid supplies, basic hygiene items, camping supplies and warm clothing for men, […]
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Tractor Trailer runs off the road in Cherokee County
A fully loaded tractor trailer ran off the road on Cumming Highway at Arbor Hill Road in Cherokee County, causing heavy delays for commuters. According to the Cherokee County Sheriff’s Office, the crash occurred when the driver of the tractor trailer swerved to avoid a vehicle that was stopped to make a turn. There were […]
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Brian Kemp declares state of emergency and deploys the National Guard over Atlanta protests
Georgia Governor Brian Kemp has declared a state of emergency through Feb. 9 and is deploying the National Guard after protests in Atlanta turned violent last week. Kemp’s executive order — issued on Thursday — calls for up to 1,000 Georgia National Guard troops to be used in response to the state of emergency. The […]
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West Cobb Senior Center reopens after water damage repairs
POWDER SPRINGS — The West Cobb Senior Center in Powder Springs fully reopened Wednesday after completing repairs caused by water damage caused by freezing weather in December. The center is at 4915 Dallas Highway, Powder Springs. Cobb County Property Management has continued doing extensive repairs for water damage at C. Freeman Poole Senior Center. Select […]
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Cities with the fastest growing home prices in Rome metro area
Stacker compiled a list of cities with the fastest growing home prices in Rome, GA metro using data from Zillow.
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Here’s how Butts County residents can get assistance from FEMA after recent storms
A FEMA disaster recovery center will open Friday, Jan.27 in Butts County to provide one-on-one assistance to people directly affected by the Jan. 12 severe storms, straight line winds and tornadoes. Recovery specialists from FEMA and the U.S. Small Business Administration will provide information on available services, explain assistance programs and help survivors complete or […]
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The Brunswick Rockin’ Stewbilee returns this weekend after two years
Brunswick residents won’t need to stew about anything this weekend, when the Brunswick Rockin’ Stewbilee returns after a two year hiatus. The Brunswick Rockin’ Stewbilee will finally make its return to Mary Ross Waterfront Park. Due to the event, the Brunswick Farmer’s Market will not be open this Saturday, but will be back open for […]
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NFL Conference Championship Games: How to Watch 49ers vs. Eagles & Bengals vs. Chiefs
And then there were four. The teams competing in Super Bowl LVII are determined with the AFC and NFC Conference Championship Games on Sunday, January 29. First up is the NFC Championship (3/2c on Fox) pitting the San Francisco 49ers against the Eagles in Philadelphia. The No. 1 seed Eagles flew past the New York Giants in the Divisional […]
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66% of Georgians want Casino gambling in Georgia
A new poll shows most Georgians would like to bring casino gambling to the Peach State. The survey of 800 likely Georgia voters, conducted mostly via cellphones Nov. 1 through Nov. 3 by national polling firm Public Opinion Strategies, found 66% in favor of legalizing casinos. The poll found even stronger support – 85% – […]
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Security increased at Harlem High School due to threat written on wall
HARLEM — Security has been increased at a high school in Columbia County today after a threat found written on a wall in a student restroom. Columbia County School District officials say the message was left on a bathroom wall at Harlem High School. The school’s principal says the school does not believe the threat […]
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These Are the Stocks Nancy Pelosi Lost Big Money On
If this is indeed the last quarter Congressional members will be allowed to trade and hold stocks then Rep. Nancy Pelosi (R-CA) is leaving the stock market on a sour note. Nancy and husband Paul Pelosi reported a stock value decline of $2.5 million in their year-end financial disclosure form. The losses were led by […]
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Frigid temperatures cause Atlanta to open warming centers
ATLANTA — The City of Atlanta will open two emergency warming centers in anticipation of frigid temperatures. The centers will open Thursday, January 26, at 8 p.m. until Friday, January 27, at 6 a.m. The warming centers will be located at: Transportation will be provided to both locations beginning at 8 p.m. from the Gateway […]
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Georgia foster children are staying in hotels due to the state’s health care problems
A legislative hearing about the “hoteling” of foster children in Georgia zeroed in the problems children in state custody face in getting health care. So far this fiscal year, more than 400 children have spent the night in hotels or state offices because appropriate placements could not be found for them, Audrey Brannen, a complex […]
