Former University of Georgia football coach and athletics director Vince Dooley died Friday, just a day before the annual renewal of the Georgia-Florida football rivalry. Dooley, 90, passed away peacefully at his home with his wife and their four children present, the university announced in an official statement. Dooley coached the Bulldogs from 1964 through […]
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Brian Kemp and Stacey Abrams: Same candidates, different election
Republican Brian Kemp won the governorship four years ago by narrowly defeating Democrat Stacey Abrams. While this year’s gubernatorial race pits the two in a rematch, the dynamics are different. Kemp has a record to defend, while Abrams has the same record to attack. Kemp’s narrative on the campaign trail has been that he was […]
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Here’s what DeKalb County is doing to keep children safe from sex offenders on Halloween
The DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office will be out in full force on Halloween protect children against registered sexual offenders. DeKalb County Sheriff Melody M. Maddox says teams of uniformed deputies will patrol the neighborhoods where sexual offenders live on Halloween. She suggests that parents and guardians search the Sex Offender Registry database as they plan […]
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Candy Corn: Everything you need to know about America’s most beloved (or hated) Halloween candy
Candy corn is either the first or the last piece of candy you reach for around the Halloween season. Gwendolyn Schaufelberger, a pre-pharmacy student at the University of Georgia, said, “It’s probably my favorite Halloween candy. I think it’s because of the nostalgia, though, because it tastes like plastic to me.” “I myself am in […]
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Westminster named best private high school in Georgia
Faith in America’s public education system is fading in many parts of the country. According to a recent Gallup poll, only 28% of Americans have a high level of confidence in public schools, down from over 60% in the mid-1970s. While much of this distrust has been fueled in recent years by culture war issues, […]
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Here’s how you can find out about weekend lane closures on metro Atlanta’s Interstates
The Georgia Department of Transportation has created a new webpage dedicated to keeping metro Atlanta residents informed about upcoming weekend lane closures. You can now view all scheduled weekend lane closures at http://www.dot.ga.gov/ds/metrolaneclosures. Lane closure information can be accessed by selecting the desired option within the search filter and clicking the submit button. The search filter will […]
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Man dies in accident while trying to pay for parking at Atlanta parking garage
ATLANTA — A man died early Thursday morning in a ticketing accident while trying to pay for parking at a Midtown Atlanta parking garage. What We Know: Officers responded to single vehicle accident at a parking deck at 1197 Peachtree St. at about 12:15 a.m. Upon arrival, officers located the vehicle and driver involved. The […]
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Norcross High School student killed in shooting
NORCROSS — A 17-year-old Norcross High School student was shot and killed outside school grounds Wednesday afternoon. The Gwinnett Police Department is investigating the shooting that left DeAndre Henderson dead. What we know: Shortly after 12:06 p.m. officers responded to a “person shot call” on Technology Parkway in Peachtree Corners. Upon arrival, officers located Henderson with a […]
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Dog dies in evening house fire in Sugar Hill
SUGAR HILL — Gwinnett County Firefighters report that a dog died in an early evening fire last night at a home in Sugar Hill. The Fire: Firefighters responded at 5:05 p.m. to an occupant’s report of a house fire on Hidden Branch Drive in Sugar Hill. The 911 caller said the kitchen was on fire. […]
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Missing: 60-year-old Atlanta woman disappears from Crestview Rehabilitation Center
ATLANTA — The Atlanta Police Department is asking for your assistance finding 60-year-old Kimberly Johnston. Johnston was last seen at Crestview Health and Rehabilitation Center at 2800 Springdale Road in Atlanta at about 7 a.m. today. According to police, Johnston left the facility on foot wearing all black clothing and black fuzzy slippers. She is about […]
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Former Democratic Georgia Governor Joe Frank Harris says he supports Brian Kemp
Former Georgia Gov. Joe Frank Harris, a Democrat, endorsed Republican Gov. Brian Kemp Wednesday. “Governor Kemp is a proven leader,” Harris said in a prepared statement. “I am proud of the tough decisions he has made during these challenging times.” Kemp, who is seeking a second term in office, is being opposed by Democrat Stacey […]
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Watch for deer on Georgia’s roads
Why is Fall the time of year that you need to be more vigilant while driving? Because it is peak deer activity season, according to the Georgia Department of Natural Resources’ Wildlife Resources Division. “Motorists should be alert and pay close attention to roadsides as we are nearing the annual peak time of year for deer […]
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Voter Turnout Soars: More than 1 million people have voted so far in Georgia
More than 1 million Georgians have cast their ballots early for the Nov. 8 election as of Tuesday afternoon, nearly a 70% increase over this point in the 2018 midterm election, according to Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger. Raffensperger, a Republican who is running for re-election against Democratic state Rep. Bee Nguyen of Atlanta, celebrated […]
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Severe storms possible for North Georgia and West Georgia tonight
Severe storms are possible tonight throughout North and Western Georgia tonight as isolated storms move through the area late this evening and into the overnight hours. According to the National Weather Service, there is a marginal risk of some of these storms becoming severe and producing damaging wind gusts. Weather service officials say that while […]
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Group asks Georgians to vote for mental health
Mental health advocates urged Georgians Tuesday to “vote for mental health” at a press conference at the state Capitol. “Mental health is not a Democratic issue or a Republican issue. It is a Georgia issue,” said Kim Jones, executive director of the National Alliance on Mental Illness-Georgia. “Make sure your voice is heard and vote. […]
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Arrests made in million dollar fraud scheme in Roswell
ROSWELL — The Roswell Police Department has made multiple arrests in an extensive, million dollar fraud scheme and is looking for more anticipated victims. The Investigation: In early June of this year, Roswell Detectives began an investigation into reported rental fraud at a property in the 900 block of Pine Grove Road. As that investigation progressed, […]
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Augusta opens more early voting locations
AUGUSTA— Augusta voters will have more options for early voting starting tomorrow. On Friday, the Board of Elections voted to open the Henry Brigham Community Center, Robert Howard Community Center and Warren Road Community Center before their scheduled opening of Saturday, Oct. 29. All three satellite locations will now open Wednesday at 8:30 a.m. until […]
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Macon man charged with insurance fraud and stealing his brother’s identity
MACON — A Macon man was charged with insurance fraud and identity fraud after Georgia insurance officials say he stole his brother’s identity to file an insurance claim. According to the state insurance commissioner’s office, 36-year-old Christopher Roland applied for an insurance policy with Progressive Insurance using his brother’s personal information in October of 2020. […]
