Gov. Brian Kemp signed an executive order Thursday suspending the state sales tax on gasoline for the seventh and final time since March, when pump prices began climbing after the outbreak of war in Ukraine. The latest suspension will run through Jan. 10, the day after Georgia lawmakers convene under the Gold Dome for the […]
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Light Up Brookhaven Rescheduled Due to Weather
BROOKHAVEN — Brookhaven’s gift-wrapped evening of Christmas magic has been rescheduled, after weather conditions forced the postponement of the Light Up Brookhaven holiday celebration. Brookhaven will re-launch the holiday season with Light Up Brookhaven on Monday, Dec. 12 in Blackburn Park at 3493 Ashford Dunwoody Road from 6 to 9 p.m. The event will be packed with holiday-themed activities including food, music, […]
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Georgia drug ring dismantled
The GBI Southwestern Regional Drug Enforcement Office, Pelham Police Department, and Thomas County Sheriff’s Office SWAT team arrested 39-year-old Lucius Williams for one count of conspiracy to traffic methamphetamine and one count of possession with intent to distribute methamphetamine. He was taken to the Mitchell County Jail. On October 3, Monroe County Sheriff’s Office deputies conducted […]
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Georgia man sentenced for trafficking drugs out of his Alpharetta home within reach of his children
ALPHARETTA — Giovani Orozco Ramirez has been sentenced for drug trafficking activities that put large quantities of methamphetamine, heroin, cocaine, and firearms within reach of his young children. “The defendant, besides dealing deadly illegal drugs, showed a reckless disregard for his children’s safety by keeping these drugs and loaded guns within their plain sight,” said U.S. Attorney […]
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Harry & Meghan: 12 Revelations from their new Netflix Docuseries
[Warning: The below contains MAJOR spoilers for Harry & Meghan, Episodes 1-3.] The first half of Netflix‘s docuseries Harry & Meghan has arrived and it’s offering some new insight into the lives of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle who work to take control of their own narrative with the show. Presented in two halves, Harry & Meghan‘s first batch of episodes drops on December […]
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Hyundai and SK On Will Build an Electric Vehicle Battery Facility in Bartow County
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 […]
