Gov. Brian Kemp named a Southwest Georgia businesswoman Tuesday to serve as the state’s 11th labor commissioner. Barbara Rivera Holmes will step down next week from her role as president and CEO of the Albany Area Chamber of Commerce to succeed Bruce Thompson, who died of cancer last fall. Holmes also is a former member […]
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Labor Commissioner
What Does The Labor Commissioner Do?: Georgia’s Labor Commissioner oversees all things related to jobs and workers in the state. This official manages unemployment benefits, job placement services, and makes sure workplaces follow safety and wage laws. The commissioner runs career centers throughout Georgia that help connect job seekers with employers. They also collect and […]
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Augusta’s Sign Crackdown: What You Need to Know
Augusta officials are intensifying enforcement against unauthorized signs on public property, warning that violators could face substantial penalties including jail time. What We Know: Augusta officials are targeting signs illegally placed on public property, utility poles, medians, and rights-of-way. City Administrator Tameka Allen emphasized these postings violate local ordinances and create safety hazards. “Illegal signs […]
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TriNet Expansion in Dunwoody Will Create 750 Jobs
A human resources company serving small and medium-sized businesses will build a new corporate center in Dunwoody, Gov. Brian Kemp announced Tuesday. TriNet will invest $15.4 million in the 150,000-square-foot project, expected to create 750 jobs during the next five years. As the No.-1 state for business, one of the key drivers of our success […]
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Man and Woman Shot Inside Car in Southwest Atlanta
A Sunday afternoon shooting in southwest Atlanta has left one person dead and another injured as police search for answers. What We Know: Atlanta police officers responded to the intersection of Whitehall Street SW and McDaniel Street SW around 12:57 p.m. on March 16 after receiving reports of a shooting. At the scene, they found […]
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Cold Case Arrest Brings Long-Awaited Justice to Rape Victim in Cherokee County
A man has been arrested in a decades-old sexual assault case in Cherokee County, after DNA evidence linked him to the 1986 attack of a 19-year-old woman. What We Know: Cherokee County deputies arrested 76-year-old Thomas Lamar Keith on Monday, March 17, 2025. Keith, who lives in Atlanta and is a registered sex offender in […]
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Who is Running in The April 29 Cobb County Election?
Erick Allen won the Democratic runoff for the District 2 Cobb County Board of Commissioners seat last week, defeating Dr. Jaha Howard with nearly 57 percent of the vote. 🗳️ What We Know: Allen captured 56.72 percent of votes cast in a contest marked by extremely low turnout. Only 3,452 voters participated out of 110,682 […]
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Wings and Rock Music Take Center Stage at Canton Festival
A two-day celebration of chicken wings and rock music returns to Canton, Georgia this weekend. The Wing & Rock Festival will be held March 22-23 at Etowah River Park. The free, family-friendly event features more than 25 restaurants and food trucks offering over 75 different wing flavors. “This festival has become a tradition for wing […]
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Georgia Allergy Sufferers Face High Tree Pollen Count Today
Tree pollen surges while grass, weeds and mold remained low across Georgia to start this week. 🌲 What We Know: Georgia’s total pollen count reached 302 today, March 17. Tree pollen levels registered in the high range, while grass and weed pollen remained low. Mold activity also stayed in the low range. 🤧 Why It […]
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Your Horoscope For The Week of March 17-23, 2025
Mercury Retrograde (March 15 – April 7): Mercury, the planet governing communication and travel, entered retrograde motion in Aries on Saturday, March 15th. This period is associated with misunderstandings, delays, and the resurfacing of past issues. Prepare to have to deal with your annoying coworker just a bit more, get into petty disagreements with your […]