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Water leak causes lengthy power outage at Cobb County jail

by Thom ChandlerJuly 25, 2022July 25, 2022

A water leak at the Cobb County Adult Detention Center has caused a power outage at the jail.

Posted inIn The News

Two inmates were found dead at the DeKalb County Jail

by Thom ChandlerJuly 25, 2022July 25, 2022

The DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office is investigating two unrelated inmate deaths at the DeKalb County Jail.

Posted inLocal

Filming will close several streets in downtown Norcross this week

by City ReportsJuly 25, 2022July 25, 2022

A production company will be filming in downtown Norcross this week, impacting access to some roads and parking lots at several times.

Posted inYour Family

Gas prices in Georgia are under $4 per gallon

by AAA ReportsJuly 25, 2022September 24, 2023

Georgia gas prices decreased at the pump compared to a week ago. Georgia drivers are now paying an average price of $3.90 per gallon for regular unleaded gasoline.

Posted inGeorgia By The Numbers

These are the 10 wealthiest counties in Georgia

by Thom ChandlerJuly 24, 2022July 24, 2022

A new study has revealed the 10 wealthiest counties in the state of Georgia.

Posted inGeorgia People

Famous actors from Georgia

by StackerJuly 23, 2022September 24, 2023

Stacker compiled a list of famous actors born in Georgia from IMDb.

Posted inTraffic & Transportation

Marietta police ask for help identifying hit and run driver who injured a 6-year-old

by Thom ChandlerJuly 23, 2022September 24, 2023

A hit and run crash shortly after 9 p.m. Friday critically injured two pedestrians, one of whom was just 6-years-old.

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A boutique hotel on the border of Alpharetta and Milton will not be built. Here’s why

by Thom ChandlerJuly 23, 2022July 23, 2022

Last month, the city of Alpharetta announced public hearings for a boutique hotel at 12685 Crabapple Road, on a 1.36-acre piece of land that is within Alpharetta city limits, but is surrounded by the city of Milton.

Posted inGeorgia By The Numbers

Georgia ranks 5th in the nation for workers quitting their jobs, despite low unemployment rate

by T.A. DeFeo | The Center SquareJuly 23, 2022July 23, 2022

Georgia ranked among the states with the highest number of workers quitting their jobs, even as state officials tout the lowest unemployment rate on record.

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Here’s how Georgia’s new education laws could impact your child’s school

by Rebecca Grapevine | Capitol Beat News ServiceJuly 22, 2022July 22, 2022

A trio of Georgia education laws that took effect a few weeks ago have set the stage for a possibly contentious opening to Georgia’s school year next month.  

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Former Conyers mayoral candidate gets jail time for coronavirus relief fraud

by Crime ReportsJuly 22, 2022July 22, 2022

Olivia Ware, a former mayoral candidate for the City of Conyers, has been sentenced to prison for using a company she started to steal over $323,000 from the Paycheck Protection Program.

Posted inCrime

SWAT standoff in Gwinnett ends in killing of suspect

by Thom ChandlerJuly 22, 2022July 22, 2022

A SWAT standoff in Gwinnett County ended with SWAT team officers killing the suspect in the early morning hours Friday.

Posted inCrime

Georgia woman dies while in sheriff’s office custody

by Crime ReportsJuly 22, 2022July 22, 2022

The GBI is investigating the death of a woman who died after an in-custody incident with Hancock County Sheriff’s Office deputies. 

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Lanes will be closed on I-75 Southbound at I-575 for emergency bridge repairs

by Traffic ReportsJuly 22, 2022July 22, 2022

Contractors for the Georgia Department of Transportation will close lanes on I-75 Southbound near its intersection with I-575 southbound in the City of Marietta this weekend for emergency bridge repairs.

Posted inCrime

Arrest made in killing of Gwinnett coach at QuikTrip

by Thom ChandlerJuly 21, 2022July 21, 2022

Gwinnett police have arrested a 20-year-old Stone Mountain man in connection with the slaying of Bradley Coleman at a QuikTrip in Peachtree Corners.

Posted inCrime

Savannah cop who killed Carver Village man had past use-of-force investigations as a prison guard

by Jake Shore | The CurrentJuly 21, 2022July 21, 2022

A Savannah police officer who shot and killed a man last month in Carver Village was previously disciplined and investigated for use-of-force when he worked as a prison guard, records show.

Posted inEducation

Fulton County Schools will hold two back to school events

by School ReportsJuly 21, 2022September 24, 2023

Fulton County Schools will host two events prior to the first day of school to encourage families to prepare for the 2022-23 school year.

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Dunwoody is getting a new park at Perimeter Center

by Thom ChandlerJuly 21, 2022July 21, 2022

Dunwoody is about to break ground on a new park in Perimeter Center on Monday, July 25 at 10 a.m.

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