If bluesy, downhome lyrics sound like your life’s story, then you probably love you some good ol’ country. So, where are the best U.S. cities to live like you were dying? Marking International Country Music Day this Sept. 17 — and the re-release of Dolly Parton’s “9 to 5” with Kelly Clarkson just last week — LawnStarter […]
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Bibb County Sheriff shuts down Rodeo Bar and Grill after shooting death of security guard
Bibb County Sheriff David Davis has revoked a local nightclub’s alcohol license. The revocation came after the sheriff’s office served notice to the owner of the establishment to “immediately cease all business activities.” Saturday evening, the Bibb County Sheriff’s Office served a notice, on the behalf of Sheriff David Davis, to the proprietor of the […]
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Georgia man pleads guilty in meth-soaked rug case
A Southeast Georgia man has pleaded guilty to drug charges after federal agents discovered a methamphetamine-soaked rug and packages of crystal methamphetamine at the Atlanta airport. Chad Williamson, 42, of Fitzgerald, pleaded guilty to possession of methamphetamine with intent to distribute in federal court in Albany. He faces a minimum mandatory sentence of 10 years […]
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Georgia man charged with shooting two children
MOULTRIE — A 32-year-old Moultrie man has been arrested and charged with attempted murder after a shooting involving two children. According to the Georgia Bureau of Investigation, Andrew Jacob Murphy has been arrested and charged with two counts of criminal attempt to commit murder, two counts of aggravated assault, two counts of aggravated battery, two counts […]
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Fallen Heroes: Funeral services announced for Cobb County deputies killed in the line of duty
Funeral arrangements have been scheduled for the two Cobb County deputies who were killed ambush-style in the line of duty last week. Funeral services for Deputy Jonathan Randall Koleski will be held Wednesday, Sept. 14, at NorthStar Church at 3413 Blue Springs Road in Kennesaw. Visitation will be from 9 to 11 a.m. with the service starting at […]
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Roswell plans to revitalize the area around the intersection of Holcomb Bridge Road and Highway 9
ROSWELL — The city of Roswell is planning to revitalize the intersection of Holcomb Bridge Road and Highway 9, as well as the area within a half-mile radius of it. The city council has tasked the Downtown Development Authority to create a master plan for the area and The DDA will contract with the Sizemore Group […]
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What are Brian Kemp’s education priorities if he wins a second term?
ATLANTA – Reversing learning loss stemming from the pandemic, boosting the education workforce and stepping up school safety measures will be Gov. Brian Kemp’s top education priorities if he wins a second term in November, Kemp said Monday. At an elementary school in Oconee County, the governor announced he will ask the General Assembly for […]
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Dunwoody residents can recycle used electronics October 2. Here’s how
DUNWOODY — Residents can register now for the City of Dunwoody’s second electronics recycling event of 2022. It will be held on Sunday, October 2, from 1 to 4 p.m. at St. Luke’s Presbyterian Church at 1978 Mt. Vernon Road. This free event is for Dunwoody residents only. They can find a link to register here: […]
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Albany police ask residents to ‘do the right thing’ to find Willie Stringer’s killer
ALBANY — The Albany Police Department is trying to find the suspect in the shooting death of Willy Stringer Jr. and is asking anyone with information to “do the right thing” and provide information about his death. On August 5, 2020, Willie Stringer Jr. decided to walk to the store for a Powerade. As he […]
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Teen who went missing at Hartsfield-Jackson found
A teenage girl who was last seen outside Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport with an unknown man has been found and is safe, according to the FBI. FBI officials say 17-year-old Emma Linek walked into a local police department late this afternoon. She has been reunited with her father. Emma went missing Tuesday morning after flying into […]
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Gas prices in Georgia are averaging $3.25 per gallon this week
Georgia gas prices continue to decline at the pump compared to a week ago. Georgia drivers are now paying an average price of $3.25 per gallon for regular unleaded gasoline. Monday’s state average is 8 cents less than a week ago, 30 cents less than a month ago, and 28 cents more than this time last year. It now costs $48.75 to fill a 15-gallon tank of […]
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Deaths from family violence are rising in Georgia. Here’s why
Last year there were 212 family violence related deaths in Georgia — a nearly 50% increase over the previous year. The coronavirus pandemic is part of the explanation for the sharp rise, but there are other factors, including the difficulty in identifying when a death is related to family violence. For more on this, GPB’s Peter […]
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Pedestrian killed, motorcyclist injured after crash in Bibb County
The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a traffic collision that occurred in the 1300 block of Gray Highway just before midnight. According to the Bibb County Sheriff’s Office, a man was walking in the left lane in the 1300 block of Gray Highway. A pickup truck driven by a 42-year-old Milledgeville man, struck the man. Sheriff’s […]
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3 Georgia women arrested in coin operated gambling machine bust
HOMERVILLE — Three Georgia women were arrested Thursday and charged with operating unlicensed coin operated gambling machines. According to the Georgia Bureau of Investigation, 61-year-old Gloria Marshall, 65-year-old Patricia Thomas, and 55-year-old Lisa Trimble, all of Homerville, were arrested and charged with operating unlicensed COAMS (Felony), commercial gambling (Felony), and keeping a gambling place (Misdemeanor). The […]
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FBI searching for missing teen, Emma Linek, who was last seen leaving Hartsfield-Jackson
UPDATE: According to the FBI, 17-year-old Emma Linek has been located and is safe. Emma walked into a local police department late this afternoon. She has been reunited with her father. The original story is below. The Atlanta Division of the Federal Bureau of Investigation is asking for your help finding a missing 17-year-old last […]
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Georgia By The Numbers: Highest and lowest paying education jobs in Rome
Stacker compiled the highest paying education jobs in Rome, GA using data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
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‘Metro Atlanta’s most popular ghost tour’ returns for 2022
LAWRENCEVILLE — It’s spooky season once again, and Aurora Theatre is serving up haunts with the return of its beloved tours that explore various locations in Lawrenceville’s ghost-infested history. There are three levels of festive frights for guests to enjoy. The Lawrenceville, Georgia Ghost Tour – the most popular ghost tour in Metro Atlanta – offers a fun, spooky time […]
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How the world changed during Queen Elizabeth’s reign
Stacker examined how the world changed during Queen Elizabeth’s 70 year reign.
