Many rural Georgia counties lack easy access to methadone clinics, according to a new study by a University of Georgia team. Methadone is a “gold standard of opioid addiction treatments,” according to study author and UGA health economist Jayani Jayawardhana. Methadone helps people quit addictions to drugs like heroin, oxycodone and fentanyl. But […]
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Georgia Voters: Here’s how you can request an absentee ballot for the November election
Georgia voters choosing to vote by mail for the November election may now submit applications for absentee ballots online, by email, mail, fax, or in person up until October 28th. In order to avoid any potential delays, the secretary of state’s office is reminding voters to submit their requests for ballots as soon as possible. […]
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Rome police investigate ‘swatting’ call at Marjorie Taylor Greene’s home
ROME — District 14 U.S. Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene was the victim of a ‘swatting’ attempt Wednesday morning just after 1 a.m., according to the Rome Police Department. Rome Police officers responded to a fake 911 call reference to a subject being shot multiple times at an address within the city limits. When officers responded […]
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Arrest made in shooting of 17-year-old in DeKalb County
The DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office has arrested a man in connection with a shooting death in July. Stone Mountain resident Tremale Leeshon Hester, 19, was taken into custody without incident Tuesday, August 23 by DeKalb Sheriff’s office investigators at a fast food restaurant on South Deshon Road in Lithonia. According to the arrest warrant, Hester […]
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Georgia’s homicide rate soared in 2020
2020 was a tumultuous year in the United States. Against the backdrop of the COVID-19 pandemic, unemployment surged and gun sales spiked. The murder of George Floyd also rattled confidence in law enforcement and sparked nationwide protests. Amid the turmoil, homicide cases jumped by nearly 30%, the largest single-year increase on record. With 21,570 murders […]
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Former Georgia First Lady Sandra Deal dies
Former Georgia First Lady Sandra Deal died Tuesday at the age of 80 of breast cancer that metastasized into brain cancer.
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Georgia Supreme Court orders lower court to reconsider foster care vaccination case
A juvenile court must reevaluate the sincerity of parents’ objections to their children’s vaccinations, the state Supreme Court ruled Tuesday. At issue is whether children in temporary state custody can be immunized with routine childhood vaccines over their parents’ religious objections – and how to decide if those objections are sincere or not. […]
Posted inWeather
Rain expected every day for the rest of the week in Georgia
Heavy rain wreaked havoc and set records Monday around the Dallas area as more than 9 inches of rain led to widespread flooding problems in the city, with some surrounding areas inundated with more than a foot of rain over a 24-hour period. While central Texas is expected to dry out by midweek, AccuWeather forecasters say that will not […]
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Georgia teacher accused of inappropriate social media conversation with former student
An Evans Middle School teacher has been relieved of his duties and is being recommended for termination after allegations he had an inappropriate conversation with a former student on social media.
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Suspect in shooting near Colony Square in Midtown Atlanta in custody
UPDATE: Atlanta Police say the shooter is in custody. The female suspect was located at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport and taken into custody without incident. Police have reopened Midtown area buildings, but are still advising the public to remain clear of the area due to increased traffic. The suspect was arrested and identified as Raissa […]
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Boil water advisory issued for parts of Cobb County
The Cobb County Water System has issued a boil water advisory due to a disruption in water service and low water pressure in the Sweat Mountain water storage tank service area in northeast Cobb. The water outage resulted from a level sensor failure at the water storage tank. While water has been restored, the advisory was issued […]
Posted inEducation
Here’s what Georgia is doing to combat COVID-19 learning loss
Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp today announced over $37.4 million in Governor’s Emergency Education Relief funds will be awarded to organizations around the state to support learning recovery initiatives and programs as educators and students continue to confront the learning loss caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. “With input from parents, students, and educators alike from all […]
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Where to Find The Best Desserts In the World
One of the best and most fulfilling ways to better understand and connect with other cultures is to sample their typical dishes.
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Out of Darkness Walk in Atlanta raises funds to support suicide prevention
Suicide is the third leading cause of death for Georgia residents age 10 to 34, yet suicide can be prevented. The annual Out of the Darkness Community Walk, hosted by the Georgia Chapter of the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention will be held November 6 at 2 p.m. at Piedmont Park. Volunteers from Georgia are joining the thousands […]
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Gas prices in Georgia continue to drop, but drivers worry about another increase
Georgia gas prices continue to decline at the pump compared to a week ago. Georgia drivers are now paying an average price of $3.43 per gallon for regular unleaded gasoline.
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Student detained after social media threat against Lakeside Middle School
A student was detained by the Columbia County Sheriff’s Office Sunday after a threat against Lakeside Middle School was discovered on social media.
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Three charged with murder in suspicious fire in Sylvania
The GBI has charged three people with murder and other charges following a suspicious fire in Sylvania that left one person dead.
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Counties with the most super commuters in Georgia
Stacker compiled a list of counties with the most super commuters in Georgia using data from the U.S. Census Bureau.
