Woodstock Whataburger fans have a new spot to curb their cravings as the metro’s second restaurant at 9766 GA-92 in Woodstock is set to open on Thursday, January 26, at 11 a.m. City officials are already warning motorists of anticipated heavy traffic near the new location. Drivers can expect heavy delays and Woodstock police are reminding those […]
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Here’s why traffic is backed up in Forsyth County this week
Road crews in Forsyth County are continuing the widening of Browns Bridge Road and the Highway 9 intersection in North Forsyth, which is causing some traffic disruptions and lane closures. Here’s what you can expect: On Thursday: Contractors are paving Browns Bridge Road at the Bridgetown intersection.On Friday: Contractors are paving Highway 9, South of […]
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Here’s what Woodstock’s mayor had to say about Little River Park and the City Center project
WOODSTOCK — Woodstock Mayor Michael Caldwell delivered his 2023 State of the City Address on Friday morning at the Woodstock Arts City Center Theater. The event was hosted by IN WDSTK. Over 170 IN WDSTK members and guests were in attendance for the annual breakfast and networking event. In his speech, the mayor highlighted the […]
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Georgia sets rules for low-THC cannabis oil
The state commission in charge of Georgia’s medical marijuana program adopted a rules Wednesday for the manufacture and sale of low-THC cannabis oil to patients suffering from a variety of diseases. “We’re all proud to have some rules in place,” Sid Johnson, chairman of the Georgia Access to Medical Cannabis Commission, said following the unanimous […]
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Here are Brian Kemp’s plans for his second term
With a bruising but successful re-election campaign behind him, Gov. Brian Kemp vowed Wednesday to build on the successes of his first term in education, public safety, economic development, and health care. “The campaigns have all been run … and the people have spoken,” Kemp told a joint session of the Georgia House and Senate […]
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The DeKalb District Attorney has recused her office from ruling on the investigation into the officer involved shooting at ‘cop city’
DeKalb District Attorney Sherry Boston announced today that she is recusing her office from ruling on the investigation into the officer involved shooting at “copy city,” the site of the Atlanta Public Safety Training Center. Manuel Esteban Perez Teran was shot and killed by a Georgia State Trooper last week after officers say he shot […]
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Arrest made in killing of 60-year-old man outside of Mrs. Winner’s in Macon
MACON — The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office has made an arrest in the shooting death of a 60-year-old man outside a Mrs. Winner’s in Macon. The man was shot in his car. Deputies arrested 21-year-old Alonzo Bernard Hicks in connection to the death of Robert Wells. Hicks was taken into custody Tuesday night at 1459 […]
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60-year-old Georgia man shot and killed in his truck near Mrs. Winner’s in Macon
The News: A 60-year-old Dublin man was shot and killed inside his truck near the Mrs. Winner’s on Pio Nono Ave. in Macon. The Crime: Bibb County deputies responded to a call of a person who had been shot inside of a truck near the roadway just after noon Tuesday. When deputies and emergency services […]
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Should the grand jury report on Donald Trump’s role in Georgia’s 2020 election be made public?
A lawyer for a coalition of media outlets asked a Fulton County judge Tuesday to release the final report of a special purpose grand jury that investigated then-President Donald Trump’s alleged attempts to overturn the 2020 presidential election in Georgia. “There is genuine public interest in what these grand jurors found,” Thomas Clyde told Fulton […]
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Gangs, Guns, Gone Bill Would Require a 10-year Minimum Sentence When a Gun is Used During a Violent Crime in Georgia
The News: Yesterday, Georgia State Sen. Brandon Beach, a Republican from Alpharetta, introduced Senate Bill 7, also known as the “3G” bill or the “Gangs, Guns, Gone” bill. The bill would impose a 10 year mandatory minimum sentence for anyone who uses a gun while committing or attempting to commit a violent felony. What does […]
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Cobb County Taco Mac Shooting: What we know
A shooting at a Taco Mac in Cobb County Monday during the lunch rush shook the community and the metro Atlanta area. Here’s what we know so far. Cobb County Police Homicide Detectives are investigating the deadly shooting outside the Taco Mac located at 3101 Cobb Parkway in the Vinings area near Atlanta. At about […]
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The Walmart in Vine City will reopen
ATLANTA — A Walmart store in Vine City that was temporarily closed will reopen, Atlanta city officials confirmed Monday night. The store is at the intersection of Martin Luther King Jr. Drive and Joseph E. Lowery Blvd. Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens said he worked directly with Walmart on the store’s reopening. “I and my team […]
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Atlanta entrepreneur charged with paycheck protection fraud
Travis Lee Harris has been arraigned on federal charges stemming from his fraudulent acquisition of a Paycheck Protection Program loan for small businesses. Harris was indicted by a federal grand jury on Jan.3. “Congress established the Paycheck Protection Program to help small businesses, not to be easy money for anyone willing to lie on a loan application,” […]
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GBI: Activist fatally shot after wounding state trooper in Atlanta bought gun legally
The 26-year-old activist shot to death by law enforcement in Atlanta last week legally purchased the gun he used to shoot a state trooper, the Georgia Bureau of Investigation reported Monday. Manuel Esteban Paez Teran was shot last Wednesday at the site of the future Atlanta Public Safety Training Center, a project that has drawn […]
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Photos: Divers Recover Vehicle That Sank in the Chattahoochee River
Divers in Cobb County were able to recover a vehicle that sank into the Chattahoochee River Monday morning. The driver was able to swim to safety and is being treated for their injuries. The County’s Underwater Search and Recovery Team responded to retrieve the vehicle, which drove into the river at Paces Mill and traveled […]
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Have you seen missing Atlanta 12-year-old Cynia Mitchell?
ATLANTA — The Atlanta Police Department is asking for your help finding a missing 12-year-old. Police say Cynia Mitchell was last seen on Jan. 23 in the Piedmont and 5th Ave area.0 If anyone has seen her or knows her whereabouts, they are asked to contact 911 immediately or the Special Victim’s Unit at 404-546-4256.
Posted inSunrise Report
The Sunrise Report: Stories you missed around Georgia last week
In case you weren’t paying attention to local news and happenings over the weekend or much of last week, here is a brief rundown of some of the high notes. But first, in news from today, if you’ve filled up your tank lately, you noticed that gas prices are continuing to climb. Also, before you […]
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Gas prices in Georgia keep climbing higher
Georgia gas price average rose 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 19 cents more than a week ago, 52 cents more than a month ago, and 12 cents more than this time last year. It now costs $48.75 to fill a 15-gallon tank of regular gasoline. […]
