This week in Georgia was dominated by storms that raged through the state on Thursday. While crews are still cleaning up the damages, several Georgians are still without homes due to the deadly tornadoes. Most of the photos in this week’s gallery come from the storm damage.
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Alpharetta is One of the Top Cities in the U.S. for Finding a New Apartment
Alpharetta ranks 6th among the nation’s top 50 cities for finding new apartments. In addition, it has the highest share of new apartments in top locations — surpassing even Atlanta and Savannah. Here’s why: To find out more about the other top 50 cities that offer well-located new apartments, check out the full article here.
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Weekend lane closures on I-75 at Akers Mill Road
Contractors for Georgia Department of Transportation will install overnight closures on I-75 at Akers Mill Road in Cobb County this weekend. These closures are related to construction of new direct connection access ramps at Akers Mill Road to the recently-completed I-75/I-575 Northwest Corridor Express Lanes. Weather and on-site conditions permitting, these are the scheduled closures: 8 […]
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UGA Griffin campus damaged in storm
The University of Georgia Griffin campus sustained significant damage following strong storms and a tornado that struck Griffin-Spalding County Thursday, Jan. 12. There are currently no reports of injuries. Trees and power lines were downed, and several campus buildings were damaged by wind, falling trees or flying debris. “University of Georgia personnel are working closely with […]
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Everything you need to know about the UGA Championship parade on Saturday
The Dawgs will be on parade Saturday afternoon, basking in their back-to-back championship glory and hearing the applause of UGA fans. The parade will begin at 12:30 p.m. on Lumpkin Street in Athens and will end at Sanford Stadium around 2 p.m. For Dawg fans who don’t live in Athens or can’t travel there tomorrow, […]
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Here are the regulations Cherokee County is putting on new storage facilities
In response to the staggering number of applications for new storage facilities within Cherokee County, county leaders adopted some new rules for any new facilities built in the county. The Board of Commissioners implemented a moratorium in September to give staff an opportunity to review county zoning ordinances related to the facilities, later extending the […]
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5 Reasons Your Car Insurance Rates Went Up This Year
The General curated a list of why car insurance rates are inevitably rising in 2023.
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Winter weather advisory: Light snow possible in North Georgia tonight
On the heels of deadly tornadoes and severe storms, parts of Georgia are now facing the possibility of winter weather after a cold front ripped through the state last night. A Winter Weather Advisory has been issued for portions of North Georgia, primarily for the north Georgia mountains, where light snow could accumulate up to […]
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Tornado damage claims life of 5-year-old in Georgia
State officials confirmed today that a 5-year-old was killed as a result of severe storms and tornadoes that ravaged the state Thursday night. The child was in a car in Butts County and was killed by a falling tree. An adult was in the car as well and was taken to the hospital and was […]
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Calhoun City Schools gets funding to expand mental health support for students
Calhoun City Schools has been awarded a School-Based Mental Health grant through the US Department of Education. Continuing to provide quality mental health support and services to students, the school system will expand additional resources with the five-year grant period totaling $2,071,811 with a required 25% local match. The priority for the competition is for local education […]
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Brian Kemp sworn in for second term. Here’s what he wants you to know
Gov. Brian Kemp officially got four more years Thursday to call the Georgia governor’s mansion home. He was sworn in for his second term by state Supreme Court Justice Carla Wong McMillian after defeating Democratic rival Stacey Abrams in November’s election. In his remarks to the crowd at Georgia State University’s Convocation Center in Atlanta, […]
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50,000 Georgia residents are without power after reported tornadoes
Georgia Power teams are responding to damage across Georgia from high winds, heavy rain and reported tornadoes safely and as quickly as possible as storms clear this evening. The company is reminding customers to keep safety top of mind as severe weather moves across the state and offers the following tips. Tools You Can Use: […]
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Severe weather is making its way through Georgia
According to the National Weather Service there is an enhanced risk — meaning a level 3 out of 5 — for severe weather this afternoon and into the evening hours for much of north and central Georgia. A strong cold front pushes through the area and may bring damaging winds, brief tornadoes and hail. Northwest […]
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Dunwoody United Methodist will host the Tim Tebow Foundation’s Night to Shine prom for special needs kids
DUNWOODY — Dunwoody United Methodist Church announced today that they will serve as a host of Night to Shine 2023, sponsored by the Tim Tebow Foundation. The unforgettable prom night experience, centered on God’s love, celebrating people with special needs will be held in-person by host churches around the world simultaneously on Friday, Feb. 10. “We […]
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Georgia ranked one of the worst places to raise a family
With rampant inflation making raising children much more costly than usual, the personal-finance website WalletHub today released its report on 2023’s Best & Worst States to Raise a Family, as well as expert commentary. To determine the best states in which to put down family roots, WalletHub compared the 50 states across 51 key indicators of […]
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Brian Kemp promises Georgia residents another tax rebate
Gov. Brian Kemp vowed Wednesday to fulfill a pledge he made on the campaign trail by doubling down on a tax rebate the General Assembly passed last year. Kemp, who won reelection in November, told Georgia business and political leaders he will seek another $1 billion state income tax rebate. In addition to that, he […]
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Here’s how much grocery prices have changed due to inflation
For the last 12 months, Adams Publishing Group’s journalists from across the country collected local grocery price data, spoke with American consumers about how they’re navigating the high tide of inflation, and heard from economists on when the price pressures might subside. Here are some of their stories.
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Cobb County residents could see a higher water bill this month. Here’s why
The Gist: Some Cobb County residents may get their water bill late this month and could see a higher-than-usual water bill. What happened?: Cobb Water’s contracted meter reading vendor is experiencing a staffing shortage. The holiday breaks and the extreme weather experienced over the past few weeks added to the work force issues of reduced […]
