The first week of early voting for the May 24th primary is nearly complete, and many residents of Cobb County are casting their ballots not just to decide who will represent them in state government and Congress, but to choose whether to create a new local government.
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Attempt to disqualify Marjorie Taylor Greene from reelection fails
A state administrative judge Friday ruled against a lawsuit attempting to throw U.S. Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene, R-Rome, off the ballot based on the Constitution’s 14th Amendment, citing insufficient evidence.
Posted inCrime
Parents of child who died in Loganville arson fire wanted by police
The Gwinnett County Police Department is asking for your help finding the parents of the child who died in an arson fire in Loganville last month.
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Naked man who attacked Georgia woman on riding lawnmower killed by her husband
A 25-year-old man is dead after police say he attacked a woman who was on a riding lawnmower and was shot by her husband.
Posted inWeather
Rain today will give way to a sunny weekend
Today’s forecast calls for showers throughout the day leading into a sunny weekend.
Posted inIn The News
Two Georgia companies fined in deadly bridge collapse in Covington
A federal workplace investigation has determined that two companies failed to follow required safety standards that could have prevented a bridge collapse in Covington last October that killed one worker and seriously injured another.
Posted inGeorgia People
Gwinnett Tax Commissioner Tiffany Porter dead at 43
Gwinnett Tax Commissioner Tiffany P. Porter died today surrounded by family and friends, according to Gwinnett County officials.
Posted inNational
The Supreme Court Roe v. Wade Breach and 10 other shocking leaks in history
In addition to the Roe v. Wade draft breach, Stacker looked at the top 10 most groundbreaking leaks in history by including those containing the largest scale of information and the most impactful aftermaths.
Posted inTraffic & Transportation
Atlanta’s Pothole Posse has repaired over 1,000 potholes in its first month
Mayor Andre Dickens announced the City’s recently revived “Pothole Posse” is exceeding its goals, having already filled 1,085 potholes in its first month on the job.
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Gwinnett Police arrest two in home invasion
Gwinnett County Police have arrested 25-year-old Jesus Daniel Bibiano Ruiz, of Buford, and 30-year-old Wendy Perez, of Arkansas, with the assistance of surrounding agencies, including Gwinnett County Sherriff’s Office and Sandy Springs K9 units.
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Man killed by Atlanta police officer at Roasters on Lenox Road
A 30-year-old Lithonia man was shot and killed by an Atlanta Police officer at Roasters on Lenox Road in Atlanta Wednesday.
Posted inYour Government
Early voting in Georgia shatters records
A record number of Georgians are casting ballots through the first days of early voting for the midterm elections, while in the background legal challenges to the state’s voting process continue to play out in court.
Posted inGeorgia People
Calhoun High School will name band room and bandstand after hometown heroes
In 1963, Harold “Stretch” Summerville became the band director at Calhoun High School and introduced a revolutionary half-time presentation that featured a non-stop precision show and drill that set the stage for the Color Presentation and the flashing batons of the majorettes.
Posted inHealth
Kemp signs Betsy’s Law, providing housing options for pregnant and postpartum women
Governor Brian Kemp has signed Betsy’s Law, also known as SB 116 into law. Betsy’s Law is a bill allowing nonprofits to offer free maternity supportive housing residences and resources for pregnant and postpartum women.
Posted inTraffic & Transportation
Lanes will close on Ga. 400 this weekend for bridge repairs
Two right lanes will be closed on Ga. 400 this weekend in Fulton County for a bridge rehabilitation project on the Chattahoochee River Bridge.
Posted inCrime
Snellville man arrested in hot car death of 8-month-old daughter
SNELLVILLE — The GBI is investigating the death of an 8-month-old girl in Snellville that was brought to Piedmont Eastside Hospital on Tuesday. What we know On Tuesday afternoon after 2 p.m., Davied Whatley, of Snellville, came to the Snellville Police Department, which is located inside of Snellville City Hall to pick up a firearm […]
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Roswell police charge 12 in Easter Sunday intersection takeover
The Roswell Police Department today announced the arrest or charging of 12 suspects involved in an intersection takeover event on Easter Sunday.
Posted inLocal
East Cobb cityhood referendum not on some ballots
Early voting in Cobb County hit a snag this week when some voters in East Cobb noticed their ballot did not include the East Cobb Cityhood referendum.
