Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens, fresh off the end of his first year in office, told Buckhead residents on Monday that he has been “intentional” about dedicating time to the community. At the Rotary Club of Buckhead meeting in an upstairs dining room of Maggiano’s Little Italy restaurant, Dickens gave an overview of his first 12 […]
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Mental Health in Georgia is a Top Priority for Lawmakers Again This Year
Last legislative session lawmakers stepped up state oversight for a 2008 federal law requiring insurers to provide behavioral health benefits that are on par with physical health. But what happens when consumers try to access those benefits and can’t book a timely appointment with an in-network therapist or find a substance abuse treatment provider in […]
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Is your home safe from a winter rat invasion?
Rats are predicted to plague Georgia homes in the fourth week of January as they seek shelter from freezing temperatures. Pest control experts at The Pest Dude have predicted that rodent activity in homes across Georgia is due to pick up following freezing temperatures over the past month, and as the second half of January is typically the […]
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Habersham Medical Center will become part of Northeast Georgia Health System
People living in and around Habersham County can look forward to healthier tomorrows and continued access to local hospital care for years to come, thanks to a decision reached Tuesday night for Habersham Medical Center (HMC) to officially join Northeast Georgia Health System (NGHS) in 2023. “This is the best possible scenario for the future of […]
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What is the poorest town in Georgia?
The U.S. Census Bureau released in December the latest five-year estimates from the American Community Survey, an ongoing nationwide demographic snapshot that collects social, economic, and housing characteristics from millions of households every year. According to the latest data, the typical American household earned an average of $69,021 over the five years ending in 2021. […]
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High speed chase in Newnan ends in death of suspect who attempted to ram police vehicles
A 52-year-old Whitesburg man is dead after leading police on a high speed chase in which officers say he attempted to ram police vehicles with his vehicle while driving on the wrong side of the road. According to the GBI, preliminary information indicates that at about 4 a.m. Monday, the Coweta County Sheriff’s Office joined […]
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Police search for driver in fatal hit-and-run crash in Atlanta that killed a 70-year-old
ATLANTA — The Atlanta Police Department is asking for your help locating the suspect vehicle and driver that was involved in a pedestrian traffic fatality on Jan. 7 at I-75/85 South near Pryor Road SW. The vehicle involved is believed to be a 2015-2023 Ford Mustang, color unknown, with front end damage and a missing driver’s side […]
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Georgia Elects a House Speaker in Just One Vote
The Georgia House of Representatives set an example of efficiency Monday its congressional counterpart could only dream of emulating. Lawmakers elected House Majority Leader Jon Burns, R-Newington, to move up to speaker of the House in just a single ballot and by acclamation Burns succeeds the late Speaker David Ralston, R-Blue Ridge, who died in […]
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Forsyth County man accused of stabbing his parents
The Forsyth County Sheriff’s Office has arrested a man and charged him with murder and aggravated assault after officers say he stabbed his parents, killing his father. On January 8, deputies responded to a home on Cambria Court in reference to a stabbing. Upon arrival, deputies located a man and woman who had been stabbed. […]
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60-year-old Kennesaw woman killed by car while walking her dog
KENNESAW — A 60-year-old woman was killed when she was hit by a car while walking her dog in Kennesaw. The Cobb County Police Department is investigating the fatal crash that occurred Saturday at 9:06 a.m. on Wooten Lake Road at Glenlake Parkway. According to police, Kennesaw resident Veronica Miller was walking a dog and crossing […]
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The Sunrise Report: Stories you may have missed last week
Amid all the chaos and drama in Congress last week and news of the Georgia Bulldogs going to the National Championship, some statewide and local news may have slipped under your radar. Below are a few stories you may have missed in the last few days. First, if you’re a UGA fan — or if […]
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Georgia weather outlook for this week
Expect a mild start to the week weather-wise, with sunny skies and temperatures near 60 Monday. Tomorrow morning, you will likely wake to patchy fog just before 8 a.m., but it will be sunny at 63 after that. Temperatures will rise to about 67 degrees on Wednesday. Rain will start to move into the picture […]
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UGA fans can get free coffee at Dunkin’ Monday
As the Georgia Dawgs make their run for the title, Dunkin’, a proud partner of UGA Athletics, is keeping fans running. Guests throughout Georgia can score a free medium hot or iced coffee at participating Dunkin’ restaurants on Monday, Jan. 9, the day of the National Championship game. Additionally, UGA fans can purchase Dunkin’s limited-edition Dawgs Donut to gear […]
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Deputies shoot man suspected of assaulting his disabled father at a trailer park in Georgia
A man accused of assaulting his disabled father at a trailer park in Statesboro was shot and killed by deputies after officers say he fired a gun at them. According to the GBI, preliminary information indicates that on Saturday at about 3:15 p.m., two deputies responded to a 911 call which indicated a male resident, […]
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Former East Point City Councilman Leeman Barge dead at 85
The City of East Point confirmed that former city councilman Leeman Barge has died at 85. Barge resided in Sharpsburg at the end of his life, but was formerly of East Point where he served as a City Councilman from 1988 to 1992. Barge was born in Atlanta in 1937 and his family moved to […]
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Do You Know How to Set up Your Medical ID on Your Phone? It Could Be a Life Saver
Did you know you can set up a Medical ID on your iPhone or Android for emergency first responders? The Canton Police Department is reminding residents to set up this important information that appears on your lock screen so first responders can access it in an emergency if you are incapacitated. It only takes a […]
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Georgia’s medical marijuana program is still bogged down
Georgia lawmakers expressed frustration Thursday that the state’s medical marijuana program has yet to yield a drop of cannabis oil nine months after Gov. Brian Kemp announced a plan to break a logjam of lawsuits. The Georgia Commission for Access to Medical Cannabis voted in September to award the first two of six low-THC cannabis […]
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Rain will bring a soggy Sunday to North and Central Georgia
A cold front will bring rain to most of North and Central Georgia today. The greatest chance for rain will be across north Georgia where chances diminish to the southeast. Rain is expected to start in the afternoon hours with a high of 56 degrees. Showers are expected to bring less than an inch of […]
