Car traffic in Georgia is at an all-time high despite rising prices at the pump, state Commissioner of Transportation Russell McMurry said Thursday.
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Atlanta opens cooling center in response to heat wave
In response to heat indexes above 100 degrees, the city of Atlanta opened a cooling center yesterday that will remain open through Friday.
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12 Georgia businesses raided for gambling violations
The GBI executed search warrants on 12 businesses suspected of gambling violations.
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Teen killed, another injured in shooting after dispute over missing dog
Two teenagers were shot after a dispute over a missing dog Tuesday. One teen is dead and the other was hospitalized and is in stable condition.
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Roswell mother arrested after her children were left in a hot car
Roswell police removed two children from a car outside the Dollar Tree on Holcomb Bridge Road after a witness saw the children in the car unattended and alerted police.
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Jan. 6 Committee releases footage of Loudermilk tour showing visitors photographing hallways and stairs leading to Capitol
Members of a Jan. 5, 2021, tour led by U.S. Rep. Barry Loudermilk of Georgia recorded parts of the U.S. Capitol complex “not typically of interest to tourists, including hallways, staircases, and security checkpoints,” according to the House committee investigating the Capitol insurrection.
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Geese got you down? Here’s what to do about loitering flocks
What can you do if you have goose problems? Most times of the year, geese can be deterred with the use of harassment techniques. But, because geese cannot fly during the molt, these techniques may not work right now.
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Keisha Lance Bottoms is joining the Biden administration
President Joe Biden has named former Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms to join his administration as senior advisor to the president for public engagement.
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Fetch dog park and bar is coming to Alpharetta
The Alpharetta park will join Fetch’s flagship location in Old Fourth Ward, its second Atlanta intown location in Buckhead, and its outpost in Columbus.
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Filming Projects Will Cause Traffic Delays in Norcross
Gwinnett County is already getting a reputation as a hub for the film industry, and that continues this week with filming crews closing several roads and parking lots in the Norcross area.
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Three Dog Night will perform at Wild Adventures Saturday
Wild Adventures Theme Park hosts its annual Season Passholder Appreciation Concert with pop culture legends Three Dog Night as part of the 2022 All-Star Concert Series, presented by Valdosta TKO Nissan.
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U.S. Capitol Police say Barry Loudermilk did not lead a tour of the capitol on January 5
A letter from U.S. Capitol Police Chief Thomas Manger has exonerated U.S. Rep. Barry Loudermilk from accusations that he led a tour of the Capitol the day before a mob of then-President Donald Trump’s supporters stormed the building.
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Cherokee officers shoot and kill suspect during sting in Holly Springs Walmart parking lot
An undercover drug operation at a Walmart parking lot in Holly Springs ended with law enforcement officers shooting and killing the suspect.
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Cobb County police report an increase in home burglaries
The Cobb County Police Department is reporting a recent increase in home burglaries.
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Atlanta makes $5.7 million available for small business loans
The Atlanta Recovery Loan Program is a $5.7 million program offering low-cost loans to help small businesses grow ownership of tangible assets
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Flashback: Nothing new under the sun about this summer’s lifeguard shortage
If you’ve been to your local neighborhood swimming pool this summer, you may have felt the pain of a summer lifeguard shortage in the form of reduced hours or “swim at your own risk” signs.
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Georgia man shot and killed by deputy in Valdosta
One man was shot and is dead. No officers were injured during the incident.
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Do you know how to take care of your car in hot weather?
A heat wave is anticipated across north Georgia this week. AAA urges motorists to be cautious while driving in extreme heat.
