Proponents say legislation approved by the Georgia House would streamline the regulatory process for food trucks and could save business owners thousands of dollars a year.
Posted inGeorgia People
Harris County mourns loss of two popular educators
This week the Harris County School District mourned the loss of two individuals who positively impacted the district over the years.
Posted inIn The News
Ride-share driver killed in collision with train
A ride-share driver was killed Thursday morning in a collision with a train in Duluth.
Posted inLocal
Johns Creek wants your input on the Chattahoochee Greenway project
The city of Johns Creek is asking residents to provide input on the Chattahoochee Greenway project at a public information open house set for Thursday, March 24 from 6 to 8 p.m.
Posted inYour Family
Gas tax suspension could save Georgians 29 cents per gallon
The Georgia Senate unanimously passed legislation Thursday temporarily suspending the state sales tax on gasoline, but not before a lengthy debate over who is to blame for record-high pump prices.
Posted inSports
Parades to be held for State Champion Grovetown High School basketball team
The Grovetown High School boys basketball team will travel to several elementary and middle schools for celebratory parades Friday, March 18, after becoming GHSA AAAAAA State Champions with a win over Buford last week in Macon.
Posted inYour Government
School vouchers and horse race betting fail as lawmakers enter final stretch
The Legislature’s self-imposed deadline for a bill to clear at least one chamber to have the smoothest path to becoming law has now come and gone.
Posted inIn The News
Don’t drive drunk on St. Patrick’s Day. Call AAA for a lift and a tow
AAA will be working to keep impaired drivers off the road this St. Patrick’s Day. The Auto Club Group is reactivating its Tow to Go program for the holiday period, providing safe transportation for impaired drivers and their vehicles.
Posted inIn The Know
Georgia residents pay tribute to victims of spa shootings
Wednesday marked a somber anniversary for Georgians, especially those with Asian American ancestry.
Posted inCrime
Savannah Mayor Warns of Human Trafficking Risks at St. Patrick’s Day Celebration
Savannah’s mayor and police chief are asking residents to be on the lookout for signs of human trafficking during the city’s St. Patrick’s Day Celebration.
Posted inCrime
Former UGA football player charged with murder of RaceTrac clerk
A former UGA football player has been arrested and charged with murder in the death of convenience store clerk Elijah James Wood in March of last year.
Posted inYour Government
You Decide: Should Georgia state lawmakers get a pay raise?
Based on the state’s current median income of $58,000 a year, lawmakers would be paid about $35,000 annually. Legislators currently are paid just more than $17,000 a year.
Posted inYour Family
Warnock introduces bill that could lower costs during inflation
The Relief for Families Act could lower costs on food and clothing for families.
Posted inTips and Knowledge
St. Patrick’s Day: The secrets of four-leaf clovers
If you’ve ever scanned a field looking for a lucky four-leaf clover, then perhaps you’ve wondered why they are so rare.
Posted inCrime
Franklin County man charged with sexual exploitation of children
A Franklin County man was arrested Friday and charged with sexual exploitation of children.
Posted inWeather
Heavy rain moving into Georgia
A slow-moving weather system will unleash disruptive downpours and thunderstorms across Louisiana and to the Carolinas and Florida into the end of this week, and some of the storms could become severe with the potential to spawn isolated tornadoes and hail.
Posted inYour Family
Georgia college students could get financial aid from state
College students needing a financial boost to complete their degrees would get help from the state under legislation the Georgia House of Representatives passed Tuesday.
Posted inCrime
Domestic Violence Call Ends in Shootout at DeKalb Apartment Complex
A 42-year-old man was shot yesterday during a shootout with police at a DeKalb County apartment complex.
