Georgia lawmakers may be about to start over the state’s long-delayed medical marijuana program.
Posted inIn The News
MARTA secures millions in federal funding
MARTA leaders arrived in Washington, D.C. for the annual American Public Transportation Association Legislative Conference in the midst of a series of federal successes.
Posted inEvents
Augusta St. Patrick’s Day Parade: What You Need to Know
The City of Augusta has teamed up with the Irish-American Heritage Society to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with a traditional St. Patrick’s Day Parade.
Posted inTraffic & Transportation
Be Careful: The week after a time change is prime for car crashes
Drowsy driving is a significant traffic safety issue. Georgia residents ‘springing forward’ by moving their clocks ahead one hour need to remember to adjust their sleep schedule to prevent drowsiness on the road.
Posted inYour Government
State elections audit finds no fraud, but some spending issues
The Georgia Secretary of State’s office has received a clean audit on its spending of grant funds received through the federal Help America Vote Act (HAVA).
Posted inGeorgia By The Numbers
Hartsfield-Jackson ranked 4th best airport in the world
A new study ranks Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport as the fourth best airport in the world.
Posted inYour Family
Gas prices hit an all time high in Georgia
Georgia motorists are now paying an average price of $4.29 per gallon for regular unleaded gasoline. Monday’s state average is 32 cents more than a week ago.
Posted inGeorgia People
Remembering former Atlanta Mayor Sam Massell
Former Atlanta Mayor Sam Massell died Sunday of natural causes, according to a family spokesman.
Posted inNational
News By The Numbers: COVID, gas prices, and inflation
Stacker compiled a list of five notable numbers in the news this week.
Posted inCrime
7-year-old boy shot in Macon
A 7-year-old boy is in critical condition after being shot Saturday night.
Posted inCrime
Hammer-wielding man killed by Georgia deputy
A 35-year-old Georgia man is dead after authorities say he charged a deputy with a hammer at a local gas station.
Posted inRepresenting You
Representing You: Georgia lawmakers unite to denounce Russia
Georgia lawmakers weighed in last week on the Russian invasion of Ukraine with condemnation and a determination not to do business with the government that brought on the war.
Posted inIn The News
Don’t forget to set your clocks forward tonight
Daylight Saving Time begins tomorrow at 2 a.m. That means it is time to set your clocks forward before you go to bed tonight, and go ahead and test those smoke detectors like you’re supposed to do each month. You may recall that last year the Georgia state legislature voted to end these time changes. […]
Posted inYour Government
Here are the candidates running for statewide office in Georgia
Georgia Republicans and Democrats put positive spins on their 2022 election prospects Friday as the weeklong candidate qualifying period concluded at the state Capitol.
Posted inWeather
Winter Weather Live Updates: Snow arrives in Georgia
Snow is expected to arrive in Georgia around 4 a.m. Saturday.
Posted inYour Government
Georgia political races take shape as candidates make it official
From U.S. Senate to state legislator, hundreds of political hopefuls have trekked to the Capitol to put their name on the ballot during qualifying week, setting the stage for messy intraparty battles in May before an equally contentious November election.
Posted inRepresenting You
Georgia senate passes controversial critical race theory bill
The Republican-controlled Georgia Senate continued to take aim at Critical Race Theory, passing a bill prohibiting the teaching of a series of “divisive concepts” on race
Posted inWeather
Georgia Power prepares for weekend winter weather
Georgia Power officials say they are prepared to respond to predicted severe weather across the state this weekend.
