Representatives of water supply systems in Gwinnett, Forsyth and Hall counties finalized an agreement with the state Monday guaranteeing them water from Lake Lanier through 2050. The long-term deal, first announced last month, closes the chapter on a major portion of the tri-state “water wars” between Georgia, Florida, and Alabama going back to the 1990s. […]
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How to prepare for and recover from hurricanes
With peak hurricane season sweeping the Caribbean, Stacker lists 30 ways to prepare for and recover from hurricanes.
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Got questions about how Georgia’s votes are counted? Here’s your chance to see for yourself
If you have questions about the integrity of Georgia’s elections and whether or not your vote actually counts, Georgia’s elections chief is inviting you to see for yourself how the votes are tabulated. Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger is encouraging the public to be active participants in the upcoming November General Election by attending […]
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Lee Wrangler and Simply Southern come to The Outlet Shoppes at Atlanta
The Outlet Shoppes at Atlanta is kicking off the start of a busy shopping season with the opening of two new stores – Lee Wrangler Outlet and Simply Southern – in addition to an exciting lineup of fall festivities to enhance the shopping experience. LEE | WRANGLER OUTLET Lee | Wrangler Outlet brings together two of […]
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The latest on Hurricane Ian and how it could impact Georgia
Georgia emergency management officials activated the State Operations Center Monday in anticipation of Hurricane Ian, which is expected to reach Florida’s Gulf Coast later this week before potentially moving into Georgia. A hurricane watch was in effect Monday along much of Florida’s west coast, including the Tampa Bay area, with a mandatory evacuation ordered for […]
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Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens halts any redevelopment at Atlanta Medical Center
The Scoop: Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens wants to stop any future redevelopment of Atlanta Medical Center in its tracks before Wellstar closes the hospital next month. To that end, the mayor issued an executive order calling for a temporary moratorium on redevelopment of the site. What does the order do?: The Executive Order directs the […]
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Roswell residents will vote on sidewalks, public safety funding and a downtown parking deck in November
ROSWELL — When Roswell voters go to the polls for this November’s election, they will be asked to vote on three separate questions for the City of Roswell’s Bond Referendum. If voters approve the bonds, Roswell will use the funding for major capital projects and improvements around the City. “We’ve heard from residents that they want improvements […]
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What is Included in Pain and Suffering?
You may have heard of court cases where an injured party is seeking damages due to “pain and suffering” from a defendant. But did you know that pain and suffering is a bona fide legal term with a specific and well-defined meaning? In a court of law, pain and suffering denote a range of both […]
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Georgia mayor dies in motocross accident
The mayor of White died Saturday in a motocross accident at Lazy River Motocross. According to WBHF, Perry Bell, who was sworn in as mayor in June, died from injuries he sustained while he was competing at the motocross event. Mayor Pro Tem Gary Crisp will serve as acting mayor until the city decides how […]
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Roswell apartment fire displaces 22 residents
The Scoop: A fire broke out at the Rosemont Apartments in Roswell at about 8:22 p.m. Saturday. The call came in at 8:22 and firefighters were on the scene at 8:26. The Fire: Upon arrival, firefighters found smoke and fire conditions from the roofline of a 10-unit apartment building. Four of the units and the […]
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Tropical Storm Ian: What we know and how it could impact Georgia
The Gist: Tropical Storm Ian formed in the Caribbean on Friday and is on a path that could see impacts to Florida and Georgia this week. Timing: Ian is making a slow trek up the Gulf of Mexico and is expected to make landfall in Cuba on Tuesday and will start affecting the Florida coast […]
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Missing Person: 13-year-old Sean Ayling has been missing from Duluth since Wednesday
DULUTH — The Duluth Police Department is asking for the community to be on the lookout for 13-year-old Missing Person, Sean Ayling. Sean was last seen Wednesday on foot walking on Pleasant Hill Road, toward Walmart. If you know of any information or the whereabouts of Sean, please contact the Duluth Police Department or 911.
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Georgia Lieutenant Governor Geoff Duncan’s mother has died
Georgia Lieutenant Governor Geoff Duncan announced today that his mother, Carole Duncan, died on Friday. “Nothing can prepare you for the day you have to say goodbye to your mom. Yesterday was that day for me and it hurts so bad. She was my best friend growing up and never left my side,” Duncan said. […]
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71-year-old Alabama man arrested after Georgia gas station shooting
A 71-year-old Alabama man was arrested Thursday in connection with a shooting at a Dade County gas station. Dade County Deputies were dispatched to a gas station on Deer Head Cove Road on Thursday after a person was shot in the parking lot of the gas station. According to the sheriff’s office, when Dade County […]
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Georgia will replace Coffee County election machines after unauthorized access by Trump allies
Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger has stepped into the controversy over unauthorized access to election machines in Coffee County by allies of then-President Donald Trump’s in efforts to overturn the 2020 presidential election results. Raffensperger announced Friday that his office is replacing the election equipment in Coffee County to dispel any questioning of the […]
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Coyotes are a common sight in Alpharetta in the fall and winter
ALPHARETTA — The city of Alpharetta is reminding residents that coyotes are a common sight throughout North Fulton and many suburbs during the fall and winter months. It may come as a surprise to some Alpharetta residents to see coyotes around the community and throughout metro Atlanta. The animals, which are generally shy and pose […]
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Meet Belle, a Loggerhead turtle released on Tybee Island after five years
A loggerhead sea turtle named Belle has returned to her natural habitat in the Atlantic Ocean after five years as a resident of Burton 4-H Center on Tybee Island. Equipped with a tracking device attached to her shell to monitor her journey back to the sea, Belle was released on a Tybee Island beach on Sept. 7 […]
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Here’s how Fulton County schools are keeping students safe this year
A pair of new initiatives implemented by Fulton County Schools will go along way in keeping intruders off campus and keeping students safe. First, the district has installed exit door stopper alarms on the exterior doors at all Fulton County High Schools. The alarms alert school administrators to any improper opening of exits while still […]
