NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell today suspended Calvin Ridley of the Atlanta Falcons indefinitely through at least the conclusion of the 2022 season for betting on NFL games in the 2021 season.
Posted inIn The News
20 Georgia residents on trial for their role in Jan. 6 attack
Of the defendants States Newsroom reviewed, more than 18% lived in Florida. Slightly fewer, 15.5%, had ties to Pennsylvania. All 26 states included in the sample had at least one defendant connected to the state with Georgia accounting for 20.
Posted inYour Family
Kemp’s education package passes Georgia House. Here’s what it means for your child
Georgia House Republicans put their stamp of approval Friday to much of GOP Gov. Brian Kemp’s education agenda.
Posted inTraffic & Transportation
Two-mile long convoy expected in Glynn County today and tomorrow
A large convoy of semi trucks and vehicles is expected to arrive in Glynn County sometime between 5 and 7 p.m. today.
Posted inLocal Heroes
Bibb County purse snatcher gets more than he bargained for
Crime didn’t pay for a Bibb County purse snatcher after his victim snatched her credit cards back and bystanders held him down until deputies arrived.
Posted inNational
White House allows Ukrainian nationals to stay in the U.S. without fear of deportation
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security is granting Temporary Protected Status that will shield Ukrainian nationals living in the United States from deportation, following pressure from members of Congress.
Posted inCrime
Georgia man charged in 81-year-old mother’s death
The GBI has arrested and charged 58-year-old Roger Allen Shrader, of Trenton, with malice murder, felony murder, aggravated assault, and aggravated assault by strangulation in the death of his mother.
Posted inYour Family
How to protect your backyard chickens from bird flu
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, new outbreaks of avian influenza (flu) have been detected in U.S. aquatic birds, commercial poultry and backyard flocks since January.
Posted inCoronavirus
Cupid Ends Cobb County Coronavirus Declaration of Emergency
Cobb County Chairwoman Lisa Cupid has rescinded the 2nd extension of the Declaration of Emergency over the coronavirus pandemic.
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Georgia residents are driving less due to high gas prices
In response to higher gas prices, Georgia residents are driving less, combining trips, and traveling shorter distances.
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What is the City of Roswell’s 100-day plan?
City of Roswell leaders have plans to accomplish several important goals with the activation of the Mayor and City Council’s 100-Day Plan.
Posted inGeorgia By The Numbers
How much do Georgia residents pay in property taxes?
Across Georgia, the effective annual property tax rate stands at 0.87%, the 25th highest among states. For context, homeowners in the U.S. pay an average of 1.03% of their housing value in property taxes a year.
Posted inWeather
Early March will feel more like May in Georgia
The weather in Georgia is about to warm up in a big way, and AccuWeather forecasters expect temperatures to climb well into the 70s, 80s and even 90 F in a few locations.
Posted inCrime
Suspected gas bandit caught by Atlanta police
A man suspected of puncturing gas tanks and stealing gas from cars has been arrested according to the Atlanta Police Department.
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77-year-old Georgia man killed by hit and run driver while checking mail
A 77-year-old Duluth man was killed by a hit and run driver March 1 as he was checking his mailbox.
Posted inTraffic & Transportation
Dunwoody plans to connect Old Spring House Lane path
A new proposal would connect gaps in the Old Spring House Lane path, making walking or biking the path easier for residents.
Posted inGeorgia By The Numbers
Cities with the fastest growing home prices in the Rome metro area
Stacker compiled a list of cities with the fastest growing home prices in Rome, GA using data from Zillow. Cities are ranked by the change in Zillow Home Values Index for all homes and apartments over the last year as of January 2022.
Posted inTraffic & Transportation
Traffic lights in Peachtree Corners can communicate with your cell phone
Traffic lights in Peachtree Corners can now tell an app on your cell phone when a light is about to change.
