Dunwoody residents can register now for the City’s Electronics Recycling Event on Sunday, March 27, at St. Luke’s Presbyterian Church at 1978 Mt. Vernon Road from 1 to 4 p.m.
Posted inFood
Five chefs earn Georgia Grown distinction
The Georgia Grown Executive Chef program is a statewide program designed to promote and foster relationships between chefs and farmers while spreading awareness about the quality of locally sourced and grown products in Georgia’s restaurant scene.
Posted inCrime
Georgia teacher charged with child molestation
The GBI has arrested and charged 25-year-old Nathan Garrett with two counts of Child Molestation and two counts of Sexual Battery.
Posted inCrime
Police shoot man suspected of running over officer with four-wheeler
A man suspected of running over a police officer with a four-wheeler is in jail in Polk County after being shot by police Monday.
Posted inYour Family
Piedmont Healthcare takes over University Health Care System in Augusta
Piedmont last year acquired four hospitals from HCA for $950 million: Cartersville Medical Center, Eastside Medical Center in Snellville and Coliseum Medical Centers and Coliseum Northside, both in Macon.
Posted inSports
Kirby Smart honored by Georgia leaders
After being greeted with standing ovations and Dawg barks from lawmakers, Smart thanked Georgia’s political leaders for helping him do his job through their efforts to make the Peach State an attractive place to live and – for top-level high school recruits – to play college football.
Posted inNational
Kemp, Ralston vow to pull Georgia investments in Russia
House Speaker David Ralston received a bipartisan standing ovation on Monday when he announced he’d seek to end state pension business with Russia.
Posted inYour Government
Georgia Senate passes controversial gun bill
Georgians would be able to carry firearms without a permit under controversial legislation the Republican-controlled state Senate passed.
Posted inTraffic & Transportation
New Harbins Road ramp on State Route 316 opens March 1
After the morning rush on Tuesday, March 1 and weather permitting, the new ramp on Harbins Road at State Route 316 westbound will open.
Posted inBusiness
Georgia businesses urged to boycott Russia
Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger is asking Georgia companies and investors to stop doing business with Russia in solidarity with Ukraine.
Posted inYour Family
Georgia gas prices spike 13 cents per gallon higher than last week
Georgia gas prices continue to increase at the pump compared to a week ago. Georgia motorists are now paying an average price of $3.50 per gallon for regular unleaded gasoline. Monday’s state average is 13 cents more than a week ago.
Posted inNational
Impact of Ukraine attack felt in Georgia community
In the coming days, with the exact timing yet to be made public, Fort Stewart’s combat team will arrive at the Joint Multinational Training Center in Grafenwoehr, Germany
Posted inNational
Ukrainians in Georgia speak out at Atlanta rally
Downtown Atlanta was swathed in Ukrainian blue and gold Saturday afternoon as hundreds gathered outside the CNN Center to protest Russia’s invasion of its western neighbor.
Posted inGeorgia By The Numbers
What is the hardest college to get into in Georgia?
A college education is the single largest investment many Americans will make in their lifetimes. When accounting for interest on student loans and loss of potential income during school, the total cost of a bachelor’s degree can exceed $400,000.
Posted inWeather
Weather Update: Rain expected in Georgia on Sunday
Showers are likely Sunday, mainly after 3 p.m., according to the National Weather Service. Skies will be mostly cloudy, with a high near 66. East wind 5 to 10 mph becoming west in the afternoon.
Posted inAround Georgia
Around Georgia: Atlanta shows solidarity with Ukraine
Photos show light displays in Atlanta showing solidarity for the citizens of Ukraine in the wake of the Russian invasion of the country.
Posted inEvents
Are You Ready for Georgia Beer Day?
Breweries across Georgia will participate in Georgia Beer Day on March 5. The statewide event is presented by Gas South and encourages residents to celebrate Georgia craft beer by raising a pint at your local independent brewery. In partnership with Georgia Craft Brewers Guild member breweries and Boelter Glassware, $1 from every glass will be donated […]
Posted inNational
Will sanctions against Russia and Putin work?
A closer look at the effectiveness of past sanctions both in terms of their economic impact and whether they attain their political objectives.
