Gov. Brian Kemp extended the temporary suspension of the state sales tax on gasoline and other motor fuels Friday, citing a looming diesel fuel shortage. Kemp signed two executive orders, one extending the gas tax suspension through Dec. 11 and the other extending a supply chain state of emergency. The Republican governor blamed high prices […]
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Sewing needles found inside Halloween candy in Canton
CANTON — The Canton Police Department has received two reports this week of sewing needles being found in Halloween candy originating from a Canton neighborhood. The police department first became aware of the alleged candy tampering through social media posts on Wednesday. Police then contacted and urged two parents to file police reports about the […]
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Former DeKalb County Commissioner Sharon Barnes Sutton convicted of extortion
A federal jury in Atlanta convicted a former commissioner of the DeKalb County Board of Commissioners for extorting a DeKalb County subcontractor in connection with a $1.8 million contract. According to court documents and evidence presented at trial, from about May 2014 to August 2014, Sharon Barnes Sutton demanded monthly payments of $500 from a subcontractor, […]
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Georgia police chief arrested and charged with burglary
A Georgia police chief was arrested Wednesday and charged with burglary. The GBI has arrested and charged Willacoochee Chief of Police Anthony Williams with Burglary. According to the Georgia Bureau of Investigation, preliminary information indicates that Williams allegedly burglarized a home on Oct. 11. Williams turned himself in and was booked into the Atkinson County […]
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Rreal Tacos is expanding into Chamblee and Sandy Springs
The exciting evolution of the Mexican food dining scene in Atlanta continues to expand as Rreal Tacos refines its unique brand and continues to open new locations in Chamblee and Sandy Springs in the next six months. Owners Damian Otero and Miguel Hernandez have created a restaurant concept that combines a high-energy vibe with authentic Mexican street […]
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Raphael Warnock is clobbering Herschel Walker in fundraising for senate campaign
U.S. Sen. Raphael Warnock has raised more than $100 million toward his reelection bid, according to the final campaign finance report the Democrat will file before Election Day next week. The $101.7 million Warnock raised through Oct. 19 dwarfs the $37.7 million in the campaign war chest of Republican challenger Herschel Walker – no slouch […]
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Meet Roswell’s 21 new fire captains
ROSWELL — As the first step in the city’s plan to transition to a full-time fire department, Roswell has hired 21 full-time fire captains. During the application period, the Roswell Fire Department received nearly 150 applications from across the region. Upon the completion of an extensive hiring process, these 21 fire professionals — 12 of whom […]
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How to watch Joe Biden’s speech tonight
The Scoop: President Joe Biden is set to address the nation tonight, just six days before the midterm elections. The topic will be “protecting democracy” and Biden is expected to take on election denial in the speech. When to watch: The speech is expected to start at 7 p.m. tonight. How to watch: As this […]
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Meet Atlanta’s new police chief Darin Schierbaum
ATLANTA — Following a national recruitment, Mayor Andre Dickens is appointing Darin Schierbaum as Atlanta’s Chief of Police. Schierbaum has served in an interim capacity since the previous chief, Rodney Bryant, retired in June. “Chief Schierbaum shares my vision for public safety in Atlanta,” Dickens said. “He has earned my trust, the respect of our community, and […]
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Supreme Court says Lindsey Graham must testify in Fulton County 2020 election case
The U.S. Supreme Court ordered U.S. Sen. Lindsey Graham Tuesday to testify before the Fulton County special grand jury investigating former President Donald Trump’s attempts to overturn the 2020 presidential election in Georgia. The ruling vacated a temporary stay Associate Justice Clarence Thomas had granted Graham. Fulton District Attorney Fani Willis subpoenaed Graham to testify […]
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The Public Record: Cobb school board member says the Catholic Church isn’t Christian
The News: A Cobb County School Board member posted his feelings about the Catholic Church and in doing so may have alienated the school district’s Catholic students. The Setting: The setting here is virtual. It came from an exchange that took place on social media. The Players: Former Cobb County GOP Chairman Jason Shepherd published […]
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16-year-old dies in Forsyth County crash
A 16-year-old student at Alliance Academy is dead after a crash Tuesday morning in Forsyth County. At about 7:55 a.m., Forsyth County 911 Center began to receive calls regarding a vehicle crash around Mullinax Road and Windy Hill Road. A deputy who was working school traffic close by arrived within minutes of the crash. Based on […]
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Bean counters give Georgia’s film tax credit a mixed review
The Georgia Department of Economic Development is doing a better job documenting the economic impact of the state’s film tax credit, according to a follow-up review. But the General Assembly has not acted to cap the credit to control its growth, as a 2020 audit had recommended. Georgia has become a filmmaking center since lawmakers […]
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Mill Creek High School cheerleader killed in crash
HOSCHTON — A Mill Creek High School cheerleader is dead after a fatal car crash over the weekend. Mill Creek High School principal Jason Lane confirmed that Caitlyn Pollock died in a car crash Oct. 29. Pollock was a junior at the school. According to Lane, counselors and social workers will be at the school […]
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14-year-old student hit by vehicle outside Evans High School
EVANS — A 14-year-old student who was walking to school was hit by a car driven by another student Monday morning. The pedestrian was crossing the street on Cox Road at Knight’s Way, school officials said. Emergency crews responded to the scene to treat the student, who sustained injuries, but was conscious before being transported to a nearby […]
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Here’s What Happened at the Final Debate Between Brian Kemp and Stacey Abrams
Abortion and guns took up much of the time Sunday night in the second and final debate of the fall campaign between Republican Gov. Brian Kemp and Democratic challenger Stacey Abrams. Abrams vowed to repeal the “heartbeat bill” if she is elected governor. The legislation, which the Republican-controlled General Assembly passed three years ago, bans […]
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A deer hunter discovered a missing Georgia man’s car, then aw enforcement uncovered remains nearby
A deer hunter in Laurens County discovered a vehicle resembling that of a Johnson County man who has been missing for one year. This car was discovered at a location off of Highway 319 in eastern Laurens County at about 5 p.m. Friday. The hunter contacted 911 and the tag of the vehicle came back […]
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Haunting History: Savannah Dark History Tour serves up frights through facts, not fiction
Attorney by day, historical tour guide by night, Brandon Carter eschews ghost stories in favor of “things that actually happened” throughout Savannah’s morbid history. GPB’s Benjamin Payne reports. When Brandon Carter moved to Savannah a few years ago, he thought his tour guide days were behind him. The former National Park Service ranger led historical […]
