Georgia gas prices continue to increase at the pump compared to a week ago. Georgia motorists are now paying an average price of $3.33 per gallon for regular unleaded gasoline. Monday’s state average is 9 cents more than a week ago, 22 cents more than last month, and $1.01 more than this time last year. It costs motorists $49.95 to fill a 15-gallon […]
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Two men shot dead at Macon gas station
MACON — Two men were shot and killed just before 9:30 p.m. Sunday in the parking lot of the Quick Serve Gas Station on Emery Highway in Macon. According to the Bibb County Sheriff’s Office, the two men were shot while in a vehicle in the parking lot of the gas station. When deputies arrived, […]
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Here are the highest rated IPAs in Georgia
The craft beer revolution has taken a major bite out of macrobrew’s traditional dominance of the national palette, and India pale ale is perhaps the most popular category to find traction in its wake. A wide range of flavor profiles and varieties—not to mention a generally higher alcohol content—make what constitutes an IPA a much […]
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Roswell’s new mayor wants to make major changes to the city charter
Just one month into his term, Roswell Mayor Kurt Wilson is proposing a round of changes to the city charter, the document that specifies the powers of elected officials and how the city is run. The Gist: Wilson is proposing several changes including, giving the mayor authority over department heads instead of the city administrator, […]
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Meet Woodstock’s Next Police Chief, Robert Jones
WOODSTOCK — The City of Woodstock has announced that Robert Jones is the sole finalist for the position of Chief of Police. His first day in the role is set for Monday, March 14. City-leaders launched a nationwide search to fill the position when Woodstock Police Chief Calvin Moss announced his retirement last Fall. As […]
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Fungicides used in farming may drive resistance to antifungal medicine in humans
New research from the University of Georgia has shown, for the first time, that compounds used to fight fungal diseases in plants are causing resistance to antifungal medications used to treat people. The study focused on Aspergillus fumigatus, the fungus that causes aspergillosis, a disease that causes life-threatening infections in 300,000 people globally each year. Published in G3: […]
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Flashback: The Big Creek Greenway opened 20 years ago
For this month’s flashback we’re going back 20 years to the year 2002, when the City of Alpharetta opened what has become one of its biggest attractions among both visitors and residents, the Big Creek Greenway. Before we dig in to the story of the greenway, let’s go back in time to 2002. The Time: […]
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Shake Shack is opening in Alpharetta
ALPHARETTA — Shake Shack will open its doors Wednesday, Feb. 16 at 11 a.m. in Alpharetta. The Alpharetta Shack, at 11780 Haynes Bridge Road Alpharetta, will be the fifth location in the Atlanta area. The Alpharetta Shack will be open 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Sunday through Thursday and 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Friday and Saturday. […]
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California woman angry about bank policies jumps counter and steals money at Georgia bank
BUFORD — Arrest warrants have been issued for 32-year-old Sarahdia Camell, of Long Beach, California, after she allegedly jumped over the counter at the Chase Bank at 3789 Buford Drive in Buford, stole $750, and threatened the clerk with scissors. According to the Gwinnett County Police Department, Camell came into the bank for some routine business […]
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Mardi Gras Pub Crawl Coming to Woodstock
WOODSTOCK — The Mardi Gras Pub Crawl will take place in Downtown Woodstock on Saturday, Feb. 19 from 2 to 6 p.m. Crawl-goers will partake in festive food and beverage specials as they visit the participating bars and restaurants. Participants include The Blue Ghost Arcade, Copper Coin, The Daily Draft, Freight, Madlife Grill, Pure Taqueria, […]
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You don’t want to make the deadly kissing bug your Valentine
A kiss has such romantic appeal, yet some kisses just end in heartbreak. A smooch from the Rhodnius prolixus, or the blood-sucking “kissing bug,” could be characterized more like the kiss of death — the insect is a primary vector for Chagas disease, a parasitic infection that kills more than 10,000 people annually around the globe. […]
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Here’s how much you need to retire comfortably in Georgia
The consumer price index surged by 7% in December of 2021, the fastest rate in four decades. Surging inflation is a troubling development for the millions of American retirees relying on fixed incomes and those whose savings are invested in equities markets – and it should serve as a wake-up call for the one in […]
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Updated Scream Machine highlights 2022 season at Six Flags
Six Flags over Georgia and Six Flags White Water are gearing up for the 2022 season. This season features a venomous, new waterslide and an update to a classic rollercoaster. “As we prepare for a new season of thrills, our parks are buzzing with excitement,” said Park President Dale Kaetzel. “We consistently look at ways […]
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Should I-185 be extended to the Florida line?
Lawmakers from Southwest Georgia are hoping a better highway system would give one of the state’s most economically depressed regions a boost. The Georgia House Transportation Committee approved a resolution Thursday asking the state Department of Transportation to study the potential costs and benefits of extending Interstate 185 south from Columbus to the Florida line […]
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Former Cobb County deputy charged with distributing child porn
Former Cobb County deputy Peter Bilardello has been arraigned on federal charges of distribution and possession of child pornography. Bilardello was indicted by a federal grand jury on January 25, 2022. “Bilardello allegedly shared child pornography through social media while he was employed as a law enforcement officer,” said U.S. Attorney Kurt R. Erskine. “The […]
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Evans County School System Drops Mask Mandate
In response to decreased COVID-19 case numbers, Evans County has joined the ranks of school systems in Georgia that will no longer be requiring masks. Superintendent of the Evans County Charter School System Martin Waters announced changes Feb. 10 The decision to drop the mandate is based on a sustained decrease in internal cases — […]
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Georgia jailor accused of assaulting an inmate
The Georgia Bureau of Investigation is conducting an aggravated assault investigation in Appling County. On Wednesday, February 2, the Appling County Sheriff’s Office asked the GBI to investigate allegations of an assault on an inmate that occurred on January 29. Appling County jailor William Rentz, who is 60-years-old, was arrested on one count of Aggravated Assault, one […]
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Kemp: Parents Should Have the Final Say on Masks in School
Gov. Brian Kemp announced Wednesday that he will propose legislation giving Georgia parents the final say on whether to send their children to school wearing masks. Kemp accused some school districts of “ignoring the science” on masking, as many states – including Democratic strongholds New York, California and New Jersey – have dropped mask mandates […]
