(The Center Square) – A mayor in Georgia pleaded guilty Wednesday to federal theft and fraud charges pertaining to COVID-19 relief money. Authorities said Stonecrest Mayor Jason Lary, who has led the city in DeKalb County since 2013, pocketed hundreds of thousands of dollars from Stonecrest’s share of federal Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security […]
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Valdosta remembers former City Councilwoman Bette Bechtel
Former Valdosta City Council member Elizabeth (Bette) Bechtel died Thursday, December 23, at the age of 95. Bechtel leaves behind a legacy that will not soon be forgotten. Her former city colleagues remember her fondly and are thankful for the influence she had during her time in office. “I served on City Council with Bette and learned […]
Posted inTraffic & Transportation
These roads in Floyd County will be closed for railroad work
Norfolk Southern will be working on several railroad crossings in Floyd County in the coming weeks by removing old rotted ties, replacing with new ties, and surfacing through the crossings. The railroad will perform the work, and post appropriate notices before work is done. Floyd County E-911 will also be notified in advance of each individual […]
Posted inWeather
Here’s how much snow Georgia actually got this week
If you — or your children — were excited about the prospect of snow on Monday, the result was disappointing. However, the no-snow to light dusting most Georgians experienced isn’t the full story. The National Weather Service released the actual inch counts for areas of Georgia and — as it turns out — some parts […]
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‘We have survived hard times before:’ Andre Dickens promises laser-focus on crime
Atlanta has a new mayor after Andre Dickens was sworn in as the city’s next leader on Monday. The former city council member and Atlanta native followed his oath of office with an optimistic speech about Atlanta’s future and rattled off a robust check list of action items to chart a path forward for the […]
Posted inCrime
Two men shot in Bibb County Monday night
The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a report of two people shot. The incident was reported to have occurred just after 10 p.m. Monday night , at a residence in the 2100 block of Adams Ave. Both male victims later identified as 49-year-old Brian Williams and 36-year-old Tony Maddox , were transported to the hospital by ambulance. Both are […]
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These 6 Georgia Cities were named best places to live in the South
(The Center Square) – Six Georgia cities are among the best cities to live in the south, according to a recent report. The report by 24/7 Wall St. included Sandy Springs, Milton, Alpharetta, Suwanee, Braselton and Rincon on the list. The independent financial news and opinion website used data from the U.S. Census Bureau, FBI and Centers […]
Posted inWeather
Power restored to over 200,000 customers after winter storm
Georgia Power has restored power to more than 200,000 customers impacted by high winds and saturated ground after storms crossed the state overnight. As of 5:30 p.m., Georgia Power is working to restore power to about 12,000 customers who remain without power due to extensive damage from the storm. Georgia Power has crews in the field […]
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Scam Alert: Someone is impersonating Norcross Power
NORCROSS — Officials in the city of Norcross want residents to know that an unknown entity is pretending to be Norcross Power and calling customers telling them power will be cut off if payment not received. The call is coming from a number with the same first six digits as many City of Norcross numbers, […]
Posted inYour Government
Critical race theory, public safety will be hot topics for Georgia lawmakers this year
Georgia Senate Republicans plan to take up a series of issues that have been hot topics in 2021 when the new legislative session starts. Senate Majority Leader Mike Dugan, R-Carrollton, said Senate Republicans will focus on protecting personal data, free speech on social media platforms, critical race theory, workforce development and public safety during the […]
Posted inWeather
Will it snow in Georgia on Monday?
If you live in North Georgia you might see snow when you wake up Monday morning. The current forecast shows the possibility of snow between midnight and 9 a.m. Monday for what the National Weather Service calls far North Georgia. Beginning tonight, rain showers will transition to snow and will be possible tonight. The weather […]
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Twitter permanently suspends Marjorie Taylor Greene’s account
Marjorie Taylor Greene’s verified Twitter account has been suspended. According to representatives from Twitter, Greene was suspended for repeatedly violating Twitter’s COVID-19 misinformation policy. In addition to her frequent post about the pandemic, in the days leading up to the account suspension, Greene had used her account to call for a “National Divorce.” Greene responded […]
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In Cobb County, your Christmas Tree could be used for playground mulch
Did you know your Christmas tree could get new life as playground mulch in Cobb County? Bring One for the Chipper tree recycling program begins today. Just take all of the lights and decorations off of your live Christmas tree and bring it to locations around Cobb to be ground into mulch. The mulch is […]
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Georgia Braces for Severe Storms Overnight
Meteorologists throughout Georgia are warning residents to stay aware of the weather as they go to bed tonight. Severe storms are expected in the late night and early morning hours. A storm system moving into North and West Central Georgia in the early morning hours could bring severe storms, damaging wind and tornadoes. Current models […]
Posted inCoronavirus
COVID surge forces Atlanta Public Schools to go virtual
ATLANTA — Atlanta Public Schools is the newest in a growing list of school systems that will start back by going virtual next week amid a coronavirus surge throughout the state. Students will begin virtual classes Tuesday, Jan. 4 through Friday, Jan. 7. The current plan is to resume in-personinstruction on Monday, Jan. 10. All […]
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Here are the new laws that went into effect in Georgia January 1
(The Center Square) – Three Georgia laws go into effect at the start of the new year that impact juvenile justice, sales tax on vehicles and medical transactions. House Bill 63 changes the way the fair market value of a vehicle is estimated. The value of a car will be calculated as the total depreciation, lease […]
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Georgia remembers Betty White
One day shy of the New Year and just days shy of her 100th birthday, acting legend and national treasure Betty White made her final exit. White was a cultural icon and the shockwaves from her death were felt around the globe. In Georgia, fans reacted to her passing with reverence as well as some […]
Posted inCoronavirus
Fulton County schools will be virtual until January 10
The Fulton County school system has announced its plans for returning to school this month amid a coronavirus outbreak. According to the December 30 Fulton County Board of Health Epidemiology Report, there has been a dramatic increase in positive COVID-19 cases in Fulton County, with some municipalities reaching historic highs. Therefore, in consultation with the the board […]
