A Georgia postal worker who federal prosecutors say is a repeat sex offender has been sentenced to 30 year in prison. Stacy Keith Wisener has been sentenced to three decades in federal prison after pleading guilty to sexually abusing an 11-year-old girl and producing child pornography depicting the abuse. Wisener also received a concurrent term […]
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Suspected prowler caught on doorbell camera in Atlanta
ATLANTA — Atlanta police are asking for your help identifying a suspected prowler who may have tried to force entry into a home. According to the Atlanta Police Department, preliminary Information indicates that on Aug. 8 officers responded to a prowler call at the location on Waysome Way NW. Upon arrival, officers spoke with a […]
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Georgia Baptists provide quick relief after flooding in Northwest Georgia
Georgia Baptists were dispatching trucks loaded with bottled water on Sunday after heavy rain caused flash flooding in the state’s northwestern region, and Georgia Baptist Disaster Relief crews stood ready to deploy if requested by local authorities. Gov. Brian Kemp declared a state of emergency Sunday afternoon in Chattooga and Floyd Counties, a necessary first […]
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North Fulton’s mayors are holding a town hall to discuss Fulton County tax concerns
The mayors of six North Fulton cities are holding a rare mutli-city town hall to discuss their dispute with Fulton County over tax revenue shared between the cities and the county. North Fulton residents are invited to attend the multi-city town hall on Wednesday, Sept. 21, during which mayors from six North Fulton communities will […]
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Georgia Gas Prices: The average driver can fill up their car for less than $50 again
Georgia gas prices continue to decline at the pump compared to a week ago. Georgia drivers are now paying an average price of $3.33 per gallon for regular unleaded gasoline. Monday’s state average is 5 cents less than a week ago, 36 cents less than a month ago, and 35 cents more than this time last year. It now costs $49.95 to fill a 15-gallon tank of […]
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Flood watch in effect for parts of Georgia
The National Weather Service is warning about the risk of flash floods throughout much of north and central Georgia on Labor Day. A flood watch is in effect until 8 p.m. Monday. Areas in the watch zone can expect an average of one to three inches of rain with waves of heavy rainfall and locally […]
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7-year-old killed in hit-and-run in Clayton County
JONESBORO — A 7-year-old was killed in a hit-and-run crash in the early morning hours Sunday. Clayton County Police say between of 2:15 a.m. and 2:30 a.m., officers responded to Tara Blvd N/B at Southside Commercial Pkwy in Jonesboro in reference to a hit and run call. Upon arrival, officers found a deceased 7-year-old in […]
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Bibb County woman hospitalized after getting caught in crossfire while driving
MACON — A woman was shot in her car Saturday after getting caught in crossfire at a Macon intersection. The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office is investigating an aggravated assault that took place on Mercer University Drive, near its intersection with Stevens Drive. The incident was called into the Macon-Bibb 911 Center at about 3:07p.m. According to […]
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Roswell plans property tax cut
ROSWELL — Roswell residents should not see an increase in their city taxes if the city’s current tax plan is approved. The city plans to reduce its property tax rate to offset inflationary increases in property values. The mayor and city council are proposing reducing the property tax rate for fiscal year 2023 from 4.718 mills […]
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77-year-old Georgia man shot and killed by law enforcement
A 77-year-old Baldwin County man is dead after law enforcement officials say he pointed a shotgun at a Baldwin County deputy. According to the Georgia Bureau of Investigation, preliminary information indicates that on Friday, Sept. 2, at 11:31 p.m., a Baldwin County Sheriff’s Office deputy responded to a domestic dispute on Union Hill Church Road […]
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Nancy Pelosi was in Georgia this week. Here’s why
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi paid a visit to Atlanta’s Sweet Auburn neighborhood Thursday to promote a provision of the Democrats’ Inflation Reduction Act intended to stitch together communities divided by racist transportation policy. The measure builds on a grant called the Reconnecting Communities Pilot Program based on legislation written by Atlanta Democratic U.S. Rep. Nikema […]
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Wet weather expected for Labor Day weekend in Georgia
Rain and thunderstorms are expected throughout Georgia each day of the long Labor Day weekend, possibly putting a damper on what many consider the last celebration of the summer. According to the National Weather Service, the daily rainfall will remain well into next week. Scattered thunderstorms will be possible Saturday afternoon and evening. Thunderstorms are […]
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Robbery attempt leads to stabbing at Mall of Georgia Macy’s
Gwinnett County Police are investigating a stabbing at the Macy’s at the Mall of Georgia. Gwinnett Police responded to a robbery call at the Macy’s at the Mall of Georgia, at 11:22 a.m. Police say a man, later identified as 27-year-old Jose Reyes-Serrato, of Loganville, entered the store and began smashing the jewelry cases and taking […]
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Southwest Georgia farmers are getting a much needed new water source
ATLANTA – Farmers in Southwest Georgia haven’t been permitted to drill new irrigation wells for a decade due to low stream flows. But a new grant program funded with federal COVID relief aid promises a workaround for that moratorium that will provide a new source of water for irrigation in the regionand thereby help stabilize […]
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Decatur man charged with attempting to get contraband into DeKalb County Jail
A man Sheriff’s deputies say was attempting to smuggle items into the DeKalb County Jail is now in the jail himself. Sheriff’s officials say the man is already a suspect in several crimes and was arrested yesterday by the DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office while allegedly committing another offense on the grounds of the DeKalb County […]
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Atlanta garbage collection will be delayed on Labor Day. Here’s when you can expect service
ATLANTA — The City of Atlanta announced the Department of Public Works will not collect garbage, recycling, yard trimmings or bulk items on Monday in observance of the Labor Day holiday. The schedule has been revised to include a one-day delay throughout the holiday week. Customers whose regular collection day is Friday, Sept. 9 will […]
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19-year-old charged with murder in Lithonia
LITHONIA — The DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office has arrested a man in connection with a Lithonia murder. According to the Sheriff’s office, 19-year-old Khyan Bernard Stalling, of Stonecrest, was taken into custody Aug. 30 without incident after being accused of shooting Tyler Swain and causing his death at a Place Fontaine residence in Lithonia. According […]
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Is your lawn ready for fall?
It’s time to get prepared for fall lawn care with the colder months ahead. Our list of fall lawn maintenance tips will help your lawn prepare for winter so that it comes back full and thriving in the spring. Let’s get started. 1. Reduce Mowing for Deeper Roots Youtube video link: https://youtu.be/34ZOu6k7w00 It’s actually recommended that […]
