The U.S. Supreme Court will hear arguments Dec. 1 on one of the most significant abortion cases in years, and the aftereffects of its ruling will be felt here in Georgia. The case of Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization has drawn more than 1,000 friend-of-the-court briefs so far — including one from Georgia — […]
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1,795 guns have been stolen from cars in Atlanta this year
ATLANTA — So far this year, 1,795 guns have been stolen from cars in the city of Atlanta. The staggering number of gun thefts was released by the Atlanta Police Department Saturday in a social media post begging residents stop leaving guns in cars. Atlanta, help us to help you! Since January 1, 2021, there […]
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Peachtree Corners vehicle fire caused by smoking near gas can
PEACHTREE CORNERS — Vapor fumes from a gas can and smoking inside a vehicle don’t mix, and were the cause of a vehicle fire in Peachtree Corners Saturday afternoon, according to fire investigators. At 2:19 p.m., firefighters responded to the report of a vehicle fire with someone trapped inside at the HomeTowne Studios on Jimmy […]
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911 calls from Verizon customers not working in Alpharetta and Milton
If you are a Verizon customer in Alpharetta or Milton, you need to put the number below in your phone in case of an emergency. The wireless carrier is having an issue that is making 911 calls not go through properly in the city. Anyone using Verizon Wireless to place a 911 call to the […]
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Shop local by buying from these UGA alums
With supply chain issues affecting businesses worldwide, a great solution for consumers is to shop local when gift hunting this holiday season. Consider supporting the endeavors and small businesses of College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences (CAES) alumni — and forgo the rush and bare shelves you may find during this year’s Black Friday sales. […]
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Shoppers return to in-person holiday shopping this year
Retailers throughout Georgia can expect to see a 15% increase in foot traffic this year, according to the National Retail Federation, as shoppers return to stores for holiday shopping this year after pandemic concerns kept many away last year. Nearly 2 million more people than last year are expected to shop from Thanksgiving Day through […]
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Atlanta to open warming center ahead of frigid weather
ATLANTA — The City of Atlanta announced the opening of an emergency warming center in anticipation of frigid temperatures. The center will open tonight, Friday, November 26 at 8 p.m. and will remain open through Saturday morning at 7 a.m. The warming center is at the Old Adamsville Recreation Center at 3404 Delmar Ln NW. Transportation will be provided […]
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Georgia woman dead after fatal Thanksgiving house fire
MACON — The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office and Macon-Bibb Fire Department responded to a house fire in the 4000 block of Houston Avenue late Thanksgiving night. When fire officials arrived, the house was fully involved. The Fire Department was able to keep the fire from spreading to any other houses. Firefighters rescued several people from the home. […]
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Third arrest made after killing of Henry County police officer
The Henry County Sheriff’s Office has arrested another person for allegedly helping Jordan Jackson, the man accused of killing Henry County Police Officer Paramhans Desai on November 4th as he was responding to a domestic violence incident on Floresta Drive in McDonough. Subsequently, about a week later, Jackson killed himself during a standoff with law […]
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Fatal drug overdoses on the rise in Georgia
More Americans are dying from drug overdoses than ever before, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. There were an estimated 100,306 fatal overdoses over the 12 months through April 2021 — the most ever reported in a 12-month period and double the annual number of car accidents and firearm deaths combined. The […]
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18-year-old charged with stabbing his mother on Thanksgiving
LAWRENCEVILLE — An 18-year-old is in custody after the Thanksgiving stabbing and murder of his mother in Lawrenceville. According to the Gwinnett County Police Department, shortly before noon, officers dispatched to a domestic related assault on Misty Valley Court in unincorporated Lawrenceville. When officers arrived, they found 42-year-old Marcia Chance dead inside of the residence. Her […]
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Elderly couple that went missing on way to Roswell for Thanksgiving found
Update: The Roswell Police Department reports that the Brysons were found by law enforcement officers in Fayette County, Alabama, and are in the process of being reunited with family. Vivian Bryson, age 77, and her husband Winford Bryson, age 81, left their home in North Carolina on Wednesday, en route to visit family in Roswell […]
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Georgians react to guilty verdict in Ahmaud Arbery trial
After a Glynn County jury found all three defendants in the killing of Ahmaud Arbery guilty, Georgia’s leaders were quick to respond. From elected officials to clergy, Georgia’s leaders hailed the verdict as a victory for justice. Below are the statements released by your representatives, elected officials, and other leaders throughout the state. “Ahmaud Arbery […]
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Georgia sheriff offers tips on staying safe during the holidays
As the holidays approach, theft and other crimes tend to increase. To help ensure the holidays are safe for you and your family, Bibb County Sheriff David Davis is sharing some tips all Georgians can use to keep themselves and their families safe this holiday season. When You’re Out Shopping For The Holidays, Stay Alert […]
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Guilty verdict for all three defendants in killing of Ahmaud Arbery
All three defendants were found guilty of murder in the February 2020 killing of Ahmaud Arbery. The nearly all-white jury in Glynn County reached its decision on Wednesday on Day 2 of deliberations in a racially charged case that has become one of the most-watched trials in the nation amid a reckoning over racial justice. Gregory […]
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Georgia’s tag renewal system is down statewide
If you tried unsuccessfully to register your vehicle or renew your tag today, you’re not alone. The motor vehicle system — known as DRIVES — that Georgia uses for vehicle registration and tag renewal is down statewide. State officials are working to get this fixed, however there is not not have an estimated time of […]
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Two 16-year-olds arrested after driving stolen truck into building
ATLANTA — Two 16-year-olds were arrested after a police chase that ended with the teens driving a stolen pickup truck into an abandoned building. Atlanta police were alerted to a Chevrolet Silverado that had just been stolen from Whitehall Street at about 2 p.m. on Nov. 10. The vehicle was last known to be at […]
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Around Georgia: First look at Georgia capitol Christmas tree
The Georgia Forestry Commission delivered this year’s Christmas tree to the state capitol today. The tree is 23 feet tall and was grown in Palmetto. Below are the first glimpses of the tree.
