The first seaport to improve its facilities following passage of the $1.2 trillion infrastructure bill could be in Savannah, a senior Biden administration official said Tuesday. President Joe Biden has yet to sign the measure, which Congress sent to Biden’s desk late last week, funding improvements in highways, transit, ports, waterways, airports and other infrastructure. But seaports […]
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Veterans can get a free doughnut from Dunkin’ on Veterans Day
Dunkin’ will once again be giving all veterans and active military a small thanks for a huge service – a free donut of their choice on Thursday, November 11 at participating Dunkin’ restaurants nationwide, no purchase necessary. Additionally, Dunkin’ is providing USO locations in Georgia, Tennessee and Northwest Florida with coffee for the rest of the […]
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Pilot dies in plane crash near Georgia subdivision
Paulding County Deputies responded to a fatal plane crash in southern Paulding County off of Georgian Parkway yesterday afternoon. According to the Paulding County Sheriff’s Office, a caller to 911 said they observed a small single-engine plane “sputtering” and then “spiraling downward” toward a wooded area near The Georgian subdivision just before 1 p.m. Paulding […]
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Georgia remembers Senator Max Cleland
Former Georgia U.S. Sen. and Secretary of State Max Cleland died Tuesday at the age of 79. The Washington Post reported Cleland, who also served as head of the U.S. Veterans Administration, died at his home in Atlanta from congestive heart failure. President Joe Biden called Cleland “an American hero whose fearless service to our […]
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Gwinnett County gets more school zone speed cameras
This year alone, there have been eight pedestrian deaths in Gwinnett County. The Governor’s Highway Safety Association statistics show Georgia as one of five states contributing to almost half of all pedestrian deaths in the United States. To curtail those numbers, the Gwinnett Police Department will launch the School Zone Safety Program at four schools within […]
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Traffic in Savannah will be rerouted for Thursday’s Veterans Day Parade
SAVANNAH — Traffic will be rerouted on several downtown Savannah streets in preparation for the 2021 Veterans Day Parade, set to begin at 10 a.m. on Thursday. This year’s route differs significantly from past years due to the construction on Broughton Street. Streets in the staffing area and along the route will be cleared as […]
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Georgia deputy dies after shootout
The Jackson County deputy who was hospitalized after a shootout following a domestic situation Friday has died. Jackson County Sheriff Janis Magnum announced yesterday that Deputy Lena Marshall died at about 3:50 p.m. yesterday. On Friday, Jackson County Sheriff‘s Office deputies responded to a 911 call from a residence on Hwy. 124 in Hoschton. The […]
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Georgia judge banishes Elf on the Shelf
Some parents in Cobb County may be rejoicing after a judge issued a tongue-in-cheek ban on the popular Elf on the Shelf throughout the county. Judge Rob Leonard posted the mock order on Twitter last week and said he would gladly take the heat for tired parents by issuing the ban. The order itself is […]
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Here’s how you can talk to your Fulton County School Board members
Did you know each member of the Fulton County Board of Education sponsors a monthly meeting open to all members of the community? The sessions provide an opportunity for direct contact with community members and give board members a chance to listen to local issues and concerns. Please note that social distancing will be practiced […]
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Will redistricting in Georgia cause you to lose your voice in local government?
Georgians whose cities and counties would be divided under a new state House map proposed by legislative Republicans complained Monday the new districts would unfairly dilute their voting power. During a nearly three-hour hearing, residents from Coweta County, Peachtree City, Dunwoody and other communities pleaded with members of the House Legislative & Congressional Reapportionment Committee […]
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Athens-Clarke County needs your help finding a Christmas tree
The Athens-Clarke County Unified Government’s Landscape Management Division is currently seeking a privately-owned tree for donation to the Athens-Clarke County community as a public Christmas tree for display in front of City Hall during December. The tree should be a cedar tree that is approximately 20 feet in diameter, approximately 35 feet tall, and symmetrical […]
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Cherokee County proposes changes to county-level representation
Portions of Cherokee County Commission Districts 1 and 2 may be represented by a different commissioner if the Georgia General Assembly approves the suggested changes by the Cherokee County Board of Commissioners. County Commission Chairman Harry Johnston said during the Nov. 2 commission work session that to ensure equitable representation, the northernmost districts of Cherokee […]
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One dead and two injured in Waynesboro shooting
Two men have been injured and one man is dead after an early morning shooting in Waynesboro. The Waynesboro Police Department and the Burke County Sheriff’s Office responded to the 700 block of Dowell Ave. at about 1:30 a.m. Sunday in reference to a shots fired call. Additional reports received indicated that a person on […]
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Traffic patterns are about to shift at Monroe and Armour Drive in Atlanta
ATLANTA — The Georgia Department of Transportation will switch the existing traffic patterns at the intersection of Monroe Drive and Armour Drive next week as construction of the Monroe-Armour Roundabout continues at the intersection. When the project is complete, the single lane roundabout is expected to enhance driver and pedestrian safety and improve mobility through […]
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This is the fastest shrinking county in Georgia
U.S. population growth slowed over the last decade to its lowest rate since the Great Depression. The U.S. population is aging rapidly. While baby boomers have started to hit retirement age, challenging economic circumstances have caused many younger Americans to postpone having a family — and this was before the pandemic made conditions even more […]
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Parts of Canton will be without water Monday night
CANTON — As part of the SR-20 road widening and utility relocation project, the City of Canton will interrupt water service on Monday, Nov. 8, beginning at 10 p.m. City officials expect service to be restored by 6 a.m. Tuesday. The area affected includes the Governors Walk Subdivision and portions of Canton Market Place, which […]
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Still on 3G? You may not be able to make calls after Jan. 1
Consumers whose mobile phones rely on older 3G and 4G technology will not be able to place phone calls, including 911 calls, or send texts beginning as early as January 1. Mobile carriers are shutting down their 3G and some 4G networks to make room for more advanced network services, including 5G technology. Other connected […]
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Woman Dead, Deputy Injured After Police Shootout in Georgia
The GBI is investigating an officer involved shooting that happened in Jackson County. One woman died in the incident and one Jackson County deputy is critically injured. On Friday, November 5, at about 9:20 p.m., Jackson County Sheriff‘s Office deputies responded to a 911 call from a residence on Hwy. 124 in Hoschton. The call […]
