America is facing an “epidemic of gun violence,” state Sen. Michelle Au, D-Johns Creek, said Friday at a press conference called by the Democratic Party of Georgia in response to the recent mass shootings.
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Large amount of drugs seized from Lawrenceville residents in South Georgia
Members of the GBI Southwestern Regional Drug Enforcement Office, Tift County Sheriff’s Office, Georgia State Patrol, and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives arrested 35-year-old Jose Luis Pena-Ferraras and 43-year-old Ismil Rodriguez-Aybar, both of Lawrenceville, after the seizure of five kilograms of methamphetamine, one kilogram of heroin, and a handgun.
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Bystanders help police take repeat felon into custody near Buckhead
A group of bystanders helped an Atlanta police officer take a repeat felon into custody Sunday near Buckhead.
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A Closer Look at The History of the NRA
Stacker compiled a history of the NRA from its founding in 1871 through 2022.
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Zoo Atlanta debuts ropes course for its smallest visitors
Memorial Day Weekend brings the debut of a new experience for Zoo Atlanta’s littlest guests. The all-new Treetop Tykes Trail presented by Kaiser Permanente offers children under 48 inches tall a ropes course adventure.
Posted inTraffic & Transportation
Fatal motorcycle crash shuts down Piedmont Road in Cobb County
Cobb County police are on the scene of a fatal traffic crash involving a motorcycle on Piedmont Road.
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Woodstock reveals plans for City Center project
The City of Woodstock released concept plans for the first phase of its City Center project in downtown today.
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Senate Republicans block bill that would monitor domestic terrorism
U.S. Senate Republicans on Thursday blocked a bill that would require federal agencies to monitor domestic terrorism incidents, including those potentially related to white supremacy.
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GBI: 13-year-old girl shot by police after she shot her father
A 13-year-old girl was shot by police in Fayetteville Wednesday during a custody exchange dispute.
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Inflation and rising food prices explained
A dollar spent at the supermarket pays for more than what you see in your cart. And what you can get with that dollar has changed a lot since this time last year due to inflation.
Posted inGeorgia People
Gwinnett will honor fallen heroes at Memorial Day ceremony
Gwinnett County officials will honor four fallen military and public service heroes during the 19th annual Memorial Day ceremony on Monday, May 30 at 1 p.m. at the Gwinnett Fallen Heroes Memorial in Lawrenceville.
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Meet Roswell’s first Economic Development Director
The City of Roswell has hired Darryl Connelly as the City’s new Economic Development Director.
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Here are the new names being recommended for two Georgia military bases
A commission created to rename military bases currently named for historical figures with ties to the Confederacy is recommending renaming Fort Gordon near Augusta for former President and World War II military leader Dwight Eisenhower.
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19 and 20-year-olds arrested in shooting death of Decatur man in his car
Investigators arrested 19 year-old Azariah Corbin and 20 year-old Dexter Cooper, both Stone Mountain, residents on May 26 in Decatur without incident.
Posted inYour Family
Kemp extends Georgia’s gas tax suspension
Gov. Brian Kemp issued an executive order Thursday extending the suspension of the state gasoline sales tax through July 14.
Posted inGeorgia A to Z
The May 24 Georgia Primary Election A to Z
Now that the votes have been counted and the ballot for either June runoffs or November elections have been set, it’s time for a quick rundown of the election, its results, and some of the stories from a hard-fought campaign season.
Posted inGeorgia By The Numbers
Here’s how many people are quitting their jobs in Georgia
In what has been dubbed the Great Resignation, Americans have been quitting their jobs in record numbers in recent months – a trend that shows no signs of slowing.
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Facts & Statistics: Aggressive Driving
Although against the law, aggressive driving is so prevalent that most drivers have participated in this behavior on a regular basis.
