Georgia lawmakers didn’t let the start of the 2022 General Assembly session Monday get in the way of college football’s national championship game. The state House and Senate held truncated sessions Monday morning to give legislators time to head to Indianapolis for Monday night’s showdown between the Georgia Bulldogs and Alabama Crimson Tide. House Speaker […]
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Are you getting a raise this year? State employees in Georgia might be
Georgia’s hefty budget surplus is about to pay off for state employees. Gov. Brian Kemp will include a $5,000 raise for most state workers in the fiscal 2022 mid-year budget proposal he will release later this week. Putting the raise in the mid-year budget means it would take effect as soon as the General Assembly […]
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Uncertainty continues to drive gas prices up
Georgia gas prices increased at the pump compared to a week ago. Georgia motorists are now paying an average price of $3.11 per gallon for regular unleaded gasoline. Monday’s state average is 2 cents more than a week ago, 4 cents less than last month and 96 cents more than this time last year. It now costs motorists $46.65 to fill a 15-gallon […]
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17-year-old Georgia girl shot during police chase
LYONS — A 17-year-old girl was injured overnight during a shootout with police after a chase in Toombs County. The GBI is investigating the shooting. From the GBI’s Report: Charles James, age 32, of Vidalia was taken into custody. Taliyah Williams, age 17, of Vidalia, was injured. No officers were injured. The investigation shows that Lyons […]
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Here are the new laws Georgia lawmakers could consider this year
Election-year politics will play a major role in the 2022 General Assembly session starting Monday, with Republicans running in primaries this spring looking to score points with the GOP base. The rush to the right to court conservative GOP primary voters will include bills easing restrictions on guns, cutting taxes and doubling down on changes […]
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The City of South Fulton wants your input on parks
The City of South Fulton Parks, Recreation and Cultural Affairs Department and the Parks and Recreation System Master Plan Consulting Team invites residents to an informational open house Jan. 29. Residents will be able to learn more about the City-wide Parks, Recreation, and Cultural Affairs Master Plan and provide ideas for how City-wide findings may […]
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Severe weather possible for Southwest Georgia Sunday
Southwest Georgia could see severe storms Sunday afternoon and Monday morning. The National Weather Service’s Storm Prediction Center has noted increased probabilities for severe weather on Sunday afternoon into early Monday morning across the area. Some storms could have wind gusts of up to 60 miles per hour and tornadoes are possible. Storms will move […]
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Inmate dies in Floyd County Jail
A 55-year-old Floyd County Jail inmate has died, according to the Floyd County Sheriff’s Office. Jail staff discovered David Lee Daniel unresponsive in his cell Friday just after 11 p.m. Jail staff initiated lifesaving efforts and the inmate was transported to a local hospital. Ultimately, jail staff and hospital personnel were unsuccessful in their lifesaving […]
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Police search for missing 14-year-old Georgia girl
JONESBORO — Police in Clayton County are asking for your help finding a missing 14-year-old girl who was last seen at about 4 p.m. at her Mundy’s Mill Road home. According to the Clayton County Police Department, Khatari Perry is described as a 14-year-old black female with black hair, brown eyes. She is about 5’01” […]
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How to recycle your Christmas tree in Forsyth County today
Keep Forsyth County Beautiful is offering to recycle residents’ Christmas trees during the annual ‘Bring One for the Chipper’ event! You can recycle your live Christmas trees today from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Home Depot at 2635 Peachtree Pkwy. and 1000 Market Place Blvd. The County’s three Recycling Centers will take live trees through […]
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Dunkin’ unveils new winter menu items
Running into the new year after a busy holiday season isn’t always easy, but Dunkin’ is ready to help guests recharge with bold new offerings that help them reclaim their day. The brand introduced an all-new seasonal menu with flavors to invigorate guests in the new year, featuring Winter Blend Coffee, Brown Sugar Oat Iced Latte, […]
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Coronavirus Updates: Georgia opens two mega-testing sites
Note: Below are updates on closures, cancelations, and changes being made around the state due to the rapid spread of COVID-19. Updates will be posted as they come in. Georgia opens testing mega-sites The Georgia Department of Public Health in partnership with DeKalb County Board of Health, Cobb & Douglas Health Department and Viral Solutions […]
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UGA Grads complete historic restoration in downtown Athens
Andrew Malec was planning to go into photojournalism after he graduated from Grady College of Journalism and Mass Communication at the University of Georgia. Zack Brendel majored in environmental economics and management in the UGA College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences. But both discovered that construction was a fun way to make money after graduation. Occasionally, they’d cross paths, working […]
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Here’s why roads near Georgia State University will be closed Saturday
ATLANTA — Decatur St. in downtown Atlanta between Peachtree Center Ave. and Pryor St. will be closed from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday. The closure is necessary due to an HVAC installation at one of the buildings on the Georgia State University campus. All westbound traffic on Decatur St. will turn right onto Peachtree Center St., […]
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Cobb County will distribute 60,000 COVID-19 self tests
Cobb County plans on distributing more than 60,000 COVID self-test kits to county residents in the coming weeks. The goal is to target segments of the community where people have had difficulty accessing testing. The Board of Commissioners will consider the use of remaining CARES funding for the County Manager’s emergency purchase. That will happen during […]
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Ahmaud Arbery’s killers sentenced to life in prison
The father and son convicted of murdering Black jogger Ahmaud Arbery nearly two years ago near Brunswick were sentenced Friday to life in prison without the possibility of parole. In a case that received national attention and led to an overhaul of Georgia’s citizens arrest law, a third defendant received life with a chance for […]
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Newnan police officer dies of COVID
NEWNAN — Newnan Police Chief Brent Blankenship confirmed yesterday that Newnan Police Officer Ricky Tostenson lost his battle with COVID-19. Tostenson was a 10 year veteran with the Newnan Police Department and served a total of 18 years in law enforcement. Tostenson was most recently assigned to the School Resource Officer Unit and was working […]
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Ex-Georgia official pleads guilty in sexual harassment case
Former Pauling County District Attorney Dick Donovan has pleaded guilty to one count of unprofessional conduct and been sentenced to 12 months on probation, Georgia Attorney General Chris Carr announced Thursday. Gov. Brian Kemp suspended Donovan last February after he was indicted on four felonies including bribery, violation of oath by a public officer and […]
