(The Center Square) – Three Georgia laws go into effect at the start of the new year that impact juvenile justice, sales tax on vehicles and medical transactions. House Bill 63 changes the way the fair market value of a vehicle is estimated. The value of a car will be calculated as the total depreciation, lease […]
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Georgia remembers Betty White
One day shy of the New Year and just days shy of her 100th birthday, acting legend and national treasure Betty White made her final exit. White was a cultural icon and the shockwaves from her death were felt around the globe. In Georgia, fans reacted to her passing with reverence as well as some […]
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Fulton County schools will be virtual until January 10
The Fulton County school system has announced its plans for returning to school this month amid a coronavirus outbreak. According to the December 30 Fulton County Board of Health Epidemiology Report, there has been a dramatic increase in positive COVID-19 cases in Fulton County, with some municipalities reaching historic highs. Therefore, in consultation with the the board […]
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South Georgia shooting spree ends after suspect kills himself
The Georgia Bureau of Investigation says a 36-year-old man went on a shooting spree in Ocilla last night before killing himself after a police chase. At 6:30 p.m. shooting occurred at the Citgo located at 911 North Irvin Avenue in Ocilla. Shots were fired at Shane Clowers, while he was seated in his car. Clowers […]
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Hindsight: Most Popular Georgia News Stories of 2021
In a previous article we featured the most important news items of 2021 in Georgia. However, the most important stories aren’t always the most popular stories. Often readers are drawn to the spectacular, the bizarre, or the things that they believe can’t or shouldn’t happen in their communities. Below are the stories readers of The […]
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Yearly Reminder: Celebratory gunfire should not be part of New Year’s Eve
It’s that time of year again when some Georgians need to be reminded that gravity still works the same on New Year’s Eve as it does any other day of the year. In short, what goes up, must come down, and if a bullet is fired in the air, the deadly projectile will come down […]
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Georgia gets first shipments of coronavirus pill treatment
The new pill to treat COVID-19 has arrived in Georgia. The Merck and Pfizer oral antiviral treatments for COVID-19 are being sent to select retail pharmacies in Georgia. According to the Georgia Department of Public Health, the initial supply of Molnupiravir and Paxlovid from the federal government is limited. The health department anticipates additional allocations in the […]
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COVID-19 surge causes trash pickup delays in Georgia
The recent surge of the Omicron variant of COVID-19 throughout the nation will impact trash pickup service in Georgia. Waste Management reports several of its drivers are unable to work due to COVID-19 infections and service in several areas throughout Georgia and the Carolinas will be affected. Waste Management says the driver and helper absences, […]
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Kemp slapped with lawsuit over new redistricting maps
Gov. Brian Kemp signed new legislative and congressional district maps Thursday and immediately was hit with a lawsuit claiming they’re unconstitutional. The American Civil Liberties Union, the ACLU’s Georgia chapter and a Washington, D.C.-based law firm charge new state House and Senate maps approved by the General Assembly’s Republican majority last month violate Section 2 […]
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What is the life expectancy in Georgia?
Life expectancy is one of the most important and commonly cited indicators of population health — and in the United States, life expectancy is falling at a historic rate. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, life expectancy at birth declined by 1.5 years in 2020, the largest one-year decline since World War […]
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Hindsight: Georgia’s Top 21 News Stories of 2021
At the start of 2021, most held out hope that this year would bring about a return to the normalcy that 2020 lacked. However, in many ways 2021 was a continuation of the previous year. The coronavirus pandemic continued to dominate all aspects of life both nationally and in Georgia and served once again as […]
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What is Georgia doing to fight the latest COVID-19 surge?
Georgia is throwing money and manpower at the latest surge in coronavirus. Gov. Brian Kemp announced Wednesday that the state will spend $100 million to put up to 1,000 additional health-care workers on the job battling the spike in COVID-19 cases driven by the omicron variant. Up to 200 Georgia National Guard troops also will […]
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Will it rain all day today in Georgia?
Rain will be a staple of the day throughout much of North and Central Georgia as the storm system that began yesterday works its way through the state. According to the National Weather Service, there will be a 60% chance of showers and thunderstorms throughout the day. More showers are likely and possibly a thunderstorm […]
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Georgia reported more than 13,000 new coronavirus cases yesterday
Gov. Brian Kemp ordered up to 2,500 Georgia National Guard troops to prepare for deployment Tuesday as the state set a record high for coronavirus cases, Atlanta’s WGCL-TV reported Tuesday. The state Department of Public Health reported 13,670 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 or likely cases detected by positive antigen rapid tests, the highest total […]
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Severe storms possible in Georgia the rest of the week
Thunderstorms will be possible across north and central Georgia beginning today and tonight. According to the National Weather Service, the primary threats will be gusty to damaging winds, a brief tornado, periods of heavy rain, and occasional cloud-to-ground lightning. Isolated flooding will be possible where the heaviest rain occurs across north Georgia. There is a […]
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Peach Drop canceled due to COVID-19 surge
ATLANTA — As the positive cases of COVID-19 continue to surge and upon advice from public health professionals the City of Atlanta announces the cancellation of the New Year’s Eve Peach Drop. “In consultation with public health officials, we have made the very difficult decision to cancel the Peach Drop,” said Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms. “As […]
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70-year-old Georgia man shot inside his home
A 70-year-old Georgia resident was shot in his home at about 11:42 p.m. Monday. According to the Bibb County Sheriff’s Office, shooting victim, 70-year-old Peter Taylor, was in is home when he was wounded by gun fire. Paramedics arrived at his home on Century Place and transported him to Atrium Health Navicent by ambulance. According to […]
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Georgia woman arrested in Christmas Day homicide
DUBLIN — A 29-year-old Georgia woman was arrested Monday in connection with a homicide that occurred at a Super 8 Hotel in Dublin. According to the Georgia Bureau of Investigation, Alyssa Danielle Wild, of East Dublin, was arrested during a traffic stop in Franklin, Tennessee. Wild was wanted in connection to the murder of 38-year-old […]
