Governor Brian Kemp appointed William Franklin Griffin Jr. to the State Board of Education. “Georgia’s State Board of Education helps us create an environment in which local schools and systems are empowered to develop policies and programs that meet the educational needs of their students, that support teachers, and that involve parents and communities in the […]
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Flashback: North Fulton once had its own local radio station
Did you know that North Fulton had its own radio station in the 1980s and that some iteration of that station still broadcasts today? More on the station’s present day status later, but this is the story of when the station was local to the North Fulton area. The Time: In this Flashback, we will […]
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The Holiday season marks the booziest time of the year in Georgia
Thanksgiving represents the start of the end-of-year season for many people – when office parties collide with Christmas get-togethers and other holiday events such as New Year’s Eve — the one thing they all have in common is alcohol. Think classic eggnog, hot buttered rum, hot toddies or a twist on the classic martini, peppermintinis. Although […]
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Here’s how you can weigh in on Richmond County’s new textbooks
The Richmond County School System is requesting feedback from parents on textbooks for middle and high school students for English/Language Arts and Math. “Parent and community feedback is an important part of the textbook adoption process. We encourage our parents to review the content and engage with the supplemental resources to help us select the […]
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Where to see Christmas lights in Cherokee County
If you are looking for places to check out some great Christmas light displays in Cherokee County, look no further than two of your local county parks. You can take a ride in your car through a two-mile light show at Holiday Lights at Cherokee Veterans Park, featuring two drive-thru tunnels, animated Christmas displays, and […]
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How much would the gifts in The 12-Days of Christmas cost today?
Following a bah-humbug year for the country’s economy in 2020, PNC’s 38th annual Christmas Price Index sees a return of performers in the annual calculation and reflects an increase of 5.7% from 2019 to purchase gifts from the classic holiday song, “The 12 Days of Christmas.” What is the Christmas Price Index?: PNC’s Christmas Price […]
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Gwinnett County leaders want you to know how redistricting works
Gwinnett County commissioners are hosting a series of open houses to help Gwinnett residents understand how redistricting works. “Information is key. We want to give our residents an opportunity to view maps, ask Gwinnett staff questions, and really understand the process of redistricting,” said Board Chairwoman Nicole Hendrickson. “The decisions that will be made by […]
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Perdue gets a Trump bump in the polls
A new poll conducted since former U.S. Sen. David Perdue entered the 2022 Republican primary race for governor shows him neck and neck with incumbent Gov. Brian Kemp. Perdue and Kemp each drew support from 34% of 500 likely GOP primary voters when the respondents were informed that former President Donald Trump has endorsed Perdue, […]
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Two arrested in assault at McDonald’s that started over Splenda
LOCUS GROVE — The Henry County Sheriff’s Office has arrested two people caught on camera fighting with McDonald’s employees. The incident took place on Nov. 23 at the McDonald’s located at 4850 Bill Garner Parkway in Locust Grove. Authorities say the altercation started after a male and female customer were told they would have to […]
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Georgia judge thwarts Biden vaccine mandate for contractors
A federal judge in Augusta has temporarily blocked the Biden administration’s vaccine mandate set to go into effect for federal contractors next month. The decision, which will have a nationwide impact, comes in response to a lawsuit filed by Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp, Attorney General Chris Carr, Agriculture Commissioner Gary Black and the University System […]
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Looking for Christmas light displays? Columbia County has them
If you live nearby or are up for light travel to see Christmas lights, Columbia County boasts a Christmas Light Tour that consists of more than three hours of Christmas lights. The tour is a loop of neighborhoods and houses with exceptional light displays. The loop takes about 3.5 hours to complete and is about […]
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Ring video doorbells are having an outage
If you’re unable to connect to your Ring video doorbell today, you aren’t alone. Ring.com reported an outage to its systems just after 11 a.m. Tuesday. The company released the following statement on its website. “We have identified an issue that may cause failures throughout the app such as settings changes not saving and live […]
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Thief caught on camera stealing trailer
The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office is asking for your help identifying and locating a man wanted in connection with the theft of a trailer. The incident was reported to the sheriff’s office Nov. 24, at around 11:22 p.m. and took place on Skipper Road. According to sheriff’s officials, the man stole a white 16-foot Maxim […]
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Morgan County deputy on leave after accidental gunshot at elementary school
A Morgan County Deputy has been placed on administrative leave after he accidentally fired his weapon while on duty at Morgan County Elementary School. According to the Morgan County Sheriff’s Office, the School Resource Deputy was preparing for work, and was “manipulating his back-up service weapon when he experienced an unintentional discharge inside his patrol […]
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Chattahoochee Brick Company site one step closer to being preserved
ATLANTA — The former site of The Chattahoochee Brick Company could get a new lease on life thanks to a decision by the Atlanta City Council Monday to preserve green space along the Chattahoochee River and to memorialize the site. The council approved a measure that will honor the historical and cultural significance of the […]
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16-year-old who threatened Georgia high school in custody
A 16-year-old who sent a threat against a high school in Richmond County was taken into custody by Burke County law enforcement. The Burke County Sheriff’s Office was contacted by the Richmond County School Safety and Security regarding a threat directed towards Cross Creek High School in Hephzibah. According to the Burke County Sheriff’s office, […]
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25-year-old man dead after shooting in Savannah
SAVANNAH — Savannah Police detectives are investigating a Dec. 5 shooting on E. 64th Street that resulted in the death of a 25-year-old man. Officers responded to the 100 block of E. 64th Street around 5:30 p.m. for a shooting and discovered Dustin Walters suffering from a gunshot wound. He was transported to Memorial Medical Center, where […]
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Atlanta’s Shelter-in-place has been lifted after Ammonia leak
Update: According to the Atlanta Fire Department the shelter-in-place has been lifted for residents near the ammonia leak. The original story is below. ATLANTA — A major ammonia leak has some Atlanta residents sheltering in place. The leak was reported Monday afternoon at 1 Lemon Lane, NE in Altanta. The Atlanta Fire Department has shut […]
