Democrats and Republicans will converge at the state Capitol Nov. 3 to begin redrawing Georgia’s congressional districts, a once-a-decade exercise to accommodate population shifts reflected in the U.S. Census. Both parties are offering vastly different visions for how Georgia should be represented in Congress, with Republicans seeking to maintain their majority in the Peach State’s […]
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$5,000 reward offered for suspect in Budget Inn homicide
MADISON — The GBI Milledgeville Office and the U.S. Marshals Service are seeking the public’s help in locating murder suspect Adrian Weston. Weston is suspected of shooting and killing Alex Bernard Tolbert at the Budget Inn in Madison on January 23 at about 8:30 p.m. There is a $5,000 reward for information leading to the direct arrest of Adrian Weston. […]
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Leaf vacuuming resumes in Norcross in November
NORCROSS — Leaf vacuuming will begin in Norcross on November 1st, and run through January 31st. City officials are reminding residents not to blow leaves into the streets as this can clog our stormwater drains. Leaves must be blown to edge of property, not on sidewalk, street, or in storm drain infrastructure. Except during this […]
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Lynwood Park to get historic transformation
BROOKHAVEN — The historic Lynwood Park will undergo a transformation to the tune of $9.25 million. “The Lynwood Park upgrades will be the most the most transformative changes out of all of the Park Bond upgrades, and they will all be happening simultaneously,” said Mayor John Ernst after the city council approved three contracts for […]
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WSB-TV anchor Jovita Moore dies
Jovita Moore, one of metro Atlanta’s most recognized news anchors, died overnight after a battle with brain cancer. Her passing was confirmed by WSB-TV Channel 2, where she had been employed since 1998. Moore was diagnosed in April 2021 with glioblastoma, a common type of brain cancer. Moore is survived by her mother, two children […]
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Finding impartial jurors in Ahmaud Arbery case a challenge
BRUNSWICK —The selection of jurors for the trial of three men accused of killing Ahmaud Arbery will present a puzzle for at least a third week, as the prosecutor and defense screen jurors very familiar with a viral video of his killing and often carry small-town personal connections and biases. At the end of the eighth day […]
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Georgia snake video goes viral just in time for Halloween
A video of a snake posted by the Georgia Department of Natural Resources has racked up more than 35 million views, just in time for Halloween. Watch the video below and then read more about it. So, what did you just watch? The terrifying performance, is just that — a performance, according to the Georgia […]
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What is in Joe Biden’s spending bill and how will it affect your family?
President Joe Biden’s revised – but still massive – infrastructure spending bill includes several major wins for Georgia’s two Democratic U.S. senators. The $1.75 trillion reconciliation bill was announced late Thursday morning after days of feverish negotiations among Congressional Democrats. Notably, according to the White House, tax credits under the ACA will be extended through […]
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A dolphin has picked the Atlanta Braves to win the World Series
Nicholas the rescued dolphin at Clearwater Marine Aquarium has chosen the Atlanta Braves to defeat the Houston Astros in the 2021 MLB championship series. Fun fact: Nick has made two of three World Series picks correct and in the years he was right, the Houston Astros were in the series. This time he is siding with […]
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Fulton County deputy killed in alleged domestic incident
The Fulton County Sheriff’s Office is mourning the loss of Deputy Shakeema Brown Jackson. Jackson was killed overnight, in an alleged domestic incident. Sheriff’s Dept. officials say Jackson has been a treasured member of the Fulton County Sheriff’s Office since 2018, when she joined the agency as a Detention Officer. She became a Deputy Sheriff […]
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Link between aromatherapy spray and death of Georgia resident confirmed
CDC testing has confirmed that an aromatherapy spray or one of its ingredients caused melioidosis infections in four people, including a Georgian who died of the rare disease. The bacteria found in the spray in the Georgian’s home genetically matched the strains found in that individual, as well as patients in Kansas, Minnesota and Texas, […]
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Georgia’s favorite Halloween candy for 2021 may surprise you
The annual list of favorite Halloween candy by state from CandyStore.com is out, and Georgians may be surprised to learn what their state’s favorite candy is. Nationally, Reese’s cups are the favorite with Skittles coming in at number two. M&Ms, Starburst, Hot Tamales, Sour Patch Kids, Hershey Kisses, Snickers, Tootsie Pops, and Candy Corn are […]
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Fulton County Schools ready to move to mask optional status
In response to a downward trend in COVID-19 cases throughout Fulton County, Fulton County Schools will be making some changes to its mask requirements in the coming weeks. At the beginning of the school year, Fulton County Schools implemented a Mitigation Matrix, which uses data from its public health partners to make recommendations about how to best […]
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Construction to begin soon on new mixed-use project in Roswell
ROSWELL — A new mixed-use project on Highway 9 near Frazier street in Roswell is set to begin construction by the end of this year. Armada Hoffler Properties Inc. (NYSE: AHH) announced today that construction will begin at Southern Post by the end of this year. The 260,000 square foot mixed-use development project, wholly owned […]
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Dunwoody Truck or Treat postponed until November
DUNWOODY — Dunwoody’s Truck or Treat event has been postponed to Nov. 12 due to rain in the forecast. The event was originally scheduled for Oct. 28. Rain is expected throughout the day tomorrow, which will impact staging for the event. The forecast also calls for rain during the event hours. The event has been […]
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Cobb County expected to get economic windfall from World Series
Cobb County can expect an economic windfall of at least $5 million each night that Truist Park hosts the World Series, says an Emory economic and business professor. “It could go up to about $10 million per night, but that figure might be on the high side,” said Tom Smith of the Goizueta Business […]
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Gwinnett officials: Threats against School Board will not be tolerated
Just one day after the Gwinnett County Police Department said it was monitoring threats by students against schools, another Gwinnett County official says he is closely monitoring what appear to be threats against the school board by parents. The Gwinnett County Solicitor’s Office is aware of threatening social media posts directed towards the Gwinnett County Board […]
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Columbia County Board of Education votes to build new Westmont Elementary School
Westmont Elementary School in Columbia County will get a brand new facility. The Columbia County Board of Education approved a proposal Tuesday to replace the current Westmont Elementary building, with a new facility. School officials say as the district continues to work through this process, more information will be made available to ensure a smooth […]
