(The Center Square) – While Georgia’s gas prices remain below the national average, AAA predicts the cost of fuel will continue to climb over the holiday weekend. More Americans will take road trips this Fourth of July weekend than ever before, AAA predicted. Nearly 44 million Americans will take a road trip this holiday, reflecting […]
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Operators of Georgia dogfighting facility plead guilty
The operator of an illegal dogfighting facility broken up in Dodge County three years ago has pleaded guilty in federal court. James Lampkin, 46, of Eastman, is awaiting sentencing after admitting to a charge of conspiracy to violate the Animal Welfare Act, said David H. Estes, acting U.S. attorney for the Southern District of Georgia. […]
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Georgia man arrested for pointing a laser at a police helicopter
Gwinnett County Police Officers arrested a man after they say he pointed a laser at a police helicopter flying in the area of Twin Brook Way on July 1. The police helicopter was patrolling the local area shortly after 10 p.m. when a green laser was pointed at the cockpit area of the aircraft. The pilot of […]
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Fourth of July fireworks safety tips
Fireworks are legal in Georgia, but they are only as safe as the person lighting them. If you want to enjoy your fireworks without your house, hand, or pickup truck becoming a casualty, you’ll want to practice a few safety measures before you shoot off any fireworks on the fourth. The Gwinnett County Department of Fire […]
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More Atlanta residents have access to fresh food
ATLANTA — The City of Atlanta recently released its annual Fresh Food Access Report, which shows that 75 percent of city residents lived within half a mile of fresh food in 2020 – a 23 percent point increase over this percentage in 2015. The Bottoms’ Administration set a goal to ensure that at least 85 percent […]
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The Do’s and Don’ts of Shooting off Fireworks in Georgia
Fireworks are legal in Georgia, but that doesn’t mean they are completely unregulated. Before you decide to wow your family and neighbors with fireworks, it is a good idea to know the rules state law has provided for using fireworks. When can you shoot fireworks in Georgia? You can set off fireworks on normal days […]
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Meet Johns Creek’s new police chief
JOHNS CREEK — The city of Johns Creek has a new police chief, nearly a year after the previous chief came under fire for comments he made about Black Lives Matter protests. Mark J. Mitchell was sworn in last month as the new police chief. A 28-year law enforcement veteran, Mitchell most recently served as […]
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Georgia man shot while investigating noise outside his home
DALLAS — A Paulding County man was shot Tuesday night after he heard an unusual noise outside his house and went outside to investigate. The shooting occurred outside a home on Smith Ferguson Road in Dallas. Police responded to a 911 call to find the homeowner who had been shot in the shoulder. Not knowing […]
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U.S. House votes to give Georgia’s confederate statue the boot
The U.S. House voted Tuesday to remove a statue of former Georgia governor Alexander Hamilton Stephens from Statuary Hall at the Capitol, as well as evict stone monuments to other men who fought for the Confederacy or served in its government. Also flagged for removal is a bust of 19th century Supreme Court Chief Justice […]
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Here are the new laws going into effect July 1
The controversial election bill the Republican-controlled General Assembly passed in March garnered the most publicity by far of anything lawmakers did during this year’s session. But the legislature approved a host of other bills during 40 days under the Gold Dome covering a variety of issues that, like the election measure, take effect on Thursday. […]
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What does Georgia law say about four wheelers and golf carts?
In the summer months, many Georgians like to take to golf carts and four wheelers for transportation or recreation. The Camden County Sheriff’s Department among others in Georgia reports it has received a number of reports of violations involving these recreational vehicles lately. So, what does Georgia law have to say about operating ATVs, UTVs […]
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Expect a rainy day in North Georgia today
The weak remnants of Tropical Storm Danny will continue to move west across northern portions of the state through this afternoon. Scattered to numerous showers and a few thunderstorms can be expected into this evening. Isolated storms could become strong with locally heavy rain and gusty winds. Localized flooding will be the primary hazard this […]
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Georgia man found guilty of dog fighting
A federal jury has convicted a South Georgia resident on charges stemming from a dog-fighting operation. Kizzy Solomon, 44, of Camilla, was found guilty last week of 15 counts of aiding and abetting the possession and training of dogs for purposes of animal fighting following a two-day trial. Solomon is facing a maximum of five […]
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Here’s how the hot housing market is affecting your taxes
The hot housing market is impacting property values nationwide, and is being felt throughout Georgia. Recently, mailed assessment notices show a substantial increase in value for many property owners in Walker County. “Numerous people are moving into the area from California, New Jersey and Texas,” according to Terry Gilreath, Chief Appraiser. “People are paying more […]
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A tropical depression is about to dump rain on north and central Georgia
Scattered showers and a few thunderstorms are expected this afternoon and into tonight, mainly over north and east central Georgia. According to the National Weather Service, low pressure east of the Georgia and Florida coasts may develop into a tropical system as it moves west into south and central Georgia bringing areas of very heavy […]
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Georgia firefighter dies in boating accident
The Gainesville Fire Department confirmed yesterday that firefighter Chandler Patterson died over the weekend in a boating accident. Chandler died after a boating accident on Lake Tugaloo Saturday evening, while spending time off with his family and friends. Chandler had been with the Gainesville Fire Department since June 2019. He was 27-years old. “Chandler was […]
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Traffic improvements near Perimeter Mall could ease commute times
Two transportation projects designed to improve traffic flow in the Perimeter Market near I-285 were recently completed, according to the Central DeKalb Perimeter Improvement District. In February, the PCID Board approved $268,400 in funding for the projects, located in Dunwoody and Brookhaven. Construction began in March. “The PCIDs are thankful for the always-positive working relationships with […]
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Atlanta ranks the worst city for minimum wage workers
As an ongoing worker shortage has many employers questioning employee benefits and pay requirements for the lowest paid workers, a survey released by a moving services company has tagged Atlanta as the worst city in the country for minimum wage workers. The experts at Move.org identified the best and worst cities for minimum wage workers and found […]
