Across Georgia, the effective annual property tax rate stands at 0.87%, the 25th highest among states. For context, homeowners in the U.S. pay an average of 1.03% of their housing value in property taxes a year.
Posted inWeather
Early March will feel more like May in Georgia
The weather in Georgia is about to warm up in a big way, and AccuWeather forecasters expect temperatures to climb well into the 70s, 80s and even 90 F in a few locations.
Posted inCrime
Suspected gas bandit caught by Atlanta police
A man suspected of puncturing gas tanks and stealing gas from cars has been arrested according to the Atlanta Police Department.
Posted inCrime
77-year-old Georgia man killed by hit and run driver while checking mail
A 77-year-old Duluth man was killed by a hit and run driver March 1 as he was checking his mailbox.
Posted inTraffic & Transportation
Dunwoody plans to connect Old Spring House Lane path
A new proposal would connect gaps in the Old Spring House Lane path, making walking or biking the path easier for residents.
Posted inGeorgia By The Numbers
Cities with the fastest growing home prices in the Rome metro area
Stacker compiled a list of cities with the fastest growing home prices in Rome, GA using data from Zillow. Cities are ranked by the change in Zillow Home Values Index for all homes and apartments over the last year as of January 2022.
Posted inTraffic & Transportation
Traffic lights in Peachtree Corners can communicate with your cell phone
Traffic lights in Peachtree Corners can now tell an app on your cell phone when a light is about to change.
Posted inEvents
How to Recycle Electronics in Dunwoody
Dunwoody residents can register now for the City’s Electronics Recycling Event on Sunday, March 27, at St. Luke’s Presbyterian Church at 1978 Mt. Vernon Road from 1 to 4 p.m.
Posted inFood
Five chefs earn Georgia Grown distinction
The Georgia Grown Executive Chef program is a statewide program designed to promote and foster relationships between chefs and farmers while spreading awareness about the quality of locally sourced and grown products in Georgia’s restaurant scene.
Posted inCrime
Georgia teacher charged with child molestation
The GBI has arrested and charged 25-year-old Nathan Garrett with two counts of Child Molestation and two counts of Sexual Battery.
Posted inCrime
Police shoot man suspected of running over officer with four-wheeler
A man suspected of running over a police officer with a four-wheeler is in jail in Polk County after being shot by police Monday.
Posted inYour Family
Piedmont Healthcare takes over University Health Care System in Augusta
Piedmont last year acquired four hospitals from HCA for $950 million: Cartersville Medical Center, Eastside Medical Center in Snellville and Coliseum Medical Centers and Coliseum Northside, both in Macon.
Posted inSports
Kirby Smart honored by Georgia leaders
After being greeted with standing ovations and Dawg barks from lawmakers, Smart thanked Georgia’s political leaders for helping him do his job through their efforts to make the Peach State an attractive place to live and – for top-level high school recruits – to play college football.
Posted inNational
Kemp, Ralston vow to pull Georgia investments in Russia
House Speaker David Ralston received a bipartisan standing ovation on Monday when he announced he’d seek to end state pension business with Russia.
Posted inYour Government
Georgia Senate passes controversial gun bill
Georgians would be able to carry firearms without a permit under controversial legislation the Republican-controlled state Senate passed.
Posted inTraffic & Transportation
New Harbins Road ramp on State Route 316 opens March 1
After the morning rush on Tuesday, March 1 and weather permitting, the new ramp on Harbins Road at State Route 316 westbound will open.
Posted inBusiness
Georgia businesses urged to boycott Russia
Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger is asking Georgia companies and investors to stop doing business with Russia in solidarity with Ukraine.
Posted inYour Family
Georgia gas prices spike 13 cents per gallon higher than last week
Georgia gas prices continue to increase at the pump compared to a week ago. Georgia motorists are now paying an average price of $3.50 per gallon for regular unleaded gasoline. Monday’s state average is 13 cents more than a week ago.
