In 1963, Harold “Stretch” Summerville became the band director at Calhoun High School and introduced a revolutionary half-time presentation that featured a non-stop precision show and drill that set the stage for the Color Presentation and the flashing batons of the majorettes.
Posted inHealth
Kemp signs Betsy’s Law, providing housing options for pregnant and postpartum women
Governor Brian Kemp has signed Betsy’s Law, also known as SB 116 into law. Betsy’s Law is a bill allowing nonprofits to offer free maternity supportive housing residences and resources for pregnant and postpartum women.
Posted inTraffic & Transportation
Lanes will close on Ga. 400 this weekend for bridge repairs
Two right lanes will be closed on Ga. 400 this weekend in Fulton County for a bridge rehabilitation project on the Chattahoochee River Bridge.
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Snellville man arrested in hot car death of 8-month-old daughter
SNELLVILLE — The GBI is investigating the death of an 8-month-old girl in Snellville that was brought to Piedmont Eastside Hospital on Tuesday. What we know On Tuesday afternoon after 2 p.m., Davied Whatley, of Snellville, came to the Snellville Police Department, which is located inside of Snellville City Hall to pick up a firearm […]
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Roswell police charge 12 in Easter Sunday intersection takeover
The Roswell Police Department today announced the arrest or charging of 12 suspects involved in an intersection takeover event on Easter Sunday.
Posted inLocal
East Cobb cityhood referendum not on some ballots
Early voting in Cobb County hit a snag this week when some voters in East Cobb noticed their ballot did not include the East Cobb Cityhood referendum.
Posted inIn The News
What would overturning Roe v. Wade mean for Georgia?
Georgia — which has emerged as a critical access point for abortion services in the South — is among them. Gov. Brian Kemp vowed that if the Supreme Court’s leaked ruling becomes final, he would lead efforts to criminalize abortion.
Posted inIn The Know
Georgia loggerhead sea turtles make first nests of the season
Georgia’s nesting season for loggerhead sea turtles started in two places today.
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Scam Alert: The DeKalb County Sheriff’s office isn’t calling you to pay fees
Recent reports from frantic DeKalb residents indicate that phone scammers have re-surfaced in the metro area.
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Soldier at Fort Gordon pleads guilty to distributing child pornography
A U.S. Army soldier in training at Fort Gordon awaits sentencing after admitting he distributed child pornography.
Posted inYour Government
2020 election looms large over Georgia Secretary of State debate
Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger’s three Republican challengers accused him Monday to failing to adequately investigate allegations of voter fraud following the 2020 presidential election.
Posted inTips and Knowledge
When is the best time to book Memorial Day travel?
If you’re planning a Memorial Day getaway, AAA urges you to start finalizing your travel plans now, if you haven’t already. AAA Travel booking data shows that reservations for flights, rental cars, cruises and hotels for Memorial Day have more than doubled from last year.
Posted inEvents
Kingfisher in Downtown Rome Hosts Comedy Night
ROME — Hosted by Rob West, Comedy Night at Kingfisher in downtown Rome will be full of laughs Friday, May 13th, while Rome comedians Darris Linginfelter and Bryan Mullins, and Atlanta comedians Alec Scheller, Zach Wright, and Liz Derr fill the space with funny stories and stand up performances.
Posted inNational
Supreme Court poised to overturn Roe v. Wade
The U.S. Supreme Court will overturn the landmark decision in Roe v. Wade, which established abortion as a constitutional right, Politico reported Monday based on what it said was a draft of a majority opinion written by Justice Samuel Alito.
Posted inCommentary
Georgia superintendent to teachers: “I See You.”
The following is a letter from Georgia State School Superintendent Richard Woods to teachers throughout the state in honor of Teacher Appreciation Month, which is in May.
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Mother struck and killed by car while carrying her child across highway after crash
Cobb County Police are investigating a fatal pedestrian crash that occurred on Sunday, May 1 at about 9:25 p.m.
Posted inIn The News
Rivian gets $1.5 billion incentive package from Georgia
Electric vehicle startup Rivian and state and local officials signed off Monday on a deal announced last December to build a $5 billion manufacturing plant east of Atlanta that will create 7,500 jobs.
Posted inYour Government
Bennie Lee Coleman withdraws from Athens-Clarke County mayor’s race
The Athens-Clarke County elections department sent notice Monday that Bennie Lee Coleman III, a local business owner and candidate for mayor has officially withdrawn from the mayor’s race.
