Georgia parents — not public schools — would decide whether to send children to school wearing masks under legislation introduced on behalf of Gov. Brian Kemp Monday. “Parents know how best to care for their children, and that includes when it comes to masking,” Kemp said during a news conference at the state Capitol. “As […]
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Kids Under 5 Won’t Be Able to Get Their COVID Vaccine Until at Least April
A COVID-19 vaccine for young children will be delayed by at least two months as Pfizer and BioNTech gather more information on a three-dose regimen. The disappointing news for many parents came after the Biden administration earlier had announced it was preparing to get the vaccines out to states as soon as it could following […]
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12 arrested in ‘Operation Heartbreak’ sting targeting online child predators
MOULTRIE — Twelve people have been arrested after a proactive online undercover investigation coordinated by the Georgia Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force, the Georgia Bureau of Investigation’s Child Exploitation and Computer Crimes Unit, the Colquitt County Sheriff’s Office, and the United States Attorney’s Office for the Middle District of Georgia. Each person arrested over a […]
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Representing You: Georgia lawmakers hammer out budget, state chief justice leaves court
Here were some of the goings-on around the Georgia Capitol last week: Mid-year state budget sails through Georgia House The Georgia House of Representatives overwhelmingly passed a $29.9 billion mid-year budget Feb. 11 that would raise the salaries of teachers and state employees and accelerate work on building projects across Georgia. The mid-year budget, which […]
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Georgia’s elections chief wants to beef up security at polls
Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger is asking state law enforcement agencies to post officers at polling places, early voting locations and county election offices where absentee ballots are being handled. “Georgia has become the center of the election universe, and this year we are going to have hard-fought campaigns that are watched around the […]
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Augusta University gears up for homecoming
This week at Augusta University, James M. Hull College of Business’s online MBA program receives national recognition, AU Health Imaging is offering a heart screening discount this month, homecoming week caps off with the crowning of the king and queen, and Augusta University recognizes some of the brightest high school seniors in the Central Savannah River […]
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Two fatal crashes happened in Cobb County this weekend
The Cobb County Police Department is investigating two fatal car crashes that happened over the weekend. In the first crash, investigators responded to a fatal crash on South Cobb Drive west of Cobb Parkway on Saturday at 4:09 p.m. According to police, preliminary information indicates that a red 1997 Honda Prelude being driven by 19-year-old Edwin Gutierrez of […]
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Around Georgia: Your local fire department is busier than you think
Cobb County Fire and Emergency Services reports that firefighters went out on a whopping 1,198 calls the week of Feb. 6 through 12. That is an average of about 171 calls per day. Calls included residential fires, brush fires, gas leaks, public service and EMS incidents. Hail to the Chief The City of Woodstock will […]
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Have you seen missing 15-year-old Georgia girl Naeva Daniel?
RIVERDALE — Police in Clayton County are asking for your help finding a missing 15-year-old girl. According to police officers, 15-year-old Naeva Daniel was last seen on February 12, at 10 p.m. at her home in Riverdale. Naeva is described as a 15-year-old black female, with blonde hair with red braids and brown eyes. Police […]
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Georgia gas prices are up 9 cents per gallon over 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 $3.33 per gallon for regular unleaded gasoline. Monday’s state average is 9 cents more than a week ago, 22 cents more than last month, and $1.01 more than this time last year. It costs motorists $49.95 to fill a 15-gallon […]
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Two men shot dead at Macon gas station
MACON — Two men were shot and killed just before 9:30 p.m. Sunday in the parking lot of the Quick Serve Gas Station on Emery Highway in Macon. According to the Bibb County Sheriff’s Office, the two men were shot while in a vehicle in the parking lot of the gas station. When deputies arrived, […]
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Here are the highest rated IPAs in Georgia
The craft beer revolution has taken a major bite out of macrobrew’s traditional dominance of the national palette, and India pale ale is perhaps the most popular category to find traction in its wake. A wide range of flavor profiles and varieties—not to mention a generally higher alcohol content—make what constitutes an IPA a much […]
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Roswell’s new mayor wants to make major changes to the city charter
Just one month into his term, Roswell Mayor Kurt Wilson is proposing a round of changes to the city charter, the document that specifies the powers of elected officials and how the city is run. The Gist: Wilson is proposing several changes including, giving the mayor authority over department heads instead of the city administrator, […]
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Meet Woodstock’s Next Police Chief, Robert Jones
WOODSTOCK — The City of Woodstock has announced that Robert Jones is the sole finalist for the position of Chief of Police. His first day in the role is set for Monday, March 14. City-leaders launched a nationwide search to fill the position when Woodstock Police Chief Calvin Moss announced his retirement last Fall. As […]
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Fungicides used in farming may drive resistance to antifungal medicine in humans
New research from the University of Georgia has shown, for the first time, that compounds used to fight fungal diseases in plants are causing resistance to antifungal medications used to treat people. The study focused on Aspergillus fumigatus, the fungus that causes aspergillosis, a disease that causes life-threatening infections in 300,000 people globally each year. Published in G3: […]
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Flashback: The Big Creek Greenway opened 20 years ago
For this month’s flashback we’re going back 20 years to the year 2002, when the City of Alpharetta opened what has become one of its biggest attractions among both visitors and residents, the Big Creek Greenway. Before we dig in to the story of the greenway, let’s go back in time to 2002. The Time: […]
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Shake Shack is opening in Alpharetta
ALPHARETTA — Shake Shack will open its doors Wednesday, Feb. 16 at 11 a.m. in Alpharetta. The Alpharetta Shack, at 11780 Haynes Bridge Road Alpharetta, will be the fifth location in the Atlanta area. The Alpharetta Shack will be open 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Sunday through Thursday and 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Friday and Saturday. […]
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California woman angry about bank policies jumps counter and steals money at Georgia bank
BUFORD — Arrest warrants have been issued for 32-year-old Sarahdia Camell, of Long Beach, California, after she allegedly jumped over the counter at the Chase Bank at 3789 Buford Drive in Buford, stole $750, and threatened the clerk with scissors. According to the Gwinnett County Police Department, Camell came into the bank for some routine business […]
