Georgia’s unemployment rate fell to 4.3% last month, down from 4.5% in March, the state Department of Labor reported Thursday. While the number of jobs in April declined by 9,300 from the previous month, it was up by 416,000 compared to April of last year, when the coronavirus pandemic was forcing businesses across Georgia to […]
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Part of Briarcliff Way in Decatur to be closed for filming
DECATUR – Briarcliff Way NE, between Clifton Road NE and Old Briarcliff Road NE, will be closed to through-traffic from midnight to 4 a.m., Saturday, May 22, to facilitate the filming of Emergency in Decatur. Road closure and detour signs will be placed in the area during the road closure period advising motorists of […]
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Biden halts immigrant detention at Georgia jail under investigation for inmate abuse
The Biden administration has ordered the Irwin County Detention Center in Ocilla and a second county jail in Massachusetts to stop housing immigrant detainees, The Washington Post reported Thursday. An order signed by Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas is part of a broader review of how U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) […]
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Hall County Superintendent Will Schofield’s message to the Class of 2021
Below is Hall County Superintendent Will Schofield’s message to the graduating class of 2021. The message is provided both in video and text formats. On behalf of your Board of Education, on behalf of the 3,400 team members of the Hall County School District, on behalf of the 200,000 plus community members in Hall County, […]
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Albany police search for suspect in April shooting
ALBANY — Police in Albany are searching for a man suspected of firing several shots and injuring one person during an apartment shooting on April 23. The shooting happened at an apartment complex on the 2400 block of Dawson Road. The Albany Police Department has issued warrants for One count of Aggravated Assault, Possession of […]
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Two arrests made after Tybee Island shots fired incident
TYBEE ISLAND — A man and a woman were arrested Tuesday in Tybee Island after witnesses say the woman pointed a gun at a group of women before firing a shot in the air, then handed the gun off to a man police say tried to hide it in a bathroom toilet later in the […]
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Why aren’t workers returning to restaurants and hotels?
After nearly 16 months, COVID-19 -related restrictions are lifting across the nation, breathing life back into the hospitality industry as people return to dining out at restaurants and traveling for both business and pleasure. In an industry hard-hit by the pandemic — employment in the industry is down by 2.8 million, or 16.8%, since February […]
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Georgia film industry has strong rebound after pandemic
Georgia’s film industry is setting records even as the coronavirus pandemic continues dampening activity in other economic sectors. Movies and TV productions filmed in Georgia generated $101 million in wages for members of the International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees during the first quarter of this year, Lee Thomas, the state Department of Economic Development’s […]
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Soon the Atlanta police department will be able to detect gunshots in the city
ATLANTA — The Atlanta Police Department, in partnership with the Atlanta Police Foundation, is conducting a test of new ShotSpotter technology that can detect the origin of a gunshot in real time. ShotSpotter alerts police within 60 seconds of when a shot is fired, pinpointing the number of shots and location of the gun use. […]
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Congress condemns Georgia spa shootings
The U.S. House on Wednesday passed a resolution condemning the March 16 mass shooting in Atlanta and Acworth and reaffirming Congress’ commitment to combating racism and violence against the Asian American community, which has seen a spike in hate crimes since the onset of the pandemic. The resolution, H.Res. 275, passed, 244-180, though more than a […]
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Two women arrested in kidnapping and robbery of elderly Georgia woman
It was a harrowing day for a 77-year-old Forsyth County woman who was kidnapped and robbed by two women Monday. The ordeal started at about 1:55 p.m. Monday when the 77-year-old woman was walking to her car in the parking lot of the Goodwill located at 715 Atlanta Highway. She was confronted by two women […]
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7 Ways to avoid a grilling disaster
It’s that time of year again when Georgia residents fire up the old grill and get ready for some serious outdoor cooking. Grilling is as much a part of southern culture as College Football, but injuries don’t have to be a part of the outdoor cooking experience. Officials in Effingham County would like to remind […]
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Labor and employers battle over plan to nix $300 extra unemployment
Labor advocates and state lawmakers in Georgia called on Gov. Brian Kemp Wednesday to reverse his decision to end expanded federal unemployment benefits next month, saying the move would hurt low-wage workers during the COVID-19 pandemic. The governor’s announcement last week that he will end the extra federal $300 monthly unemployment checks on June 26 sent shock […]
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Sheriff’s Office: Man who shot at officers escaped into woods in Bartow County
The Bartow County Sheriff’s Office is looking for Justin Ray Green who has multiple outstanding felony warrants. Last night, deputies were called to the area of Mountain View Road in Acworth in an attempt to locate a Green, who was suspected of being drunk and disorderly. As soon as deputies arrived in the area officers […]
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Here’s why Medlock Bridge was shut down Wednesday morning
UPDATE: The roadway has been cleared and the road is now open, according to the Johns Creek Police Department. JOHNS CREEK — Drivers in Johns Creek can expect heavy delays this morning due to a crash on Medlock Bridge Road near Old Alabama Road. According to the Johns Creek Police Department, the wreck, which left […]
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Gwinnett Police identify victims in Tuesday shooting, suspect arrested
LAWRENCEVILLE — The Gwinnett Police Department is investigating a shooting at Reflections on Sweetwater Apartments. According to police, shortly after 9:50 p.m. Tuesday, officers were dispatched to a “person shot” call at 3405 Sweetwater Road. Officers found one woman dead in building No. 6. Another female victim was transported to a local hospital. The victim […]
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Cryogenic freezer company to open manufacturing facility in Bartow County
Governor Brian Kemp today announced that IC Biomedical, a producer of cryogenic freezers, will make a multi-million dollar investment in opening an advanced manufacturing facility near Cartersville. As demand for medical-grade freezers continues to surge, the facility will deliver more than 80 jobs to Bartow County. “IC Biomedical’s decision to open a manufacturing facility in […]
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Atlanta police search for missing 12-year-old girl
ATLANTA — The Atlanta Police Departments Special Victims Unit is requesting the public’s assistance in locating 12-year-old Aniyah Smith. She was last seen Tuesday at 780 Magnolia Way between 11 and 11:30 a.m. wearing a black shirt with top gun on it, black sweat pants and a Puma bookbag. Prior to leaving her home, she packed a […]
