The cost of a college education can be prohibitively expensive for many students. As of 2019, a student would have to pay an average net price of $9,915 to attend a four-year public college, and $19,220 to attend a non-profit private school, after financial aid is factored in. While the cost of college has increased […]
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Could building Georgia’s first nuclear power plant make your electric bill go up?
Georgia energy regulators will decide this fall how much of the costs of building the first of two additional nuclear reactors at Plant Vogtle Georgia Power can recover from customers. The state Public Service Commission (PSC) voted unanimously Tuesday to schedule two days of hearings in mid-October to hear from representatives of the Atlanta-based utility, […]
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Kidnapping suspect killed by Chamblee Police officers
A kidnapping suspect is dead after being shot by Chamblee Police officers during a foot pursuit that ended on some railroad tracks in Decatur. The shooting shooting occurred near West Howard Avenue and North McDonough Street in Decatur. According to the Georgia Bureau of Investigation, preliminary information indicates that on Monday, May 17, at about […]
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Gwinnett County Police Department mourns death of police K9 Zane
The Gwinnett County Police Department is mourning the loss of K9 Zane, who died from Cancer May. According to the police department, K9 Zane was a valuable member of the department who served with the police department from May 2014 to May 2021. “K9 Zane was a huge asset to the county, and he loved […]
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How to get your coronavirus vaccine in Haralson and Polk Counties
According to the Haralson County School District, CVS stores in Tallapoosa and Cedartown now have Pfizer Covid vaccine available for anyone 12 and older. Tanner is also holding vaccination events for people 12 and older. There is no charge for the vaccine. Parents can also call Haralson County Health Department at 770-646-5541 to schedule a […]
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Road work ahead for Autumn Court in Columbia County
Columbia County, in cooperation with E.R. Snell, wishes to inform the driving public of intermittent, temporary lane closures on Autumn Court. The temporary lane closure will be on Autumn Court at Lewiston Road. The lane closure will be from 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., Thursday, May 20 through Tuesday, May 25. Expect delays please seek […]
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Here’s how Atlanta could shorten emergency response times
Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms announced the construction of the city’s first-ever Emergency Medical Services Micro Station. The EMS Station—to be constructed on City-owned property on the Southside at 4532 Campbellton Road—would shorten EMS response times for the community. According to the mayor’s office, 85 to 90 percent of all Atlanta Fire Rescue Department calls are […]
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West Atlanta neighborhoods fight lead problem
In a well-kept west Atlanta yard Saturday, two women held up small pieces of a rock-like material they had spotted on the ground. It wasn’t rock, the two agreed: It was slag. Rosario Hernandez and Eri Saikawa know plenty about west Atlanta’s deposits of slag. The stuff is a byproduct of smelting, and many years ago […]
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21 Tips for The Class of 2021
Congratulations to the Class of 2021! Your last year of school hasn’t been easy, but you managed to get through it. Hats off to you. Treasure this early success. You are graduating on the tail end of a global pandemic that will shape you in some way. Know that despite the state of today’s world, […]
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Police search for man who exposed himself several times at a Snellville Park
SNELLVILLE — The Gwinnett Police Department is working to identify a man they say has exposed himself and performed lewd acts at Lenora Park. Officers have been dispatched to a “suspicious person” call at 4515 Lenora Church Rd in Snellville on several occasions. The man is described as a black male, approximately 5’5” – 5’7” […]
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‘Click It or Ticket’ returns for Memorial Day
If you aren’t in the habit of buckling up before driving, your vehicle might get pulled over this Memorial Day weekend and you might face a hefty fine. The annual “Click It or Ticket” seatbelt mobilization takes place during the Memorial Day holiday weekend when many people are taking their first trip of the summer. […]
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How to get your coronavirus vaccine in Forsyth County
Forsyth County will be assisting Public Health District 2 in the distribution of COVID-19 vaccines on May 21, 24, and June 1, 2, 4, at Lanier Technical College at 3410 Ronald Reagan Blvd. The Johnson & Johnson vaccine will be used these dates. Residents are encouraged to register for an appointment, however walk-ups will be […]
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Search continues for missing 13-year-old girl
The National Center for Missing & Exploited Children and the Marion County Sheriff’s Office in Tennessee are seeking the public’s help in finding this missing 13-year-old girl who may be in Georgia. Jaylei Smith vanished from her home in South Pittsburg, Tennessee on May 10. Investigators believe she may be with an adult male and […]
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DeKalb County parks are reopening
DeKalb Recreation, Parks and Cultural Affairs is scheduled to reopen all facilities and amenities, DeKalb County CEO Michael Thurmond announced today. The Centers for Disease Control guidelines will be observed during nature programs and activities to ensure protocols are being practiced. “I know everyone is eager to get back to participating in recreational activities, so […]
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Georgia’s Lieutenant Governor isn’t running for reelection. Here’s why
Lt. Gov. Geoff Duncan announced Monday he will not seek reelection to another term as Georgia’s second-highest state elected official, opening the door for a fierce 2022 campaign between Republicans and Democrats vying to replace him. In a statement, Duncan – a Republican – said he plans to create a political organization called “GOP 2.0” […]
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Dunwoody will have an in-person Memorial Day event this year
DUNWOODY — The City of Dunwoody Parks and Recreation Department will hold its annual Memorial Day Ceremony at 10 a.m. May 31 at the Brook Run Park Veterans Memorial, at 4770 N. Peachtree Road. The ceremony is open to the public and co-hosted by Dunwoody’s Veteran Events Planning Committee. “Last year, our Memorial Day Ceremony was […]
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Two arrested in slaying of Hazlehurst man
HAZLEHURST — 36-year-old Hazlehurst man was shot to death last week. Two suspects have been arrested in connection with the slaying. Chief Ken Williams reports that, on Wednesday, May 12, at about 9:20 p.m., the Hazlehurst Police Department responded to the intersection of Hazel Street and Girtman Street in reference to gun shots being fired. […]
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Savannah police detective accused of abusing two-year-old
SAVANNAH — A Savannah Police Department detective has been arrested and charged with cruelty to children after the Georgia Bureau of Investigation says he was caught on camera puncturing a child with an object. On Saturday, May 15, 2021, at about 9:23 p.m., the Georgia Bureau of Investigation was asked by the Savannah Police Department […]
