Former Cobb County Commission Chairman Mike Boyce died Tuesday at age 72. During his four years as Chairman of the Cobb County Board of Commissioners, Boyce garnered a reputation as a true public servant, putting the needs of those he served above anything else. Although the retired Marine Colonel often leaned on his military leadership skills, […]
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Georgia Republicans take aim at critical race theory and violent demonstrators
Critical-race theory and “Big Tech” will be top targets of Georgia Senate Republicans as the 2022 General Assembly session unfolds, Senate GOP leaders announced Tuesday. The annual Senate Republican priorities list also will include cracking down on violent demonstrators. “Despite unprecedented challenges and distractions over the past two years, I believe our Senate Republican Caucus […]
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Arrest made in drive-by shooting that killed 6-month-old boy in Atlanta
ATLANTA — An arrest has been made in the killing of 6-month old Grayson Matthew Fleming-Gray who was killed during a drive-by shooting in Atlanta on Monday. According to the Atlanta Police Department, officers responded to the area of Anderson Ave NW and Tiger Flowers Dr NW at about 2:35 p.m. on a report of […]
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When is Sine Die in Georgia in 2022?
Striking a blow for certainty in scheduling, the General Assembly has designated Monday, April 4, as Sine Die, the final day of this year’s legislative session. The Georgia House and Senate unanimously passed an adjournment resolution Tuesday setting the schedule for the remainder of the 2022 session. The votes came on Day 6 of the […]
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Titan Steel Door expands into Hart County
HARTWELL — Titan Steel Door is expanding to Hart County to the tune of $11 million and 90 new jobs. The company’s operations will expand to Gateway Industrial Park in Hart County. “Georgia’s highly skilled workforce is one of the key assets that not only attracts job creators from other states, but also leads employers […]
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Is your food product good enough to win the Flavor of Georgia contest?
Blueberry barbecue sauce. Gunpowder finishing salt. Fig bourbon jam. Pecan-peanut butter. These are a few of the unique flavors from every corner of Georgia that have vied for top prizes in past Flavor of Georgia contests. Now registration is open to hopeful contestants for the 2022 Flavor of Georgia contest to be held April 21 […]
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These are the cities in Georgia with the most poverty
According to data from the U.S. Census Bureau, the number of people living in poverty in the U.S. decreased for the fifth consecutive year. Roughly 37 million people, or 11.4 percent of the total population, were living below the poverty line in 2019. Even during the coronavirus pandemic, poverty rates fell due to federal aid. […]
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Georgia deputy shoots and kills man breaking into his home
A Fulton County deputy shot and killed a man who was allegedly breaking into the deputy’s home as the deputy was getting off work Sunday morning. Below is the report from the Georgia Bureau of Investigation. The GBI is investigating an officer involved shooting in Atlanta, involving a Fulton County Sheriff’s Office deputy. The Atlanta Police Department asked […]
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Tractor-trailer flips over in Fayette County
A tractor-trailer flipped on its side on the Highway 85 connector in Fayette County Saturday. The Fayette County Sheriff’s Office is currently investigating the single-vehicle crash in the 100 block of Highway 85 Connector. There are no serious injuries. Traffic may be delayed in the area.
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Here’s why you may hear explosions near Blakely
BLAKELY — If you live in or around the Blakely, you may hear some loud explosions over the course of the next two weeks. City officials say the booms are nothing to worry about. Arena Training Facility will be conducting military training from January 24, 2022 to February 4, 2022. The training will involve several […]
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Summit Coffee is coming to Roswell
Summit Coffee will open a new franchise in Roswell this spring. The new franchise marks the first out-of-state first out-of-state franchise agreement for the North Carolina-based Summit Coffee, which has 12 other stores open or in development. The Roswell café will be owned and operated by Brooke and Dustin Logan. This first franchise will anchor […]
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This is the worst city in Georgia for car theft
Motor vehicle theft can be either the theft or attempted theft of a vehicle, such as a car, truck, ATV, or motorcycle. Some experts attribute the rising rates of vehicle theft to the COVID-19 pandemic, which led to vehicles sitting unattended and unused for longer than usual. Additionally, vehicle theft is often committed for monetary […]
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Two arrested for stealing Clayton County School Police van
The Clayton County Police Department arrested two men in connection with the theft of a van used by the Clayton County School Police. The stolen white van belonging to the Clayton County School Police was observed by police officers Friday in the area of Jonesboro Road and Battle Creek Road. Officers attempted to follow the […]
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Fulton County prosecutor wants grand jury for Trump investigation
Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis is asking a special grand jury to hear evidence of former President Donald Trump’s attempts to overturn the 2020 Georgia election election results. Willis’ request is for Fulton County superior court judges to allow the panel to be put in place on May 2 to determine if the former […]
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CVS partners with Uber to give Atlanta’s medically fragile a lift
CVS Health and its private foundation, the CVS Health Foundation, today announced a new collaboration with Uber Health, Uber’s healthcare arm. The relationship will provide transportation at no cost to Atlanta-area residents who need it most when seeking medical care, work or attending an educational program. The collaboration is part of Health Zones, CVS Health’s new initiative that provides concentrated […]
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Fulton County Schools Move to Mask Optional Next Week
Face-to-face instruction resumed this week in Fulton County Schools and the district began amending some operational guidelines. Though some employees have been out due to COVID, school system officials say they intend to stay open providing they have the staff to safely operate schools. Continuing this mitigation strategy, all schools will follow the instructions below […]
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Orchestra Noir will kick of the 2022 Roswell Roots Festival
ROSWELL — Roswell Recreation, Parks, Historic and Cultural Affairs presents the 21st annual Roswell Roots Festival to celebrate Black History Month. Roswell Roots is a month-long celebration with weekly programming, events and exhibitions that highlight educational, cultural and historic awareness. The City of Roswell, in partnership with the volunteer-based Roswell Roots committee, look forward to further connecting the […]
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Hurt Due To Someone’s Negligence? 4 Steps To Take
Harm can find you anywhere. You may get involved in a motor vehicle accident as a passenger or pedestrian, or even slip and fall due to a slippery floor. Harm can be in the form of using a defective product, or you may be a victim of medical negligence where the doctor failed to give […]
