The U.S. Department of Homeland Security is granting Temporary Protected Status that will shield Ukrainian nationals living in the United States from deportation, following pressure from members of Congress.
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Georgia man charged in 81-year-old mother’s death
The GBI has arrested and charged 58-year-old Roger Allen Shrader, of Trenton, with malice murder, felony murder, aggravated assault, and aggravated assault by strangulation in the death of his mother.
Posted inYour Family
How to protect your backyard chickens from bird flu
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, new outbreaks of avian influenza (flu) have been detected in U.S. aquatic birds, commercial poultry and backyard flocks since January.
Posted inCoronavirus
Cupid Ends Cobb County Coronavirus Declaration of Emergency
Cobb County Chairwoman Lisa Cupid has rescinded the 2nd extension of the Declaration of Emergency over the coronavirus pandemic.
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Georgia residents are driving less due to high gas prices
In response to higher gas prices, Georgia residents are driving less, combining trips, and traveling shorter distances.
Posted inLocal
What is the City of Roswell’s 100-day plan?
City of Roswell leaders have plans to accomplish several important goals with the activation of the Mayor and City Council’s 100-Day Plan.
Posted inGeorgia By The Numbers
How much do Georgia residents pay in property taxes?
Across Georgia, the effective annual property tax rate stands at 0.87%, the 25th highest among states. For context, homeowners in the U.S. pay an average of 1.03% of their housing value in property taxes a year.
Posted inWeather
Early March will feel more like May in Georgia
The weather in Georgia is about to warm up in a big way, and AccuWeather forecasters expect temperatures to climb well into the 70s, 80s and even 90 F in a few locations.
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Suspected gas bandit caught by Atlanta police
A man suspected of puncturing gas tanks and stealing gas from cars has been arrested according to the Atlanta Police Department.
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77-year-old Georgia man killed by hit and run driver while checking mail
A 77-year-old Duluth man was killed by a hit and run driver March 1 as he was checking his mailbox.
Posted inTraffic & Transportation
Dunwoody plans to connect Old Spring House Lane path
A new proposal would connect gaps in the Old Spring House Lane path, making walking or biking the path easier for residents.
Posted inGeorgia By The Numbers
Cities with the fastest growing home prices in the Rome metro area
Stacker compiled a list of cities with the fastest growing home prices in Rome, GA using data from Zillow. Cities are ranked by the change in Zillow Home Values Index for all homes and apartments over the last year as of January 2022.
Posted inTraffic & Transportation
Traffic lights in Peachtree Corners can communicate with your cell phone
Traffic lights in Peachtree Corners can now tell an app on your cell phone when a light is about to change.
Posted inEvents
How to Recycle Electronics in Dunwoody
Dunwoody residents can register now for the City’s Electronics Recycling Event on Sunday, March 27, at St. Luke’s Presbyterian Church at 1978 Mt. Vernon Road from 1 to 4 p.m.
Posted inFood
Five chefs earn Georgia Grown distinction
The Georgia Grown Executive Chef program is a statewide program designed to promote and foster relationships between chefs and farmers while spreading awareness about the quality of locally sourced and grown products in Georgia’s restaurant scene.Â
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Georgia teacher charged with child molestation
The GBI has arrested and charged 25-year-old Nathan Garrett with two counts of Child Molestation and two counts of Sexual Battery.
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Police shoot man suspected of running over officer with four-wheeler
A man suspected of running over a police officer with a four-wheeler is in jail in Polk County after being shot by police Monday.
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Piedmont Healthcare takes over University Health Care System in Augusta
Piedmont last year acquired four hospitals from HCA for $950 million:Â Cartersville Medical Center, Eastside Medical Center in Snellville and Coliseum Medical Centers and Coliseum Northside, both in Macon.
