Lawmakers considered several measures this session that critics argued were tone deaf and ignored the pleas for police reform that followed 2020’s string of high-profile shootings of Black Americans. By the time the ceremonial tattered papers flew shortly after midnight, legislators had backed a bill that would prohibit city and county officials from cutting their […]
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April cold snap prompts Atlanta to open warming center
Late March showers bring April cold snaps — at least this year. A cold front has moved into north and Central Georgia and has prompted the City of Atlanta to open a warming center during the morning hours Thursday. The City of Atlanta announced the opening of an emergency warming center in anticipation of frigid […]
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Delta CEO’s criticism of voting bill slammed by Democrats and Republicans
After weeks of pressure from protesters, major Georgia businesses including Delta Air Lines are taking a stronger stance against the sweeping voting bill signed by Gov. Brian Kemp that opponents say will make it more difficult to cast a ballot, especially for minority voters. “I need to make it crystal clear that the final bill […]
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Kemp lifts gathering restrictions in Georgia
Gov. Brian Kemp is rolling back restrictions on public gatherings and a shelter-in-place order for elderly-care facility residents that have been in place since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic. Set to take effect on April 8, the rollback marks the broadest lifting of COVID-19 safety measures since the governor ended a statewide shelter-in-place order […]
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Police: Double homicide suspect arrested while trying to flee to Mexico
A man who was wanted in the double homicide of a mother and her teenage son was arrested earlier this week after police say he attempted to cross the U.S.-Mexico border. William Jerome Adams was arrested in Texas earlier this week after attempting to enter Mexico, police say. He will be subject to extradition back […]
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Georgia homeschoolers one step closer to public school sports and clubs participation
Homeschool students in Georgia would be allowed to play sports and join clubs at public schools under legislation that cleared the General Assembly Wednesday. The bill, sponsored by Senate Rules Committee Chairman Jeff Mullis, R-Chickamauga, lets home-schoolers participate in public-school extracurricular activities like athletics, band and theater as long as they fulfill certain academic requirements […]
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Everything you need to know about Sine Die in Georgia
If you’ve been on Twitter today or watched the news, you’ve probably encountered the phrase “Sine Die.” Today is Sine Die for lawmakers under the Gold Dome in Atlanta. It is the last day for bills to be passed into state law in Georgia for this year. Think of it as kind of a graduation […]
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North and Central Georgia could see severe weather today
Heavy rains and damaging wind may be in order for residents of Northern and Central Georgia Wednesday as a cold front stirs up heavy storms. A strong cold front is expected to move through Georgia today and tonight. Precipitation is expected to increase ahead of the front this morning and continue through tonight. The axis […]
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Here’s how to get a free copy of your voter ID in Gwinnett County
In response to Georgia’s new election law, one Georgia county is going to offer free copies of voter ID cards for residents. The Gwinnett County Clerk of Court will offer free paper copies of identification cards for residents who need a copy to cast their absentee ballot in future elections. Last week, the State of […]
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Gun rights bill passes in Georgia senate
Despite two recent mass shootings, including one in Georgia, the state Senate on Monday passed a gun rights bill that proponents say protects the Second Amendment freedoms of citizens. The bill passed along party lines, with Republicans, who control the chamber, voting in favor of it. Gov. Brian Kemp’s floor leader, Sen. Bo Hatchett (R-Cornelia), […]
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Georgia Governor Brian Kemp in quarantine after coronavirus exposure
Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp has canceled upcoming appearances and is self-quarantining after being exposed to the coronavirus. According to the Governor’s office, Kemp was exposed to someone with the virus while touring storm damage over the weekend in Newnan. While the governor’s office said he did test negative for COVID-19 on Monday, he is following […]
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Missing Georgia teen found
Update: According to the Dawson County Sheriff’s Office, Stacy Chatham has been found and is safe. The original story is below. Police in Dawson County are asking for your help locating a missing 16 year-old girl. According to the Dawson County Sheriff’s Office, 16-year-old Stacy Chatham, last seen leaving her house on camera around midnight […]
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Georgia legislature passes cocktails to-go bill
Georgians would be able to buy cocktails to- go under legislation that cleared the General Assembly Monday. The state House of Representatives voted 120-48 to pass a bill that originated in the Georgia Senate that would let Georgians buy up to two mixed drinks in to-go cups holding a maximum of three ounces of liquor […]
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Two Georgia jailers accused of sexually assaulting an inmate
MILLEDGEVILLE — Two jailers at the Baldwin County Detention Center have been arrested on suspicion of sexually assaulting an inmate. The Georgia Bureau of Investigation arrested Christopher Dumas Jr.and Mario Ward, both from Milledgeville, Georgia, Friday for sexual assault against a person who was incarcerated at the Baldwin County Sheriff’s Office. Dumas Jr. and Ward […]
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Police investigate fatal pedestrian crash in Gainesville
GAINESVILLE — Police in Gainesville are investigating a fatal crash involving a pedestrian that occurred Monday morning. According to police, the crash is at Browns Bridge Road and McEver Road. The police are advising motorists to use alternate routes. There are no further details at this time. The Georgia Sun will have more information on […]
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Georgia inmates charged with drug trafficking and bribery at state prison
Four inmates at Georgia prisons are facing federal charges stemming from a scheme to smuggle narcotics into Hays State Prison by bribing a corrections officer, FBI officials say. Jeffery Deroy Lewis, an inmate at Valdosta State Prison, along with Octavius Henry, Alexis Jay Stokley, and Khalid Eugene Mouton, inmates at Hays State Prison, and an […]
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Third party data breach affects DeKalb County students
Parents of some DeKalb County school students report they have received a Notice of Data Breach letter from a company called PCS Revenue Control Systems Inc. The letter says that their child’s name, student identification number and date of birth were potentially exposed to unauthorized access during a data breach in December 2019. Credit monitoring […]
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Here are the health care reforms that could come to Georgia
Monday shapes up as a pivotal day for high-profile health bills as the General Assembly enters its final week. Those expected to get a Senate floor vote include a bill that would establish rules for cameras in nursing home residents’ rooms. Senators will also consider a recently gutted measure involving visits to people in hospitals […]
