ALBANY — Police are investigating the death of a 30-year-old man who was found in a wooded area near Whispering Pine Road. Investigators say the body of Coty Davis was found in a wooded area with a few of his belongings behind the Reserve Apartment Complex at 1404 Whispering Pine Road. The initial investigation revealed […]
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Georgia is among the top 10 states with the highest murder rate
The U.S. murder rate is at its highest level in nearly two and half decades. A total of 21,570 murders were committed nationwide in 2020, up nearly 30% from the previous year — the largest annual increase on record. The rash of deadly violence came during a tumultuous year in American history. The COVID-19 pandemic […]
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Roswell wants your input on how to spend American Rescue Plan funds
ROSWELL — The City of Roswell is seeking input from Roswell residents and business owners regarding the City’s plan to prioritize and spend its allocation of federal American Rescue Plan Act funds. By visiting www.RoswellGov.com/ARPASurvey, members of the Roswell community can provide feedback on potential use categories that represent areas in which the City of Roswell […]
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Paulding man charged with murder of missing Gwinnett County man
Detectives with the Paulding County Sheriff’s Office and Agents with the Georgia Bureau of Investigation arrested a Paulding County man for the murder of a missing Gwinnett County man. Ronald Leonard Williams was reported missing on Nov. 28 by his family in Gwinnett County. The investigation revealed that Williams’ phone and vehicle were last known […]
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16-year-old arrested for terroristic threats against Lambert High School
A 16-year-old has been arrested for making terroristic threats against Lambert High School in Forsyth County. Lambert’s principal Gary Davison made the school resource officer at the school aware of a threatening e-mail he received on Dec. 9. The Forsyth County School Resource Deputies and Major Crimes Unit worked to identify the student and remove him […]
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Special Report: Hospital closures a death sentence in rural Georgia
Lacandie Gipson struggled to breathe. The 33-year-old woman with multiple health conditions was in respiratory distress and awaiting an ambulance. About 20 minutes after the emergency call, it arrived. The Cuthbert home where Gipson lived was less than a mile from Southwest Georgia Regional Medical Center, but the ambulance couldn’t take her to the one-story […]
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David Perdue says he would not have certified 2020 election results
Former Republican U.S. Sen. David Perdue says he would not have signed off on the certification of the 2020 election results had he been governor, Axios Atlanta reported Wednesday. The statement, said in an interview, was a shot at Republican Gov. Brian Kemp, who reluctantly signed the election certificate last November as part of a […]
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11-year-old shot and killed by 12-year-old in Clayton County
RIVERDALE — Clayton County Police Officers responded to a home on Westbury Road, in Riverdale last night in reference to a shooting. Upon arrival, officers learned the shooting involved two juveniles. The victim was 11 years of age. The other juvenile is 12 years of age. The 11-year-old died from his injuries on the scene. […]
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If you need holiday assistance, Cobb County has a drive-thru food pantry
The holiday season can be a financially stressful time for anyone, but even more so this year due to the ongoing impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. Cobb County continues to lend a helping hand with a food assistance program. Stop by the South Cobb Regional Library, 805 Clay Road, Mableton, for a Drive-Thru Food Pantry […]
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Meet the newest member of the Georgia Board of Education
Governor Brian Kemp appointed William Franklin Griffin Jr. to the State Board of Education. “Georgia’s State Board of Education helps us create an environment in which local schools and systems are empowered to develop policies and programs that meet the educational needs of their students, that support teachers, and that involve parents and communities in the […]
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Flashback: North Fulton once had its own local radio station
Did you know that North Fulton had its own radio station in the 1980s and that some iteration of that station still broadcasts today? More on the station’s present day status later, but this is the story of when the station was local to the North Fulton area. The Time: In this Flashback, we will […]
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The Holiday season marks the booziest time of the year in Georgia
Thanksgiving represents the start of the end-of-year season for many people – when office parties collide with Christmas get-togethers and other holiday events such as New Year’s Eve — the one thing they all have in common is alcohol. Think classic eggnog, hot buttered rum, hot toddies or a twist on the classic martini, peppermintinis. Although […]
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Here’s how you can weigh in on Richmond County’s new textbooks
The Richmond County School System is requesting feedback from parents on textbooks for middle and high school students for English/Language Arts and Math. “Parent and community feedback is an important part of the textbook adoption process. We encourage our parents to review the content and engage with the supplemental resources to help us select the […]
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Where to see Christmas lights in Cherokee County
If you are looking for places to check out some great Christmas light displays in Cherokee County, look no further than two of your local county parks. You can take a ride in your car through a two-mile light show at Holiday Lights at Cherokee Veterans Park, featuring two drive-thru tunnels, animated Christmas displays, and […]
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How much would the gifts in The 12-Days of Christmas cost today?
Following a bah-humbug year for the country’s economy in 2020, PNC’s 38th annual Christmas Price Index sees a return of performers in the annual calculation and reflects an increase of 5.7% from 2019 to purchase gifts from the classic holiday song, “The 12 Days of Christmas.” What is the Christmas Price Index?: PNC’s Christmas Price […]
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Gwinnett County leaders want you to know how redistricting works
Gwinnett County commissioners are hosting a series of open houses to help Gwinnett residents understand how redistricting works. “Information is key. We want to give our residents an opportunity to view maps, ask Gwinnett staff questions, and really understand the process of redistricting,” said Board Chairwoman Nicole Hendrickson. “The decisions that will be made by […]
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Perdue gets a Trump bump in the polls
A new poll conducted since former U.S. Sen. David Perdue entered the 2022 Republican primary race for governor shows him neck and neck with incumbent Gov. Brian Kemp. Perdue and Kemp each drew support from 34% of 500 likely GOP primary voters when the respondents were informed that former President Donald Trump has endorsed Perdue, […]
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Two arrested in assault at McDonald’s that started over Splenda
LOCUS GROVE — The Henry County Sheriff’s Office has arrested two people caught on camera fighting with McDonald’s employees. The incident took place on Nov. 23 at the McDonald’s located at 4850 Bill Garner Parkway in Locust Grove. Authorities say the altercation started after a male and female customer were told they would have to […]
