Carolyn Newton Curry will be the next featured author in Georgia Writers Museum’s popular Meet the Author series. The program will be held virtually, via Zoom, at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, March 2. The event is free to the public, but donations are appreciated. For more information or to register, visit www.georgiawritersmuseum.org. Curry is the author of Suffer & […]
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A Closer Look at How Marjorie Taylor Greene Got Elected
Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene’s short career as a politician has not lacked for drama. The woman known as the QAnon-supporting congresswoman has been a source of puzzlement for liberals and headaches for mainstream conservatives, but her supporters call her a champion. Voters say they love her not only for her strong pro-gun and anti-abortion stances, […]
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Police investigate fatal shooting in Peachtree Corners
PEACHTREE CORNERS — The Gwinnett County Police Department is investigating a homicide that took place at the front entrance of a local apartment complex. Officers were dispatched to a “person shot” call at 1700 Hunters Ridge Lane in Peachtree Corners at 11:30 a.m. When officers arrived, they found a black male laying on the ground […]
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Senate fails to impeach Trump
The U.S. Senate voted on Saturday to acquit former President Donald Trump on a charge of inciting the deadly Jan. 6 insurrectionist attack on the U.S. Capitol, concluding his second impeachment trial with the same verdict as his first impeachment. In the 57-43 vote, seven Republicans joined every Senate Democrat and independent in support of […]
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64-year-old Georgia man arrested after armed standoff with deputies
CALHOUN — An armed standoff at a home in Calhoun between a 64-year-old man and police ended peacefully after a crisis negotiator arrived at the scene Saturday afternoon. Deputies were dispatched to the area of Craigtown Road and U.S. Highway 41 north of Calhoun in response to multiple reports of an intoxicated, threatening man armed […]
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News Blog: Rainy day in Georgia causes some issues
Georgia’s recent wet weather is taking its toll on communities throughout the state. Cobb County officials are reporting that significant rain has lead to isolated issues in the county. Rain caused a large pine tree to fall on power lines, closing down Timber Ridge Road. Gloomy weather is expected throughout the weekend, so be aware […]
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Second arrest made in fatal shooting at Thirsty Turtle in Macon
MACON — Law enforcement officials in Macon say they have made a second arrest in the late November shooting outside the Thirsty Turtle on Cherry Street. Bibb County Sheriff’s Office investigators and members of the U.S. Marshals Southeast Regional Fugitive Task Force served arrest warrants on 22-year-old Damion Jarrod Tuff, in connection to the homicide […]
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The Chief Justice of the Georgia Supreme Court is stepping down
Georgia Supreme Court Chief Justice Harold Melton announced Friday that he is stepping down on July 1 after spending 16 years serving on the state’s highest court, including the past year implementing a 2009 plan he led to keep the wheels of justice turning in a pandemic. Melton’s announcement comes with a year-plus remaining on […]
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Here are the CDC’s new guidelines for schools
WASHINGTON—The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on Friday released updated guidance to provide educators a science-based plan for reopening K-12 schools. The agency said it cannot force schools to reopen but can only stress that steps such as wearing masks and physical distancing of at least 6 feet are key to mitigating the spread of coronavirus. […]
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Will Georgia lawmakers reform citizen’s arrest and no-knock warrants?
State lawmakers are working this year on legislation to change Georgia’s citizen’s arrest law, ban no-knock arrest warrants and lower employment barriers for residents on probation. But five weeks into the 2021 legislative session, reforming the citizen’s arrest statute appears the most likely criminal justice reform to gain passage. Democrats are pushing broad changes to policing […]
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Here’s what Atlanta men are known for on Tinder
For Valentine’s Day, Kingsman Beard Club recently analyzed more than 3,500 Tinder profiles of men living in 31 of the largest American cities to learn more about single men in America and what the typical dating profile looks like. This research gives insight into what men throughout Atlanta are known for on dating apps. Kingsman […]
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13 Things You Didn’t Know About Georgia
Whether you’re a Georgia Native or just passing through for a quick stay, there are some things about The Peach State you may not know. Since Georgia was the last of the original 13 British Colonies, here is a list of 13 things you probably didn’t know about the state that’s on everyone’s mind. Let’s […]
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News Blog: Another rabies alert in Hall County
Hall County officials are reporting that there was contact recently between a rabid raccoon and a dog in the 4300 block of Chatuge Drive in Buford. The raccoon was shipped to the Georgia Public Health Lab- Virology Section in Decatur. On Feb. 11, Hall County Animal Control was advised that the raccoon tested positive for […]
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The Sunrise Report: Happy Birthday, Georgia
Good morning, Georgians! It is Friday and we’re heading into the Valentine’s Day weekend. Today marks Day Four of the Senate impeachment trial of Donald Trump. Here is some of the news you might be interested in today. Headlines: Tom the Turkey had another run-in with The Kennesaw Police Department. The feisty fowl does not […]
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How to make a Red Velvet Valentine’s dessert for two
(Culinary.net) On the sweetest day of the year, a day full of flowers, love and sweets, Valentine’s Day is the ultimate opportunity to try a different dessert meant for two. It’s hard to resist a perfectly blended, rose-red, luscious Red Velvet Mug Cake. It’s the perfect size, with just a handful of instructions, and it’s […]
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News Blog: Tom the Turkey has another run-in with the law
Tom the Turkey has had yet another run-in with law enforcement in Kennesaw. As you may recall, Tom has had a couple of other exploits with the Kennesaw Police Department, in which he blocked traffic and then tried to race the officers. In Thursday morning’s encounter, Tom settled for taunting officers. We’ll let the fine […]
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Two 14-year-old carjacking suspects arrested in Atlanta
ATLANTA — Two carjacking suspects have been arrested in Atlanta on charges stemming from an attempting carjacking on Piedmont Road early this morning. Police say at approximately 3:35 a.m., Atlanta Police responded to a call of an attempted carjacking at 2591 Piedmont Road. Upon arrival, the victim advised that he was sitting in his vehicle […]
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Police chase involving stolen truck ends with arrest in Bibb County
Bibb County Sheriff’s Office patrol deputies arrested a Byron man in a stolen vehicle, after a brief pursuit Thursday morning. The Centerville Police Department reported that a black Chevrolet truck was stolen and the vehicle’s GPS showed that it was located near the Magnolia Court Hotel, on the 4700 block of Houston Road. Bibb County […]
