The Georgia Senate passed two bills Thursday aimed at protecting victims of human trafficking, advancing a key plank of Gov. Brian Kemp’s legislative agenda. One bill sponsored by state Sen. Clint Dixon, R-Buford, would allow human-trafficking victims to sue their traffickers in civil court for monetary damages. The other bill, also sponsored by Dixon, would shield human-trafficking […]
Posted inCoronavirus
Coronavirus vaccines are now available at CVS pharmacies in Georgia
Beginning tomorrow, February 12, CVS Pharmacy will begin vaccination appointments at 12 stores across Georgia. “Public-private partnerships have been critical to our vaccination efforts here in Georgia, helping to ensure long-term care facility residents and staff along with those in our priority populations have access to the vaccine,” said Governor Brian Kemp. “With limited supply and […]
Posted inGeorgia By The Numbers
Who pays the most taxes in Georgia?
As April 15 draws closer, taxes will be on everyone’s mind and millions of taxpayers in the Peach State will find out if they owe or if they get a refund. A new study by SmartAsset finds the places in Georgia where people owe the most in taxes. This study analyzed IRS data to determine how much […]
Posted inTraffic & Transportation
Fatal car crash shuts down I-75 in Cobb County
If your afternoon commute involves I-75 Northbound in Cobb County, you will need to find an alternate route today. A fatal car crash involving multiple vehicles has shut down I-75 Northbound north of Barrett Parkway. At least one person is dead. All Northbound lanes are shut down. According to the Cobb County Police Department, the […]
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Police search for missing 19-year-old last seen at Five Points MARTA station
ATLANTA — Police in Atlanta are asking for your help locating a missing 19-year-old woman who was last seen at the Five Points MARTA station. The woman’s name is Brooklyn York, and she is from Tennessee. York was reported missing by her mother on Feb. 8. York is described as a white female, about 4’11” […]
Posted inYour Family
Is poor air quality affecting your child’s confidence?
The toll that air pollution takes on a person’s physical health is well documented. But new University of Georgia research suggests there could be another price too: a child’s drive to be successful. UGA researchers investigated noncognitive traits — patterns of thoughts, feelings and behaviors — in adolescents who lived in areas of concentrated air […]
Posted inEvents
The Vidalia Onion Festival is on for 2021
The 2021 Vidalia Onion Festival Committee met yesterday and voted to move ahead with plans for the festival to be held April 22 through 25 with the support of the City of Vidalia. Event organizers say the decision to hold the festival is based on the latest national, state, and local COVID-19 infection rates decreasing […]
Posted inYour Government
Fulton County prosecutor to investigate Trump’s call to Raffensperger
Fulton County authorities have launched an investigation into alleged attempts to influence Georgia’s 2020 elections including a call former President Donald Trump made in January pressuring state election officials to overturn his losing results. In a letter sent Wednesday, Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis notified several state officials her office is investigating possible illegal […]
Posted inFood
Dunkin’ will feed every City of Atlanta Firefighter next week
ATLANTA — Dunkin’ will be honoring Atlanta’s first responders Feb. 17 by feeding every City of Atlanta firefighter as part of National Random Act of Kindness Day. To kick off Random Acts of Kindness Day, Dunkin’ will be at Atlanta Fire Rescue Station 1 at 8:30 a.m. to drop off 72 dozen donuts and 36 […]
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News Blog: The fire you see near Sandy Plains Road isn’t an emergency
If you’re driving in the area of Sandy Plains Road and Pete Shaw Road in Cobb County and see fire or smell smoke, don’t be alarmed. It’s just a training exercise for the Cobb County Fire Department. The department will be conducting what it calls an “acquired structure burn” at 3100 Pete Shaw Road in […]
Posted inCrime
35-year-old man shot to death while walking in Macon
The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office is investigating an assault incident that was reported to have occurred at the intersection of Houston Avenue and Heard Avenue at Tuesday. Deputies responded to the intersection regarding a person shot. Upon arrival deputies found 35-year-old Terrance Deshun Chapman with a gunshot wound to the abdomen. According to the Bibb […]
Posted inCoronavirus
Was the Georgia clinic that gave COVID-19 shots to teachers unfairly punished?
The Elbert County medical practice at the center of a COVID-19 vaccine controversy says it was shocked at being suspended by the state after giving shots to educators. “We feel we were used to send a message,’’ said Dr. Jonathan Poon, part of the seven-physician family medicine practice in rural northeast Georgia. “We were really […]
Posted inCoronavirus
Here’s how Georgia’s coronavirus numbers look today
The Gist: Georgia’s daily average for coronavirus cases has dropped below where it was at the height of the summer peak, but there are still about 3,200 new cases per day. This is down from 7,396 new cases per day in early January. The number of deaths has not dropped as drastically. As of Feb. […]
Posted inYour Government
Stacey Abrams Leads Charge Against Republican Changes to Voting
Prominent voting rights groups and a high-profile Democratic election attorney argued Monday that Georgia Republicans are trying to pass state laws to make it harder to vote simply because statewide GOP candidates suffered defeats at the ballot box in the 2020 cycle. Fair Fight founder Stacey Abrams, attorney Marc Elias and the Southern Poverty Law […]
Posted inLocal Heroes
Local Heroes: Four Valdosta police officers honored for saving a child’s life
Four Valdosta police officers have been commended for their actions last month in saving the life of a child who was unresponsive after a seizure. Chief Leslie Manahan recognized Officers Dmitry Zimin, James Turner, Preston White, and Alberto Castellanos, for their quick thinking and response which saved the child’s life, by presenting each of them […]
Posted inCrime
Mail thieves on the loose in Douglas County
LITHIA SPRINGS — The Douglas County Sheriff’s Office is asking for your help locating two mail thieves who were caught on camera stealing mail at a local apartment complex. According to the Sheriff’s Office, two people entered the mailboxes at the Manchester Place Apartments at 1600 Blairs Bridge Road in Lithia Springs. They used an […]
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News Blog: MARTA delays ahead
Rail work will cause 30-minute MARTA delays for some riders starting next week. MARTA will begin major rail work on Feb. 16, at 9 p.m. that will continue through Feb. 22, at 4 a.m. This rail replacement effort will create up to 30-minute delays for some and will impact travel to or through the Buckhead, […]
Posted inBusiness
Sod prices are expected to be high this year
If seeing the turfgrass during the Super Bowl has you itching to unfurl sod for a new lawn, it will likely cost a bit more than usual, according to a report by the University of Georgia. Price increases for sod could range from 2-8% over 2019 prices, according to Clint Waltz, UGA Cooperative Extension turfgrass […]
