Georgia Governor Brian Kemp said he would not move teachers to the front of the line for vaccines, despite calls for teachers to be included in the first group to receive vaccines. Kemp sent a letter in response to the Atlanta Board of Education after the board approved a resolution requesting all educators be moved […]
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If you use Habersham County Transit, you are required to wear a mask
Habersham County Transit will require all passengers and staff to wear masks beginning immediately. Masks must be worn on all Habersham County buses as to follow the latest Center for Disease Control order. On Friday, January 29, 2021, the Center for Disease Control issued an order mandating the wearing of masks while on aircraft, trains, […]
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Former Hart County Commissioner faces child porn charge
A former Hart County Commissioner who was previously arrested for racketeering has now been charged with computer pornography and child exploitation. The new charges stem from the previous investigation into racketeering. GBI agents arrested 66-year-old R.C. Oglesby Wednesday. The arrest stems from evidence seized in a large-scale racketeering investigation that was conducted by the Appalachian […]
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Rabies Alert in Hall County
A rabid raccoon had an encounter with a dog in East Hall County near the 4100 block of Old Cornelia Highway, Hall County officials say. The raccoon was shipped to the Georgia Public Health Lab- Virology Section in Decatur. On Feb. 4, Hall County Animal Control was advised that the raccoon tested positive for rabies. Positive […]
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Georgia Republicans want to shorten the time you have to request an absentee ballot
A new state legislative committee focused on election changes passed a bill Thursday that will keep Georgia voters from requesting absentee ballots the week before Election Day. House Bill 270 would set a deadline of at least 10 days before Election Day for election workers to issue absentee ballots instead of the Friday before as […]
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Marjorie Taylor Greene booted from committees
The Gist: Georgia Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene has been voted out of the two congressional committees she serves on by a bipartisan vote in the House of Representatives. Greene was initially assigned to the education and budget committees. After the vote, she no longer serves on any committees. The Vote: 11 Republicans joined Democrats to […]
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Could Georgia make video-only final visits with dying coronavirus patients illegal?
Hospitals and nursing homes would have to allow in-person family visits during public-health emergencies like the COVID-19 pandemic under a bill filed in the General Assembly. The bill, sponsored by state Rep. Ed Setzler, R-Acworth, would prohibit Georgia hospitals and nursing homes from limiting patients’ ability to visit with family members in the event treatment […]
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Traffic Alert: Lane closures on State Route 316 will begin Friday
Drivers relying on State Route 316 in Gwinnett County will need to head out a little early the next few days as a construction project will close lanes along the roadway and will put vehicle pacing measures in place. The Gwinnett County Department of Transportation project to build the Harbins Road interchange at State Route […]
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GoFundMe page set up for 12-year-old boy who lost his family in a fire
The Athens-Clarke County community is rallying around 12-year-old Taeden Johnson, who lost his family in a fatal house fire last week. Fire crews were dispatched to the fire on Spring Valley Road after a neighbor had called 911 and said the home next to his was on fire. Crews arrived on the scene and found […]
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Coronavirus Update: Cases are declining, but deaths are high in Georgia
The Gist: Georgia’s average number of new coronavirus cases per day continues to go down and has almost reached the levels the state saw at its peak during the summer. The current average number of new cases per day is 3,740. In July, during the virus’ summer spike, the daily average was 3,728. Despite the […]
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Could Georgia get a public option for health care?
A bill introduced in the Georgia state senate could mean a public option for health care in the state. The bill’s sponsor says it would essentially create a public option for PeachCare. Today, Senator Sally Harrell, a Democrat who represents Atlanta, filed Senate Bill 83, a bill that aims to increase Georgian’s access to quality, […]
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Coronavirus drives chicken wing shortage ahead of Super Bowl
If you ever make it to Francar’s Buffalo Wings in Macon, you’ll learn Carl Fambro is really into chicken wings… and chicken wing sauces. “Well, we keep like 35, 36 on the menu,” Fambro said a little before lunch one day this week. “But then I’ve got another 10 in my recipe book.” It’s all […]
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Former Georgia deputy arrested on suspicion of being ‘sexually involved’ with an inmate
CUMMING — A former Forsyth County Sheriff’s Deputy has been arrested by the Georgia Bureau of Investigation. On Tuesday, the GBI arrested former Forsyth County Deputy Nicholas Maddox, of Dawsonville, for suspected Sexual Assault by a Person of Supervisory or Disciplinary Authority. Maddox was booked by the Forsyth County Sheriff’s Office and is out on […]
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Botched crime spree in Gwinnett County leads to arrest
BUFORD — Gwinnett County Police say a suspect ran from two attempted carjackings and a home break-in before being arrested in Buford. Police arrested Lamont Dickerson on Feb. 1, after he attempted to carjack two vehicles and broke into a home in Buford. Just before 5 a.m., officers responded to the area of South Puckett […]
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What does 2021 hold for Georgia’s farms?
The pandemic has put a strain on all sectors of the economy, and the agricultural and food industries were no exception. From supply chain disruptions that led to dumping milk and crops to increased consumer demand for plants, there were many ups and downs in 2020 markets. University of Georgia agricultural economists recapped the unique […]
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Atlanta ranks in top 10 best cities for pizza lovers
Deep dish, thin crust, or somewhere in between — America is a nation of pizza addicts. That craving has only grown while we’ve been sticking close to home during the pandemic as pizza is the ultimate comfort food. But which 10 cities take the biggest slice out of 2021’s Best Cities for Pizza Addicts? With […]
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Clayton State University offers free tax help to metro Atlanta residents
Clayton State University will once again offer free tax preparation assistance for eligible taxpayers in metro Atlanta, marking 31 years as a Volunteer Income Tax Assistance site. “The VITA program at the College of Business is our way to connect with and assist our local community in an impactful way,” says Dr. Anthony Hannah, assistant […]
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Here’s how bills proposed by Republicans could change voting in Georgia
Republican state senators have rolled out a legislative package aimed at overhauling Georgia’s election laws by limiting who can vote by mail, outlining how to prove identification and outlawing absentee-ballot drop boxes. The eight bills, filed late Monday by top Senate Republican leaders, mark the most sweeping attempt to change local voting laws after the 2020 election […]
