Georgia’s Republican presidential electors formally cast their votes for former President Donald Trump Tuesday in a ceremony at the state Capitol. The 16 electors, consistently largely of local GOP leaders, met on the same day electors in every state cast their votes either for Trump or Vice President Kamala Harris, depending on which candidate the […]
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School Bus Crash in Cobb County: What We Know
A school bus crash on Roswell Road near Providence temporarily reduced traffic to a single lane Wednesday morning. Authorities report no injuries to the driver, children on board, or others involved in the collision. Just the Facts: • A school bus was involved in a collision near Roswell Road and Providence. • No injuries were […]
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81-Year-Old Woman Killed in Collision With Tractor-Trailer
An 81-year-old woman died Monday evening after a sedan collided with a tractor-trailer on Cumming Highway in Cherokee County. Just the facts: Bonnie Moore, of Canton, was pronounced dead at the scene after the crash near Soleil Parkway around 5:40 p.m., according to the Cherokee County Sheriff’s Office. • Moore was a passenger in a […]
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8th Annual Toy Drive for Veterans and Families in Warner Robins
Genesis Joy House Homeless Shelter in Warner Robins is hosting its 8th Annual Toy Drive to bring holiday cheer to economically challenged veteran families and their children. The event, scheduled for Saturday, December 21, 2024, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., will take place at 501 Marshall Avenue in Warner Robins, Georgia. The toy drive […]
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Office Holiday Party Etiquette: What Not to Do
Office holiday parties. Billed as a “thank you” for your year of hard work but often a test of your ability to socialize just enough without being labeled “that guy” or “that girl.” According to a survey of 3,000 Georgia managers, workers don’t always pass this unspoken test—especially after a second glass of eggnog. The […]
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What You Need to Know About The New Alert on Waze
Drivers using Waze or Google Maps will now receive a new alert when approaching a disabled vehicle or AAA roadside worker, giving you time to slow down and move over. The feature, launched by AAA and Waze, aims to reduce crashes involving stranded motorists and responders who work just feet from fast-moving traffic. What’s Happening: […]
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What Are The Happiest Affluent Communities in Georgia?
Milton residents are the happiest in Georgia among the state’s most affluent areas, according to a survey by CardRates. The survey ranked Milton 79th nationally in a study of the top 150 most expensive places to live in the United States. Elsewhere in Georgia, Dunwoody came in at 107th, and Johns Creek followed at 121st. […]
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Most Georgia Hospitals Don’t Comply With Federal Price Listing Rule Until Fined
Only 21 of 51 (41%) Georgia hospitals reviewed by Patient Advocate (PRA) were fully complying with the federal Hospital Price Transparency Rule as of the latest report from the Patients Rights Advocate organization. PRA’s report published this month found compliance among hospitals in Georgia is up 1% since the last report, released in February. Part of […]
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Man Stabbed to Death in His Sleep in Atlanta
A 54-year-old man was stabbed to death in an unprovoked attack while he slept near 133 Trinity Ave. early on December 14, according to Atlanta Police. Just the Facts: The Video: Surveillance footage of the suspect has been released and is available below. How You Can Help: Anyone with information about this case is urged […]