As vibrant holiday plants begin to adorn the shelves of hardware stores, grocery stores and garden centers, consumers are attracted to the pinks, reds and whites atop deep green foliage, which add festive pops of color in winter homes. The appearance of plants like poinsettias and Christmas cacti usher in the holiday season and we […]
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Arrest made in slaying of 41-year-old Valdosta woman found in woods
ADEL — An arrest has been made in connection with the slaying of 41-year-old Valdosta resident Tenesha Mordon. Mordon’s body was found in a wooded area near Adel Dec. 19. On Saturday, Dec. 19, the Georgia Bureau of Investigation and Adel Police Department arrested 32-year-old Lebray Berrian. According to the GBI, at about 4 p.m., […]
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How to see the ‘Christmas Star’ tonight in Georgia
As tumultuous as the year 2020 has been, wrapping it up by looking to the skies and seeing the “Christmas Star” may provide the glimmer of hope the world is desperate for as the year winds down. If you’re not familiar, the Christmas Star event expected tonight refers to the conjunction of Jupiter and Saturn, […]
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Need some quick holiday snack ideas?
(Family Features) The holidays are filled with delicious food – from indulgent breakfasts to decadent desserts – but snacks can get overlooked. Spice up this holiday season with festive snacks that are perfect for a quick on-the-go bite or a taste of your favorite holiday dessert. Although beloved in pie, pecans are a versatile nut […]
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Drug deal at South Fulton park thwarted
SOUTH FULTON — The South Fulton Police Department reports a drug deal was busted by a park ranger at a local park Saturday. Police say as the Park Ranger Unit was patrolling Cliftondale Park, a felony drug sale was thwarted. Several suspects took off running; however, one suspect was taken into custody. Nearly two ounces […]
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The Bremen Santa Parade has been rescheduled
BREMEN — The City of Bremen’s Santa Parade — originally scheduled for tonight — has been rescheduled to Monday night due to rain in the forecast. The city is asking residents who live on a dead end street to come to a close intersection to see the parade as they will not be able to […]
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Cobb County man killed by SWAT team identified
The Cobb County man who was killed by a SWAT team early Thursday morning has been identified. According to the Georgia Bureau of Investigation, the man was 49-year-old Johnny Bolton of Austell. The GBI also released information that the warrant served was a no-knock warrant. According to the GBI, preliminary information indicates that on Thursday, […]
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The Sunrise Report: T’was the weekend before Christmas
I know it seems like it should still be April or May, but we’ve arrived at the weekend before Christmas. It is a time for Christmas traditions and family. The daily headlines probably aren’t at the top of your list of priorities, but here they are anyway for those of you who are interested. Today’s […]
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How to make one simple ingredient the star of your holiday meal
(StatePoint) When planning your holiday menu, consider selecting one ingredient to be the star of the show. Not only is this a good way to simplify your shopping list during a busy time of year, it will unify your meal with complementary flavors. Need some inspiration? Consider sweet tea. Not just a hot or cold […]
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Harris County mourns unexpected death of first grade teacher
Parents, teachers and students in Harris County are mourning the unexpected loss of a Park Elementary School teacher who had been teaching in the school district for 22 years. On Dec. 15, the Harris County School District learned of the death of first grade teacher Karon Grant. “Though I’m only in my second full year […]
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ByoPlanet expansion to bring 250 jobs to Athens
Georgia Governor Brian Kemp today announced that ByoPlanet International, a leading producer of electrostatic spray technology, is investing nearly $7 million in expanding its Georgia manufacturing operations, delivering 250 jobs to Athens-Clarke County. “It’s a pleasure to see ByoPlanet International continue to grow their footprint in Athens,” Kemp said. “With a spray system born from […]
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Should businesses be protected from coronavirus-related lawsuits?
A wrongful death lawsuit filed in connection with a Tyson meat packing facility in Iowa alleged that managers secretly took bets on how many employees would get sick from COVID-19. Tyson fired seven managers at the Waterloo pork processing plant following an independent investigation into the betting allegations and a wave of national publicity. But labor advocates […]
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The Sunrise Report: Today’s top news stories
Today is Friday, December 18. That means we are just one week until Christmas. Speaking of Christmas, the forecast shows a small chance of snow on Christmas Day. It is too early to get your hopes up, but it is also 2020 — which means maybe we should expect a Christmas Day blizzard. Here are […]
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Georgia will provide additional staff support for hospitals
As COVID-19 continues to take its toll on Georgia’s health system, Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp announced today that the state will continue to provide additional staffing for hospitals. The news comes as the state reported 8,064 new coronavirus cases in one day Thursday along with 56 new deaths and 300 new hospitalizations. The state currently […]
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The Home Depot to pay over $20 million fine for lead paint violations
Atlanta-based The Home Depot Inc. has agreed to pay a $20.75 million fine for violating federal environmental rules for conducting home renovations involving lead paint. A consent decree filed Thursday in U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Georgia requires the giant hardware retailer to implement a corporate-wide program to ensure that the contractors […]
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SWAT team kills Cobb County man
SMYRNA — A Cobb County man was shot and killed early Thursday morning while a SWAT team was executing a search warrant at his apartment. According to the Georgia Bureau of Investigation, preliminary information indicates that on Thursday, December 17, at about 4:41 a.m., Marietta Cobb Smyrna Organized Crime Task Force agents and Cobb County […]
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36-year-old dies after collision with logging truck
A 36-year-old has died from injuries sustained after a collision with a logging truck in Bibb County. The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office is investigating the traffic collision, which occurred on Eisenhower Parkway at the intersection of Key Street at 7:04 a.m. Tuesday. According to the Bibb County Sheriff’s Department, 36-year-old Jeffery King was driving an SUV […]
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Georgia State Troopers will be out in full force on Christmas and New Year’s
With just one week until Christmas Eve, the Georgia State Patrol is reminding motorists to keep safety at the forefront when traveling around Christmas and New Year’s. In an effort to reduce the number of crashes on Georgia roadways, State troopers will be on high visibility patrols on interstates and state roads. The Christmas travel […]
