ATLANTA — Atlanta City Councilman Andre Dickens was elected the next mayor of Georgia’s capital city Tuesday, easily defeating City Council President Felicia Moore in a runoff. With 75% of the precincts reporting shortly after 11 p.m., Dickens led Moore 62% to 38%, according to unofficial results. Dickens barely made the runoff, finishing well behind […]
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November 30 Georgia municipal election runoff results
Runoff elections are taking place in cities throughout Georgia today, including the Atlanta mayor’s race. Below are the results that have come in so far. 11:16 p.m.: With 74% of precincts reporting in Fulton and all precincts reporting in DeKalb, it appears Andre Dickens has won the Atlanta mayor’s race handily. In DeKalb, Dickens carried […]
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GBI investigating death of 10-month-old Georgia boy
The GBI is investigating the death of a 10-month old boy in Claxton. According to the GBI, preliminary information indicates that at around 8:30 a.m. on Monday, the child’s mother’s boyfriend brought the child to Evans Memorial Hospital when the child became unresponsive. Hospital personnel provided medical treatment, but the child died. A GBI Medical Examiner […]
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These roads will be closed for Columbia County’s Christmas parade
Columbia County’s Christmas parade will bring about road closures on several roads. County officials have released a list of closures ahead of the parade. The temporary closures are for the Annual Christmas Parade sponsored by the Merchants Association of Columbia County. Also, several county roads that intersect with the parade route will be closed to […]
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Owner of Georgia tax preparation business and wife plead guilty to fraud
ATLANTA — Tiyari Collins and Farah Collins, husband and wife, have pleaded guilty to defrauding the U.S. Small Business Administration by obtaining approximately $1.9 million in fraudulent loans from the Paycheck Protection Program and Economic Impact Disaster Loan program. Tiyari Collins, who owned and operated Collins Financial Services Group, a tax-preparation business based in metro Atlanta, […]
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How to get your live Christmas tree home safely
If you plan to purchase a real Christmas tree this holiday season, AAA urges you to have a plan to get it home safely. “Nothing will make you say ‘bah humbug’ faster than losing the tree you just bought on the drive home,” said Montrae Waiters, spokeswoman, AAA – The Auto Club Group. “If not properly secured, […]
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10 Things You Need to Know Before Voting in The Nov. 30 Runoff in DeKalb
DeKalb County voters in some cities have runoff elections Nov. 30, but before you go to vote there are some things you may need to know. Here are 10 important reminders from the DeKalb office of Voter Registration and Elections: 1.) All registered voters in DeKalb will not be eligible to cast ballots in the […]
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Gwinnett police search for suspect in killing of Sandy Springs man
Police in Gwinnett County are searching for a suspect in the killing of a Sandy Springs man. The man’s body was discovered in a vehicle on Pierce Brennan Drive and Tech Center Parkway in October. Police have identified 20-year-old Mark Antonio White, of Covington, as the primary suspect in the case. White has outstanding warrants […]
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Biden’s Build Back Better plan called a ‘game changer’ for Georgia’s uninsured
U.S. Rep. Carolyn Bourdeaux (D-Ga.) said Monday that the health insurance provisions in the social policy and climate change bill pending in Congress would be a “game changer’’ for Georgia. These people include Cynthia English, 46, of Albany. She is uninsured and has diabetes, hypertension and sciatica. She gets care at an local charity clinic […]
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Police search for man who robbed Georgia bank and shot a teller
WARNER ROBINS — The FBI, in conjunction with the Warner Robins Police Department, is offering up to a $5,000 reward for information leading to the arrest and indictment of one suspect who robbed a bank at gunpoint, resulting in the injury to a bank teller. On November 22, at about 9:18 a.m., one suspect entered […]
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Business community backs Brian Kemp’s reelection bid
Georgia’s leading business organization endorsed Gov. Brian Kemp Monday for reelection next year. The Georgia Chamber of Commerce cited the Republican governor’s emphasis on economic issues during his first term in office. “Governor Kemp has made economic growth a priority in Georgia,” said Ben Tarbutton, president of Sandersville Railroad Co. and the chamber’s 2022 board […]
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Is gas price relief on the way for Georgia?
Georgia gas prices decreased slightly at the pump compared to a week ago. Georgia motorists are now paying an average price of $3.22 per gallon for regular unleaded gasoline. Monday’s state average is 2 cents less than a week ago, 3 cents less than last month and $1.26 more than this time last year. It now costs motorists $48.30 to fill a 15-gallon tank of gasoline; that […]
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Georgia father sent to hospital after dispute with son
The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office is investigating an Aggravated Assault that occurred at about 5:46 p.m. Nov. 26. According to authorities a 54-year-old Macon man received a serious head injury during a domestic dispute with is juvenile son. The man was transported to the Atrium Health Navicent by ambulance and is listed to be in […]
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How the Supreme Court’s upcoming abortion ruling could impact Georgia
The U.S. Supreme Court will hear arguments Dec. 1 on one of the most significant abortion cases in years, and the aftereffects of its ruling will be felt here in Georgia. The case of Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization has drawn more than 1,000 friend-of-the-court briefs so far — including one from Georgia — […]
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1,795 guns have been stolen from cars in Atlanta this year
ATLANTA — So far this year, 1,795 guns have been stolen from cars in the city of Atlanta. The staggering number of gun thefts was released by the Atlanta Police Department Saturday in a social media post begging residents stop leaving guns in cars. Atlanta, help us to help you! Since January 1, 2021, there […]
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Peachtree Corners vehicle fire caused by smoking near gas can
PEACHTREE CORNERS — Vapor fumes from a gas can and smoking inside a vehicle don’t mix, and were the cause of a vehicle fire in Peachtree Corners Saturday afternoon, according to fire investigators. At 2:19 p.m., firefighters responded to the report of a vehicle fire with someone trapped inside at the HomeTowne Studios on Jimmy […]
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911 calls from Verizon customers not working in Alpharetta and Milton
If you are a Verizon customer in Alpharetta or Milton, you need to put the number below in your phone in case of an emergency. The wireless carrier is having an issue that is making 911 calls not go through properly in the city. Anyone using Verizon Wireless to place a 911 call to the […]
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Shop local by buying from these UGA alums
With supply chain issues affecting businesses worldwide, a great solution for consumers is to shop local when gift hunting this holiday season. Consider supporting the endeavors and small businesses of College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences (CAES) alumni — and forgo the rush and bare shelves you may find during this year’s Black Friday sales. […]
