Amy Coney Barrett was introduced Saturday as President Donald Trump’s nominee to replace the late Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg on the U.S. Supreme Court. Barrett, 48, currently serves on the 7th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals in Chicago, a position to which Trump appointed her. “Today it is my honor to nominate one of our […]
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The Georgia State Fair will happen, but with COVID-19 restrictions
The Gist: The Georgia State Fair will roll into Atlanta Motor Speedway the first week of October with some changes to protect visitors from COVID-19 risks. Dates: Friday, October 2 through Sunday, October 11, 2020 Times: Fridays 4 p.m. to Midnight, Saturdays 10 a.m. to 10 p.m.; Sundays Noon to 10 p.m.; Monday through Thursday […]
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Now you can track your absentee ballot in Georgia
Georgia voters who are concerned about the status of their absentee ballot now have a way to track their ballot between now and when it is counted. Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger is launching a system that voters can use to track absentee ballots and get updates on the status of the ballots. Once voters […]
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Georgia officials: Don’t get violent when a retailer asks you to wear a mask
Gwinnett County officials are making it clear that they will not tolerate violence from customers in response to retailers requiring face masks. Gwinnett County Solicitor-General Brian Whiteside and Georgia Retail Association Executive Director Thomas Beusse released a joint public service announcement respectfully urging the public to comply with face mask policies in retail establishments. Whiteside said incidents […]
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Trump makes appeal to black voters during Atlanta visit
Black Americans will recognize President Donald Trump’s historic achievements for the Black community by supporting the Republican’s re-election bid in record numbers, Trump told a mostly Black audience in Atlanta Friday. In a speech at the Cobb Galleria Centre, the president cited the economic gains Black Americans have made on his watch, including the most […]
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News Blog: $155,000 worth of drugs seized at Atlanta home
The Atlanta Police Department seized $155,000 worth of drugs from a home on Northside Circle. The Atlanta Police Department conducted a search warrant on Northside Circle Sept. 23. Officers announced their identity and made entry into a home finding the guns and drugs pictured. According to police, 26-year-old Akbar Abdullah was arrested.
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Cold Case: Gwinnett Police say they have solved a 2012 murder
The Gwinnett County Police Department believes it has solved a 2012 cold case and has obtained warrants for a suspect who is already in prison. The Gwinnett County Police Department’s Cold Case Unit has obtained warrants for Nazar Matheson for the murder of Robert Mixon on Nov. 2, 2012. A detective assigned to the Cold […]
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You now have until October 31 to complete the Census
A federal judge has rejected the Trump administrations truncated Census schedule and has ruled that the national head count must continue until October 31. The previous deadline was September 30. Federal funding to the states is determined by population as gathered by the Census, which is constitutionally required every 10 years. That federal funding goes […]
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Severe weather expected in Southeast Georgia this afternoon
The National Weather Service is predicting severe thunderstorms throughout Southeast Georgia this afternoon. Numerous scattered showers and thunderstorms are expected to develop this afternoon and evening across Southeast South Carolina and Southeast Georgia. A few of these thunderstorms could become severe with localized damaging wind gusts and perhaps an isolated tornado. The risk for severe […]
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Donald Trump is coming to Atlanta today
A trio of polls show President Donald Trump tied with Democrat Joe Biden as the president heads to Atlanta again to make an economic pitch to Black voters. His Friday afternoon visit in Cobb County comes nearly a year after he picked Atlanta to launch his “Black Voices for Trump” coalition last fall, about five […]
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Georgia city cancels trick-or-treating
AVONDALE ESTATES — The City of Avondale Estates has canceled door-to-door trick-or-treating this Halloween due to COVID-19 concerns. “This year’s Halloween traditions will look different than past seasons throughout the world. Out of an abundance of caution, the City of Avondale Estates will not be supporting or sanctioning any Halloween activities that would pose a […]
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Man shot in Burke County
WAYNESBORO — Police re on the scene of a shooting in Burke County in the area of Grubbs St. and Walker St. According to the Burke County Sheriff’s Office, the victim told police he had been shot and robbed. He has been taken to the hospital for his injuries. Sheriff’s officials say the man’s injuries […]
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News Blog: Six-car pileup closes I-75 North
All lanes of Interstate 75 North-bound are blocked, due to a six-car accident with injuries. The Clayton County Police Department is asking motorists to avoid I-75 North. MARTA buses re-routed due to Atlanta protests Protests in Atlanta over the Grand Jury’s decision in the Breonna Taylor case have caused MARTA to re-route some of its […]
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Georgia’s year-end tests may only count for 0.01% of final grade
Georgia’s top school official aims to make year-end standardized tests count “essentially zero” toward students’ final grades in the 2020-21 school year amid the COVID-19 pandemic. State School Superintendent Richard Woods is also poised to recommend waiving performance consequences for teachers tied to the annual Georgia Milestones exams and let local schools decide when to […]
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Police arrest suspect in car shooting in Lithonia
LITHONIA — An arrest has been made in the shooting death of two men who were shot while riding in a car Tuesday. Lithonia resident Da Shjohn Bridges, who is 20 years old, is being charged with two counts of Felony Murder and two counts of Aggravated Assault. According to the arrest warrants, Mr. Bridges […]
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Everything you need to know to vote in DeKalb County
Election Day is drawing near for two elections in DeKalb County. One is the Sept. 29 special election to fill John Lewis’ seat and the other is the Nov. 3 Presidential Election. The DeKalb County Board of Registration and Elections is reminding residents to mark their calendars to remember several upcoming dates related to the […]
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Top schools in Georgia announced. Find out if your school made the cut
Eight Georgia public schools were named 2020 National Blue Ribbon Schools today. Blue Ribbon is a national recognition from the U.S. Department of Education. The Georgia schools named 2020 recipients of the honor are: Academy for Classical Education – Elementary (State Charter Schools Commission) Academy for Classical Education – Middle (State Charter Schools Commission) Martha […]
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COVID, internet deserts and mistrust harm Georgia’s Census results
Last September, Gov. Brian Kemp named 66 state leaders to promote the 2020 Census as members of the statewide Complete Count Committee. In November he gave the committee a pep talk to urge that they give the high stakes headcount their all. Co-chaired by Anna Miller of the Governor’s Office of Planning and Budget and Rusty Haygood […]
