ATLANTA — The City of Atlanta and Fulton County are coming together to fight COVID-19 through more testing and contact tracing. Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms announced a new partnership with the Fulton County Board of Health to combat COVID-19. The $7.7 million agreement will expand COVID-19 testing to reach at least 20,000 Atlanta residents, […]
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Got an overdue traffic fine in Dunwoody? Here’s how you can avoid extra fees
DUNWOODY — During the month of October, Dunwoody Municipal Court will hold an amnesty program for individuals with past due traffic citations and/or active bench warrants for failing to appear in court. “We’ve offered an amnesty program for several years, but it’s even more important this year,” said Dunwoody Municipal Court Clerk Norlaundra Huntington. “As […]
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Loeffler and Perdue both support senate vote for new Supreme Court justice
Both of Georgia’s U.S. senators are calling for a Senate vote on a successor to the late Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg sooner rather than later. Shortly after Ginsburg died Friday night at age 87 due to complications from pancreatic cancer, Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell said he would begin the process of filling […]
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4 DIY home projects for fall
(StatePoint) While spending more time at home, you may have noticed the little things that need to be fixed, and small ways you can improve the appearance and functionality of your home. So why not use this time to test your skills with a few DIY projects? Here are some easy, affordable tips to fix […]
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Here’s how much you need to make to be in the top 1% of earners in Georgia
Bring in at least $501,914 in yearly income, and you’ll be among the top 1 percent of earners in Georgia, according to a 24/7 Wall St. analysis of the ultra wealthy in every state. The $501,914 threshold was the 15th highest among the 50 states, according to the analysis. The average income for the top 1 […]
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News Blog: Atlanta breaks temperature streak
The National Weather Service reported Sunday morning that Atlanta had broken its 94-day high temperature streak. For the last 94 days, the temperature in the Atlanta area has been over 60-degrees, however Sunday morning saw lows of 55. This is a landmark achievement for Atlanta weather and a sure sign that perhaps fall will come […]
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GBI: Deputy kills suspect who shot at him
TALKING ROCK — A suspect police say violated a restraining order and fired a weapon at a deputy was shot and killed Saturday in Talking Rock. According to the GBI, the investigation revealed that at about 11 a.m., the Pickens County 911 Center received a trespass call at a residence in Talking Rock. The subject […]
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Here’s how you can learn more about changes at I-285 and I-20
The Georgia Department of Transportation is seeking public comment on the proposed improvements for the I-285/I-20 West Interchange project in Fulton, Cobb, and Douglas counties. In keeping with Governor Brian Kemp’s directive to keep state government agencies functioning as Georgia combats the COVID-19 pandemic, GDOT will be hosting a virtual Public Information Open House by […]
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Railroad crossings in Marietta will be closed next week
MARIETTA — If your drive through Marietta involves crossing a railroad track, you’ll need to find an alternate route next week. CSX will be closing all railroad crossings in Marietta during the week of Sept. 21 until Saturday, Sept. 26 due to critical routine maintenance. The crossings that will close include: E. Dixie Ave. SEWaverly Way Whitlock […]
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Georgia Senate Candidate Doug Collins slams Ruth Bader Ginsberg on abortion hours after her death
What happened: Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsberg died Friday night. Just hours after her death, Georgia Senate candidate Doug Collins slammed her on Twitter for her stance on abortion. The Tweet: Below is the Tweet from Doug Collins. Why it matters: It is generally accepted when a politician dies people refrain from criticism of […]
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Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsberg has died
U.S. Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsberg, the leading progressive on the nation’s highest court, died Friday due to complications from pancreatic cancer. She was 87. Ginsberg was appointed by President Bill Clinton to the court in 1983 and quickly became a cult hero among liberals for her outspoken support of their causes. “Our nation […]
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Cool weather means fall insects are about to invade your home
As the weather cools across the state, several fall insects will begin to take center stage around Georgia homes. Be on the lookout for these nuisance pests and make preparations to deter them from entering your home for the winter. Asian needle ants University of Georgia entomologist Dan Suiter tells homeowners to be on the […]
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Norcross Residents: Here’s how you can help revitalize Buford Highway
NORCROSS — The City of Norcross is coordinating a strategic revitalization and redevelopment effort for the 1.85-mile long Buford Highway corridor within the City of Norcross. The city is looking for residents to serve on the Steering Committee, which will meet on Thursday, Oct. 15 at 4 p.m. The meeting will be held virtually; the time […]
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Census caravan to make its way through South DeKalb
Georgia is lagging behind the nation in responses to the Census. To combat that, DeKalb County will form a Census caravan to count residents in the South DeKalb area Saturday. As part of DeKalb County’s 2020 Census efforts, DeKalb County is conducting onsite census registrations at three locations and will have a vehicle caravan traverse […]
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Hospitals in Georgia are charging private insurance twice as much as medicare
Hospitals in the United States are charging private insurers 2.5 times what they get paid under the government Medicare program for the same services, according to a study released Friday. In Georgia, hospitals charge private insurers even higher rates, at nearly three times Medicare reimbursements, the RAND Corp. study found. But that’s not as high as the neighboring […]
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Rabid bat found in Hall County
A rabid bat had contact with a dog in Hall County according to Animal Control officials. The incident occurred near Cannon Creek Trail in West Hall. The bat was shipped to the Georgia Public Health Lab- Virology Section in Decatur. On Sept. 18, Hall County Animal Control was advised that the bat was positive for rabies. This […]
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Georgia police officer charged with battery after excessive force investigation
COLUMBUS — A Columbus Police Officer has been charged with battery after an investigation into excessive force during an arrest in October. On Friday, Sept. 18, the GBI arrested Columbus Police Officer Clayton Watkins and charged him with Battery and Violation of Oath of Office following an investigation of an allegation of excessive use of […]
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Here’s what went wrong during the June 9 primary in Georgia
A state House committee probing issues that occurred during the June 9 primary elections in Georgia released a report Thursday outlining stumbles with absentee ballots and the state’s new voting machines that prompted long lines and steep concerns ahead of the Nov. 3 general election. The report, compiled by the Georgia House Governmental Affairs Committee, […]
