Temperatures have already been on the rise over the past few days across much of the southeastern U.S. AccuWeather forecasters say it’s just the beginning as much of this week will feature mid-summer level heat and humidity, some of which could break some daily records for late May. While temperatures will peak in the 90s […]
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Kemp to dedicate $5 million to fighting crime in Atlanta
Today, Georgia Governor Brian Kemp announced up to $5 million in funds from the Governor’s Emergency Fund will be made available to state law enforcement to support crime suppression efforts in metropolitan Atlanta. You can watch Kemp’s video message about crime in Atlanta and read the text of it below. “It’s no secret that our […]
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Here’s what’s next for Stone Mountain’s Confederate carving
The state board that oversees Stone Mountain Park voted Monday to tone down its Confederate imagery but stay in keeping with a state law prohibiting the removal of historic monuments from public property. The Stone Mountain Memorial Association’s Board of Directors passed four resolutions to give the giant carving of three Confederate leaders on the […]
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Police arrest man who fled into Bartow woods after shootout with police
A man who eluded officers in the woods in Bartow County last week has been arrested. On Friday, May 21, 2021, 39-year-old Justin Ray Green, was arrested by the Bartow-Cartersville Drug Task Force without incident. Last week, deputies were called to the area of Mountain View Road in Acworth in an attempt to locate a […]
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Athens police kill armed carjacking suspect
A 38-year-old carjacking suspect was shot and killed by police Sunday morning in Athens. According to the Georgia Bureau of Investigation, preliminary information indicates that at about 10:40 a.m., Athens-Clarke County police officers responded to multiple 911 calls about a man with a gun at Walker Park. Responding officers were told that a man, later […]
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The Public Record: Marjorie Taylor Greene compares masks to Nazi gold stars
What Happened?: Marjorie Taylor Greene has landed at the center of controversy again, this time for comparing Nancy Pelosi’s mask mandate on the floor of the U.S. House of Representatives, to Nazi practices requiring Jews to wear gold stars during the Holocaust. The Setting: Greene made her remarks on Real America’s Voice network’s show “The […]
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How does Georgia’s post-pandemic economy compare to other states?
The COVID-19 pandemic sent economic shockwaves through the U.S. economy, tripling the monthly unemployment to nearly 15% and leading to a more than 30% quarterly decline in GDP — by far the largest economic contraction in U.S. history. No corner of the country was untouched by the pandemic’s economic consequences — but some states have […]
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‘If we want better, we have to be better:’ Another shooting shocks Savannah
SAVANNAH — The Savannah Police Department is investigating a shooting on Belvedere Dr. Officers responded to a 911 call of a shooting on Belvedere Dr, around 11:15 p.m. on Friday. Upon arrival officers located T’Juan Perez with a non-life-threatening gunshot wound. Perez was transported to a local hospital by ambulance. Detectives continue to investigate the […]
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Shootout with police leaves Georgia man dead and officer wounded
ADEL — A 31-year-old Adel man died Saturday morning after a shootout with police. An officer was also wounded during the incident. According to the Georgia Bureau of Investigation, two officers with the Adel Police Department responded to the 700 block of Tony Street about a stolen car at about 2:15 a.m. Saturday. The officers […]
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Norcross man killed in shooting at Roswell bar
ROSWELL — A 37-year-old Norcross man was shot multiple times at a Roswell bar Friday night. The man later died from his wounds and a suspect has been arrested. Roswell Police officers responded to Hooligans Tavern, at 8440 Holcomb Bridge Rd, in response to a shooting at about 10:50 p.m. The 911 caller indicated that […]
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Health care in Georgia ranks second worst in the nation
The U.S. health care system faced new levels of scrutiny in the past year amid the COVID-19 pandemic. There were shortages of medical masks, ICU beds, as well as nurses. But even before the pandemic, some states were much better equipped to handle both everyday health needs — and the pandemic — than others. There […]
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How to register for Kindergarten in Gwinnett County
School may not have let out yet for summer, but if you have a child entering kindergarten next year, it’s time to start thinking about registering them for kindergarten. In Gwinnett County, you can do that online. If your child will be five years old on or before September 1, you can register for kindergarten […]
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Brookhaven mayor talks about the city’s progress during pandemic
Overcoming the challenges of 2020 and looking ahead to a brighter 2021 are discussed in Brookhaven’s State of the City video, now available online here and above. In the feature, Brookhaven Mayor John Ernst addresses the catastrophic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, as one of the most challenging issues since the City’s founding in 2012, noting that […]
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Around Georgia: Water outages, coronavirus vaccines and good samaritans
On Tuesday, May 25, DeKalb County and its contractors will temporarily interrupt water service to businesses and residents between 2308 to 2960 Shallowford Road from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m., to properly replace a leaking 30-inch water line. Residents and businesses will experience low water pressure for several hours. COVID vaccine event this weekend in […]
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Court orders another audit of Fulton County ballots
A court ruling Friday set the stage for another review of Georgia’s election results. Henry County Superior Court Judge Brian Amero ordered Fulton County to unseal more than 145,000 absentee ballots to be examined for possible fraud. Friday’s ruling stems from a lawsuit filed by Garland Favorito, a longtime election watchdog, and several other plaintiffs. […]
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What’s Next for Stone Mountain’s Confederate Carving? Find Out Monday
Proposals to add historical context around the Confederate carving at Stone Mountain are set to face a vote Monday amid calls to remove the controversial monument and backlash from its supporters. The upcoming vote marks the first moves by the Stone Mountain Memorial Association to address longstanding outrageover the giant carving on the mountain’s side, which […]
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Two Georgia jailers charged with sexual assault against multiple inmates
Two Paulding County Sheriff’s Office Jailers were arrested on sexual assault charges Thursday. The charges stemmed from incidents which involved inappropriate sexual contact between the jailers and multiple female inmates at the Paulding County Jail. According to the Paulding County Sheriff’s Office, on May 12, a female inmate came forward to the jail staff with […]
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Doctors and medical providers are finding loopholes in surprise medical bill laws
New state laws designed to protect patients from being hit with steep out-of-network medical bills may contribute to higher health care costs and premiums, some researchers warn. Lawmakers and advocates who pushed for surprise billing laws say the measures have protected consumers from some of the most egregious bills, which can climb into the hundreds […]
