The Cobb County Elementary School teacher who was hospitalized last month due to COVID-19 died at the hospital Christmas morning. Patrick Key, who was an art teacher at Hendricks Elementary School in Powder Springs, Nov. 15 and had been on a ventilator prior to his death. Key’s passing was announced on a GoFundMe page set […]
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20 people displaced after Christmas night apartment fire
PEACHTREE CORNERS — Gwinnett County Fire officials say 20 residents have been displaced after fire damaged their apartment complex in the overnight hours on Christmas. The fire occurred at an apartment unit on Beverly Glen Village Lane in Peachtree Corners. Firefighters responded at 2:49 a.m. to a report of an apartment building on fire at […]
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Nashville Christmas Day RV Explosion: What We Know
(The Center Square) – A warning blared from a parked RV in downtown Nashville for 15 minutes before it exploded around 6:30 a.m. Friday, injuring three people and downing 911 communications for miles in what authorities call an “intentional act.” Nashville Police officers responded to a call of shots fired at 166 Second Avenue North […]
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Georgia World Congress Center reopens to help with coronavirus surge
Just as Gov. Brian Kemp announced the Georgia World Congress Center will reopen to help hospitals with the surge, the number of new COVID-19 cases in Georgia has broken its previous record. On Tuesday, the Georgia Department of Public Health reported 6,242 cases and 52 confirmed deaths. The previous record was 6,144, set less than […]
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Santa Tracker: When will Santa get to Georgia?
According to the the North American Aerospace Defense Command, Santa has left the North Pole and is already delivering toys around the world. You — and your kids — can track him right here on the tracker below. More Information About the NORAD Santa Tracker: The North American Aerospace Defense Command is celebrating the 65th […]
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When will it snow in Georgia today?
Rain and thunderstorms today will give way to snow flurries as the afternoon turns to evening Christmas Eve. Residents in north and central Georgia can expect snow flurries as the day ends and temperatures drop, but for most Georgians, the flurries will be fast and will not cause any accumulation. Those living in mountain elevations […]
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Unemployed Georgians flock to Obamacare
More than half a million Georgians are enrolled in the state’s health insurance exchange for next year, a more than 10 percent increase from 2020. The increase is partly due to many people signing up after losing their jobs and their employer-based health insurance. The insurance exchange was created by the Affordable Care Act for those […]
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Georgia elections chief wants to end no-excuse absentee voting
On the heels of three elections that have seen a massive influx in voting by absentee ballot, Georgia’s Republican Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger says he is open to ending the state’s no-excuse absentee voting in favor of going back to requiring absentee voters to provide a reason for not voting in person. For the […]
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How much would the gifts in The 12 Days of Christmas cost in 2020?
The annual cost of the gifts given by the “True Love” in the song “The 12 Days of Christmas” is out, and this year the cost has dropped drastically due to the coronavirus pandemic. The cost of the items is calculated and released each year by PNC and is known as the Christmas Price Index. […]
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Will it snow in Georgia on Christmas Eve?
Snow on Christmas in the holy grail of Georgia residents. In the Peach State, snow is usually relegated to the beginning of the year and rarely occurs late enough that there would still be snow on the ground Christmas Day. Weather forecasts last week showed a slight possibility of snow in Georgia on Christmas Day, […]
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7-year-old girl shot near Phipps Plaza
ATLANTA — Police are investigating the shooting of a 7-year-old who was riding in a car with a relative. According to the Atlanta Police Department, officers responded to Scottish Rite Hospital at about 9 p.m. Monday to a call about a child being shot. At the hospital investigators spoke to the child’s aunt who informed […]
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Expect wet weather on Christmas Eve in Georgia
While a large winter storm will usher in a blast of Arctic air into the eastern U.S. around the holiday this week, heavy rain, gusty winds and even some locally strong thunderstorms will threaten to dampen the holiday first. “A potent storm will slowly move across much of the eastern U.S. Christmas Eve during the day […]
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How to keep your holiday plants healthy all year
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 […]
