MACON — The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office is investigating an armed robbery that took place at the Burger King at 3820 Riverside Drive. The incident took place at 8:04 p.m., Wednesday. According to law enforcement officials, the man entered the restaurant, lifted his shirt and displayed a handgun. Witnesses say the man demanded money from […]
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Do you have pandemic fatigue? You’re not alone
Journei Hayles of Paulding County pushed her baby in a stroller past the colorful Christmas displays at Kennesaw’s Town Center Mall Tuesday. It was the type of morning outing she missed dearly just a few months ago, when the pandemic sparked business shutdowns across the state. “Honestly, I didn’t know if it was real or […]
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Here’s what socially distanced holiday events look like in Alpharetta
ALPHARETTA — The 2020 holiday season will look different for many reasons. The City of Alpharetta still plans to continue with traditional, magical décor and events — doing it this year in a way that families can safely enjoy. As in years past, the City will be decorated for the season including the life-sized nutcrackers […]
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Dunwoody plans a lineup of both in-person and virtual holiday events
Discover Dunwoody today announced a lineup of events and activities that will help both locals and visitors celebrate the most wonderful time of the year. A premier hub for holiday shopping and dining just 10 miles north of Atlanta, the destination will transform into “Your Holiday Haven” with a variety of virtual and socially distanced in-person events, providing […]
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Cat dies in Valdosta house fire
VALDOSTA — On Tuesday, November 17, 2020, the Valdosta Fire Department responded to a house fire on Springhill Drive. The call was received from dispatch at 11:35 p.m. Firefighters arrived on the scene in under five minutes to find heavy fire coming from the back of the home. Fire crews were able to bring the fire […]
Posted inTips and Knowledge
How to prevent package pirates, and other holiday tips
As we enter the holidays during a pandemic, local law enforcement officials are reminding residents that criminals may see the increased shipping the pandemic will bring as an invitation to steal packages from doorsteps. Law enforcement expects thefts of packages to be a bigger problem this year due in part to COVID-19, and Valdosta Police […]
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Recount Update: Accusations fly as hand recount nears end
Elections officials in Georgia attempted to set the record straight after GOP officials including President Donald Trump have taken to Twitter to cast doubt on Georgia’s elections process. The latest round of accusations began with Georgia GOP Chairman David Shafer tweeting that an election monitor discovered a 9,626 vote error in the DeKalb County hand […]
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Lane closures suspended in Georgia for Thanksgiving travel
If you’re traveling in Georgia during the Thanksgiving holiday, the Georgia Department of Transportation has plans to ease your travel. The department is suspending construction-related lane closures on heavily traveled roads and Interstates. To ease Thanksgiving traffic congestion statewide, Georgia Department of Transportation announced today the suspension of construction-related lane closures on heavily traveled interstate highways […]
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Georgia is in a ‘dangerous position’ as coronavirus spread increases
Georgia reported more than 4,500 new COVID-19 infections Tuesday, roughly matching the large increase reported a week ago that was the highest in months. More than 900 of newly reported cases came from rapid antigen tests, which state officials don’t consider “confirmed’’ cases. The state’s Department of Public Health also said about 1,000 of Tuesday’s […]
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Another Georgia county finds uncounted votes during recount
Another Georgia county has found a missing set of ballots during the statewide hand recount of the presidential race. This comes after Floyd County discovered 2,600 missing votes over the weekend. This time, the error was found in Fayette County, where a memory card was not processed, leaving about 2,755 votes uncounted. Once the votes […]
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18-year-old dies in Warner Robins shooting
WARNER ROBINS — An 18-year-old boy was shot and killed in Warner Robins Monday. Officers with the Warner Robins Police Department were dispatched to Houston Healthcare, 1601 Watson Blvd, in reference to a gunshot wound victim. Officers were told a vehicle pulled into the ambulance bay with the victim. The occupants of the vehicle left […]
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Northlake Mall redevelopment begins
Residents near Atlanta’s Northlake Mall will soon start to see signs of new life as part of the reimagining of the property. Construction has begun on the interior portion of Emory Healthcare’s new 224,000 square foot office space at the mall. “We are excited to take this next step with our partners at Emory Healthcare,” […]
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Audit finds no evidence of tampering in Georgia election
An audit of Georgia’s voting machines in the wake of the Nov. 3 election showed no signs of foul play, according to the auditing service. Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger last week ordered Pro V&V, a U.S. Election Assistance Commission certified testing laboratory, to do an audit of a random sample of machines to […]
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Gwinnett Police search for violent rape suspect
The Gwinnett County Police Department is asking for the public’s help in identifying a violent rape suspect. According to police, On Sept. 20, the victim was walking on Pleasant Hill Road when she was grabbed from behind and attacked by an unknown man. The victim was dragged into the wood line on the 2500 block […]
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15-year-old dies in Southwest Atlanta shooting
ATLANTA — Homicide Detectives are seeking assistance in identifying the suspect in the shooting death of 15-year-old Jaden William. Atlanta Police responded to Elite City Park apartments Thursday November 5 at about 3 p.m. on a report of a person shot. Upon arriving at the scene, officers found the victim, 15-year-old Jaden Williams with multiple […]
Posted inGeorgia By The Numbers
This county pays the highest property taxes in Georgia
Fulton County residents on average paid $2,901 annually in property taxes, the highest such tax levies among all regions of Georgia, according to a new Tax Foundation analysis. The Tax Foundation study was based on median property taxes paid within counties in 2018, based on five-year estimates. The lowest such taxes were found in locations such […]
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2,600 uncounted ballots discovered during Georgia’s hand recount
State elections officials say 2,600 uncounted ballots were discovered in Floyd County during Georgia’s hand recount. The hand recount is currently under way and state elections officials say they have not seen any other irregularities at this point. The 2,600 votes were found in Floyd County and were apparently votes from a memory card from […]
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Atlanta asks state to let cities temporarily seize cars used for street racing
ATLANTA — As the City of Atlanta’s war on street racing continues, the city council is asking state lawmakers to pass a law allowing the city to temporarily seize vehicles used in connection with street racing incidents. The Atlanta City Council adopted legislation during Monday’s remote meeting to urge the Georgia General Assembly to amend […]
