ATLANTA — The Atlanta Police Department, in partnership with the Atlanta Police Foundation, is conducting a test of new ShotSpotter technology that can detect the origin of a gunshot in real time. ShotSpotter alerts police within 60 seconds of when a shot is fired, pinpointing the number of shots and location of the gun use. […]
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Congress condemns Georgia spa shootings
The U.S. House on Wednesday passed a resolution condemning the March 16 mass shooting in Atlanta and Acworth and reaffirming Congress’ commitment to combating racism and violence against the Asian American community, which has seen a spike in hate crimes since the onset of the pandemic. The resolution, H.Res. 275, passed, 244-180, though more than a […]
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Two women arrested in kidnapping and robbery of elderly Georgia woman
It was a harrowing day for a 77-year-old Forsyth County woman who was kidnapped and robbed by two women Monday. The ordeal started at about 1:55 p.m. Monday when the 77-year-old woman was walking to her car in the parking lot of the Goodwill located at 715 Atlanta Highway. She was confronted by two women […]
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7 Ways to avoid a grilling disaster
It’s that time of year again when Georgia residents fire up the old grill and get ready for some serious outdoor cooking. Grilling is as much a part of southern culture as College Football, but injuries don’t have to be a part of the outdoor cooking experience. Officials in Effingham County would like to remind […]
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Labor and employers battle over plan to nix $300 extra unemployment
Labor advocates and state lawmakers in Georgia called on Gov. Brian Kemp Wednesday to reverse his decision to end expanded federal unemployment benefits next month, saying the move would hurt low-wage workers during the COVID-19 pandemic. The governor’s announcement last week that he will end the extra federal $300 monthly unemployment checks on June 26 sent shock […]
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Sheriff’s Office: Man who shot at officers escaped into woods in Bartow County
The Bartow County Sheriff’s Office is looking for Justin Ray Green who has multiple outstanding felony warrants. Last night, deputies were called to the area of Mountain View Road in Acworth in an attempt to locate a Green, who was suspected of being drunk and disorderly. As soon as deputies arrived in the area officers […]
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Here’s why Medlock Bridge was shut down Wednesday morning
UPDATE: The roadway has been cleared and the road is now open, according to the Johns Creek Police Department. JOHNS CREEK — Drivers in Johns Creek can expect heavy delays this morning due to a crash on Medlock Bridge Road near Old Alabama Road. According to the Johns Creek Police Department, the wreck, which left […]
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Gwinnett Police identify victims in Tuesday shooting, suspect arrested
LAWRENCEVILLE — The Gwinnett Police Department is investigating a shooting at Reflections on Sweetwater Apartments. According to police, shortly after 9:50 p.m. Tuesday, officers were dispatched to a “person shot” call at 3405 Sweetwater Road. Officers found one woman dead in building No. 6. Another female victim was transported to a local hospital. The victim […]
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Cryogenic freezer company to open manufacturing facility in Bartow County
Governor Brian Kemp today announced that IC Biomedical, a producer of cryogenic freezers, will make a multi-million dollar investment in opening an advanced manufacturing facility near Cartersville. As demand for medical-grade freezers continues to surge, the facility will deliver more than 80 jobs to Bartow County. “IC Biomedical’s decision to open a manufacturing facility in […]
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Atlanta police search for missing 12-year-old girl
ATLANTA — The Atlanta Police Departments Special Victims Unit is requesting the public’s assistance in locating 12-year-old Aniyah Smith. She was last seen Tuesday at 780 Magnolia Way between 11 and 11:30 a.m. wearing a black shirt with top gun on it, black sweat pants and a Puma bookbag. Prior to leaving her home, she packed a […]
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Georgia’s most expensive college revealed
The cost of a college education can be prohibitively expensive for many students. As of 2019, a student would have to pay an average net price of $9,915 to attend a four-year public college, and $19,220 to attend a non-profit private school, after financial aid is factored in. While the cost of college has increased […]
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Could building Georgia’s first nuclear power plant make your electric bill go up?
Georgia energy regulators will decide this fall how much of the costs of building the first of two additional nuclear reactors at Plant Vogtle Georgia Power can recover from customers. The state Public Service Commission (PSC) voted unanimously Tuesday to schedule two days of hearings in mid-October to hear from representatives of the Atlanta-based utility, […]
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Kidnapping suspect killed by Chamblee Police officers
A kidnapping suspect is dead after being shot by Chamblee Police officers during a foot pursuit that ended on some railroad tracks in Decatur. The shooting shooting occurred near West Howard Avenue and North McDonough Street in Decatur. According to the Georgia Bureau of Investigation, preliminary information indicates that on Monday, May 17, at about […]
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Gwinnett County Police Department mourns death of police K9 Zane
The Gwinnett County Police Department is mourning the loss of K9 Zane, who died from Cancer May. According to the police department, K9 Zane was a valuable member of the department who served with the police department from May 2014 to May 2021. “K9 Zane was a huge asset to the county, and he loved […]
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How to get your coronavirus vaccine in Haralson and Polk Counties
According to the Haralson County School District, CVS stores in Tallapoosa and Cedartown now have Pfizer Covid vaccine available for anyone 12 and older. Tanner is also holding vaccination events for people 12 and older. There is no charge for the vaccine. Parents can also call Haralson County Health Department at 770-646-5541 to schedule a […]
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Road work ahead for Autumn Court in Columbia County
Columbia County, in cooperation with E.R. Snell, wishes to inform the driving public of intermittent, temporary lane closures on Autumn Court. The temporary lane closure will be on Autumn Court at Lewiston Road. The lane closure will be from 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., Thursday, May 20 through Tuesday, May 25. Expect delays please seek […]
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Here’s how Atlanta could shorten emergency response times
Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms announced the construction of the city’s first-ever Emergency Medical Services Micro Station. The EMS Station—to be constructed on City-owned property on the Southside at 4532 Campbellton Road—would shorten EMS response times for the community. According to the mayor’s office, 85 to 90 percent of all Atlanta Fire Rescue Department calls are […]
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West Atlanta neighborhoods fight lead problem
In a well-kept west Atlanta yard Saturday, two women held up small pieces of a rock-like material they had spotted on the ground. It wasn’t rock, the two agreed: It was slag. Rosario Hernandez and Eri Saikawa know plenty about west Atlanta’s deposits of slag. The stuff is a byproduct of smelting, and many years ago […]
