Over 35 million Americans have never left the state where they were born. A new video series by Tastemade aims to change that, partnering with Hyundai to take the less-traveled among us outside the borders of their home states. The series, called The Un-Adventures made its way to Georgia for its June 17 episode, which […]
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Georgia lawmakers vote to expand unemployment benefits amid COVID-19 uptick
The General Assembly passed legislation Wednesday to keep in place certain unemployment benefits that were expanded in Georgia during the coronavirus pandemic. Final passage of Senate Bill 408, by Sen. Brian Strickland, comes as Georgia continues grappling with the economic fallout from coronavirus, which prompted roughly 2 million people to file unemployment claims and shot […]
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A rabid cat bit and scratched three people and a family dog in Forsyth County
A cat that later tested positive for rabies bit and scratched three people and a family dog in Forsyth County. Officials are warning residents not to attempt to feed or rescue stray domesticated dogs and cats. If you have stray animals on your property call animal control. People should always avoid contact with unfamiliar dogs, […]
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Lacrosse tournament this weekend in Snellville billed as largest event since COVID-19
SNELLVILLE — T.W. Briscoe Park will be the site of a major lacrosse tournament this weekend that organizers are saying is the largest event since the COVID-19 pandemic shut down normal operations in early spring. The Georgia Southern Shootout Lacrosse Tournament is expected to draw 1,000 players and family members. “We are very happy that […]
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DeKalb County will distribute 2,400 bags of chicken and produce to residents
DeKalb County is continuing its popular food distribution program, giving residents chicken and Georgia Grown produce Saturday. The county will host its third food distribution event at three drive-thru locations at which 2,400 DeKalb residents will receive one 20-pound box of Georgia Grown fruit and vegetables and a 10-pound bag of frozen chicken hind quarters. […]
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Suspects in Ahmaud Arbery case indicted
The three men who were arrested in the Ahmaud Arbery case were all indicted by a Grand Jury Wednesday. According to Cobb County District Attorney Joyette M. Holmes, Glynn County’s Grand Jury indicted Travis McMichael, Greg McMichael and William R. Bryan on malice and felony murder charges in the Feb. 23, 2020, death of Ahmaud […]
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Georgia has third consecutive day of more than 1,000 new coronavirus cases per day
Georgia continues to report more than 1,000 new cases of coronavirus per day. Wednesday marked the third consecutive day that the state has reported more than 1,000 new cases and the sixth day in June with more than 1,000 new cases. Georgia added 1,703 new cases to its total Wednesday, bringing the total number of […]
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Last chance to order food from mobile farmer’s market in Gwinnett
Now is your chance to stock up on fresh, local produce and meat before your Independence Day cookout. Gwinnett County is hosting the next Georgia Grown To Go drive-thru farmer’s market at Coolray Field Thursday, June 25 from 3 to 7 p.m. Residents can pre-order boxes of produce from local farmers for a reduced rate […]
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Yes, young adults can catch coronavirus
This article was reported and written in collaboration with WebMD The number of young adults testing positive for COVID-19 has increased dramatically in recent weeks across many states. The spike among those ages 20-39 could be explained by a combination of increased testing, rejection of social distancing and masks, and a continued misconception among young […]
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Hate Crimes bill passes in Georgia
Georgia lawmakers reached across the aisle Tuesday to pass a contentious hate-crimes bill that aims to protect people in the Peach State from acts of violence or property damage perpetrated because of the victim’s race, sex or gender. House Bill 426 was pushed through the Senate after stalling there for more than a year, following […]
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Woman suspected in fire at Wendy’s in Atlanta in custody
The Fulton County Sheriff’s Department is reporting that the woman police were seeking in connection with the fire at the Wendy’s where Rayshard Brooks was shot and killed by police has been apprehended. The Sheriff’s department located Natalie White, the suspect in the Wendy’s fire, Tuesday afternoon and has booked her into the Fulton County […]
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Georgia has had more than 10,000 coronavirus hospitalizations
Georgia passed the 10,000 mark for hospitalizations for COVID-19 today, according to the Georgia Department of Public Health. The state reported 170 new hospitalizations today, bringing the total to 10,123. There have been 2,174 ICU admissions statewide. Georgia also reported 1,750 new cases of coronavirus today, marking the second time this week that the number […]
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Bill that would let voters decide fate of Glynn County Police Department passes House
The Gist: The Georgia House of Representatives passed a bill that would allow voters to decide whether or not to abolish the Glynn County Police Department passed with near unanimous support, passing 152-2. Timing: The item would appear on the November ballot in Glynn County. If voters were to approve the measure, the Glynn County […]
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Severe weather expected in most of Georgia Tuesday afternoon
The National Weather Service is predicting severe weather throughout most of the state this afternoon. According to the weather service, showers and isolated thunderstorms will start in northwest Georgia and will spread South and East throughout the day. The strongest storms are expected to hit central Georgia in the afternoon and evening hours. Expect damaging […]
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Georgia set to slash $1 billion from school funding
For Haven Yancey of south Georgia’s Berrien County, fifth grade was the first year she didn’t get her own textbooks. Now 19, Yancey was in elementary school during the economic fallout from the Great Recession and the crippling state budget cuts that marked those years. When she wanted to study from home, she had to […]
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Have you seen this missing 13-year-old Savannah girl?
SAVANNAH — Police in Savannah are asking for the public’s help finding a missing 13-year-old girl. According to the Savannah Police Department, 13-year-old Aleia Tolbert was last seen at 10 p.m. June 18 near the 11500 block of Albercorn St. Aleia is 5 feet tall, weighs about 250 pounds and was last seen wearing a […]
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Coronavirus cases are on the rise in Georgia
As Georgia continues to reopen and school systems begin determining how they will open for the new school year, coronavirus cases continue to rise. The Georgia Department of Public Health reported 1,227 new coronavirus cases today, marking the fourth day this month that the state has added more than 1,000 new cases in a single […]
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New bill would allow Georgians to get prescriptions filled in advance during emergencies
The Georgia Senate passed legislation Monday that would allow pharmacists to fill certain prescriptions for up to 90 days in the event of a state of emergency or a hurricane warning in Georgia. House Bill 791, sponsored by Rep. Ron Stephens, R-Savannah, would allow health-care insurers to waive the “refill too soon” rules if the […]
