The Georgia House’s last-day inaction on a contentious gun rights bill took many by surprise. That included opponents of House Bill 218 such as state Sen. Michelle Au. The Johns Creek Democrat not only opposed the gun rights expansion, but sponsored her own legislation on background checks and waiting periods for gun buyers. Her proposals […]
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Fire risk high over the weekend in Georgia
North and Central Georgia are at an increased risk of fires this afternoon and evening, possibly into Sunday due to low humidity. Relative Humidities of 25 percent or less can be expected for four or more hours this afternoon into the evening. Winds will be light and variable throughout the day, but generally at or […]
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60-year-old man dies while in police custody
SAVANNAH — A 60-year-old man died while in police custody after being questioned as part of an aggravated assault investigation. The death occurred early this morning at police headquarters in Savannah. The man’s identity is not being released at this time as a result of the active investigation. The man had been brought to police […]
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Kemp: MLB decision to pull All-Star game an ‘attack’ on Georgia
In response to Georgia’s election reform bill, which was signed into law by Gov. Brian Kemp last week, Major League Baseball has pulled the All-Star game from Georgia. The game was to be held at Truist Park in Cobb County prior to the decision by MLB today. Commissioner of Baseball Robert D. Manfred Jr. issued […]
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Tractor trailer runs into downed power lines, snarling traffic in Conyers
A dangerous situation in Conyers has caused traffic delays and shut down Highway 138 at Old McDonough Road. The crash happened before dawn on Friday when a single car crashed into a light pole downing some wires. A tractor trailer then ran into the wiress. The driver of the car has been taken to the […]
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Will Georgia’s election bill be a strikeout for the All-Star game?
The Story: Georgia’s controversial new election law may have landed the state in foul territory with Major League Baseball. According to media reports, the league is considering its options for moving the All-Star game — originally scheduled to be played at Cobb County’s Truist Park — out of Georgia. Biden Weighs In: Joe Biden was […]
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Georgia wins water wars
The U.S. Supreme Court Thursday sided with Georgia in a lawsuit Florida filed in 2013 over the allocation of water that flows between the two states. In a unanimous 9-0 opinion written by Justice Amy Coney Barrett, the court ruled that Florida failed to prove its allegations that Georgia’s water consumption from the Chattahoochee and […]
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Here’s how Georgia is spending your taxpayer money this year
(The Center Square) – The Georgia General Assembly has approved a $27.2 billion spending plan for the 2022 fiscal year, which starts July 1. The Senate and House agreed to spend more money on health care, education, transportation, state positions, internet access and economic initiatives. The House approved the measure, 148-21, late Wednesday night after […]
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Police: Wreck that killed Georgia man caused by hydroplaning
A 68-year-old Jefferson man died Thursday afternoon, after police say his car hydroplaned before striking a tree. Forsyth County Sheriff’s Office and the Forsyth County Fire Department were dispatched to Browns Bridge Road near Little Mill Road in reference to a single vehicle crash. The driver of the 2007 Ford Crown Victoria was unresponsive when […]
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Johns Creek wants your input on widening Jones Bridge Road
The Johns Creek community is invited to provide input on the Jones Bridge Road widening project, which will widen Jones Bridge Road from Waters Road to State Bridge Road. A community input meeting set for Thursday, April 1 at 6 p.m. at City Hall. The project, which is funded by a transportation local option sales […]
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Gun rights bill fails in Georgia legislature
Lawmakers considered several measures this session that critics argued were tone deaf and ignored the pleas for police reform that followed 2020’s string of high-profile shootings of Black Americans. By the time the ceremonial tattered papers flew shortly after midnight, legislators had backed a bill that would prohibit city and county officials from cutting their […]
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April cold snap prompts Atlanta to open warming center
Late March showers bring April cold snaps — at least this year. A cold front has moved into north and Central Georgia and has prompted the City of Atlanta to open a warming center during the morning hours Thursday. The City of Atlanta announced the opening of an emergency warming center in anticipation of frigid […]
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Delta CEO’s criticism of voting bill slammed by Democrats and Republicans
After weeks of pressure from protesters, major Georgia businesses including Delta Air Lines are taking a stronger stance against the sweeping voting bill signed by Gov. Brian Kemp that opponents say will make it more difficult to cast a ballot, especially for minority voters. “I need to make it crystal clear that the final bill […]
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Kemp lifts gathering restrictions in Georgia
Gov. Brian Kemp is rolling back restrictions on public gatherings and a shelter-in-place order for elderly-care facility residents that have been in place since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic. Set to take effect on April 8, the rollback marks the broadest lifting of COVID-19 safety measures since the governor ended a statewide shelter-in-place order […]
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Police: Double homicide suspect arrested while trying to flee to Mexico
A man who was wanted in the double homicide of a mother and her teenage son was arrested earlier this week after police say he attempted to cross the U.S.-Mexico border. William Jerome Adams was arrested in Texas earlier this week after attempting to enter Mexico, police say. He will be subject to extradition back […]
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Georgia homeschoolers one step closer to public school sports and clubs participation
Homeschool students in Georgia would be allowed to play sports and join clubs at public schools under legislation that cleared the General Assembly Wednesday. The bill, sponsored by Senate Rules Committee Chairman Jeff Mullis, R-Chickamauga, lets home-schoolers participate in public-school extracurricular activities like athletics, band and theater as long as they fulfill certain academic requirements […]
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Everything you need to know about Sine Die in Georgia
If you’ve been on Twitter today or watched the news, you’ve probably encountered the phrase “Sine Die.” Today is Sine Die for lawmakers under the Gold Dome in Atlanta. It is the last day for bills to be passed into state law in Georgia for this year. Think of it as kind of a graduation […]
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North and Central Georgia could see severe weather today
Heavy rains and damaging wind may be in order for residents of Northern and Central Georgia Wednesday as a cold front stirs up heavy storms. A strong cold front is expected to move through Georgia today and tonight. Precipitation is expected to increase ahead of the front this morning and continue through tonight. The axis […]
