For Cobb County residents with unwanted paint piling up, Keep Cobb Beautiful is hosting a Paint Recycling/Amnesty Collection event. Taking place on Saturday, October 19, from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m., the event will be held at 2245 Callaway Rd. SW in Marietta. This initiative provides an opportunity for the community to safely dispose of […]
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Firestorm on Saint Simons Island: Crews Control Blaze Before it Spreads
Glynn County Fire Rescue responded to a commercial fire on Saint Simons Island around 12:30 p.m. After assessing the rapid spread, officials implemented a defensive strategy, successfully containing the blaze by 2 p.m. The Brunswick Fire Department and Camden County Fire Rescue assisted, while the fire’s cause is still under investigation.
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Will Echols County Raise Your Taxes?
Echols County residents may face a 13.34 percent property tax increase next year, pending a Board of Commissioners decision on a new millage rate of 16.987 mills. Public hearings are scheduled for October 18, where residents can voice their opinions. The increase could significantly impact homeowners and non-homestead property owners.
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Brian Jack vs. Maura Keller: A Showdown on Immigration Policy and Abortion Rights
Illegal immigration and abortion dominated a debate Sunday between the two candidates for Georgia’s open 3rd Congressional District seat. Republican Brian Jack and Democrat Maura Keller each focused on the issue that has most galvanized their respective bases, immigration for Jack and abortion for Keller. Jack, a former White House aide to then-GOP President Donald […]
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Harris and Trump Hit the Peach State This Week as Georgia Remains Key 2024 Battleground
Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump are campaigning in Georgia, highlighting its importance in the 2024 election. Both are working to win voters, with early voting underway. Harris visits on Oct. 19 while Trump hosts a town hall on Oct. 15, reflecting the state’s competitive political landscape.
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Atlanta Woman Killed in Suspected Hit-and-Run Near I-75/85
A 49-year-old woman was found dead early Sunday morning in the southbound lanes of I-75/85, near its intersection with I-20, after emergency medical teams were called to the scene around 6:39 a.m. regarding an unresponsive individual lying in the roadway. What Happened: Preliminary reports suggest the woman’s injuries are consistent with being struck by a […]
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Barricaded Person Taken Into Custody in Laurens County
A person barricaded inside Canady Plaza in East Dublin has been taken into custody following a tense standoff with law enforcement on Saturday. Local police and the Laurens County Sheriff’s Office managed the situation, which ended without harm. Authorities are investigating the incident and will provide further details later.
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GBI Probe Leads to Arrest of Ex-Habersham County Resource Officer: What We Know
Former Habersham County School Resource Officer David Matthew Jackels, 47, was arrested by the GBI on charges of violating his oath and making false statements after an investigation into his interactions with students. The case will be forwarded to the District Attorney’s office for prosecution, with tips from the public encouraged.
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Donald Trump Will Be Campaigning in Georgia on Tuesday
Donald Trump is scheduled to address supporters in Georgia on Tuesday, aiming to draw attention to inflation and economic concerns that his campaign says are harming Georgia families. 🗳️ Why It Matters: Trump’s return to the stage in Georgia shows the state is still in play. In most recent polls, Georgia is an even split, […]
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Have You Seen Missing Georgia Man Michael Christopher Styer?
Tybee Island Police are asking for the public’s assistance in locating 35-year-old Michael Christopher Styer, who has been reported missing and is considered endangered. Styer, a Wilmington Island resident known to visit Tybee frequently, has not been in contact with friends or family since the morning of Friday, October 11. The Details: Michael Styer is […]