Even before the coronavirus pandemic, global cooking trends were showing an uptick in people cooking at home. Gallup and Cookpad’s latest report published Dec. 17, 2021, showed that through 2019, a growing number of people around the world were cooking at home rather than going out or eating pre-cooked meals. In the U.S., the swelling popularity of […]
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Campaign finance change called ‘transparent’ by Republicans and ‘laughable’ by Democrats
A bill to create new fundraising committees for political campaigns in Georgia that critics say could increase the influence of “dark money” passed in the state Senate on Friday. Sponsored by state Sen. Jeff Mullis, R-Chickamauga, the bill would create so-called “leadership committees” run by the governor, lieutenant governor and their opponents – plus top leaders in […]
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Gwinnett County plans to sue Georgia if voting changes become law
The Gist: As lawmakers debate a bill that makes sweeping changes to voting in Georgia, the Gwinnett County Solicitor General warns he is prepared to sue the state if the bill becomes law. The Bill: The bill in question is House Bill 531. Among other changes, it restricts absentee ballot drop boxes, ends voting on […]
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Live Dr. Seuss readings are coming to your home next week
The Cat in the Hat is Back. As part of the weeklong celebration of the birthday of Dr. Seuss, a virtual storytime is coming to your home courtesy of the Fulton County Library System. While libraries remain closed, the library system is hosting an all-day Dr. Seuss social media takeover to keep the celebration going […]
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Georgia is about to make college hazing illegal
A bill to criminalize hazing on Georgia college and university campuses that comes after the death of a fraternity pledge in Louisiana passed in the state Senate on Friday. Sponsored by state Sen. John Albers, R-Roswell, the bill would make it a felony with prison time and a $50,000 fine for anyone who injures or contributes to […]
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Hall County government ends appointment-only operations as COVID-19 cases decrease
The vast majority of Hall County Government facilities, including the Hall County Government Center, will end appointment-only operations beginning March 1. “We are continuing to see COVID-19 statistical data improve for the Hall County community,” Hall County Administrator Jock Connell said. “As has been the case throughout the pandemic, we have carefully monitored that data […]
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Expect heavy rain and flooding today in North Georgia
One week after a wild stretch of winter weather slammed a large portion of the southern United States with snow, ice and bitterly cold air, some of the same areas are now facing the risk of flooding. The same storm that brought some of the biggest snowfall accumulations of the winter to parts of Colorado […]
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Do you trust self-driving cars? Most Americans don’t
While most Americans want new technology in their vehicle, the majority are not yet ready for their car to drive itself. A new national AAA survey found that: 14% of drivers would trust riding in a vehicle that drives itself (a similar percentage to last year’s results) 54% would be afraid to ride in a […]
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Fight at Thomas County Jail results in charges against 12 inmates
A fight at the Thomas County Jail Feb. 15 resulted in 12 inmates being charged. Through multiple interviews of involved inmates, jail staff, and other witnesses, charges were brought against those identified to be involved. Jail staff quickly secured the other inmates, segregated those fighting, and stopped the fight from continuing. Medical aid was given […]
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Georgia man accused of stealing $60,000 from parked car
The Gwinnett County Police Department is actively looking for Geovorris Rowland, who is accused of stealing more that $60,000 from a parked car. The owner of the car is a business owner from Gwinnett County. Police believe he was followed from a bank in Doraville after taking out a large deposit. The incident happened Feb. […]
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Georgia will vaccinate teachers starting March 8
Gov. Brian Kemp on Thursday announced that, effective March 8, all educators and school staff of both public and private schools are eligible for COVID-19 vaccination in Georgia. This, however, does not include college professors. Also, “adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities, as well as their caregivers and parents with children who have complex medical conditions” […]
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Search continues for Rockdale teen missing since January
The National Center for Missing & Exploited Children and the Rockdale County Sheriff’s Office in Georgia are seeking the public’s help in finding this missing 16-year-old girl. Brooke Cook vanished from Conyers on Jan. 2. She was last seen getting into a red car with an unknown man. Brooke’s family is worried she may be […]
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Georgia lawmaker proposes ‘Netflix Tax’
There is a fresh push underway to tax Netflix and other streaming services, e-books, video game downloads and other digital products that are currently untaxed in Georgia. Similar attempts in the past, known usually as the “Netflix tax,” found pushback with unhappy constituents back home. But a north Georgia lawmaker said Tuesday that he thinks […]
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Seven Georgia inmates charged with sexually assaulting another inmate
Seven Floyd County Jail inmates were charged Tuesday for physically and sexually assaulting another inmate in the jail in December 2020. The Floyd County Sheriff’s Office contacted the Georgia Bureau of Investigation to immediately look into the incident after it was reported to them on Dec. 18. All seven of the inmates are alleged to […]
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Georgia man sentenced to federal prison for being a fake whistleblower
A Georgia man who FBI officials say portrayed himself as a whistleblower while falsely accusing a former acquaintance of violating patient privacy has been sentenced to federal prison. Jeffrey Parker, of Rincon, was sentenced to six months in prison by U.S. District Court Judge Lisa Godbey Wood after pleading guilty to one count of False […]
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News Blog: Johns Creek Wants to Hear from Residents About Trail Project
Johns Creek is inviting community members to provide input on the Rivermont Parkway Trail project at a public meeting set for Thursday, Feb. 25 at 6 p.m. at City Hall. The project includes adding a sidewalk or multi-use trail to the Rivermont community. The proposed trail would be located between North Mount Drive and Yukon […]
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More coronavirus vaccines are on their way to Georgia
Executives from five COVID-19 vaccine manufacturers told Congress Tuesday that they expect to significantly boost the number of shots delivered to states in the coming weeks. Pfizer will increase weekly shipments to more than 13 million doses by mid-March, an increase from the 4 to 5 million doses shipped weekly in early February, the company’s […]
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Hartwell woman arrested on suspicion of homicide
A 30-year-old Hartwell woman has been arrested in connection with the shooting death of 39-year-old Jermaine Edward Maxwell. On Monday, February 22, 2021, the GBI and the Hartwell Police Department arrested Brittany Traneese in connection with Maxwell’s death. According to the GBI, agents were requested to investigate an incident involving a man, later identified as […]
