CLEVELAND — State fire officials are searching for a man who they believe intentionally set fire to a Baptist church Christmas Day. The fire was set to the back exterior wall of Solid Rock Baptist Church at 7662 Hwy 115 West in Cleveland, Georgia. Video surveillance was obtained from the church that appears to show […]
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Valdosta will swear-in a new mayor Jan. 9
VALDOSTA — The City of Valdosta will swear in the Mayor and four City Councilmembers during the first City Council meeting of the New Year, on Thursday, Jan. 9, beginning at 5:30 p.m. The Honorable James G. Tunison, Jr., Superior Court Judge of the Southern Judicial Circuit, will preside over the swearing in ceremony. Those […]
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Andretti Indoor Karting closes Roswell location
ROSWELL — Andretti Indoor Karting and Games, a popular destination for kids and parents, abruptly closed its location in Roswell Jan. 1 and announced it was moving to a new facility in Buford. The new location is slated to open in early 2021. The Roswell location was the first for the company and opened in […]
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Georgia is gearing up for the 2020 census
Today Governor Brian P. Kemp announced the official launch of Georgia’s 2020 Census campaign – Every. One. Counts. – led by the state’s Complete Count Committee. Every. One. Counts. is a marketing campaign to secure strong participation by Georgia residents in the 2020 U.S. Census, which determines reapportionment of congressional and state legislative districts, directs how federal funding […]
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The city of Atlanta is now smoke-free
ATLANTA — Smokers visiting Atlanta will find fewer places to light up thanks to a new city ordinance that took effect today. The city’s comprehensive smoke-free ordinance to make Atlanta a healthier city for residents, employees, and visitors has officially taken effect. The new local law prohibits smoking and vaping indoors in most public places, […]
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Georgia man arrested after running across I-75 to evade police
A man who ran across several lanes of traffic on I-75 while trying to escape police on New Year’s Day is behind bars. According to Gordon County Sheriff Mitch Ralston, deputy sheriffs attempted to arrest a man wanted on a warrant for felony probation violation. Officials say the fugitive briefly evaded capture after a foot […]
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Heavy rains lead to lifting of water restrictions throughout Georgia
Recent heavy rainfall has lead to water restrictions being lifted across Georgia. The Georgia Environmental Protection Division is ending its Level 1 Drought Response in 103 Georgia counties. The decision means almost all Georgians will return to a non-drought outdoor water use schedule. “Rain continues to ease the flash drought conditions in Georgia that had […]
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New Year’s traffic report: Two fatalities and 160 arrested for DUI
Two people died on Georgia’s roads over the New Year’s holiday travel period. This year, the holiday travel period was only 30 hours long. It began at 6 p.m. on Tues., Dec. 31, and ended at 11:59 p.m. on Wednesday., Jan. 1. Statewide, Georgia State Troopers investigated 103 traffic crashes that resulted in 39 injuries […]
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Fire Officials: Fire at Duluth apartment complex was caused by fireworks being set off in breezeway
DULUTH — Fire investigators have determined that a fire Monday night at a Duluth apartment complex was caused by fireworks that were set off a breezeway. The fire displaced 29 residents. Fire Investigators have charged two people with criminal damage to property in the second-degree in connection with the fire that caused heavy damage to […]
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Georgia woman arrested on a charge of arson
On December 26, Investigators with the Insurance and Safety Fire Commissioner’s Office arrested 49-year-old Susan Marie Fisher of Commercee and charged her with one count of First Degree Arson. The charge stems from her alleged involvement in setting fire to her own home after a verbal domestic dispute. The 1,000 square-foot, single-wide mobile home suffered […]
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Mike Glenn exhibit on African American literacy opens Jan. 4
DECATUR — The DeKalb County Public Library will host Mike “Stinger” Glenn’s “Once He Learns How to Read: A Legacy of Literacy” exhibit Jan. 4 through Jan. 22, at the Decatur Library, located at 215 Sycamore Street, Decatur, GA 30030. Mike Glenn, a former NBA player and current broadcaster for “Hawks Live,” the pre-game show […]
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Special election to be held Feb. 4 to fill deceased state senator Greg Kirk’s seat
An election date has been set to fill the Georgia state senate seat vacated last month when Sen. Greg Kirk died after a battle with cancer. Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger announced Wednesday the date of the special election required for Senate District 13. The special election will be Feb. 4 for the district, which […]
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Traffic crashes caused 14 deaths in Georgia over the Christmas holiday travel period
In the three-day period encompassing Christmas Eve, Christmas Day and the day after Christmas, 14 people lost their lives on Georgia’s roads and there were 207 total traffic crashes. Traffic crashes across Georgia during the Christmas holiday travel period resulted in 14 traffic deaths. The holiday travel period was 54-hours long. It began at 6 […]
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5 Strangest things that happened in Georgia in 2019
For those who live here, the Peach State is known for its characters, Southern charm, and quirks. It is also known for its fair share of strange news stories. Below is a roundup of some of this year’s oddest headlines. Proving a pointThe heartbeat bill was a serious issue that drew passionate debate on both […]
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Gwinnett County judge dies after being hit by a truck while crossing the street
BUFORD — Gwinnett County Senior Magistrate Judge Emily Powell died New Year’s Eve after being struck by a vehicle while she was crossing the street Dec. 20. The Gwinnett County Police Department is actively investigating the fatal pedestrian incident that took place at the intersection of South Lee Street and West Moreno Street. According to […]
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28-year-old man killed in New Year’s Eve shooting in Savannah
SAVANNAH — A 28-year-old man is dead following a New Year’s Eve shooting in Savannah. According to the Savannah Police Department, at about 3:20 p.m. officers responded to Wilder Drive at Avery Street and discovered Tommy Frazier suffering from gunshot wounds. He was transported to a hospital where he later died as a result of […]
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If you live in Georgia you can get a ‘Save The Honeybee’ license plate
“Save the Honeybee” license plates are now available for Georgia drivers to purchase, thanks to the efforts of the Georgia Beekeepers Association. “The idea of the honey bee tag had been tossed around for over a decade among members of the Georgia Beekeepers Association, but due to the cost and amount of work it would […]
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The Hall County Sheriff’s office gave bicycles to more than 100 kids this Christmas
HALL COUNTY — Over the Christmas holiday, the Hall County Sheriff’s Office gave over 100 bicycles to children in need as part of its annual Christmas Bicycle Program. From its humble beginnings in 1997, the program has grown each year with new bicycles destined to be what may be the only gifts some children in […]
