Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms formally backed her choice in a crowded U.S. Senate race, but she did not urge the other candidates in the special election to bow out to clear a path for the Rev. Raphael Warnock. Instead, Bottoms laid out the stakes. “What I will say is that the facts are very […]
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New initiative aims to bring Gwinnett police closer to community
A new initiative by the Gwinnett County Police Department could help ease tensions between the community and police officers. The police department has formed the Community Affairs Section, which will be under the command of Major Michelle Anglin. Police spokesman Collin Flynn says the initiative will expand upon the department’s long-standing commitment to fostering relationships […]
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The price of an open records request in Georgia may surprise you
(The Center Square) – Members of the public looking for access to public records in Georgia might be surprised by the hefty price it could cost. Georgia law says, “An agency may impose a reasonable charge for the search, redaction, and production or copying cost of records responsive to an open records request.” The cost […]
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Ambetter insurance customers could get about $285 back in rebates
An estimated total of $58 million in rebates will be split among 202,000 Georgians who had individual Ambetter policies last year, according to state officials. The payouts are required under a rule in the Affordable Care Act. The amount of rebates to Ambetter policyholders would be similar to the payout last year from the insurer, […]
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Georgia teachers are suing the state over school reopenings
ATLANTA – An organization representing Georgia teachers has filed a lawsuit accusing Gov. Brian Kemp and State School Superintendent Richard Woods of mishandling the reopening of public schools amid the coronavirus pandemic. The suit, filed by the Georgia Association of Educators (GAE), seeks a ruling that public-school students have a constitutional right to attend schools […]
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Suspect in killing of 15-year-old turns himself in
A suspect in the killing of a 15-year-old boy has turned himself in to the Coffee County Jail, authorities say. On Wednesday, the Georgia Bureau of Investigation secured a Felony Murder arrest warrant for 18-year-old Savionte Torek Traylor, of Douglas, in connection to the death of 15-year-old Ja’rique Johan Brown, that occurred on Monday, Oct. […]
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Feds foil militia plot to kidnap Michigan’s governor
(The Center Square) – The Federal Bureau of Investigation, Michigan State Police, and other law enforcement officials say they foiled a plot to kidnap Gov. Gretchen Whitmer. A months-long investigation led to arrests and charges of several people from across Michigan this week. Thirteen individuals are accused of a litany of separate state and federal […]
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GoFundMe page set up for 9-year-old who was stabbed to death
The grandmother of a 9-year-old girl who was stabbed to death at a Tifton apartment complex has set up a GoFundMe page to raise money for her funeral. Tifton Police Officers responded to the Peterson Apartments Tuesday morning where the body of 9-year-old Alazia Johnson was found. Agents and investigators are actively investigating this incident […]
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Is rural Georgia ready for a post-coronavirus population surge?
The coronavirus pandemic represents an economic development opportunity for rural Georgia, local business and government leaders said Wednesday during a conference sponsored by the Georgia Chamber of Commerce. The highly contagious invisible virus has made Americans wary of living in close proximity to each other in urban settings, Larry Hanson, executive director of the Georgia […]
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Ransomware attack strikes Hall County
A ransomware attack has occurred involving critical systems within the Hall County Government networks, including an interruption of phone services. As soon as it occurred, the county officials say they began working to investigate the cause, to restore operations, and determine the effects of the incident. Hall County has also enlisted the assistance of third […]
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Here’s where you can find ballot drop boxes in DeKalb County
Registered voters in DeKalb County will be able to cast their absentee ballots in the general election at drop box locations throughout the county. A complete list of drop boxes can be viewed at www.dekalbvotes.com. “We’re anticipating a record number of residents will vote via absentee ballot in the upcoming general election and our drop […]
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56% of Americans expect election to result in violence
Today Braver Angels, a nonprofit dedicated to political depolarization, released a public letter, “What We Will Do to Hold America Together,” that calls on Americans to reject violence and work to hold the country together in the event of an election crisis. Braver Angels also released a poll with YouGov concerning Americans’ attitudes about the election. The poll […]
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9-year-old Georgia girl found stabbed to death
The Georgia Bureau of Investigation is investigating the death of a 9-year-old who was found stabbed to death Tuesday. According to the GBI, at about 7:20 a.m., Tifton Police Officers responded to the Peterson Apartments where the body of 9-year-old Alazia Johnson was found. Agents and investigators are actively investigating this incident as a homicide. […]
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Prayer Event at Stone Mountain Seeks to Remove Confederate Symbols
Flags of the Confederacy flapped in the occasional breeze Tuesday as a group prayed for change and healing at a state-owned park that is home to the nation’s largest Confederate memorial and a recent focus of civil unrest. “We are going to unify DeKalb County, Stone Mountain, the state of Georgia, our nation under this […]
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Here’s how you can take a spin on the Atlanta Motor Speedway Friday
The American Cancer Society and Atlanta Motor Speedway are offering race fans and all car enthusiasts a chance to drive onto the high banks of its historic 1.54-mile oval to benefit breast cancer patients and raise funds for research. Laps For Hope, presented by Georgia Drives Chevy, will allow participants to drive their own vehicles onto […]
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6 Things you need to know about coronavirus in Georgia this week
Fall has arrived bringing flu season with it and as was predicted by health experts, another increase in coronavirus cases is happening nationwide. Georgia is no exception to the national trend. The Georgia Department of Public Health released new information on the track of coronavirus in Georgia this week, here are a few of the […]
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Study shows Georgians favor more public health and education
Georgians overwhelmingly support increased state funding of education and health care, according to a new poll. The survey of 1,071 registered voters in Georgia conducted Aug. 26-31 found strong backing for “people-first” public policies advocated by the Georgia Budget and Policy Institute (GBPI), which commissioned the poll, Caitlin Highland, the Atlanta non-profit’s communications director, said […]
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Georgia teen shot and killed
DOUGLAS — A 15-year-old boy was shot and killed Monday evening and a juvenile suspect is in custody. According to the Georgia Bureau of Investigation, the Coffee County Sheriff’s Office responded to a home on Creekwood Rd., Douglas. Upon arrival, deputies found 15-year-old Ja’rique Johan Brown dead from an apparent gunshot wound. Brown’s body will […]
