TALKING ROCK — A suspect police say violated a restraining order and fired a weapon at a deputy was shot and killed Saturday in Talking Rock. According to the GBI, the investigation revealed that at about 11 a.m., the Pickens County 911 Center received a trespass call at a residence in Talking Rock. The subject […]
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Here’s how you can learn more about changes at I-285 and I-20
The Georgia Department of Transportation is seeking public comment on the proposed improvements for the I-285/I-20 West Interchange project in Fulton, Cobb, and Douglas counties. In keeping with Governor Brian Kemp’s directive to keep state government agencies functioning as Georgia combats the COVID-19 pandemic, GDOT will be hosting a virtual Public Information Open House by […]
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Railroad crossings in Marietta will be closed next week
MARIETTA — If your drive through Marietta involves crossing a railroad track, you’ll need to find an alternate route next week. CSX will be closing all railroad crossings in Marietta during the week of Sept. 21 until Saturday, Sept. 26 due to critical routine maintenance. The crossings that will close include: E. Dixie Ave. SEWaverly Way Whitlock […]
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Georgia Senate Candidate Doug Collins slams Ruth Bader Ginsberg on abortion hours after her death
What happened: Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsberg died Friday night. Just hours after her death, Georgia Senate candidate Doug Collins slammed her on Twitter for her stance on abortion. The Tweet: Below is the Tweet from Doug Collins. Why it matters: It is generally accepted when a politician dies people refrain from criticism of […]
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Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsberg has died
U.S. Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsberg, the leading progressive on the nation’s highest court, died Friday due to complications from pancreatic cancer. She was 87. Ginsberg was appointed by President Bill Clinton to the court in 1983 and quickly became a cult hero among liberals for her outspoken support of their causes. “Our nation […]
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Cool weather means fall insects are about to invade your home
As the weather cools across the state, several fall insects will begin to take center stage around Georgia homes. Be on the lookout for these nuisance pests and make preparations to deter them from entering your home for the winter. Asian needle ants University of Georgia entomologist Dan Suiter tells homeowners to be on the […]
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Norcross Residents: Here’s how you can help revitalize Buford Highway
NORCROSS — The City of Norcross is coordinating a strategic revitalization and redevelopment effort for the 1.85-mile long Buford Highway corridor within the City of Norcross. The city is looking for residents to serve on the Steering Committee, which will meet on Thursday, Oct. 15 at 4 p.m. The meeting will be held virtually; the time […]
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Census caravan to make its way through South DeKalb
Georgia is lagging behind the nation in responses to the Census. To combat that, DeKalb County will form a Census caravan to count residents in the South DeKalb area Saturday. As part of DeKalb County’s 2020 Census efforts, DeKalb County is conducting onsite census registrations at three locations and will have a vehicle caravan traverse […]
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Hospitals in Georgia are charging private insurance twice as much as medicare
Hospitals in the United States are charging private insurers 2.5 times what they get paid under the government Medicare program for the same services, according to a study released Friday. In Georgia, hospitals charge private insurers even higher rates, at nearly three times Medicare reimbursements, the RAND Corp. study found. But that’s not as high as the neighboring […]
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Rabid bat found in Hall County
A rabid bat had contact with a dog in Hall County according to Animal Control officials. The incident occurred near Cannon Creek Trail in West Hall. The bat was shipped to the Georgia Public Health Lab- Virology Section in Decatur. On Sept. 18, Hall County Animal Control was advised that the bat was positive for rabies. This […]
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Georgia police officer charged with battery after excessive force investigation
COLUMBUS — A Columbus Police Officer has been charged with battery after an investigation into excessive force during an arrest in October. On Friday, Sept. 18, the GBI arrested Columbus Police Officer Clayton Watkins and charged him with Battery and Violation of Oath of Office following an investigation of an allegation of excessive use of […]
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Here’s what went wrong during the June 9 primary in Georgia
A state House committee probing issues that occurred during the June 9 primary elections in Georgia released a report Thursday outlining stumbles with absentee ballots and the state’s new voting machines that prompted long lines and steep concerns ahead of the Nov. 3 general election. The report, compiled by the Georgia House Governmental Affairs Committee, […]
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Falling tree kills Snellville woman who was walking her dog
SNELLVILLE — A Snellville woman was killed Thursday morning when a large-tree fell across the roadway as she was walking her dog in the neighborhood. Firefighters and police responded to the scene around 11:16 a.m. The incident occurred on Capot Court in unincorporated Snellville. The woman was pinned by the tree and was pronounced deceased […]
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Downed trees reported in Gwinnett County
The Gwinnett County Fire Department has responded to two downed trees that hit houses and one that hit an apartment building Thursday in the wake of Hurricane Sally. Firefighters were on the scene of a tree down on a house on the 1500 block of Rock Springs Road, in Buford. The call was dispatched today […]
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Brantley County man charged with sexual exploitation of children
On Saturday, Sept. 12, 2020, 33-year-old Brantley County resident Gary Kreitzman was charged with one count of Sexual Exploitation of Children (Possession of Child Pornography) by the Georgia Bureau of Investigation’s Kingsland regional field office and the GBI Child Exploitation and Computer Crimes Unit According to the GBI, an investigation into Kreitzman’s internet activity by […]
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A massive tree fell on cars in Dunwoody
DUNWOODY — A massive oak tree at a historic home in Dunwoody fell Thursday morning and hit two cars. Miraculously, no one was injured, according to city officials. Officials are advising residents to avoid Chamblee Road at Mount Vernon and to be extra cautious when driving in today’s storm conditions. Police are on site at […]
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See which Georgia county has the longest commute
How dramatically (and permanently) the pandemic will shape worker commutes remains to be seen, but initial research shows a decreased use of public transit, a higher reliance on bicycles, scooters, and e-bikes, and decreased travel overall as more people work from home. That could spell good news for the 50% of commuters who characterize their […]
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Wheeler County’s coronavirus rate is number one nationally. Here’s why
A ‘‘data dump’’ of prison COVID-19 cases appears to have lifted a southeast Georgia county into the top position nationally on a New York Times hot spot list for the disease. The county, Wheeler, is home to a large state prison. State public health officials said that they became aware of unreported COVID-19 cases at […]
