Cobb County District Attorney Joyette M. Holmes says she is asking for a federal investigation into an inmate death at the Cobb County jail. Below is a statement from Holmes on the investigation. “On August 18, 2020, Timothy Gardner, the attorney representing the family of Kevil Wingo, asked that an independent investigation be conducted into […]
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Georgia is 47th in the nation in completing the census
When it comes to filling out their census forms, Georgians are doing a poor job compared to the rest of the United States. Georgia currently ranks 47 in the nation for the percentage of residents who have completed the constitutionally required national head count. The failure of Georgia residents to participate in the count could […]
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Hall County Library’s Gainesville branch to reopen next week
Hall County Library’s Gainesville branch will reopen to the public on Monday, Sept. 21 after being closed for several months for what county officials called “a monumental remodel.” “This is like an entirely new library-just in the same location as the old one,” Hall County Library System Director Lisa MacKinney said. “We have a new […]
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Missing 14-year-old Gabriella Thorn has been found
The Long County Sheriff’s office reports 14-year-old Gabriella Thorn, who was reported missing last week, has been located by law enforcement, and is safe. Sheriff Craig Nobles said he would like to thank the community and the law enforcement agencies who assisted in the investigation. Gabriella was reported missing last week and was thought to […]
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Heavy rainfall in wake of Hurricane Sally expected in Georgia
Heavy rainfall from Hurricane Sally will impact Georgia today through early Friday. Rainfall amounts have shifted southward, but 3 to 6 inches are still expected, with locally higher amounts. Soil is expected to become saturated, leading to heavy runoff and flash floods. Some rivers, creeks and small streams are expected to experience flooding that could […]
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Breonna Taylor killing leads to push to ban no-knock warrants in Georgia
An Emory University criminal law professor said empirical evidence shows judges are not extensively reviewing requests for search warrants before approving them. The practice raises a larger question about no-knock and nighttime warrants that often lead to a blind spot for law enforcement officers and subjects, Professor Kay Levine said. “When we see shootouts happen, […]
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Clayton State University to get $30,000 data analytics lab
Clayton State University has received a $30,000 gift thanks to the generosity of the SunTrust Trusteed Foundations: Nell Warren Elkin and William Simpson Elkin Foundation. The gift will expand computer science and information technology education at Clayton State through the development of a data analytics lab. The lab will host a big data processing platform and […]
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Child hunger is on the rise in Georgia
Food banks across Georgia say they’re seeing a spike in demand from families amid the COVID-19 pandemic. They’re also reporting an increase in child hunger. Food bank officials spoke Tuesday in a virtual news conference about how the economic devastation and job loss caused by the pandemic have raised the demand for food. The conference […]
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Coronavirus on the rise among college-age Georgia residents
Coronavirus cases in Georgia are on the decline. However, for one age group in the state, new cases are up almost 30%. The 18 to 22 year old age group — the group the Georgia Department of Public Health classifies as being of college age — has seen a dramatic increase in coronavirus cases in […]
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Kemp extends COVID-19 order and opens door for nursing home visitation
Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp’s executive order on coronavirus is expiring today, and the new order has been issued. While the new order doesn’t change much — at-risk populations are still under quarantine and gatherings of more than 50 people are still banned — it does open the door for visitation at nursing homes. On Sept. […]
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Here’s how much Georgians have spent on working from home
We used to the see the office as not just a place to work, socialize and gossip by the water cooler, but as an abundant supplier of things like paperclips, staplers, paper and, of course, a desk. Most Americans are not used to working from home, so it soon became apparent most of us would […]
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Georgia doesn’t have enough 18-wheeler parking
A lack of places for big rigs to park in Georgia is threatening the safety of both truckers and the rest of the motoring public, transportation experts said Tuesday. Truck drivers who have driven the maximum number of hours allowed under industry regulations frequently find truck stops and highway rest areas full and are forced […]
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Georgia needs younger poll workers
Older Americans are at high risk for a severe to deadly case of coronavirus. Older Americans are also the primary age group that volunteers to serve as poll workers. Consequently, there has been a shortage of poll workers for elections since the COVID-19 pandemic began. In Georgia, elections chief Brad Raffensperger is hoping a new […]
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News Blog: Norcross mandates face masks
The City of Norcross has passed a face mask mandate, requiring that face masks be worn when on property owned or leased by the city. The measure also closes government buildings to the public unless physical presence is necessary for court hearings or voting in elections and requires city employees to wear masks. The full […]
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Valdosta residents impacted by COVID-19 can get help with utility bills
VALDOSTA — Help with utility bills is available to Valdosta residents who have been affected by coronavirus. On Monday, September 21, the City of Valdosta will open the application period for its COVID-19 Temporary Residential Utility Grant Assistance Program, which will provide one-time utility assistance to eligible City of Valdosta households who are low to […]
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A Hollywood stunt driver will try to set a Guinness World Record in Atlanta
ATLANTA — A Hollywood stunt driver is coming to Atlanta to attempt to set a world record by driving a tractor trailer backwards for more than 50 miles. Texting and talking while driving is one of the leading causes of car accidents in the United States, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Most […]
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Two Georgia colleges rank in national Top 20
Georgia is one of only three states with more than one public university in the nation’s Top 20, according to rankings released Monday by U.S. News & World Report. Georgia Tech is ranked eighth-best among public universities, tied with the University of California at Irvine and the University of California at San Diego. The magazine […]
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Missing 85-year-old woman found
SOUTH FULTON — A missing 85-year-old woman who went missing over the weekend has been found, according to local police. Police say Marian Gladys Scarborough was found at a local hospital and is in good health. According to police, Scarborough was last seen in the 4600 block of Stonewall Tell Road and she may have […]
