DALLAS — A student at Shelton Elementary School in Paulding County has tested positive for coronavirus. The school was alerted after school on Monday, which was the first day of school in Paulding County. “We are working closely with local public health officials to ensure the proper recommendations are followed to isolate the student diagnosed […]
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Georgia surpasses 200,000 coronavirus cases
Georgia surpassed the 200,000 case mark for coronavirus Wednesday, adding 3,817 new cases for a total of 201,713. The death toll and hospitalization rate in the state are also nearing a milestone and stands at 3,984. According to the Georgia Department of Public Health, 65 people died from the virus in the last 24 hours […]
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What’s that smell in Fayetteville?
If you noticed a strange smell in the air in Fayetteville, you’re not alone. The city has confirmed that the problem is related to construction at the wastewater treatment plant and the odor could stick around for a few days. According to city officials, due to the ongoing construction at the plant, the contractor had […]
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News Blog: Peachtree Industrial closed at Sugarloaf
Peachtree Industrial Road in Gwinnett County is currently closed near the intersection of Sugarloaf Parkway in both directions for a grass fire and downed electric pole. Free coronavirus testing in South Fulton City of South Fulton Councilwoman Helen Z. Willis will partner with the Fulton County Board of Health to provide free testing at the […]
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DeKalb police dog dies in pursuit of rape suspect
A police dog in DeKalb County died in the line of duty this week while pursuing a rape suspect Investigators in the DeKalb County Sheriff’s Fugitive Unit were attempting to serve an arrest warrant on a rape suspect when a K9 Deputy Sheriff named Bloo escaped his partner’s control inside the Atlanta apartment complex where […]
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Loeffler calls out ‘cancel culture’ after WNBA players wear shirts supporting her opponent
U.S. Sen. Kelly Loeffler, R-Ga., has doubled down on criticism of the Women’s National Basketball Association after players from several teams – including one which she co-owns – wore shirts to games Tuesday night urging voters to support her Democratic opponent, Rev. Raphael Warnock. The shirts, which read “Vote Warnock,” served as a rebuke of […]
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Georgia elections chief spars with DeKalb County over absentee ballots
A plan by the DeKalb County Board of Registrations and Elections to send absentee ballot requests to both active and inactive voters in the county has drawn fire from Georgia’s elections chief. Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger says the proposal opens the state up to voter fraud. According to Raffensperger, the inactive voter list […]
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Cherokee County second grader tests positive for coronavirus
On just the second day of school in Cherokee County, a student has tested positive for coronavirus. In a letter to parents, Dr. Ashley Kennerly, principal of Sixes Elementary School said a student in second grade had tested positive for COVID-19. Students who were deemed “close contacts” of the infected student received a personalized correspondence […]
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First day of school photos in Georgia go viral
Georgia made national news Tuesday after photos from the first day of school in two school districts went viral due to the apparent lack of social distancing and safety precautions being shown. Photos from Paulding and Cherokee Counties were shared on social media and were picked up by CNN and TMZ. The photos show packed […]
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Graduation party dispute in South Georgia turns violent
REIDSVILLE — An argument ad a graduation party led to charges of aggravated battery for two Georgia men. The Georgia Bureau of Investigation arrested 19-year-old Elijah Harston King for aggravated battery. The previous day, the GBI arrested 35-year-old Reece Steven Cole for aggravated battery as well. According to the GBI, preliminary information reveals that on Sunday, […]
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Here’s what schools in Georgia need to do to open safely
Schools in Georgia need to limit group sizes, require masks and consider shutting down if outbreaks flare amid the COVID-19 pandemic as hundreds of thousands of kids head back to class this month, an infectious disease expert in Atlanta stressed Tuesday. Parents and kids also need to mind what they do outside school settings since […]
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Home delivery of alcohol is now legal in Georgia
Georgians reluctant to patronize bars during the coronavirus pandemic will be able to have adult beverages delivered to their homes under legislation Gov. Brian Kemp signed into law Monday. House Bill 879, which cleared the General Assembly in June during the final week of this year’s legislative session, will let restaurants, supermarkets and liquor stores […]
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10 arrested in Clayton County on charges related to child exploitation
A total of 10 people were arrested on charges related to child pornography and at least five children were identified as prior victims during a four day multi-agency operation in Clayton County last week. As part of the Georgia Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force, several agencies partnered to investigate cybertips received from the National […]
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Home Depot’s new facilities to bring 1,000 new jobs to metro Atlanta
Georgia-based The Home Depot is opening three new warehousing facilities in DeKalb, Fulton and Henry Counties. The expansion project is estimated to bring 1,000 jobs to the metro area. “Since 1978, The Home Depot has been creating jobs and opportunities for hardworking Georgians and for people around the country,” said Governor Brian Kemp. “As The Home […]
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Wills Park pool closed after staffer tests positive for COVID-19
ALPHARETTA — The Wills Park pool in Alpharetta has been shut down until further notice after a staff member tested positive for COVID-19. According to city officials, the staff member did not have any contact with the public, but the city is taking several measures out of “an abundance of caution.” All pool staff members […]
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West Nile Virus has been found in DeKalb County. Here’s how you can prevent it
The DeKalb County Board of Health has trapped West Nile virus-positive mosquitoes at three locations in the county – Brookhaven, Chamblee and the Redan area of unincorporated DeKalb County. Due to COVID-19, the Board of Health will not perform its usual door-to-door canvas of the affected areas. Larvacide application in low-lying areas and storm drains […]
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Got questions about going back to school in DeKalb? A virtual Town Hall may have answers
DeKalb County Commissioner Lorraine Cochran-Johnson will host a special countywide community meeting to share important information with parents and students on how to best prepare for the upcoming school year. The virtual Back-to-School Town Hall will take place Wednesday, Aug. 5, at 6 p.m. and will feature DeKalb County School District Superintendent Cheryl Watson-Harris. Recently, […]
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Early voting site in Hall County closed due to COVID-19 infection
The North Hall Community Center will close at 5 p.m. on Monday, Aug. 3 for a deep cleaning after several Hall County Parks & Leisure staff members at the facility tested positive for COVID-19. The community center is an early voting site. “Our methodical reopening plan calls for close monitoring of our operations as this […]
