ATLANTA – Gov. Brian Kemp has signed legislation imposing state sales taxes on online purchases facilitated by large retailers like Amazon, Google and Uber. The tax is projected to raise hundreds of millions of dollars annually in Georgia. Lawmakers in Georgia’s House and Senate hashed out a compromise measure early in this year’s legislative session to collect […]
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The coronavirus has spread person-to-person for the first time in the U.S.
The coronavirus has spread from person-to-person in the United States for the first time since it was reported in Wuhan, China last month. The new case spread between two people in Illinois. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention today confirmed that the coronavirus has spread between two people in the United States, representing the […]
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Georgia judge arrested and charged with theft
PICKENS COUNTY — A Georgia judge has been arrested and charged with theft and violation of his oath of office. According to the Pickens County Sheriff’s Office, Pickens County Chief Magistrate Judge Allen Wigington was arrested at about 7:30 p.m. Wednesday. The Sheriff’s Office began a review of financial documents for Pickens County in mid-December […]
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Georgia turns to TikTok to educate voters about the state’s new voting system
Want to know how Georgia’s new voting machines are going to work? You may be able to get your answers from TikTok. Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger is hosting the first ever Georgia Secretary of State Secure The Vote TikTok voter education challenge. As part of the campaign, Raffensperger is encouraging participants in the […]
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Speed detection cameras in school zones go live in Roswell next month
ROSWELL — Next month, automated school zone cameras will go live in Roswell. Beginning Monday Feb. 3, The City of Roswell Police Department will start a 30 day warning period to help drivers adjust to automated enforcement of school zones. The initial school zone cameras are installed in the Vickery Mill Elementary school zone on […]
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Doug Collins to challenge Kelly Loeffler for Georgia senate seat
Georgia’s wild year of politics just got wilder. After much speculation, U.S. Rep. Doug Collins announced Wednesday morning that he will challenge appointed U.S. Sen. Kelly Loeffler to fill the remainder of former U.S. Sen. Johnny Isakson’s term. Collins’ decision risks splitting Republican support in Georgia at a time when Democratic leaders see their prospects […]
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Voting precincts in Augusta are changing. Make sure you know where to vote
AUGUSTA — Voters in several precincts in Augusta will be voting at new polling locations starting in the March 24 primary election. The Board of Elections is notifying the voters regarding four changes to polling places. Precinct 102 which used to vote at Crawford Avenue Baptist Church has split. Voters on the north side […]
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Tybee Island is moving sand reserves to stabilize dunes on Gulick Street
TYBEE ISLAND — As part of an ongoing beach nourishment and dune restoration project, the City of Tybee Island this week will be moving its remaining sand reserves from Polk Street to Gulick Street to stabilize dunes in the area. The reserve sand, located across from the Department of Public Works at 76 Polk Street, […]
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Human traffickers in Georgia could lose their commercial driver’s licenses
A bill introduced by an Athens republican would revoke commercial driver’s licenses from anyone convicted of human trafficking. State Representative Houston Gaines introduced House Bill 823 Monday on behalf of Governor Brian Kemp and First Lady Marty Kemp to combat human trafficking in Georgia. The legislation would impose a lifetime commercial driver’s license ban in […]
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Motorcycle driver killed in crash on I-75
MACON — The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a fatal traffic accident that occurred on Riverside Drive at the I-75 south on-ramp, at 6:29 a.m. Tuesday. According to the Sheriff’s Dept., a Honda Civic traveling south on Riverside Drive was making a left turn to get onto I-75 south when it collided with Harley […]
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Want to be a poll worker in Hall County? Here’s what you need to know
The Hall County Elections Department is looking for poll workers for the upcoming election season. “We need poll workers who are willing to serve during the upcoming Presidential Preference Primary on March 24, as well as the General Primary on May 19,” Hall County Elections Director Lori Wurtz said. “We also need poll workers for […]
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Here’s what you need to know about a bill that would restrict dual enrollment for Georgia high school students
A bill restricting student dual enrollment in high school and college classes in Georgia cleared the Senate floor Tuesday. Sponsored by state Rep. Bert Reeves, R-Marietta, House Bill 444 would limit dual enrollment to 30 hours per eligible student for college or technical college courses the state-run student-finance agency funds. Beyond that, students would pay for classes […]
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Funeral arrangements for a deputy killed in the line of duty and other local stories you missed over the weekend
National news coverage this weekend was dominated by the untimely death of NBA star Kobe Bryant in a helicopter accident and revelations from John Bolton’s book on the Trump administration. Chances are, you heard about those as they were happening. Here are some local stories that happened over the weekend that you may not have […]
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Funeral arrangements announced for Georgia deputy killed in the line of duty
LUDOWICI — Funeral arrangements have been announced for the Georgia deputy who was killed in the line of duty last week. The visitation and funeral arrangements for Deputy Sheldon G. Whiteman were released by Howard Funeral Home of Ludowici. The visitation will be held on Jan. 31 at 5 p.m. at the Long County High […]
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BREAKING NEWS: Victim in Centerville shooting was shot at six times
The Gwinnett County Police Dept. is currently investigating a shooting on Annistown Road near the Centerville Walmart. Police say officers responded at about noon Saturday to the shooting and found the victim in the road with gunshot wounds to the leg and shoulder. The victim was transported to the hospital with non-life threatening injuries. Detectives […]
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4 Things We Didn’t Know Last Week in Georgia
In a typical week, some news stories get overlooked because of other items in the news or because of the fast-paced march of the week. Sometimes small facts and tidbits within the news also get overlooked. Here are a few items we learned this week that we didn’t know last week. Georgia is prepared for […]
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Do you know what to do at a flashing yellow arrow?
JOHNS CREEK — Drivers in Johns Creek will start to see flashing yellow traffic lights at nine of the city’s intersections. The city will install the flashing yellow left-turn arrows on traffic signals along Medlock Bridge Road. The flashing yellow left arrows — which mean you can turn left if the way is clear, but […]
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Gwinnett Police officer hit by van in Norcross parking lot
NORCROSS — A Gwinnett County Police officer was struck and run over by a van in the parking lot of Chiquititas Lounge in Norcross. The police officer and an investigator from the District Attorney’s Office are being treated for injuries after being struck by a vehicle in the Chiquititas Lounge parking lot at about 2:30 […]
