NORCROSS — A family of five is safe after their home caught fire early Friday morning. The blaze started in the kitchen. Fire officials say family members heard a leaking faucet and found a fire under the sink. The fire spread through the kitchen and the adjacent living room. Firefighters responded to the blaze at […]
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Robbery victim shoots suspect in Macon
MACON — A robbery at a home on Courtland Ave. ended when a resident of the home fired back at the robbery suspect. On Nov. 9, at 4:14 a.m. the Bibb County Sheriff’s Office responded to a personal armed robbery in the 1000 block of Courtland Ave. While deputies were in route, a call of […]
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Georgia gets an ‘F’ grade in preventing premature births
Johnecia Mason’s pregnancy was going along fine until at six months, she developed preeclampsia, a complication characterized by high blood pressure. Soon afterward, her son was born prematurely, at 26 weeks, weighing just 1 pound, 8 ounces. He died in the hospital 12 days later. “It was very hard,’’ Mason says now. “He was our […]
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Brandon Beach withdraws from Georgia 6th Congressional District race
The republican field in next year’s race for the 6th Congressional District just got a little thinner. State Sen. Brandon Beach, a republican from Alpharetta, announced today he was withdrawing his candidacy to focus on local government. “During this campaign, I have come to realize that a calling to public service does not always mean […]
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Georgia has 1,000 middle and high schools but only 250 computer science teachers
The state of Georgia is taking steps to improve a major shortfall in the state’s ability to meet the high demand of computer science professionals. According to the state department of education, Georgia only has 250 credentialed computer science teachers and 1,000 middle and high schools. To combat this disparity, the state is awarding grants […]
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Two Georgia residents are dead after a fire caused by a space heater
STATESBORO — Clothing that was placed too close to a space heater caused a fire that lead to two deaths, state fire officials say. Shortly after 1 a.m. on the morning of Nov. 13, the City of Statesboro Fire Department responded to a residential fire on Bell Road in Statesboro. When firefighters made their way […]
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5 Alternatives to potato chips to get you through the holidays
Welcome to the holiday season. A time of year known for larger meals, shorter days, colder weather, and, unfortunately, a little more stress on the buttons of your pants. We all go through it. However, there are some ways to beat back the holiday bulge by choosing healthier snacks in between those cookie swaps, holiday […]
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City of South Fulton cracks down on false alarms
SOUTH FULTON — The city of South Fulton just passed a new law that will penalize security alarm owners if their security systems repeatedly summon police for false alarms. The law will hold alarm owners responsible for the proper operation of alarm systems, according to Deputy Police Chief Connie Rogers who said the average response […]
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If you want to apply to be Georgia’s next U.S. Senator, time is running out
Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp announced he is ready to wrap up the application process he put in place to replace retiring Sen. Johnny Isakson. Applicants have until Monday, Nov. 18 to get their applications on file with the state. Today Governor Brian P. Kemp announced that all qualified Georgians who want to serve in the […]
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Atlanta opens warming center in anticipation of cold snap
ATLANTA — The City of Atlanta announced that it will open an emergency warming center in anticipation of frigid temperatures. The center will open today, Tuesday, November 12, 2019 at 6 p.m. and will remain open through Thursday, Nov. 14 at 9 a.m. The warming center is located at the Old Adamsville Recreation Center at […]
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Inmate dies at Coffee County Jail
DOUGLAS — The Georgia Bureau of Investigation is assisting the Coffee County Sheriff’s Office in an investigation into the death of an inmate at the Coffee County Jail. At approximately 5:15 a.m Tuesday, Nov. 5, 32-year-old inmate Amy Renee Tyson was found deceased in her cell at the Coffee County Jail. According to the GBI, […]
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GBI: Man shot by deputy after discovery of homicide victim
VIDALIA — The GBI is investigating an officer involved shooting at the scene of a homicide in Vidalia that ocurred Sunday. On Sunday, Nov. 10, the Georgia Bureau of Investigation was asked by the Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office to investigate an officer involved shooting and homicide investigation. According to the GBIU, preliminary information indicates that […]
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How to avoid unnecessary home repair costs during the winter
(StatePoint) A drop in temperature and an increase in precipitation like rain, sleet or snow can make winter costly at home. Between turning up your heat and spending money on ice melt, the last cost any homeowner wants to account for is burst pipes and the damage they can cause. It doesn’t take much of […]
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Metro Atlanta’s first Dogtopia is coming to Roswell
ROSWELL — Dogtopia, the nation’s leading dog daycare, boarding and spa brand, is opening a new location in Roswell Nov. 19. The new doggie daycare will be at 1570 Holcomb Bridge Rd., Ste. 325, this location marks the first Dogtopia in the greater Atlanta area. Dogtopia of Roswell is operated by long time dog daycare and […]
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Missing Georgia 17-year-old found in Texas
A 17-year-old girl who went missing from Demorest in early November was has been found in Texas and is safe. According to the Habersham County Sheriff’s Department, Meleah Redmond was found Friday. Sheriff’s Dept. officials also reported that another missing person, Mays Tomlin, was found safe in Tennessee.
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Woman wanted for attempted robbery of Macon bank
MACON — Police in Bibb County are searching for a woman who attempted to rob a SunTrust Bank Friday morning. The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office is investigating an attempted commercial armed robbery that took place, Friday just before 11 a.m. at 3600 Mercer University Drive, at the SunTrust Bank. According to the Sheriff’s Dept. a female entered the […]
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Georgia restaurant owner arrested and charged with arson
JASPER — The owner of a Jasper restaurant that caught fire Nov. 5 has been arrested and charged with arson. On Nov. 7, Investigators with the Safety Fire Commissioner’s Office assisted with the arrest of 23-year-old Tyler Jose Suarez, of Jasper, with 1 Count of First Degree Arson. The charge stems from his alleged involvement […]
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Missing Child: Police need your help finding a missing 14-year-old girl
The Hall County Sheriff’s Office is asking members of the community to be on the lookout for 14-year-old Brooklynn McKenzie Rivera who officials believe ran away from home. According to the Sheriff’s office, Brooklynn is believed to be with 23-year-old Gregory Austin Cline. The two may be in the Greenville, South Carolina area in a […]
