In an effort to promote Small Business Saturday, all City of Savannah parking will be free for the first three hours on November 24. City of Savannah Mayor Eddie DeLoach was joined Monday in Ellis Square by representatives from the Small Business Chamber of Commerce and the University of Georgia Small Business Development Center to […]
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Georgians overwhelmingly vote in favor of housing for the homeless
Beyond the debate around Georgia’s election outcome, one result is a clear victory for health care. Three of four Georgians voted to approve a referendum Nov. 6 that will help nonprofits provide permanent housing to homeless people with mental illness. Referendum B allows a property tax exemption for nonprofit housing of these individuals in residences that […]
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Tips to avoid scams during the holiday shopping season
As the holiday shopping season kicks into high gear this week, Georgia Attorney General Chris Carr is taking the opportunity to remind Georgians not to be caught off guard by scammers this year “The way we are making holiday purchases is changing with more sales being made and processed on our phones, tablets and laptops,” […]
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Macon man hospitalized after multiple shots were fired into his house
The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a shooting incident that was reported on the 3300 block of Thunderbird Rd., just before 9 p.m. Saturday. According to police, it was reported that 21-year-old Eric Brown Jr., of Macon, was in his house when and unknown person fired multiple shots into the home. Police say Brown […]
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Fulton County will open 15 early voting sites for December 4 runoff election
Fulton County voters can once again cast their ballots early for the Dec. 4, 2018 General and Special Election Runoff. Early voting locations will be open Monday, Nov. 26 through Friday, Nov. 30 from 8:30 a.m. to 7 p.m. Residents can verify their eligibility to vote in this runoff before heading to the polls. “We are opening […]
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Do some good this Black Friday. Donate a coat to a child in need at these metro Atlanta H&R Block locations
WHAT: This Black Friday, H&R Block is asking the community to think about those in need during the fall and winter seasons. While out shopping, H&R Block is asking the community to consider picking up a new or gently used coat for someone else in need. All they have to do is stop in and […]
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Georgia Secretary of State’s Office releases number of ballots were impacted by court orders
Georgia Secretary of State Robyn Crittenden released the number of absentee and provisional ballots that were affected by two court orders requiring the state to recount provisional and absentee ballots that were thrown out due to voter identification issues. The numbers were released just prior to the secretary of state’s office certifying the results of […]
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Abrams acknowledges Kemp victory but doesn’t concede
Stacey Abrams has ended her campaign and her legal efforts to challenge the election results. However, Abrams refused to concede on moral grounds. “I acknowledge that former secretary of state Brian Kemp will be certified as the victor in the 2018 gubernatorial election… Let’s be clear. This is not a speech of concession. Because concession […]
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Fulton Commission Chair Robb Pitts reminds county residents that driving under the influence isn’t just a night time problem
Earlier this year, Robb Pitts was involved in a car accident in Sandy Springs. The car Pitts was riding in was struck and totaled by a driver who was under the influence. The suspect was arraigned in Fulton County magistrate court Thursday, and Pitts took the opportunity to remind Fulton residents that driving under the […]
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Georgia Senate Republicans choose Mike Dugan as majority leader
The Georgia Senate Majority Caucus has elected Sen. Mike Dugan (R – Carrollton) to serve as Senate Majority Leader. “I am humbled that my caucus colleagues trust me to serve as their leader in the Senate,” said. Sen. Dugan. “I will not take my duties lightly and look forward to working with not only our […]
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Dems choose Elena Parent as vice-chair for campaigns and fundraising
Sen. Elena Parent (D – Atlanta) was elected to serve as the Minority Caucus Vice-Chair for Campaigns and Fundraising by her colleagues in the minority caucus. “At a crucial time as the Democratic Party makes gains in Georgia, I am honored to have been elected to this position by my colleagues,” said Sen. Parent. “While […]
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Lilburn to have Christmas Tree lighting November 17 followed by a Christmas Parade December 1
The City of Lilburn Tree Lighting will take place on Nov. 17 in front of Lilburn City Hall-Library at 340 Main Street. The event begins at 6 p.m. and includes holiday music by the Lilburn Middle School Chorus, the Georgia Brass Band, and the Lilburn First Baptist Proclamation Handbell Ensemble. In addition to having a […]
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New ruling orders Georgia to count absentee ballots that were rejected for birthdate errors
Another day and another federal court ruling as Georgia’s gubernatorial election continues into its second week. A federal judge ruled yesterday that the Georgia election officials must count absentee ballots that were thrown out due to missing and incorrect birth dates. The judge did not allow ballots with incorrect addresses to be counted. Newly appointed […]
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Georgia Secretary of State responds to court order to count provisional ballots
In response to a court order handed down Tuesday requiring the Georgia Secretary of State’s office to extend the deadline to certify votes and to expand its efforts to count provisional ballots, Georgia’s new secretary of state, Robyn Crittenden announced that the office is complying with the court order. In a Wednesday news release, Crittenden […]
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Judge orders Georgia Secretary of State to extend certification deadline and count provisional ballots
The News: A federal judge has ordered the Georgia Secretary of State’s Office to wait until Friday to certify the results of the midterm election. The judge has also ruled that the secretary of state’s office must allow more time to verify provisional ballots and to engage in a “good faith review” of the eligibility […]
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Abrams campaign files lawsuit against Secretary of State’s Office, Gwinnett and DeKalb Counties
After four days of considering its options, Stacey Abrams’ campaign has officially filed a lawsuit against the Georgia Secretary of State’s Office, and the Gwinnett and DeKalb County elections offices. The suit, filed in federal court, asks for an injunction that would allow absentee and provisional ballots that were initially thrown out, to be counted. […]
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The Floyd County Sheriff’s Office has hired an officer to educate the public about avoiding scams
The Floyd County Sheriff’s Office has appointed John Upton as the agency’s Scam and Fraud Prevention Officer. Among other duties, Upton will maintain online resources to inform the public regarding current scam schemes in the Rome and Floyd County area. The Sheriff’s Office will also provide for training of community groups and local businesses in […]
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Open Government: Athens-Clarke County to begin broadcasting and streaming commission work sessions
The Athens-Clarke County Public Information Office will begin broadcasting and streaming Mayor and Commission Work Sessions from the Commission Chamber in City Hall as of the Tuesday, Nov. 13 meeting that begins at 5:30 p.m. Work sessions are informal, non-voting sessions with a few topics covered in greater detail with staff and/or outside consultants or […]
