For Kim Hicks, the choice to build on McKee Road 26 years ago was deliberate. She and her husband wanted rural life — space for their boys to grow up in the woods, to splash in Kindle Creek, to know their neighbors. Earlier this week, she stood before the Columbus City Council and asked them […]
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Georgia Supreme Court sides with Milton in deadly planter crash case
The Georgia Supreme Court ruled Thursday that the City of Milton is shielded from a $32.5 million jury verdict tied to the 2016 death of Joshua Chang, a college student killed when his car left the road and struck a concrete planter on the shoulder of Batesville Road. What’s Happening: The court vacated lower court […]
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Marietta Chick-fil-A reopens after renovation
A Chick-fil-A in Marietta has reopened after being closed down for renovations at its MacLand Crossing location. What’s Happening: The restaurant at 2005 MacLand Crossing Circle SW updated its dining room interior and service layout. Seth Cathy, grandson of Chick-fil-A founder S. Truett Cathy, attended a ribbon-cutting alongside Cobb County District 4 Commissioner Monique Sheffield, […]
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Got a stockpile of gold? Georgia lawmakers want to make it legal to buy things with it
Forget paper money. Georgia senators want to legalize using gold and silver for everyday purchases. The Senate passed a bill last week that would set up a system for Georgians to buy gold, store it in a depository, and use a debit card to spend it on items such as fast food or milkshakes. Senators […]
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Tornado watch in effect for much of southeast Georgia until 1 p.m.
A tornado watch covers 29 counties across southeast and east central Georgia this morning. In Jenkins and Screven counties, a severe thunderstorm warning is active right now, and forecasters say a tornado warning could follow at any moment. What’s Happening: The National Weather Service issued a Tornado Watch, which runs until 1 p.m. today. The […]
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Villa Rica High School is getting a new principal and a new athletic director
Villa Rica High School will have new leadership next school year, with a familiar face taking over as principal and a new athletic director stepping in to replace a retiring coach. What’s Happening: Rob Alford will become the next principal of Villa Rica High School. Sam Robison was named assistant principal and athletic director, replacing […]
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Y’all keep accidentally shooting yourselves. Clayton County Police are tired of it
Two people accidentally shot themselves in Clayton County in the past seven days, the county’s police department said Tuesday. What’s Happening: Police did not release the names of those involved, their conditions, or where the incidents happened. What’s Important: Officers said they did not pull broader statistics this week because accidental shootings happen “far more […]
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Sandy Springs police offering free teen driving class April 23
The Sandy Springs Police Department is hosting a free driving safety class for teens and their parents on April 23. What’s Happening: The class is open to teens 14 and older who have or are preparing to get a Learner’s Permit or Intermediate License. Parents are encouraged to come, but any teen may attend regardless […]
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Second bridge delivered to Woodstock’s Little River Park
A second bridge arrived at the Little River Park construction site in Woodstock on this week, the city announced. What’s Happening: The City of Woodstock confirmed the delivery Tuesday evening. The park remains under active construction and has not yet opened to the public. What’s Important: The city is asking people to stay off the […]
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Some Georgia lawmakers want to get rid of background checks to own silencers
Georgia has some of the loosest gun laws in the nation, but a bill to remove the state’s restriction on silencers tested lawmakers’ limits. The gun silencer bill fell four votes short in the House on Friday, a rare defeat for pro-gun proposals in Georgia. Other bills that expand protections for gun owners advanced, including legislation […]