In the wake of school fights this week and a shooting last night, Burke County Sheriff Alfonzo Williams is sending out a warning to the perpetrators of end-of-year school fights and other violence in the community. Below is a message the Sheriff posted on social media just after Saturday night’s shooting incident. If the persons […]
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About Burke County
About Burke County: Burke County is situated in eastern Georgia and is home to roughly 22,000 residents. In therms of education, 81% of the population holds a high school diploma, and 18% have attained a bachelor’s degree or higher. The county has a modest median household income of $37,000, which is indicative of its rural […]
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How much does Georgia tax residents compared to other states
As the sayings go, taxes are one of the few certainties in life, and the annual ritual of filling them with the IRS is not one that many people look forward to. The average American paid $10,845 in federal income taxes alone in 2020. But, while everyone is subject to the same federal tax laws, […]
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Dame Edna Comedian Barry Humphries Dies at 89
Barry Humphries, who spent decades in and out of drag as he played Dame Edna and other outlandish characters, has died. The Australian comedian was 89. A Sydney hospital confirmed Humphries’ death, noting he passed away on Saturday, April 22, several days after undergoing hip surgery, according to The New York Times. “He was completely himself […]
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What Georgia’s new reading laws mean for your child
ATLANTA – Georgia is gearing up to implement a new approach to teaching reading in the early grades. Gov. Brian Kemp recently signed into law two literacy bills passed during this year’s legislative session. About 36% of Georgia third graders read below grade level, according to the state’s 2022 Milestones test results, and around 17% […]
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Alpharetta Businessman Pleads Guilty to Bribing Public Officials
A 72-year-old Alpharetta businessman pleaded guilty in federal court to bribing two Atlanta city officials in exchange for steering millions of dollars of city business to his company. Lohrasb “Jeff” Jafari, the PRAD Group’s former executive vice president, also pleaded guilty to bribing a former Dekalb County official to try and secure county contracts and […]
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Thunderstorms predicted this weekend in Georgia
A Hazardous Weather Outlook has been issued for portions of North and Central Georgia today, as strong isolated thunderstorms are expected to impact the area. These thunderstorms, predicted for later this morning and afternoon, may bring gusty winds and frequent lightning strikes, posing potential threats to residents and property. The National Weather Service in Peachtree […]
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A UGA professor has a plan to fight Parkinson’s disease
For centuries, scientists have tried to crack the mystery of a devastating ailment once called “the shaking palsy.” But Parkinson’s disease, which causes tremors, muscle stiffness and difficulty walking, remains the second most common neurodegenerative disorder in the United States after Alzheimer’s. About 1 million Americans have Parkinson’s, and more than 50,000 new cases are […]
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MARTA to Offer Uber, Lyft Rides to Impacted Route 183 Customers Amid Service Suspension
ATLANTA – As a response to the recent cancellation of the MARTA Bus Route 183 on Niskey Lake Road, the transit agency is set to offer Uber and Lyft trips to affected customers through its MARTAConnect Program starting Saturday, April 22. The suspension of service on Niskey Lake Road north of Campbellton Road follows a […]
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About MARTA
About MARTA: The Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority (MARTA) is the principal public transportation provider in the Atlanta metropolitan area, offering a comprehensive network of bus and rail services to residents and visitors. Established in 1971, MARTA has grown to become the ninth-largest transit system in the United States, operating a fleet of buses, rapid […]