As homeowners continue to be concerned about high water bills and look for ways to monitor their water usage, Cobb County Water has stepped up to offer a solution. The utility company is now providing a free loaner program and a discounted purchase option for an innovative system that tracks water consumption in real-time, the […]
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Atlanta opens warming centers ahead of freezing temperatures
ATLANTA — In response to the plunging temperatures expected tonight, the city of Atlanta will open two warming centers to provide shelter for those in need. The centers will open at 8 p.m. tonight and remain operational until 8 a.m. on Sunday. The locations of the warming centers are: To ensure accessibility, the city will […]
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Largest Heroin Bust in Cherokee County Leads to 45-Year Prison Sentence for Woodstock Man
Following the largest heroin bust in Cherokee County history, Edward “Jay” Lionel Ball was convicted on Feb. 9, of multiple drug charges, including distribution of methamphetamine, distribution of heroin, trafficking heroin, manufacturing heroin and possession of a firearm by a convicted felon. Ball was sentenced to 60 years, with 45 years to serve in confinement […]
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Slashed in the face? At a Georgia middle school? Here’s what we know
A serious incident unfolded at Ola Middle School in McDonough on Wednesday, when a fight broke out in the cafeteria, leading to one middle school student being slashed in the face by a sharp object. The altercation has resulted in one student facing criminal charges. Henry County Schools Superintendent Mary Elizabeth Davis addressed the incident […]
Posted inThe Georgia Chronicles
What happened in March in Georgia history?
Georgia has a rich and diverse history, with many significant events taking place throughout the month of March. Here are the top 10 most important events that occurred in Georgia during this month in state history. In 1540: Hernando de Soto and his army reached the southern border of what is now Georgia. This marked […]
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24-year-old Lawrenceville man killed in Cobb County motorcycle crash
A tragic motorcycle collision claimed the life of a 24-year-old man and left a 23-year-old woman with serious injuries on March 16, at the intersection of Veterans Memorial Highway and Cooper Lake Road, according to the Cobb County Police Department. According to police, Stacey Miles Davis, of Lawrenceville, was driving a Harley-Davidson motorcycle with passenger […]
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The weather in Georgia this weekend will be freezing with thunderstorms
It looks like March in Georgia is definitely going out like a lion with freezing temperatures and rain in the forecast for this weekend. The National Weather Service has issued a weather advisory for residents of Georgia, warning of scattered thunderstorms and a freeze watch across different parts of the state. On Friday afternoon and […]
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Tow to Go helps keep drunk drivers off the road on St. Patrick’s Day
In celebration of St. Patrick’s Day, AAA is activating their Tow to Go program, hoping to prevent impaired drivers from getting behind the wheel. The program is available from 6 p.m. Thursday, March 16th to 6 a.m. Monday, March 20th and offers free and confidential rides to AAA members and non-members who are too impaired […]
Posted inYour Government
Sports betting in Georgia back on the table
Legislation to legalize sports betting in Georgia left for dead after Crossover Day in the General Assembly last week was brought back to life Thursday. None of the four measures on sports betting introduced early in this year’s session made it through the Crossover Day deadline for bills to pass at least one legislative chamber […]
Posted inFire
18-year-old arrested in connection with two Coweta County fires
Insurance and Safety Fire Commissioner John F. King announced today that an 18-year-old from Newnan was arrested on March 8 in connection with two Coweta County fires. “At approximately 4:00 a.m. that morning, the State Fire Marshal’s Office was requested by Coweta County Fire Rescue to assist in the investigation of a mobile home fire […]