MACON — The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office is investigating an aggravated assault that occurred at the Bowden Homes located at 2301 Houston Avenue. The incident was reported to the Macon-Bibb 911 Center at about 9:39 p.m. on Monday. According to the Sheriff’s office, a physical altercation took place between several people which led to one […]
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As we faced high gas prices, big oil companies doubled their profits
As Americans felt the crunch of a tighter global oil supply both at home and at the pump, major oil companies set new profit records.
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Georgia healthcare bill sparks debate among hospital groups and lawmakers
A state Senate committee narrowly approved legislation late Tuesday that would replace Georgia’s certificate of need (CON) law governing hospitals with a less restrictive “special health-care service” license. The original version of Senate Bill 162 introduced last week called for a complete repeal of CON, a move legislative Republicans and conservative public policy organizations have […]
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Police search for Coweta County Car Thief
NEWNAN — The Coweta County Sheriff’s Office is seeking the public’s help in identifying a suspect who stole a 2022 Jeep Wagoneer from a car dealership in Newnan. According to the Coweta County Sheriff’s Office, on Feb. 10, the unknown suspect arrived at the Newnan Dodge Dealership located at 53 Hollz Parkway. Surveillance footage shows […]
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Photos: Lanier Islands has a new amenity that is a real Game Changer
Lanier Islands, the popular lakeside resort in Metro Atlanta, has added a new attraction to its growing list of offerings. The resort’s latest year-round amenity, Game Changer, is now open to the public in a sprawling two-story facility of approximately 23,000 square feet. The entertainment center features over 60 popular amusement games, a dedicated kids’ […]
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Gwinnett County code enforcement officers may be getting more power. Here’s what it means for renters and landlords
The Gist: Gwinnett County Commissioners voiced their support to adopt the International Property Maintenance Code, which would give code enforcement officers the ability to work with tenants at residential rental properties. What is it?: The code, which requires sixty days of review, would give code enforcement officers the power to issue citations for interior code […]
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Georgia lawmakers work to revolutionize mental health care in Georgia
The Gist: State Representatives Todd Jones (R-South Forsyth) and Mary Margaret Oliver (D-Decatur) have introduced House Bill 520 to continue reforming Georgia’s mental health care delivery system and address workforce shortages. The Bill: House Bill 520 would expand Georgia’s mental health care loan forgiveness program for providers. It would also create new authorities for sharing […]
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Water Outages in Johns Creek: Here’s What’s Happening
JOHNS CREEK — Fulton County Water is currently repairing a water leak near the intersection of Brumbelow and Nesbit Ferry roads, in Johns Creek. The repair work is expected to cause intermittent water outages for residents in the surrounding area throughout the day. Residents should prepare accordingly and store an ample supply of water for […]
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Jimmy Carter’s Legacy: ‘Love everybody’
The centerpiece of the Jimmy Carter National Historic site is the former Plains High School — President Carter’s alma mater. And today the old auditorium with its folding wooden seats was decked out as it has been for over a decade on Presidents’ Day with flags, red white and blue bunting and memorabilia belonging to […]
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Georgia businesses needed paycheck protection loans, but fraud was rampant
(The Center Square) — While business leaders say the Paycheck Protection Program was invaluable to businesses struggling to stay afloat during the COVID-19 pandemic, it’s now clear the initiative was ripe for fraud. “The problem with following the rules is that it often puts you at a disadvantage in a world where fraud and deception […]