Contractors for Georgia Department of Transportation will install overnight closures on I-75 at Akers Mill Road in Cobb County this weekend. These closures are related to construction of new direct connection access ramps at Akers Mill Road to the recently-completed I-75/I-575 Northwest Corridor Express Lanes. Weather and on-site conditions permitting, these are the scheduled closures: 8 […]
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UGA Griffin campus damaged in storm
The University of Georgia Griffin campus sustained significant damage following strong storms and a tornado that struck Griffin-Spalding County Thursday, Jan. 12. There are currently no reports of injuries. Trees and power lines were downed, and several campus buildings were damaged by wind, falling trees or flying debris. “University of Georgia personnel are working closely with […]
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Everything you need to know about the UGA Championship parade on Saturday
The Dawgs will be on parade Saturday afternoon, basking in their back-to-back championship glory and hearing the applause of UGA fans. The parade will begin at 12:30 p.m. on Lumpkin Street in Athens and will end at Sanford Stadium around 2 p.m. For Dawg fans who don’t live in Athens or can’t travel there tomorrow, […]
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Here are the regulations Cherokee County is putting on new storage facilities
In response to the staggering number of applications for new storage facilities within Cherokee County, county leaders adopted some new rules for any new facilities built in the county. The Board of Commissioners implemented a moratorium in September to give staff an opportunity to review county zoning ordinances related to the facilities, later extending the […]
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5 Reasons Your Car Insurance Rates Went Up This Year
The General curated a list of why car insurance rates are inevitably rising in 2023.
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Winter weather advisory: Light snow possible in North Georgia tonight
On the heels of deadly tornadoes and severe storms, parts of Georgia are now facing the possibility of winter weather after a cold front ripped through the state last night. A Winter Weather Advisory has been issued for portions of North Georgia, primarily for the north Georgia mountains, where light snow could accumulate up to […]
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Tornado damage claims life of 5-year-old in Georgia
State officials confirmed today that a 5-year-old was killed as a result of severe storms and tornadoes that ravaged the state Thursday night. The child was in a car in Butts County and was killed by a falling tree. An adult was in the car as well and was taken to the hospital and was […]
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Calhoun City Schools gets funding to expand mental health support for students
Calhoun City Schools has been awarded a School-Based Mental Health grant through the US Department of Education. Continuing to provide quality mental health support and services to students, the school system will expand additional resources with the five-year grant period totaling $2,071,811 with a required 25% local match. The priority for the competition is for local education […]
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Brian Kemp sworn in for second term. Here’s what he wants you to know
Gov. Brian Kemp officially got four more years Thursday to call the Georgia governor’s mansion home. He was sworn in for his second term by state Supreme Court Justice Carla Wong McMillian after defeating Democratic rival Stacey Abrams in November’s election. In his remarks to the crowd at Georgia State University’s Convocation Center in Atlanta, […]
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50,000 Georgia residents are without power after reported tornadoes
Georgia Power teams are responding to damage across Georgia from high winds, heavy rain and reported tornadoes safely and as quickly as possible as storms clear this evening. The company is reminding customers to keep safety top of mind as severe weather moves across the state and offers the following tips. Tools You Can Use: […]