The U.S. Census Bureau released in December the latest five-year estimates from the American Community Survey, an ongoing nationwide demographic snapshot that collects social, economic, and housing characteristics from millions of households every year. According to the latest data, the typical American household earned an average of $69,021 over the five years ending in 2021. […]
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High speed chase in Newnan ends in death of suspect who attempted to ram police vehicles
A 52-year-old Whitesburg man is dead after leading police on a high speed chase in which officers say he attempted to ram police vehicles with his vehicle while driving on the wrong side of the road. According to the GBI, preliminary information indicates that at about 4 a.m. Monday, the Coweta County Sheriff’s Office joined […]
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Police search for driver in fatal hit-and-run crash in Atlanta that killed a 70-year-old
ATLANTA — The Atlanta Police Department is asking for your help locating the suspect vehicle and driver that was involved in a pedestrian traffic fatality on Jan. 7 at I-75/85 South near Pryor Road SW. The vehicle involved is believed to be a 2015-2023 Ford Mustang, color unknown, with front end damage and a missing driver’s side […]
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Georgia Elects a House Speaker in Just One Vote
The Georgia House of Representatives set an example of efficiency Monday its congressional counterpart could only dream of emulating. Lawmakers elected House Majority Leader Jon Burns, R-Newington, to move up to speaker of the House in just a single ballot and by acclamation Burns succeeds the late Speaker David Ralston, R-Blue Ridge, who died in […]
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Forsyth County man accused of stabbing his parents
The Forsyth County Sheriff’s Office has arrested a man and charged him with murder and aggravated assault after officers say he stabbed his parents, killing his father. On January 8, deputies responded to a home on Cambria Court in reference to a stabbing. Upon arrival, deputies located a man and woman who had been stabbed. […]
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60-year-old Kennesaw woman killed by car while walking her dog
KENNESAW — A 60-year-old woman was killed when she was hit by a car while walking her dog in Kennesaw. The Cobb County Police Department is investigating the fatal crash that occurred Saturday at 9:06 a.m. on Wooten Lake Road at Glenlake Parkway. According to police, Kennesaw resident Veronica Miller was walking a dog and crossing […]
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The Sunrise Report: Stories you may have missed last week
Amid all the chaos and drama in Congress last week and news of the Georgia Bulldogs going to the National Championship, some statewide and local news may have slipped under your radar. Below are a few stories you may have missed in the last few days. First, if you’re a UGA fan — or if […]
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Georgia weather outlook for this week
Expect a mild start to the week weather-wise, with sunny skies and temperatures near 60 Monday. Tomorrow morning, you will likely wake to patchy fog just before 8 a.m., but it will be sunny at 63 after that. Temperatures will rise to about 67 degrees on Wednesday. Rain will start to move into the picture […]
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UGA fans can get free coffee at Dunkin’ Monday
As the Georgia Dawgs make their run for the title, Dunkin’, a proud partner of UGA Athletics, is keeping fans running. Guests throughout Georgia can score a free medium hot or iced coffee at participating Dunkin’ restaurants on Monday, Jan. 9, the day of the National Championship game. Additionally, UGA fans can purchase Dunkin’s limited-edition Dawgs Donut to gear […]
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Deputies shoot man suspected of assaulting his disabled father at a trailer park in Georgia
A man accused of assaulting his disabled father at a trailer park in Statesboro was shot and killed by deputies after officers say he fired a gun at them. According to the GBI, preliminary information indicates that on Saturday at about 3:15 p.m., two deputies responded to a 911 call which indicated a male resident, […]