Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp confirmed today that Georgia’s first Jewish Congressman Elliot Levitas has died. He was 91 years old. “Marty, the girls, and I want to extend our condolences to the family of former U.S. Rep. Elliott Levitas. As we remember and honor the impact he had on both our state and history, we […]
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What to expect from Georgia’s weather this week
Will Georgia have a white Christmas with an arctic blast expected to move in on Thursday? Here’s what we know so far about this week’s chilly weather pattern in Georgia. Let’s start with today’s weather. A fast-moving system is expected to bring a cold rain to the area starting late tonight through Tuesday evening. There […]
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Pedestrian injured in hit and run crash in Macon
The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a pedestrian involved hit and run, with serious injury. The collision was called into the Macon-Bibb 911 Center at around 7:18 p.m., Sunday. According to the Bibb County Sheriff’s office, a man was struck, while walking in the 300 block of PioNono Avenue. The man was hit by an unknown […]
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Savannah Police arrest suspect in violent crime spree
SAVANNAH — The Savannah Police Department has charged a man in connection to two violent crimes in Savannah’s Southside this month. In addition, the suspect has been charged in connection to a homicide in a neighboring jurisdiction. Police charged 21-year-old Adaunte Jermain Kimble with two counts of aggravated assault and armed robbery. He was booked […]
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Newly elected Georgia lawmaker charged with stealing prescription drugs
WINDER — A newly elected Georgia lawmaker has been arrested and charged in connection with the theft of prescription drugs from a retirement complex he manages, according to the Associated Press. Danny Rampey was arrested on Thursday and charged with six counts of exploiting an elder or disabled adult, six counts of theft, five counts […]
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Braves fans react to Dansby Swanson Cubs deal
News broke Saturday that Braves star player Dansby Swanson has reached an agreement with the Chicago Cubs. Braves fans shared their thoughts on the Marietta native’s accomplishments and his departure from the Braves on social media. Below are some of the thoughts shared by your neighbors.
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The World Cup is the most-watched sporting event internationally. How does it stack up to other U.S. events?
OLBG collected data on the U.S. television ratings of recent major sports championships to see how the Men’s World Cup ranks in popularity against some of the most-anticipated sporting events.
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Where to find the gifts from the 12 Days of Christmas Around Georgia
We may not all be as romantic — or wealthy — as the famed True Love in the song “The Twelve Days of Christmas,” but with a little bit of imagination and creativity, you can find some version of each of the gifts from the popular Christmas song somewhere in the Peach state. Of course, […]
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Weather Update: Georgia will see frigid temperatures Sunday and Monday
If you like colder weather at Christmas you will be getting your wish early this week and then again at the end of the week when Georgia gets hit with an arctic blast. Highs Sunday and Monday will be in the 40s and 50s. According to the National Weather Service, that is 5 to 10 […]
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Man who was shot at Full House Tavern dies
MACON — The man who was shot outside the Full House Tavern on Monday has died from his injuries. The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office was notified Saturday that the victim, 42-year-old Dedrick Bulls, died at the hospital from the wounds he received in the parking lot of the Full House Tavern at 3709 Bloomfield Road. […]