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. […]
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Atlanta warming center opens as temperatures dip
ATLANTA — The City of Atlanta announced the opening of an emergency warming center in anticipation of frigid temperatures. The center will open tonight, Saturday, Dec. 17, at 8 p.m. and will remain open through Sunday at 8 a.m. The warming center is at the Old Adamsville Recreation Center at 3404 Delmar Lane in Atlanta. Additionally, the Warming […]
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The 50 Best Christmas movies of all time: What’s your favorite?
Stacker used IMDb and Metacritic to round up 50 of the best Christmas movies of all time.
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One dead and 10 injured after fiery crash in Clayton County
Clayton County police are on the scene of a fiery crash on Tara Boulevard at Old Dixie Road. According to Police, vehicles caught fire during the crash. One person is dead and 10 are seriously injured. Police say the roadway will be closed for several hours and are urging motorists to avoid the area. The […]
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6 Things You Didn’t Know About Bethlehem, Georgia
Christmas is a perfect time to drop a list about Georgia’s own little town of Bethlehem. Located in Barrow County, the town of about 700 people typically only comes up in news stories and conversation when people talk about getting Christmas cards postmarked there. Here are five things you probably didn’t know about Bethlehem, Georgia. […]