ALPHARETTA — The 2023 election for mayor and city council members in Alpharetta will see no candidates running opposed for the key city positions, as the qualifying period came to a close with only one candidate qualifying for each seat. The qualifying period, a designated time during which individuals who reside in the city can […]
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What is Joe Biden’s approval rating in Georgia?
With the 2024 presidential election less than a year and a half away, campaign season is heating up. In recent months, the field of Republican contenders vying for the top spot on the party’s ticket next November has grown considerably. Meanwhile, since announcing plans to seek a second term in April 2023, President Joe Biden […]
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Fatal Crash Shuts Down I-20 Westbound in Douglas County
A fatal crash has caused the closure of I-20 Westbound at Mile Marker 42 in Douglas County, according to the Georgia Department of Public Safety. The exact time of the incident and the identities of those involved have not been released at this time. The closure may have in significant traffic impacts as commuters and […]
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Atlanta Will Use Shipping Containers to House Its Homeless Population
(The Center Square) — The Atlanta City Council signed off on spending $4 million to develop “quick-delivery housing” for the city’s homeless population. Last month, Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens issued an executive order directing the city’s chief financial officer to fund a new “Rapid Housing” initiative. The city plans to repurpose shipping containers that the Georgia Emergency […]
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Have You Seen Robin Dale Hess Who Has Been Missing Since July?
The Gist: A is underway for 67-year-old Robin Dale Hess, who was last seen in early July at America’s Best Inn in Macon. What Happened?: Robin Dale Hess checked out of his room and has been missing ever since. A family member reported his absence to the Bibb County Sheriff’s Office, expressing concern that nobody […]
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Athens Intersection Gets Vince Dooley’s Name
An intersection in downtown Athens will soon bear the name of the late University of Georgia football coach Vince Dooley. A ceremony to unveil the Vince Dooley Memorial Intersection is scheduled for Monday, August 28, at 9:30 a.m., marking a tribute to a coach who has left an indelible mark on Georgia’s sports history. The […]
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Georgia legal expert weighs in on Trump indictment
In a landmark case for Georgia, former President Donald Trump and 18 others have been indicted on charges of election interference. This indictment is set apart from other legal actions against Trump due to its sweeping nature and the number of people indicted, according to Martha Ginn, PhD, professor of political science in Pamplin College […]
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Georgia faces another day of sweltering temperatures
The sweltering conditions gripping central Georgia are set to continue today, after temperatures tied the all-time record for the highest overnight low at 82 degrees. Residents are urged to take necessary precautions to combat the risks of heat-induced illnesses. Central Georgia is not only making headlines for tying the highest overnight low record, but is […]
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Morris Brown College Reinstates Coronavirus Mask Mandate Following Positive Cases
ATLANTA — In response to confirmed positive cases of COVID-19 among students in the Atlanta University Center, Morris Brown College has swiftly reinstated its mask mandate, effective immediately. The college aims to ensure the safety and well-being of its faculty, staff, and student body during these challenging times. Over the next 14 days, several precautionary […]
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Could Georgia’s Lieutenant Governor face charges for his role in the fake elector scheme?
A special prosecutor could soon determine if Republican Lt. Gov. Burt Jones joins a long list of defendants indicted in the 2020 presidential election interference case that has already ensnared a state senator and former President Donald Trump as he seeks a second term in the White House. Several days ago, the Prosecuting Attorneys’ Council […]