A Georgia police chief was arrested Wednesday and charged with burglary. The GBI has arrested and charged Willacoochee Chief of Police Anthony Williams with Burglary. According to the Georgia Bureau of Investigation, preliminary information indicates that Williams allegedly burglarized a home on Oct. 11. Williams turned himself in and was booked into the Atkinson County […]
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Rreal Tacos is expanding into Chamblee and Sandy Springs
The exciting evolution of the Mexican food dining scene in Atlanta continues to expand as Rreal Tacos refines its unique brand and continues to open new locations in Chamblee and Sandy Springs in the next six months. Owners Damian Otero and Miguel Hernandez have created a restaurant concept that combines a high-energy vibe with authentic Mexican street […]
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Raphael Warnock is clobbering Herschel Walker in fundraising for senate campaign
U.S. Sen. Raphael Warnock has raised more than $100 million toward his reelection bid, according to the final campaign finance report the Democrat will file before Election Day next week. The $101.7 million Warnock raised through Oct. 19 dwarfs the $37.7 million in the campaign war chest of Republican challenger Herschel Walker – no slouch […]
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Meet Roswell’s 21 new fire captains
ROSWELL — As the first step in the city’s plan to transition to a full-time fire department, Roswell has hired 21 full-time fire captains. During the application period, the Roswell Fire Department received nearly 150 applications from across the region. Upon the completion of an extensive hiring process, these 21 fire professionals — 12 of whom […]
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How to watch Joe Biden’s speech tonight
The Scoop: President Joe Biden is set to address the nation tonight, just six days before the midterm elections. The topic will be “protecting democracy” and Biden is expected to take on election denial in the speech. When to watch: The speech is expected to start at 7 p.m. tonight. How to watch: As this […]
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Meet Atlanta’s new police chief Darin Schierbaum
ATLANTA — Following a national recruitment, Mayor Andre Dickens is appointing Darin Schierbaum as Atlanta’s Chief of Police. Schierbaum has served in an interim capacity since the previous chief, Rodney Bryant, retired in June. “Chief Schierbaum shares my vision for public safety in Atlanta,” Dickens said. “He has earned my trust, the respect of our community, and […]
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Supreme Court says Lindsey Graham must testify in Fulton County 2020 election case
The U.S. Supreme Court ordered U.S. Sen. Lindsey Graham Tuesday to testify before the Fulton County special grand jury investigating former President Donald Trump’s attempts to overturn the 2020 presidential election in Georgia. The ruling vacated a temporary stay Associate Justice Clarence Thomas had granted Graham. Fulton District Attorney Fani Willis subpoenaed Graham to testify […]
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The Public Record: Cobb school board member says the Catholic Church isn’t Christian
The News: A Cobb County School Board member posted his feelings about the Catholic Church and in doing so may have alienated the school district’s Catholic students. The Setting: The setting here is virtual. It came from an exchange that took place on social media. The Players: Former Cobb County GOP Chairman Jason Shepherd published […]
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16-year-old dies in Forsyth County crash
A 16-year-old student at Alliance Academy is dead after a crash Tuesday morning in Forsyth County. At about 7:55 a.m., Forsyth County 911 Center began to receive calls regarding a vehicle crash around Mullinax Road and Windy Hill Road. A deputy who was working school traffic close by arrived within minutes of the crash. Based on […]
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Bean counters give Georgia’s film tax credit a mixed review
The Georgia Department of Economic Development is doing a better job documenting the economic impact of the state’s film tax credit, according to a follow-up review. But the General Assembly has not acted to cap the credit to control its growth, as a 2020 audit had recommended. Georgia has become a filmmaking center since lawmakers […]