ATLANTA — The city of Atlanta is preparing to pay tribute to the late Marvin S. Arrington Sr., an iconic leader who served as Atlanta City Council President and Fulton County Superior Court Judge. Funeral services have been scheduled to honor his remarkable life and legacy. On Thursday, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., the […]
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81-year-old Calhoun man dies in motorcycle crash
The Gist: A tragic incident claimed the life of an 81-year-old motorcyclist, Tomas Garcia Marquez Jr. of Calhoun, following a crash Red Bud Road on Tuesday afternoon. What Happened? While heading westbound on Red Bud Road, police say Marquez lost control of his motorcycle, causing it to fishtail. The motorcycle then crossed over into the […]
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Urgent Need: The Forsyth County Animal Shelter is almost full
As the Forsyth County Animal Shelter nears its care capacity, officials are urging county residents to step up and provide loving homes for the animals in need. With adoption rates slowing down, the shelter currently houses over 50 dogs and 180 cats and kittens eagerly awaiting their forever families. Those interested in opening their hearts […]
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Medical cannabis dispensary opens near Savannah
One of the two medical cannabis manufacturing companies awarded licenses to operate in Georgia thus far opened its first dispensary Wednesday during a dedication ceremony in Pooler. Botanical Sciences began growing marijuana earlier this year and converting the leafy crop into low-THC cannabis oil at a plant in Glennville. The General Assembly passed legislation in […]
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Georgia Man Accused of Pointing a Laser at a Police Helicopter
A Georgia man was apprehended by the Gwinnett County Police Department after aiming a green laser at a police helicopter near the intersection of Pleasant Hill Road and Satellite Boulevard. On July 22, the helicopter’s flight crew conducting an air security check was momentarily struck by the laser, prompting them to swiftly identify its source […]
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The Paulding County Sheriff’s office wants to remind you that school buses will hit the road next week
With the new school year kicking off on Tuesday, August 1, the Paulding County Sheriff’s Office is calling on drivers to exercise caution in school zones and near school buses to ensure the safety of young students. Sheriff Gary Gulledge emphasized that deputies will be actively patrolling school zones as part of their daily operations, […]
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These cities have the fastest-growing home prices in the Macon metro area
Stacker compiled a list of cities with the fastest growing home prices in the Macon-Bibb County, GA metro using data from Zillow.
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Meet Georgia’s police chief of the year for 2023
Billy Grogan, Police Chief for the Dunwoody Police Department, has been honored as this year’s Outstanding Chief of the Year by the Georgia Association of Chiefs of Police. Grogan received the prestigious award at GACP’s summer training conference held in Savannah. Having dedicated over 41 years to law enforcement, Chief Grogan started his career in […]