Georgia officials touted a new ranking showing Georgia is the best state for business. But business leaders are warning that a shortage of “affordable housing” could hinder the state’s efforts to grow and attract businesses. “As we know, the housing market is in exceedingly high demand with most affordable homes in the area lasting for […]
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Georgia’s gas tax suspension has been extended again
Gov. Brian Kemp extended the temporary suspension of the state’s gasoline tax Monday, a reprieve the state can afford due to a bulging budget surplus. The latest extension runs through Nov. 11. The governor also extended a state of emergency for the supply chain he first ordered back in April. While Kemp has extended both […]
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A Florida woman and her two children were killed in a crash in Macon
A fatal traffic collision on I-475 in Macon claimed the lives of a Florida woman and her two children Sunday. The crash occurred just south of the Thomaston Road bridge just after 2 p.m. According to the Bibb County Sheriff’s Office, a black Chevrolet SUV was traveling southbound on I-475 just past the Thomaston Road bridge when […]
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Atlanta police search for missing 57-year-old Von Hardwick
ATLANTA — The Atlanta Police Department is asking for your help finding 57-year-old Von Hardwick. Hardwick was last seen at his residence on Oct. 1 at about 10:30 p.m. Hardwick is 6’4, weighs about 125 pounds, and according to his caretaker, he has diminished mental capacity due to a previous head injury. However, he can identify […]
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Georgia police officer injured by motorist on I-75
The Cobb County Police Department is investigating a serious injury crash on I-75 northbound near Ernest Barrett Parkway overpass that occurred on Sunday at 12:19 a.m. involving a Cobb County Police officer. Two Cobb County Police officers, Officer Katelynne Daws and Officer Gary Marsicek had just taken a driver into custody during a traffic stop on I-75 North near […]
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Georgia Republicans and Democrats agree: Dobbins needs a new mission
Democrats and Republicans don’t agree about much in election season. But Georgia’s congressional delegation joined forces Friday to push for a new mission for Dobbins Air Reserve Base in Cobb County. All 16 Georgians in the U.S. House and Senate – eight Republicans and six Democrats – signed a letter urging Air Force Secretary Frank […]
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A 31-year-old woman was killed in her Roswell apartment. The suspect is also believed to be dead
ROSWELL — A 31-year-old Roswell woman was found dead in her apartment Sunday night. The suspect in the fatal stabbing is believed to have stepped in front of a semi-truck on I-285. Roswell 911 received a call about an injured person at the Midwood Roswell Apartments on Mimosa Blvd. at about 10 p.m. Sunday. The […]
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East Roswell Park is getting $3 million in upgrades
ROSWELL — East Roswell Park will be getting upgrades to the tune of $3 million, including infrastructure, dog park improvements, and trail renovations. The City of Roswell has approved $3 million in capital Improvements to East Roswell Park for 2023. This capital improvements project is a part of the Roswell Recreation, Parks, Historic and Cultural […]
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Georgia man who laundered millions from romance scams gets 25 years in prison
Elvis Eghosa Ogiekpolor has been sentenced to 25 years in federal prison for money laundering and conspiracy to commit money laundering after being convicted at trial. Ogiekpolor opened and directed others to open at least 50 fraudulent business bank accounts that received over $9.5 million dollars from various online frauds, including romance frauds and business email […]
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17-year-old killed on basketball court in Gwinnett County subdivision
LAWRENCEVILLE — A 17-year-old boy was shot and killed on the basketball court of a Lawrenceville subdivision Sunday afternoon. According to the Gwinnett County Police Department, at approximately 4 p.m. Sunday, Gwinnett County Police Officers were dispatched to the report of a person shot on Mariray Court in Lawrenceville. When officers arrived on scene, they […]