If bluesy, downhome lyrics sound like your life’s story, then you probably love you some good ol’ country. So, where are the best U.S. cities to live like you were dying? Marking International Country Music Day this Sept. 17 — and the re-release of Dolly Parton’s “9 to 5” with Kelly Clarkson just last week — LawnStarter […]
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Bibb County Sheriff shuts down Rodeo Bar and Grill after shooting death of security guard
Bibb County Sheriff David Davis has revoked a local nightclub’s alcohol license. The revocation came after the sheriff’s office served notice to the owner of the establishment to “immediately cease all business activities.” Saturday evening, the Bibb County Sheriff’s Office served a notice, on the behalf of Sheriff David Davis, to the proprietor of the […]
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Georgia man pleads guilty in meth-soaked rug case
A Southeast Georgia man has pleaded guilty to drug charges after federal agents discovered a methamphetamine-soaked rug and packages of crystal methamphetamine at the Atlanta airport. Chad Williamson, 42, of Fitzgerald, pleaded guilty to possession of methamphetamine with intent to distribute in federal court in Albany. He faces a minimum mandatory sentence of 10 years […]
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Georgia man charged with shooting two children
MOULTRIE — A 32-year-old Moultrie man has been arrested and charged with attempted murder after a shooting involving two children. According to the Georgia Bureau of Investigation, Andrew Jacob Murphy has been arrested and charged with two counts of criminal attempt to commit murder, two counts of aggravated assault, two counts of aggravated battery, two counts […]
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Fallen Heroes: Funeral services announced for Cobb County deputies killed in the line of duty
Funeral arrangements have been scheduled for the two Cobb County deputies who were killed ambush-style in the line of duty last week. Funeral services for Deputy Jonathan Randall Koleski will be held Wednesday, Sept. 14, at NorthStar Church at 3413 Blue Springs Road in Kennesaw. Visitation will be from 9 to 11 a.m. with the service starting at […]
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Roswell plans to revitalize the area around the intersection of Holcomb Bridge Road and Highway 9
ROSWELL — The city of Roswell is planning to revitalize the intersection of Holcomb Bridge Road and Highway 9, as well as the area within a half-mile radius of it. The city council has tasked the Downtown Development Authority to create a master plan for the area and The DDA will contract with the Sizemore Group […]
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What are Brian Kemp’s education priorities if he wins a second term?
ATLANTA – Reversing learning loss stemming from the pandemic, boosting the education workforce and stepping up school safety measures will be Gov. Brian Kemp’s top education priorities if he wins a second term in November, Kemp said Monday. At an elementary school in Oconee County, the governor announced he will ask the General Assembly for […]
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Dunwoody residents can recycle used electronics October 2. Here’s how
DUNWOODY — Residents can register now for the City of Dunwoody’s second electronics recycling event of 2022. It will be held on Sunday, October 2, from 1 to 4 p.m. at St. Luke’s Presbyterian Church at 1978 Mt. Vernon Road. This free event is for Dunwoody residents only. They can find a link to register here: […]
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Albany police ask residents to ‘do the right thing’ to find Willie Stringer’s killer
ALBANY — The Albany Police Department is trying to find the suspect in the shooting death of Willy Stringer Jr. and is asking anyone with information to “do the right thing” and provide information about his death. On August 5, 2020, Willie Stringer Jr. decided to walk to the store for a Powerade. As he […]
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Teen who went missing at Hartsfield-Jackson found
A teenage girl who was last seen outside Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport with an unknown man has been found and is safe, according to the FBI. FBI officials say 17-year-old Emma Linek walked into a local police department late this afternoon. She has been reunited with her father. Emma went missing Tuesday morning after flying into […]