Georgia gas prices continue to decline at the pump compared to a week ago. Georgia drivers are now paying an average price of $3.25 per gallon for regular unleaded gasoline. Monday’s state average is 8 cents less than a week ago, 30 cents less than a month ago, and 28 cents more than this time last year. It now costs $48.75 to fill a 15-gallon tank of […]
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Deaths from family violence are rising in Georgia. Here’s why
Last year there were 212 family violence related deaths in Georgia — a nearly 50% increase over the previous year. The coronavirus pandemic is part of the explanation for the sharp rise, but there are other factors, including the difficulty in identifying when a death is related to family violence. For more on this, GPB’s Peter […]
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Pedestrian killed, motorcyclist injured after crash in Bibb County
The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a traffic collision that occurred in the 1300 block of Gray Highway just before midnight. According to the Bibb County Sheriff’s Office, a man was walking in the left lane in the 1300 block of Gray Highway. A pickup truck driven by a 42-year-old Milledgeville man, struck the man. Sheriff’s […]
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3 Georgia women arrested in coin operated gambling machine bust
HOMERVILLE — Three Georgia women were arrested Thursday and charged with operating unlicensed coin operated gambling machines. According to the Georgia Bureau of Investigation, 61-year-old Gloria Marshall, 65-year-old Patricia Thomas, and 55-year-old Lisa Trimble, all of Homerville, were arrested and charged with operating unlicensed COAMS (Felony), commercial gambling (Felony), and keeping a gambling place (Misdemeanor). The […]
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FBI searching for missing teen, Emma Linek, who was last seen leaving Hartsfield-Jackson
UPDATE: According to the FBI, 17-year-old Emma Linek has been located and is safe. Emma walked into a local police department late this afternoon. She has been reunited with her father. The original story is below. The Atlanta Division of the Federal Bureau of Investigation is asking for your help finding a missing 17-year-old last […]
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Georgia By The Numbers: Highest and lowest paying education jobs in Rome
Stacker compiled the highest paying education jobs in Rome, GA using data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
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‘Metro Atlanta’s most popular ghost tour’ returns for 2022
LAWRENCEVILLE — It’s spooky season once again, and Aurora Theatre is serving up haunts with the return of its beloved tours that explore various locations in Lawrenceville’s ghost-infested history. There are three levels of festive frights for guests to enjoy. The Lawrenceville, Georgia Ghost Tour – the most popular ghost tour in Metro Atlanta – offers a fun, spooky time […]
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How the world changed during Queen Elizabeth’s reign
Stacker examined how the world changed during Queen Elizabeth’s 70 year reign.
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Here are the details of Paulding County’s 9/11 ceremony
The Paulding County Sheriff’s Office and the Paulding County Fire Department will hold a ceremony at Mt. Tabor Park at the 9-11 memorial site honoring the men and women who gave their lives to help others on one unforgettable day, 9/11/2001. On September 11, 2001, thousands of lives were lost throughout the United States as […]
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Atkins Park Restaurant & Bar celebrates 100th anniversary with ‘Good Ole day of Golf’
Atkins Park Restaurant & Bar in Virginia-Highland continues its year-long 100th-anniversary celebration by bringing back one of its most popular and beloved events—the Atkins Park Charity Golf Tournament on Wednesday, Sept. 28. This year’s event tees off at Heritage Golf links with tournament proceeds benefitting the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society in memory of Atkins Park Restaurant Group founder Warren […]