Stacker compiled a list of the counties with the oldest homes in Georgia using data from the U.S. Census Bureau.
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7-year-old girl killed in crossfire during domestic dispute in Atlanta
ATLANTA — A 7-year-old girl is dead after a domestic dispute turned into an exchange of gunfire and the child was caught in the crossfire. The shooting occurred at an apartment on Jackson Street at about 10:15 Saturday night. The girl was shot at least one time, according to the Atlanta Police Department. Police say […]
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Roswell will host a reception Monday for former City Councilman Marcelo Zapata
ROSWELL — The City of Roswell will host a reception at City Hall Monday night to honor former City Councilman Marcelo Zapata. The reception will be held from 6 to 7 p.m. on Monday. The event will take place in the Rotunda on the first floor of Roswell City Hall just before the city council […]
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54-year-old DeKalb man charged with sexual exploitation of children
A 54-year-old DeKalb County man was arrested Thursday and charged with 10 counts of sexual exploitation of children, according to the Georgia Bureau of Investigation. The GBI began an investigation into the online activity of Samuel “Tripp” Pickens Cook III after receiving a cybertip from the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children regarding the […]
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Scarecrows are about to invade Woodstock
WOODSTOCK — The weather is starting to cool down, which means an army of scarecrows are about to invade Downtown Woodstock. Visit Woodstock GA announced the dates of the 2022 WDSTK Scarecrow Invasion in Downtown Woodstock. Registration begins on Thursday, Sept. 1 at 10 a.m. at the Woodstock Visitors Center at 8588 Main Street. This […]
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Arrest made after human remains were found in Lumpkin County
The Georgia Bureau of Investigation has arrested a 55-year-old man in connection to human remains that were found in Lumpkin County. Charles Edward Cates Jr., of Dahlonega, has been arrested and charged with the murder. The Lumpkin County Sheriff’s Office and the Georgia Bureau of Investigation, along with the Department of Natural Resources, located human […]
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Homelessness isn’t just a city problem in Georgia
Rising rental prices and wages that have not kept up have pushed some Georgians out of their homes, experts and local observers alike affirmed.
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Best Places to Eat in Metro Atlanta During Labor Day Weekend
Labor Day weekend is Sept. 2 through 5, and Atlanta restaurants deliver countless ways to cherish the unofficial end of summer with irresistible dishes, specials, and dancing. A variety of exciting annual events also lure thousands of guests into the city over the weekend. The Chick-fil-A Kickoff Game takes over Mercedes-Benz Stadium when the NCAA […]
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Georgia is one of the top 3 states with the most student debt
Americans owed an astounding $1.58 trillion in student loan debt at the end of 2021. Stacker looks at the situation state-by-state.
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Taste Around Town in Chamblee Debuts Sept. 23
Mark your calendars and get ready to sip, savor, mix and mingle your way through DeKalb County’s culinary diverse and impressively-unique food scene at Taste of Atlanta’s next food and beverage tasting experience–Taste Around Town in Chamblee. Debuting Sept. 23 and 24, Taste Around Town in Chamblee will entice foodies from all around Atlanta to experience […]