An Evans Middle School teacher has been relieved of his duties and is being recommended for termination after allegations he had an inappropriate conversation with a former student on social media.
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Suspect in shooting near Colony Square in Midtown Atlanta in custody
UPDATE: Atlanta Police say the shooter is in custody. The female suspect was located at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport and taken into custody without incident. Police have reopened Midtown area buildings, but are still advising the public to remain clear of the area due to increased traffic. The suspect was arrested and identified as Raissa […]
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Boil water advisory issued for parts of Cobb County
The Cobb County Water System has issued a boil water advisory due to a disruption in water service and low water pressure in the Sweat Mountain water storage tank service area in northeast Cobb. The water outage resulted from a level sensor failure at the water storage tank. While water has been restored, the advisory was issued […]
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Here’s what Georgia is doing to combat COVID-19 learning loss
Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp today announced over $37.4 million in Governor’s Emergency Education Relief funds will be awarded to organizations around the state to support learning recovery initiatives and programs as educators and students continue to confront the learning loss caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. “With input from parents, students, and educators alike from all […]
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Where to Find The Best Desserts In the World
One of the best and most fulfilling ways to better understand and connect with other cultures is to sample their typical dishes.
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Out of Darkness Walk in Atlanta raises funds to support suicide prevention
Suicide is the third leading cause of death for Georgia residents age 10 to 34, yet suicide can be prevented. The annual Out of the Darkness Community Walk, hosted by the Georgia Chapter of the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention will be held November 6 at 2 p.m. at Piedmont Park. Volunteers from Georgia are joining the thousands […]
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Gas prices in Georgia continue to drop, but drivers worry about another increase
Georgia gas prices continue to decline at the pump compared to a week ago. Georgia drivers are now paying an average price of $3.43 per gallon for regular unleaded gasoline.
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Student detained after social media threat against Lakeside Middle School
A student was detained by the Columbia County Sheriff’s Office Sunday after a threat against Lakeside Middle School was discovered on social media.
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Three charged with murder in suspicious fire in Sylvania
The GBI has charged three people with murder and other charges following a suspicious fire in Sylvania that left one person dead.
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Counties with the most super commuters in Georgia
Stacker compiled a list of counties with the most super commuters in Georgia using data from the U.S. Census Bureau.