Challenged by the unrelentingly hot U.S. market, first-time and experienced buyers alike may find that the effort of fixing up a home can certainly pay off. Buying a home that needs extensive remodeling can in fact fetch a handsome discount, but it depends a lot on where you’re looking to buy. If Atlanta is on your radar for […]
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Georgia man wanted for shooting at an FBI agent turns himself in after manhunt
COLUMBUS — A man who was wanted for his involvement shooting at an FBI agent and who was the subject of a dayslong manhunt has turned himself in. According to the FBI, Joshuia Johnathon Luke Brown is now in custody. He was wanted for his alleged involvement in the firing of multiple rounds at an […]
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Valdosta’s first Main Street Pup Crawl was a success
VALDOSTA — More than 200 people and their fur pals participated in Valdosta Main Street’s first annual Pup Crawl on August 5. The event was intended to provide a new opportunity to bring people downtown. “The pup crawl entices various groups of shoppers to embrace their love of animals and realize Downtown Valdosta is a […]
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Are you experiencing burnout at work? Most Georgia workers have been burned out since June
Thanks to technology that has made us reachable whenever, wherever, many peoples’ jobs have morphed into round-the-clock activities, and remote working has made it even more difficult to unplug. Phones are set to mirror work-related email and calendar notifications — even after hours. But this continual hustle can result in chronic workplace stress, leading to […]
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Gwinnett police search for hit and run driver in pedestrian fatality
NORCROSS — Gwinnett County Police are asking for information on a hit and run fatality that took place Aug. 2 in Norcross. A pedestrian was killed after being hit by a vehicle at about 10:30 p.m. at the intersection of Singleton Road and Harbins Ridge Drive. According to police, the vehicle fled the scene. The police […]
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Georgia in Top 10 Nationally for Home Foreclosures
Demand for single-family homes surged in the past two years, as the coronavirus pandemic prompted people to look for more living space.
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Stacey Abrams Tests Positive for Coronavirus
Democratic gubernatorial candidate Stacey Abrams has tested positive for COVID-19, her campaign announced Wednesday. Abrams, who is challenging Republican Gov. Brian Kemp’s bid for a second term, tested positive for the virus Wednesday morning after testing negative both Monday and Tuesday. “She is fully vaccinated and boosted and experiencing mild symptoms,” according to a statement […]
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Two arrested in shooting of 18-year-old in Austell
AUSTELL — Cobb County Detectives have charged 18-year-olds Joshua Cogan and Isiah Jones with the robbery and shooting of 18-year-old Trinity Patterson on Aug. 9. According to the Cobb County Police Department, officers were dispatched to an apartment on Riverside Parkway regarding a person shot at about 3:11 p.m. They found Trinity Patterson inside the apartment suffering from at least three […]
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Two DeKalb day care workers charged with cruelty to children
Two DeKalb County day care workers were arrested and charged with cruelty to children after a child’s mother reported what she saw on a video. The DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office reports that the two suspects have surrendered without incident to the custody of the DeKalb County Jail. Warrants were issued on July 28 by the […]
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Don’t miss the Wings over North Georgia 10th anniversary air show
The 2022 Wings Over North Georgia Air Show will host its 10th-anniversary air show Oct. 15-16 at Russell Regional Airport in Rome.