ATLANTA – A manufacturer of materials for the lithium-ion batteries used to power electric vehicles will invest $800 million in a plant in Southwest Georgia that will create more than 400 jobs, Gov. Brian Kemp announced Monday. Chicago-based Anovion Technologies supplies premium synthetic graphite, the largest battery material used in EVs by mass, exceeding copper, […]
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Photos: Major House Fire in Lakeside Ansley Subdivision in Roswell
ROSWELL — A house fire in the Lakeside at Ansley gated community left a family of nine shaken and two treated for smoke inhalation late last night. The fire occurred on Prado Terrace in Roswell. Just before 10:47 p.m. on May 15, smoke and flames were spotted billowing from the rear of the house. The […]
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Blue Bird workers in Fort Valley unionize
ATLANTA – In a move that contradicts the South’s non-union history, about 1,400 workers at Blue Bird Corp.’s Fort Valley school bus manufacturing plant have voted to join the United Steelworkers Union (USW). “We’re proud that Blue Bird workers chose to join our union,” United Steelworkers International President Tom Conway said following Friday’s vote. “We’re […]
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How to know the difference between good stress and bad stress
Now that April and Stress Awareness Month has come to a close and we have moved well into Mental Health Awareness Month, I thought it would be a good time to talk about the difference between good stress and bad stress and how they affect your mental health. Good stress Some stress can be good […]
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‘The Status Quo is Not Working:’ Fulton County’s Bold Plans for Change
The Gist: Fulton County continues to set the pace as a leading county in the nation, according to Chairman Robb Pitts’ State of the County address on May 10. Pitts highlighted the county’s effective COVID-19 response, efforts to tackle health disparities, strides in mental health care, and electoral improvements, while acknowledging the challenges that lie […]
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Bomb threat at Duluth Publix. What we know
The Gist: A sigh of relief for shoppers and workers at a local Publix in Duluth as police confirmed the store and surrounding area were safe after an earlier bomb threat. What Happened?: The widely used grocery store had to evacuate due to an anonymous tip about a possible bomb threat. Law enforcement quickly responded […]
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Victor Hill reports to prison in vacation attire
The Gist: Victor Hill, the former Clayton County sheriff, has been ordered to report to a federal prison today. This comes after Hill’s conviction last year for abusing detainees through the misuse of a restraint. What Happened: Hill, well-known for his presence in the spotlight, shared a video on social media, presumably of him boarding […]
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Roswell police charge Ohio high school teacher with child molestation
A high school teacher from Ohio is facing multiple child exploitation charges following an arrest by Roswell Police. Brandon Gordon, 40, was taken into custody without incident last Friday, marking a milestone in a long-running investigation into his online interactions with an individual he believed to be an underage girl. Gordon, who was teaching orchestra […]
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Home Grown: Zac Brown gets honorary degree from University of West Georgia
Internationally acclaimed musician Zac Brown, best known as the founder and lead singer of the Zac Brown Band, was awarded an honorary doctorate of humane letters by the University of West Georgia during its spring commencement ceremonies. Brown, a former UWG student and Georgia native, accepted the honorary degree before an audience of over 4,700 […]
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Get ready for thunderstorms in Georgia this week
Expect a week of afternoon thunderstorms throughout much of Georgia this week. The National Weather Service has issued a hazardous weather outlook for portions of North and Central Georgia, warning residents of the potential for scattered showers and thunderstorms primarily across the western region of the state. Today and tonight, residents in these areas can […]