ATLANTA – Georgia taxpayers have begun receiving refunds for the second year in a row, Gov. Brian Kemp announced Monday. House Bill 162, which the General Assembly passed in March, uses part of Georgia’s revenue surplus of more than $6 billion to pay for a refund of state income taxes from 2021. “Georgia is once […]
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Gas prices in Georgia drop 6 cents per gallon
The Gist: Georgia drivers are seeing slightly lower gas prices, with the state average for regular unleaded gasoline at $3.31 per gallon, which is 6 cents less than a week ago. What Happened?: The decline in crude oil prices is the primary reason for the drop in gas prices, according to Montrae Waiters, AAA spokeswoman. […]
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Milton is About to Adopt Urban Growth Boundaries
MILTON — In a move to protect its rural heritage and manage growth, the City of Milton plans to adopt Urban Growth Boundaries during the upcoming city council meeting on May 1. The implementation of the boundaries will help define commercial areas more clearly and preserve the city’s rural landscape and character. The Gist: More […]
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Why does Georgia’s financial year start on July 1?
For most families in Georgia, the year runs from January 1 to December 31. When we make our family budgets and look at our finances, we work under the assumption that a year is 12 months starting on January 1. But that isn’t the case for the state of Georgia. For the state, the year […]
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Photos: Wet roads lead to pileup involving Georgia Power bucket truck
MARIETTA — A Georgia Power bucket truck and several other vehicles were involved in a collision on I-75 southbound near South Marietta Parkway last night as slick roads and heavy rain created hazardous driving conditions. Despite the severity of the crash, all individuals involved fortunately sustained no serious injuries. The Marietta Police Department has issued […]
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Gun sales plummet in Georgia
President Joe Biden signed in March a new executive order designed to increase the likelihood that firearm background checks are indeed initiated before guns are sold in the United States. Though many polls indicate that the vast majority of Americans – Republicans and Democrats alike – support universal background checks, the president’s new order does […]
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64-year-old Man Shot in Broad Daylight Argument in Bibb County
The Crime: A 64-year-old man was shot during an argument near Majestic Lane and Kings Park Circle in Bibb County, with authorities seeking the alleged shooter for questioning. What Happened?: On April 29, just after 4:30 p.m., the Bibb Sheriff’s Office began investigating an aggravated assault incident they say involved a 64-year-old man and 43-year-old […]
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Roswell Mourns Beloved Former Mayor William “Pug” Mabry
ROSWELL — The city of Roswell is mourning the loss of William Lee “Pug” Mabry, who served as the city’s 34th mayor for 31 years, from 1966 to 1997. Mabry died on Friday, April 28, at the age of 95. Current Roswell Mayor Kurt Wilson expressed his condolences, saying, “Mayor Pug Mabry devoted his life […]
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Mount Vernon School official charged with sexual exploitation of children. What we know
The News: Mount Vernon School’s Chief Financial Officer, Christopher James Winslow, was arrested in Sandy Springs and is accused of possession of child sexual abuse material. What Happened?: According to the Sandy Springs Police Dept., on April 27 at about 6:30 a.m., Sandy Springs Police Department apprehended Winslow and charged him with two counts of […]