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BRUNSWICK —The selection of jurors for the trial of three men accused of killing Ahmaud Arbery will present a puzzle for at least a third week, as the prosecutor and defense screen jurors very familiar with a viral video of his killing and often carry small-town personal connections and biases.

Finding impartial jurors in Ahmaud Arbery case a challenge

by Stanley Dunlap | Georgia RecorderOctober 29, 2021October 29, 2021

A video of a snake posted by the Georgia Department of Natural Resources has racked up more than 35 million views, just in time for Halloween. Watch the video below and then read more about it.

Georgia snake video goes viral just in time for Halloween

by Thom ChandlerOctober 28, 2021October 28, 2021

In response to a downward trend in COVID-19 cases throughout Fulton County, Fulton County Schools will be making some changes to its mask requirements in the coming weeks.

Fulton County Schools ready to move to mask optional status

by Thom ChandlerOctober 27, 2021October 27, 2021

BRUNSWICK -- The final section of the Golden Ray, the cargo ship that wrecked in the St. Simons Sound, was removed Monday, according to the St. Simons Sound Incident Unified Command

Final section of Golden Ray shipwreck removed

by Thom ChandlerOctober 25, 2021October 25, 2021

Georgia reached an important milestone in the fight against COVID-19. The Georgia Department of Public Health is reporting that 50% of all Georgians are now fully vaccinated against COVID-19. The total number of vaccinated people in Georgia is just over 5.1 million, which is half of the state's total population.

Georgia hits 50% vaccination milestone

by Thom ChandlerOctober 25, 2021October 25, 2021

A new company owned by a veteran executive at Stone Mountain was named Monday as the finalist to take over management of the park next summer.

Stone Mountain Gets New Management Company

by Dave Williams | Capitol Beat News ServiceOctober 25, 2021October 10, 2023

Close up of COVID-19 coronavirus vaccine vials at the lab. Syringe and phial with virus Sars-CoV-2 vaccine ready for clinical trial. One dose of vaccine in vial with syringe on glass table with copy space.

COVID booster shots will be available Tuesday. Do you need one?

by Thom ChandlerOctober 22, 2021October 22, 2021

In 2015, Christal McGee, then 19, was using Snapchat’s speed filter to photograph herself driving at a high speed. McGee was using the app’s speed filter to shoot a selfie when she crashed into another vehicle driven by Wentworth Maynard, who suffered serious injuries. The crash happened in Spalding County around 10:15 pm. Maynard spent weeks in a local hospital, suffering from traumatic brain injuries.

Snapchat on trial before Georgia Supreme Court

by Tim Darnell | Capitol Beat News ServiceOctober 21, 2021October 21, 2021

Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp has ordered flags throughout the state to be flown at half-staff in memory of former Secretary of State Colin Powell.

Kemp orders flags to be flown at half-staff to honor Colin Powell

by Thom ChandlerOctober 19, 2021October 19, 2021

Medical mask on woman face with the inscription CORONAVIRUS , covid 19

Augusta University Health allows more visitors due to declining COVID numbers

by Thom ChandlerOctober 19, 2021October 19, 2021

Following the success of a similar effort in DeKalb County, Gwinnett County will be holding a vaccine drive and offering $100 to those who get the coronavirus vaccine at the event.

Gwinnett County will pay you $100 to get vaccinated

by Thom ChandlerOctober 19, 2021October 19, 2021

The nation awoke Monday morning to the shock of learning that former Secretary of State Colin Powell had died at 84-years-old. According to family members, Powell died of complications from COVID-19.

‘The World Has Lost A Hero:’ Georgians react to death of Colin Powell

by Thom ChandlerOctober 18, 2021September 24, 2023

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Suspicious package causes evacuation of Gwinnett justice center

by Thom ChandlerOctober 16, 2021October 16, 2021

3d rendering coronavirus cell or covid-19 cell disease

Cobb County’s COVID-19 emergency declaration has been extended

by County NewsOctober 14, 2021October 14, 2021

mother wearing protective mask on daughter on bridge, air pollution concept

‘Mask Up for Kids’ campaign kicks off

by Dave Williams | Capitol Beat News ServiceOctober 12, 2021October 12, 2021

Healthcare cure concept with a hand in blue medical gloves holding Coronavirus, Covid 19 virus, vaccine vial

Report confirms COVID-19 vaccines are effective

by Tim Darnell | Capitol Beat News ServiceOctober 5, 2021October 9, 2021

Georgians react to Facebook and Instagram outage

by Thom ChandlerOctober 4, 2021October 9, 2021

DeKalb County vaccinated 2,100 people at a vaccination event at Stonecrest Mall Oct. 2.

DeKalb vaccinates 2,100 at October vaccination event

by Thom ChandlerOctober 3, 2021October 3, 2021