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Proposals to add historical context around the Confederate carving at Stone Mountain are set to face a vote Monday amid calls to remove the controversial monument and backlash from its supporters.

What’s Next for Stone Mountain’s Confederate Carving? Find Out Monday

by Beau Evans | Capitol Beat News ServiceMay 21, 2021October 10, 2023

An approach to teaching that emphasizes the existence of systemic racism in the United States that has caught the attention of the Biden administration is coming under attack in Georgia and other Republican-led states.

Critical Race Theory a hot topic among top Georgia Republicans

by Dave Williams | Capitol Beat News ServiceMay 21, 2021May 21, 2021

The Biden administration has ordered the Irwin County Detention Center in Ocilla and a second county jail in Massachusetts to stop housing immigrant detainees, The Washington Post reported Thursday.

Biden halts immigrant detention at Georgia jail under investigation for inmate abuse

by Dave Williams | Capitol Beat News ServiceMay 20, 2021May 21, 2021

The U.S. House on Wednesday passed a resolution condemning the March 16 mass shooting in Atlanta and Acworth and reaffirming Congress’ commitment to combating racism and violence against the Asian American community, which has seen a spike in hate crimes since the onset of the pandemic.

Congress condemns Georgia spa shootings

by Ariana Figueroa | Georgia RecorderMay 19, 2021September 24, 2023

Woman receiving flu vaccine

How to get your coronavirus vaccine in Haralson and Polk Counties

by County NewsMay 18, 2021May 18, 2021

Forsyth County will be assisting Public Health District 2 in the distribution of COVID-19 vaccines on May 21, 24, and June 1, 2, 4, at Lanier Technical College at 3410 Ronald Reagan Blvd. The Johnson & Johnson vaccine will be used these dates.

How to get your coronavirus vaccine in Forsyth County

by Thom ChandlerMay 17, 2021May 17, 2021

In times of crisis, we can always count on local Twitter to provide us with the laughs we need to keep from crying. The recent gas shortage caused by hoarding and panic buying after the Colonial Pipeline ransomware attack is no different.

Georgians react to gas shortage

by Thom ChandlerMay 16, 2021May 16, 2021

The ransomware attack against Colonial Pipeline that shut down access to a pipeline that supplies fuel along the East Coast is sparking new calls to beef up protection of the nation’s energy infrastructure.

Is our infrastructure safe? Colonial Pipeline hack a wake-up call

by Stanley Dunlap | Georgia RecorderMay 16, 2021September 24, 2023

Black smoke billowed out of The Golden Ray on Friday and was being extinguished by crews Saturday morning.

Fire breaks out on The Golden Ray, a capsized cargo ship near the Georgia coast

by Thom ChandlerMay 15, 2021May 17, 2021

Georgians rushing to gas stations to fill their tanks are worsening fuel shortages that began after a cyberattack shut down the Colonial Pipeline, Gov. Brian Kemp said Wednesday.

Brian Kemp wants you to stop hoarding gasoline

by Dave Williams | Capitol Beat News ServiceMay 12, 2021May 12, 2021

Ransomware Attack Malware Hacker Around The World Background

The company hit by the pipeline cyber-attack is based in Alpharetta

by Dave Williams | Capitol Beat News ServiceMay 10, 2021September 24, 2023

Gov. Brian Kemp signed legislation Monday to toughen penalties for illegal street races by criminalizing promotions on social media and potentially confiscating cars.

You might want to think twice before drag racing in Georgia

by Beau Evans | Capitol Beat News ServiceMay 3, 2021September 24, 2023

Burning barrel in the middle of the garden

Annual burn ban across Georgia begins today

by Thom ChandlerMay 1, 2021September 24, 2023

Georgia Governor Brian Kemp isn't in The Peach State today.

Brian Kemp surveys U.S.- Mexico border

by Thom ChandlerApril 30, 2021April 30, 2021

SNELLVILLE -- A Southern Baptist church in Gwinnett County will be offering COVID-19 vaccines in May.

First Baptist Snellville is giving coronavirus vaccines

by Thom ChandlerApril 30, 2021April 30, 2021

Marking his 100th day in office, President Joe Biden swung through metro Atlanta Thursday to highlight Georgia’s pivotal role in securing his election and easing passage of his legislative priorities.

Here’s what Joe Biden said during his visit to Georgia Thursday

by Beau Evans | Capitol Beat News ServiceApril 29, 2021September 24, 2023

Joe Biden is coming to Georgia today. Here’s why

by Thom ChandlerApril 29, 2021April 29, 2021

Gwinnett County Police Department officials have made one arrest and have released the names of the passengers who died in a fiery van crash at the I-85 and I-985 split over the weekend.

New details released about van crash that killed six

by Thom ChandlerApril 29, 2021September 24, 2023