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You may not need to pull over the next time you see the blue lights following you down the road. Police departments across the country are starting to use solid, non-flashing lights called cruise lights that are mounted to the vehicle's light bar.

Do you know what to do if you see a police car with non-flashing blue lights behind you?

by Thom ChandlerFebruary 21, 2019February 15, 2020

Advance Voting and voting by mail for the March 19 Special Election to fill the unexpired term of office in Augusta Commission District 5 will begin Monday, Feb. 25 in the Board of Elections Main Office located at 535 Telfair Street, Suite 500.

Everything you need to know to vote early in the March 19 Augusta Commission race

by Thom ChandlerFebruary 21, 2019March 15, 2019

After an investigation by the U.S. Department of Labor’s Wage and Hour Division , Hubbell Inc. – a lighting manufacturer based in Shelton, Connecticut – will pay $138,753 in back wages and liquidated damages to 829 employees for violating overtime and record-keeping provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act at its distribution facility in Jefferson, Georgia.

Lighting manufacturer to pay $138,853 in back wages after investigation of Jefferson distribution facility

by Thom ChandlerFebruary 20, 2019September 24, 2023

A dating website for singles with STDs has released a statistics that rank Georgia 5th in the nation when it comes to the number of patients suffering from sexually-transmitted diseases.

Dating website ranks Georgia number 5 for STDs

by Thom ChandlerFebruary 20, 2019February 20, 2019

U.S. Senators David Perdue (R-GA) and Johnny Isakson (R-GA) announced they will introduce a stand-alone disaster relief package to provide critical funding for Georgia and other states recovering from recent natural disasters, including Hurricane Michael.

Georgia’s senators are calling on Donald Trump to ‘make good’ on promise to provide hurricane relief

by Thom ChandlerFebruary 19, 2019March 16, 2019

The Atlanta City Council unanimously approved a resolution to create the Bottoms’ Administration’s Task Force for the Promotion of Public Trust. The task force will evaluate the City’s legislative and administrative policies and procedures with regard to ethics, transparency and compliance. Appointments to the task force will be chosen by both the Mayor and City Council.

Atlanta City Council approves plan for task force to improve public trust

by Thom ChandlerFebruary 19, 2019September 24, 2023

Atlanta gets rid of salary history question on job applications

by Thom ChandlerFebruary 18, 2019September 24, 2023

In a new survey released today, SmartAsset ranked Georgia among the top 20 states when it comes to dependency on the federal government.

New Survey: Georgia in top 20 when it comes to dependence on federal government

by Thom ChandlerFebruary 14, 2019February 14, 2019

Legislation introduced by Council member Marci Collier Overstreet to create the city of Atlanta's first-ever Task Force for the Promotion of Public Trust passed out of the Finance/Executive Committee Wednesday.

The City of Atlanta wants to regain your trust

by Thom ChandlerFebruary 14, 2019September 24, 2023

Attorney General Chris Carr announced Monday that two citations have been filed in Fulton County State Court following an investigation into violations of the Georgia Open Records Act committed by former City of Atlanta employee, Jenna Garland.

Georgia will prosecute former City of Atlanta employee accused of violating open records act

by Thom ChandlerFebruary 11, 2019September 24, 2023

Safety complaints about a Macon apartment complex have forced the Bibb County fire department and code enforcement department to evacuate the complex due to several water and electrical issues.

Macon apartment complex evacuated due to safety concerns

by Thom ChandlerFebruary 8, 2019February 8, 2019

A buildup of propane in a Chattahoochee Hills home may have been the cause of an explosion that took the life of a prominent Fulton County resident.

Officials: Propane buildup may have caused explosion that killed 83-year-old Chattahoochee Hills man

by Thom ChandlerFebruary 7, 2019February 7, 2019

Today, Governor Brian Kemp and First Lady Marty Kemp join individuals across the world in the #EndItMovement to shine a light on modern day slavery and fight to eliminate sex trafficking in the State of Georgia.

Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp shows support for #EndItMovement

by Thom ChandlerFebruary 7, 2019February 7, 2019

Below is our Real Time Coverage of the Super Bowl. If you're like most Americans, you will already be watching the big game on TV. This feed is meant to go along with what you're already watching.

In The News, Super Bowl

Real Time Coverage: Super Bowl LIII in Atlanta

by Thom ChandlerFebruary 3, 2019March 16, 2019

The mayor and city council of Savannah traveled to Alpharetta this week to learn how the City of Alpharetta plans, partners on, and brings to life community transforming projects like Avalon, City Center, and the AlphaLoop.

Savannah officials get redevelopment tips from Alpharetta

by Thom ChandlerFebruary 1, 2019September 24, 2023

Georgia's attorney general is warning hotels against changing reservations and rates this week due to high demand for rooms during the Super Bowl. He is also encouraging consumers to try to work any disputes out with the business first before going to the state for help.

In The News, Super Bowl

Georgia to Hotels: Honor existing reservations and rates during Super Bowl

by Thom ChandlerJanuary 30, 2019February 1, 2019

With about 2 inches of snow expected for much of north Georgia Tuesday, Georgians are on high alert and several closings have already happened, including Gov. Brian Kemp announcing that all state offices would be closed.

Georgia Waits for Snow: Weather updates and closings

by Thom ChandlerJanuary 28, 2019January 28, 2019

With snow looming in the forecast for Tuesday, Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp has preemptively closed state government offices for Tuesday and is telling all non-essential state employees in the region affected by the storm not to report to work.

Snow Update: Kemp orders state offices closed on Tuesday

by Thom ChandlerJanuary 28, 2019September 24, 2023

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