Georgia voters have set a new all-time record for early voting in mid-term elections. This year, ahead of the Nov. 6 election, Georgians have cast more than 2.07 million ballots. More than 1.8 million of those ballots were cast in-person and 184,925 by mail. The previous record was set in 2014, when Georgians cast 945,507 […]
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Brian Kemp’s office accuses democrats of attempting to hack into Georgia’s voter registration system
With just two days until the election, Georgia Secretary of State Brian Kemp’s office is investigating a hacking attempt into the state’s voter registration system. The department is pointing the finger at The Democratic Party of Georgia and claims the party is under investigation. According to a news release sent out by the secretary of […]
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Second debate between Stacey Abrams and Brian Kemp canceled
A scheduled debate between Georgia candidates for Governor Brian Kemp and Stacey Abrams has been canceled. The debate was scheduled for 5 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 4 and was agreed upon by both candidates. However, Kemp pulled out of the debate early this week to attend a rally featuring President Donald Trump taking place in Macon […]
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Text 4 Help comes to several Fulton County High Schools
Fulton County High School students in crisis situations now have an easy way to get in touch with a licensed professional. The Fulton County School system has partnered with the Text 4 Help program and is rapidly expanding the program to high schools in the district. What is Text 4 Help?: Text 4 Help allows […]
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Losses from Hurricane Michael total nearly $700 million in Georgia
Insurance Commissioner Ralph Hudgens says reported insured losses from Hurricane Michael have climbed to more than $696 million, with insurers reporting approximately 68,000 claims filed so far. “My Department continues to have conversations with insurers to ensure a smooth claims process for the victims of Hurricane Michael,” Commissioner Hudgens said. The estimate is based on […]
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The most popular Halloween candy in Georgia isn’t what you think
When it comes to Halloween candy, opinions are sharply divided on which candy is the best. While the best candy is constantly up for debate, CandyStore.com has analyzed purchasing habits over the past 11 years to determine the most popular candy that households are doling out in Georgia — and the winner will probably surprise […]
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Deputies shoot and kill 42-year-old woman in Monroe County
Monroe County Sheriff’s Deputies shot and killed a 42-year-old woman at her home Monday after police say she threatened them with a pistol. The Georgia Bureau of Investigation is conducting an investigation into the incident. According to the GBI, preliminary information indicates that at about 10:42 a.m., Monday, a 911 operator received a call from […]
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Brian Kemp and Stacey Abrams respond to Pittsburgh Synagogue shooting
Georgia’s candidates for governor, republican Brian Kemp and democrat Stacey Abrams, have each released statements about the Oct. 27 shooting at the Tree of Life synagogue in Pittsburgh, which claimed 11 lives. Here’s what they had to say: Stacey Abrams Stacey Abrams released the following statement about the shooting: “My heart grieves for the entire […]
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The number of sex offenders in Gordon County has doubled in less than 10 years
The Gist: In 2009, there were 110 registered sex offenders in Gordon County. According to the Gordon County Sheriff’s Office, that number has more than doubled and now stands over 200. Taking Action: State law requires each county sheriff’s office to monitor and supervise the sex offenders who live within their counties. To handle the […]
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Fulton County Residents: This is the last weekend you can vote early
Eligible voters in Fulton County have this weekend, October 27 and October 28, to vote for the November General and Special Election. Early voting ends Friday, November 2. Weekend Early Voting Locations and Times Saturday Voting: 8:30 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Sunday Voting: 12:00 noon to 5 p.m. Alpharetta Branch Library, 10 Park […]