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U.S. Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene’s 14th Congressional District doesn’t look to be competitive as she seeks reelection to a third term representing Northwest Georgia.

Marjorie Taylor Greene Has Raised Nearly $5 Million in Her Congressional Campaign

by Dave Williams | Capitol Beat News ServiceApril 19, 2024April 19, 2024

🚧 The Gist: Immediate bridge repairs have begun on Blacks Bluff Road at Brushy Branch, reducing traffic to one lane.

Traffic & Transportation

Bridge Repair Reduces Blacks Bluff Road to One Lane at Brushy Branch in Floyd County

by Thom ChandlerApril 16, 2024April 16, 2024

🎬 The Gist: The West Rome bypass and key roads in Lindale will see closures this month for movie production, affecting local traffic and commutes.

Traffic & Transportation

Lights, Camera, Detour: West Rome Bypass and Lindale Roads to Close for Filming

by Thom ChandlerApril 9, 2024April 9, 2024

🚨 The Gist: All lanes on I-75 North before Folsom Road in Bartow County are blocked due to a crash, causing extensive delays for morning commuters.

Traffic & Transportation

Major Traffic Alert: Crash on I-75 North in Bartow County Causes Significant Delays

by Thom ChandlerApril 1, 2024April 1, 2024

Paulding County fire officials have been working tirelessly since the collapse, which took place around 11:30 a.m., in a bid to rescue the trapped man.

Rescue Under Way For Construction Worker Trapped in Trench Collapse in Paulding County

by Thom ChandlerMarch 29, 2024March 29, 2024

🚔 The Gist: A high-speed chase originating near Birmingham ended in a shootout on I-20 in Georgia, with law enforcement and the suspect exchanging gunfire. No injuries to law enforcement personnel were reported, and the interstate has since reopened.

Crime

High-Speed Chase Leads to Shootout With Georgia Deputies

by Thom ChandlerMarch 24, 2024March 24, 2024

Georgia Republican U.S. Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene filed a resolution Friday to remove U.S. House Speaker Mike Johnson from his position, using the same parliamentary measure that led to Johnson ascending to the speakership last year.

Representing You

Georgia’s Own Marjorie Taylor Greene Files Resolution to Oust Speaker of The House

by Jacob Fischler | Georgia RecorderMarch 22, 2024March 22, 2024

The News: Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene made headlines during President Joe Biden's State of the Union address by donning a MAGA hat, a red coat, and a white t-shirt that said "Say Her Name: Laken Riley" on it. The spectacle of her appearance not only challenged House decorum, but the hat was a violation of House rules.

The Public Record

The Public Record: Marjorie Taylor Greene Challenges Joe Biden at State of The Union

by Thom ChandlerMarch 8, 2024March 8, 2024

🔍 The Gist: SmartAsset's latest study ranks the Georgia counties with the lowest tax burdens, assessing income, sales, property, and fuel taxes.

Which Counties in Georgia Have The Lowest Tax Burden?

by Thom ChandlerMarch 6, 2024March 6, 2024

In this month's edition of The Georgia Chronicles, we turn back the clock to March 1994, a time burned into the memory of many Georgians for the devastating tornado outbreak that swept across the southeastern United States, impacting Georgia on Palm Sunday, March 27.

The Georgia Chronicles

The Georgia Chronicles: Massive Tornado Outbreak Strikes The Peach State

by Thom ChandlerMarch 2, 2024March 2, 2024

🛤 The Details: As storms battered the region, key highways and local roads across several counties faced significant disruptions:

Newsflash, Traffic & Transportation

Storms Wreak Havoc in Georgia, Disrupting Rush Hour With Downed Trees and Blocked Roads

by Thom ChandlerFebruary 28, 2024February 28, 2024

The Georgia Department of Natural Resources has unveiled the winners of the T-shirt Art Contest associated with the state's 18th annual Youth Birding Competition, spotlighting young artists from diverse locales across Georgia. Aleena Huang from Duluth distinguished herself as the grand prize winner with a captivating barred owl depiction, leading a group of participants hailing from various educational settings throughout the state.

Here Are The Georgia Youth Birding Competition T-Shirt Art Winners

by Thom ChandlerFebruary 28, 2024

The Georgia House of Representatives has passed a bill that would call a temporary halt to a sales tax exemption the state has been using since 2018 to attract huge high-tech data centers.

Officials Say Tax Exempt Data Centers Drove Georgia Electric Bills Up

by Dave Williams | Capitol Beat News ServiceFebruary 28, 2024February 28, 2024

Scenic View Of Lake During Sunset

Quick Action Saves a Man From Drowning After a Fishing Accident on a Northwest Georgia Lake

by Thom ChandlerFebruary 26, 2024February 26, 2024

gun, hands, black

The Bartow County Sheriff’s Office Will Host a Free Gun Safety Class for Residents

by Thom ChandlerFebruary 21, 2024February 21, 2024

🌞 The Gist: SOLARCYCLE, a leader in solar recycling technology, announced plans to open a pioneering solar glass manufacturing facility in Cedartown in Polk County, generating over 600 new jobs and investing around $344 million.

Polk County Welcomes SOLARCYCLE’s $344 Million Solar Glass Plant, Creating Over 600 Jobs

by Thom ChandlerFebruary 15, 2024February 15, 2024

Two Georgia brothers have been arrested for assaulting law enforcement officers during the January 6, 2021, breach of the U.S. Capitol.

Crime

Georgia Brothers Arrested for Assaulting Law Enforcement During January 6 Attack

by Dave Williams | Capitol Beat News ServiceFebruary 7, 2024February 7, 2024

🌧️ The Gist: A winter weather advisory in parts of North Georgia has led to school closures and shifts to virtual learning for Tuesday, January 16.

Winter Weather Hits Georgia: What Schools Are Closed?

by Thom ChandlerJanuary 15, 2024