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The 'Remember When' singer suffers from an incurable neurological disorder.

Inside Alan Jackson’s Health Battle: What We Know

by Patti GrecoNovember 15, 2023November 15, 2023

Broken glass

Traffic & Transportation

Major Crash Blocks All Lanes on State Route 14 East in Coweta County

by Thom ChandlerNovember 6, 2023November 6, 2023

⏰ The Gist: Governor Brian Kemp announced today that Hyundai Industrial Co., Ltd. will invest more than $24 million and create 100 new jobs in a manufacturing facility near Newnan in Coweta County.

Hyundai Industrial To Invest $24 Million, Create 100 Jobs in Coweta County

by Thom ChandlerNovember 1, 2023November 1, 2023

🚨 The Gist: A tragic series of events unfolded in Paulding County, leading to the death of Jasmyn Lambert, a 37-year-old Cobb County teacher.

Crime

A Cobb County Teacher Was Killed Saturday. Her Estranged Husband Has Been Charged in Her Death

by Thom ChandlerOctober 30, 2023October 30, 2023

🏙️ The Gist: WalletHub’s recent study on the "Best Small Cities in America" 2023 unveiled the highs and lows of living in Georgia’s small cities. While Woodstock, Alpharetta, and Duluth rode high, Stonecrest, East Point, LaGrange, and Albany trailed at the bottom.

Georgia By The Numbers

Here Are the Best (And Worst) Small Cities in Georgia

by Thom ChandlerOctober 26, 2023

The five-star sophomore led Carrollton (Georgia) to a win over East Coweta with a prolific passing performance

High School Sports

High School Football: Julian Lewis, USC Trojans 5-star Quarterback Commit, Fills Stat Sheet in Win

by Zach ShuganOctober 7, 2023October 10, 2023

The first two years of the coronavirus pandemic had a profound impact on the U.S. housing market as Americans fled expensive, high-population areas to mid-sized cities or adjoining suburbs in lower-cost parts of the country. (See how the cost of housing has skyrocketed in these major U.S. cities.)

Georgia By The Numbers

Here Is the Cheapest City to Buy a Home in Georgia

by Samuel Stebbins | 24/7 Wall St. via The Center SquareOctober 7, 2023October 7, 2023

The Gist: The seasonal burn ban in Georgia ceased as of October 1, reinstating outdoor burning in 54 counties under specific regulations.

Georgia’s outdoor burn ban has been lifted

by Thom ChandlerOctober 2, 2023October 2, 2023

Carrollton residents have a new reason to put on their Atlanta Braves gear and step outside. A local version of the Braves mascot, affectionately named "Carrollton Blooper," has emerged as a symbol of both sports enthusiasm and community spirit on Spence Road.

Braves Fans, Have You Seen ‘Carrollton Blooper?’

by Thom ChandlerSeptember 28, 2023October 10, 2023

The Gist: The Temple Convenience Center has added food grade glass to its list of recyclable items, joining the Newnan Road and Dyer Road Convenience Centers in offering this service.

Temple Convenience Center Now Accepting Food Grade Glass for Recycling

by Thom ChandlerSeptember 27, 2023September 27, 2023

BARNESVILLE-- A seemingly ordinary Sunday evening in the town of Barnesville took a grim turn when 17-year-old Hakim Wellmaker was found shot multiple times on Matthews Street.

Crime

Two teens are accused of shooting the 17-year-old in Barnesville

by Thom ChandlerSeptember 25, 2023September 26, 2023

The Gist: Quick action from a Chick-fil-A staff member saved a choking child during a family lunch.

Georgia Chick-fil-A Employee Saves Child from Choking

by Thom ChandlerSeptember 21, 2023October 10, 2023

Decorative Scales of Justice in the Courtroom

Representing You

Georgia Prosecutors Fight New Law They Say Undermines Democracy

by Thom ChandlerSeptember 20, 2023September 20, 2023

The Carroll County community is mourning the loss of Deputy Scott Smith, a dedicated member of the Sheriff's Office and School Resource Officer at Central Middle School.

Carroll County Mourns Loss of Central Middle School Resource Officer

by Thom ChandlerSeptember 4, 2023October 10, 2023

Carrollton traveled north to Rome on Friday and made easy work of the previously undefeated Wolves. Sophomores Julian "JuJu" Lewis and Kimauri Farmer paced the offense, and the Carrollton defense was on point in a 33-13 win for the Trojans in Week 3 of the Georgia high school football season. Lewis ...

High School Football: Carrollton defense smothers Rome as Julian Lewis, Kimauri Farmer carry offense

by Mike Swanson, SBLive SportsSeptember 2, 2023September 2, 2023

Below is a message from Butts County Sheriff Gary Long in response to the addition of speed detection cameras to Jackson school zones. In the message that was posted on social media, he explains why he is against such cameras.

Butts County Sheriff blasts speed detection cameras at Jackson schools

by Sheriff Gary LongAugust 19, 2023August 20, 2023

CARROLLTON, GEORGIA – Georgia power Langston Hughes got a pair of touchdown passes from senior quarterback Prentiss Air Noland, including the game-winner in the final minute of play, as the Panthers, ranked No. 19 in the SBLive/Sports Illustrated Power 25 national football rankings, rallied for a ...

High School Football: Langston Hughes beats Carrollton in thriller

by Gary AdornatoAugust 19, 2023August 19, 2023

The woman believed she was falling in love with an actor from the show.

‘Stranger Things’ Fan Speaks Out After Being Catfished Out of $10K

by Devon ForwardAugust 18, 2023August 18, 2023

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