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Job Opportunity

Georgia By The Numbers

What is the most unique job in Georgia?

by Samuel Stebbins | 24/7 Wall St. via The Center SquareJune 3, 2023June 3, 2023

According to CPI data, the cost of housing in the North Fulton area in Georgia is up 12.1% compared to last year, the fourth largest increase of the 23 metro areas included in the BLS analysis.

The Cost of Housing Has Skyrocketed in North Fulton

by Samuel Stebbins | 24/7 Wall St. via The Center SquareJune 2, 2023June 2, 2023

The Gist: Memorial Day travel in Georgia turned deadly, with 16 lives lost in traffic accidents across the state during the long weekend. In a surge of incidents, over 200 individuals were injured, with law enforcement reporting almost 500 traffic crashes statewide.

Traffic & Transportation

The Sobering Reality Behind Georgia’s Memorial Day: Deaths, DUIs and Traffic Disasters

by Thom ChandlerJune 2, 2023June 2, 2023

ATLANTA – Both of Georgia’s U.S. senators put aside their concerns over how the debt limit agreement reached by President Joe Biden and House Speaker Kevin McCarthy would affect spending on federal programs to vote for the deal. Democrats Jon Ossoff and Raphael Warnock joined 61 of their colleagues from both sides of the aisle

Georgia’s senators vote in favor of debt ceiling deal

by Dave Williams | Capitol Beat News ServiceJune 2, 2023June 2, 2023

Empowering DeKalb’s Daughters: Free Leadership Program Opens Doors for Teen Girls

by Thom ChandlerJune 2, 2023October 10, 2023

Georgia By The Numbers

Which counties have the most farmland in Georgia?

by StackerJune 2, 2023June 2, 2023

The News: Three children from Atlanta, Jayla McDaniel, 6, Arthur Patterson, 10, and Amiya Patterson, 14, have gone missing. Their mother last saw them at a local park near their Perry Blvd. home on the afternoon of June 1.

Three children who were missing in Atlanta have been found safe

by Thom ChandlerJune 2, 2023June 2, 2023

A celebration of life and spirit services for Benjamin E. Mays High School student-athlete Bre’Asia D. Powell, who was tragically killed last week, will take place this weekend.

A City in Mourning: Atlanta remembers student who was killed outside Mays High School

by Thom ChandlerJune 1, 2023June 1, 2023

The Gist: Get ready for some traffic delays on State Route 9/Peachtree Road this weekend. Maintenance crews are setting up for an essential crane installation project.

Traffic & Transportation

Weekend Travel Alert: Peachtree Road lane closures ahead for crane installation

by Thom ChandlerJune 1, 2023June 1, 2023

Measure moves to Senate after Democrats overcome right-wing Republicans who refused to support deal negotiated by their own leader.

Debt Ceiling: House Passes Bipartisan Debt Deal With Potential Default Looming

by Tom BemisJune 1, 2023June 1, 2023

Months after Coastal Georgia narrowly avoided a direct hit by Hurricane Ian in September, federal forecasters are predicting a “near-normal” hurricane season for 2023, featuring 12 to 17 named storms likely to develop throughout the Atlantic Ocean.

Hurricane season starts today. Here’s what experts predict for Georgia

by Benjamin Payne | GA TodayJune 1, 2023June 1, 2023

Court rules that lactation consultants can work license-free in Georgia

by Thom ChandlerMay 31, 2023May 31, 2023

University Professors’ Legal Battle Over Gun Laws Ends in Defeat at Georgia Supreme Court

by Thom ChandlerMay 31, 2023May 31, 2023

AUGUSTA — A suspect in a shooting that occurred in Augusta earlier this month is on the loose and considered armed and dangerous. Authorities are calling on residents for their help in locating Brian Jonathan Mann, who has outstanding warrants with the Richmond County Sheriff's Office.

Crime

Augusta in High Alert: Police Hunt ‘Armed and Dangerous’ Shooting Suspect

by Thom ChandlerMay 31, 2023May 31, 2023

The Gist: A 20-year-old inmate, Enil Guillen of Doraville, was discovered lifeless in his cell at the DeKalb County Jail earlier this week. Despite efforts by emergency medical personnel, he could not be revived, with initial signs suggesting a possible suicide.

Inmate dies in DeKalb County Jail

by Thom ChandlerMay 30, 2023May 30, 2023

Home with brown cedar roof

Crime

Scam Alert: Watch out for rental homes posted on social media

by Thom ChandlerMay 30, 2023May 30, 2023

Keynun Campbell, a Florida native with a diverse educational background, will step into the role of Principal at Marietta Sixth Grade Academy, the school board confirmed today.

Meet the New Principal at Marietta Sixth Grade Academy

by Thom ChandlerMay 30, 2023October 10, 2023

Rosalynn Carter (Photo credit: The Carter Center) ATLANTA – Former First Lady Rosalynn Carter has dementia, according to a statement the Carter Center released Monday. “She continues to live happily at home with her husband, enjoying spring in Plains and visits with loved ones,” the statement read. Monday’s announcement came just more than three months

Former First Lady Rosalynn Carter Has Dementia

by Dave Williams | Capitol Beat News ServiceMay 30, 2023October 10, 2023

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