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One dead after shooting in Norcross lounge parking lot

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NORCROSS -- The Gwinnett Police Department is investigating a homicide that occurred in the parking lot of 4771 Britt Rd. Shortly after 2:50 am, an off-duty officer working security at a…

What are the safest cities in Georgia?

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With reported murders up 64% compared to this time two years ago in Atlanta, SafeWise decided to look into the cities where Georgia residents can feel safe. SafeWise just released…

67-year-old Georgia man charged with human trafficking of a child for sexual purposes

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A 67-year-old Pickens County resident was arrested on charges related to human trafficking of a child for sexual purposes Monday. According to the Georgia Bureau of Investigation, Roland Buchanan was…

What do you think of these proposed new MARTA designs?

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MARTA is asking for your opinion on the exterior graphic design of new railcars, after a successful campaign earlier this year to solicit feedback on interior design features. MARTA’s next generation of…

Georgia colleges report decrease in COVID-19 cases

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New cases of COVID-19 on University System of Georgia campuses started to come down this week after increasing at the beginning of the fall semester. The number of positive tests…

Marjorie Taylor Greene faces another republican challenger

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Marjorie Taylor Greene will face another republican primary challenger in next year's primary elections. Healthcare CEO Jennifer Strahan announced her intention to run for Georgia's 14th Congressional District. Strahan identifies…

Here are the changes to how Valdosta City Schools will handle quarantine

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Valdosta City Schools released new COVID-19 quarantine guidelines earlier this week. Below is the information from the news release sent out by the school district so you can see the…

How to handle wasps and hornets at the end of summer

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Late summer is a good time to observe many types of insects buzzing around homes and gardens. As we approach fall, the local populations of many types of insects begin…

Here’s how Georgia students did on the SAT

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For the fourth year in a row, Georgia public-school students outperformed their counterparts in the nation’s public schools on the SAT. The mean score of 1077 Georgia students recorded was…

Most coronavirus outbreaks in Georgia are happening at schools

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About 60 percent of current Covid outbreaks in Georgia are occurring in K-12 schools across the state, public health officials said Tuesday. That’s seven times more than the child outbreaks…

Dunkin’s new Dulce De Leche Donut lands in metro Atlanta tomorrow

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Starting tomorrow, Dunkin’ will celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with its new Dulce De Leche Donut at participating restaurants throughout the greater Atlanta area. The limited-time donut features Dunkin’s classic yeast donut shell…

Here’s why Chase Road in Cornelia will be closed next week

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CORNELIA -- Habersham County will be placing a road detour for Chase Road located in Cornelia. This detour will be in place from September 20, at 8 a.m. until September…

Hostage situation ends after police kill suspect at Smyrna apartment

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A hostage situation at a Smyrna apartment complex ended Monday after police shot the suspect. According to the Georgia Bureau of Investigation, preliminary information indicates that at about 9:45 a.m.,…

53% of Georgia voters are unhappy with Joe Biden’s performance

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President Joe Biden’s approval rating in Georgia – nationally regarded as one of several key swing states in the 2022 midterm election and the presidential race in 2024 – is…