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Tropical Storm Fred all but came back from the dead and made landfall Monday near Cape San Blas, Florida, with 65-mph sustained winds, according to the National Hurricane Center (NHC). Over the weekend, Fred was a tropical depression and was barely discernible in satellite imagery. Early this week Fred restrengthened and nearly reached hurricane force (maximum sustained winds of 74 mph or greater) by the time it hit the Gulf Coast Monday afternoon.

Expect rain and flooding in Georgia from Tropical Storm Fred

by AccuWeatherAugust 17, 2021August 17, 2021

Taking a Test

Georgia Milestones scores take a hit due to coronavirus

by Dave Williams | Capitol Beat News ServiceAugust 17, 2021August 17, 2021

City road person art

Gwinnett County is opening a homeless shelter for women and children

by County NewsAugust 16, 2021August 16, 2021

Atlanta, Ga USA 06 07 20: Downtown Atlanta Georgia Atlanta Police car close up side door

Atlanta Police open up about use of force

by Thom ChandlerAugust 16, 2021August 16, 2021

Woman in blue scrub suit standing beside woman in white scrub suit

Help is on the way for Georgia hospitals swamped with COVID patients

by Andy Miller | GHNAugust 16, 2021September 24, 2023

Broken glass

Crime

Driver dies in Peachtree City crash

by Thom ChandlerAugust 15, 2021August 15, 2021

Georgia has won another legal battle in the decades-long tri-state water wars.

Georgia wins key battle in Water Wars with Alabama

by Dave Williams | Capitol Beat News ServiceAugust 15, 2021September 24, 2023

ALBANY -- A 17-year-old boy was booked into the Dougherty County Jail around 2 a.m. this morning and was charged with Homicide by Vehicle 1st Degree, Reckless Driving, and Racing.

Crime

17-year-old Georgia boy charged with homicide by vehicle

by Crime ReportsAugust 14, 2021August 14, 2021

Closed sign

COVID surge forces Glynn County to close government buildings

by County NewsAugust 14, 2021August 14, 2021

The United States, including Georgia, became more urban and more diverse during the last decade, according to U.S. Census results released Thursday.

Georgia By The Numbers

Here’s how Georgia’s population has changed in the last 10 years

by Dave Williams | Capitol Beat News ServiceAugust 14, 2021September 24, 2023

“I’m honored to have this opportunity to follow in the footsteps of Chief West and previous Gwinnett County police chiefs who have led with integrity and compassion,” said McClure. “The men and women of this agency are among the best in the country, and I’m grateful for the ongoing support of the board and our residents as we strive to prioritize professionalism and bring pride to our community.”

Meet Gwinnett County’s new police chief

by Thom ChandlerAugust 14, 2021August 14, 2021

Did you know that Georgia firefighters are actively working to fight wildfires in the western U.S.?

These Georgians are fighting western wildfires

by Thom ChandlerAugust 12, 2021August 12, 2021

Dengue, zika and chikungunya fever mosquito (aedes aegypti) on human skin

Georgia resident dies after contracting illness from mosquito bite

by Thom ChandlerAugust 12, 2021August 12, 2021

ALPHARETTA -- Alpharetta's first boutique hotel, The Hamilton Curio Collection by Hilton, officially opened this week in the heart of the city.

Alpharetta’s first boutique hotel opens

by Thom ChandlerAugust 12, 2021September 24, 2023

The Bibb County Sheriff's Office's Animal Enforcement division reports that an officer rescued a baby alligator at a business on Broadway this week.

Baby alligator rescued from Bibb County business

by Thom ChandlerAugust 11, 2021August 11, 2021

Doctor vaccinating patient in clinic

Georgia By The Numbers

Over half of Georgia employees support mandatory vaccine disclosure

by Thom ChandlerAugust 11, 2021August 11, 2021

ATLANTA -- Dominique Side, called The Vegan Queen and Vgn Bae, is a world leading specialist in compassion based business.

The Vegan Queen to visit Atlanta for Ben & Jerry’s event

by Thom ChandlerAugust 11, 2021August 11, 2021

Photo of woman resting on the couch

‘They can’t take it anymore:’ Nurse shortage complicates COVID surge

by Andy Miller | GHNAugust 11, 2021September 24, 2023

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