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Crop man putting medical mask on face of ethnic child

Masks now required at all Fulton County Schools

by Thom ChandlerAugust 11, 2021August 11, 2021

The eastern side of the St. Simons pier will be closed beginning Aug. 12. The entire pier will be closed weeknights between 9 p.m. to 6 a.m. between Aug. 23 and Sept. 3.

Why is the St. Simons pier closed?

by County NewsAugust 11, 2021August 11, 2021

Labeled a food desert by the U.S. Department of Agriculture, the Fairmont community in Griffin, Georgia, has historically had slim options for sourcing fresh, nutritious food nearby. But this desert is becoming an oasis of fresh fruits and vegetables thanks to a group of dedicated agencies and volunteers who have worked hard for nearly 10 years to create a thriving community garden.

This Georgia community went from a food desert to an oasis

by Ashley N Biles | CAES NewsAugust 11, 2021August 11, 2021

Coronavirus vaccination

More Georgians are getting vaccinated

by Andy Miller | GHNAugust 10, 2021September 24, 2023

Police cars at night. Police car chasing a car at night with fog background. 911 Emergency response police car speeding to scene of crime. Selective focus

Crime

Officials say gang exploited children in fake charity scam

by Thom ChandlerAugust 10, 2021August 10, 2021

Roadwork

Your Government

Georgia will get $11 billion from infrastructure bill

by Dave Williams | Capitol Beat News ServiceAugust 10, 2021September 24, 2023

Tomorrow afternoon, you may notice a rare alert on your phone. This is part of a national test of the country's public alert and warning systems. Here are the details you need to know about the test.

You may get an alert on your phone Wednesday. Here’s why

by Thom ChandlerAugust 10, 2021August 10, 2021

UGA tour

Georgia students head to college amid COVID-19 surge

by Ross Williams | Georgia RecorderAugust 10, 2021September 24, 2023

Healthcare.gov

Lower prices and more options ahead for Georgia’s health insurance exchange

by Andy Miller | GHNAugust 9, 2021September 24, 2023

LAWRENCEVILLE -- Police have identified both the victim and the suspect in a fatal stabbing that occurred in Gwinnett County Saturday.

Crime

Police Identify Victim and Suspect in Fatal Stabbing in Gwinnett County

by Thom ChandlerAugust 9, 2021October 10, 2023

ALBANY -- A 9-year-old child was shot in the head and killed Sunday night while sleeping in his bed. The child was the victim of an apparent drive-by shooting, according to police.

Crime

9-year-old Georgia boy shot to death while sleeping in his bed

by Thom ChandlerAugust 9, 2021September 24, 2023

CARTERSVILLE -- The Bartow County Sheriff's Office is asking for your help identifying a suspect who was involved in a robbery and assault case from June in the area of Fieldstone Court in Cartersville.

Crime

Police search for suspect in Bartow County pistol whipping

by Thom ChandlerAugust 8, 2021August 8, 2021

Gov. Brian Kemp Friday defended his decision not to impose mask-wearing or vaccination mandates on Georgians to stem the latest surge in coronavirus cases, hospitalizations and deaths.

Kemp says he won’t mandate or prohibit masks in schools

by Dave Williams | Capitol Beat News ServiceAugust 8, 2021August 8, 2021

LAWRENCEVILLE -- The Gwinnett County Police Department Homicide Unit is investigating a domestic-related homicide that resulted in the death of a man in his 30s.

Crime

Police investigate fatal stabbing in Gwinnett County

by Crime ReportsAugust 8, 2021August 8, 2021

DULUTH -- A Duluth police officer was injured in a crash Saturday morning on Peachtree Industrial Blvd. in Gwinnett County.

Duluth police officer in critical condition after crash

by Thom ChandlerAugust 7, 2021August 7, 2021

Alpharetta Republican Sen. Brandon Beach says he will file a bill for the upcoming legislative session that would prohibit any COVID-19 vaccine mandate or requirement that a so-called vaccine passport can be used as a condition to work, go to school or enter a business.

Your Government

Georgia lawmaker wants to ban vaccine mandates amid coronavirus surge

by Ross Williams | Georgia RecorderAugust 7, 2021August 7, 2021

cute boy using laptop at desk

Dramatic spread of COVID-19 pushes Glascock County students virtual

by Thom ChandlerAugust 7, 2021August 7, 2021

LILBURN -- A suspected arsonist was arrested by fire investigators after returning to the scene of a fire with gas cans in hand, fire officials say.

Fire

Suspected arsonist arrested after returning to fire scene

by Thom ChandlerAugust 6, 2021August 6, 2021

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