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Temperatures have already been on the rise over the past few days across much of the southeastern U.S. AccuWeather forecasters say it's just the beginning as much of this week will feature mid-summer level heat and humidity, some of which could break some daily records for late May.

What to expect from this week’s heat wave

by AccuWeatherMay 24, 2021September 24, 2023

Today, Georgia Governor Brian Kemp announced up to $5 million in funds from the Governor's Emergency Fund will be made available to state law enforcement to support crime suppression efforts in metropolitan Atlanta.

Your Government

Kemp to dedicate $5 million to fighting crime in Atlanta

by State NewsMay 24, 2021September 24, 2023

The state board that oversees Stone Mountain Park voted Monday to tone down its Confederate imagery but stay in keeping with a state law prohibiting the removal of historic monuments from public property.

Here’s what’s next for Stone Mountain’s Confederate carving

by Dave Williams | Capitol Beat News ServiceMay 24, 2021May 24, 2021

A man who eluded officers in the woods in Bartow County last week has been arrested.

Crime

Police arrest man who fled into Bartow woods after shootout with police

by Thom ChandlerMay 24, 2021May 24, 2021

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

Athens police kill armed carjacking suspect

by Thom ChandlerMay 24, 2021May 24, 2021

What Happened?: Marjorie Taylor Greene has landed at the center of controversy again, this time for comparing Nancy Pelosi's mask mandate on the floor of the U.S. House of Representatives, to Nazi practices requiring Jews to wear gold stars during the Holocaust.

The Public Record

The Public Record: Marjorie Taylor Greene compares masks to Nazi gold stars

by Thom ChandlerMay 24, 2021May 24, 2021

The COVID-19 pandemic sent economic shockwaves through the U.S. economy, tripling the monthly unemployment to nearly 15% and leading to a more than 30% quarterly decline in GDP -- by far the largest economic contraction in U.S. history.

Georgia By The Numbers

How does Georgia’s post-pandemic economy compare to other states?

by Samuel Stebbins | 24/7 Wall St. via The Center SquareMay 24, 2021May 24, 2021

SAVANNAH -- The Savannah Police Department is investigating a shooting on Belvedere Dr.

Crime

‘If we want better, we have to be better:’ Another shooting shocks Savannah

by Thom ChandlerMay 23, 2021May 23, 2021

ADEL -- A 31-year-old Adel man died Saturday morning after a shootout with police. An officer was also wounded during the incident.

Crime

Shootout with police leaves Georgia man dead and officer wounded

by Thom ChandlerMay 22, 2021May 22, 2021

high contrast image of a crime scene

Crime

Norcross man killed in shooting at Roswell bar

by Thom ChandlerMay 22, 2021May 22, 2021

The U.S. health care system faced new levels of scrutiny in the past year amid the COVID-19 pandemic. There were shortages of medical masks, ICU beds, as well as nurses. But even before the pandemic, some states were much better equipped to handle both everyday health needs -- and the pandemic -- than others.

Health care in Georgia ranks second worst in the nation

by Hristina Byrnes and Grant Suneson | 24/7 Wall St. via The Center SquareMay 22, 2021May 22, 2021

Children with teacher at school.

How to register for Kindergarten in Gwinnett County

by Thom ChandlerMay 22, 2021May 22, 2021

Overcoming the challenges of 2020 and looking ahead to a brighter 2021 are discussed in Brookhaven’s State of the City video, now available online here and above.

Brookhaven mayor talks about the city’s progress during pandemic

by City ReportsMay 22, 2021September 24, 2023

Georgia on the map of USA

Around Georgia: Water outages, coronavirus vaccines and good samaritans

by Thom ChandlerMay 21, 2021May 21, 2021

A court ruling Friday set the stage for another review of Georgia’s election results.

Court orders another audit of Fulton County ballots

by Beau Evans | Capitol Beat News ServiceMay 21, 2021May 21, 2021

Proposals to add historical context around the Confederate carving at Stone Mountain are set to face a vote Monday amid calls to remove the controversial monument and backlash from its supporters.

What’s Next for Stone Mountain’s Confederate Carving? Find Out Monday

by Beau Evans | Capitol Beat News ServiceMay 21, 2021October 10, 2023

Fence with barbed wire

Crime

Two Georgia jailers charged with sexual assault against multiple inmates

by Thom ChandlerMay 21, 2021May 21, 2021

Stethoscope Laying on Stacks of Cash

Doctors and medical providers are finding loopholes in surprise medical bill laws

by Michael Ollove | StatelineMay 21, 2021May 21, 2021

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