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New Duluth library ready to open

by Thom ChandlerMay 21, 2021May 21, 2021

An approach to teaching that emphasizes the existence of systemic racism in the United States that has caught the attention of the Biden administration is coming under attack in Georgia and other Republican-led states.

Critical Race Theory a hot topic among top Georgia Republicans

by Dave Williams | Capitol Beat News ServiceMay 21, 2021May 21, 2021

Albany Police shot and killed a suspect in a shooting case who police say returned to the crime scene and fired at officers.

Crime

GBI: Albany police kill suspect who fired shots at officers

by Thom ChandlerMay 21, 2021September 24, 2023

A pedestrian who was walking near Mercer University Drive and Wellworth Ave. is dead after officials say he was fatally struck first by a hit and run driver and then by a deputy who was looking for him.

Crime

Pedestrian struck by hit-and-run driver, then deputy in Bibb County

by Thom ChandlerMay 21, 2021May 21, 2021

Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp was on hand Tuesday at a ceremony honoring the state's fallen police officers.

Georgia honors fallen police officers

by Thom ChandlerMay 21, 2021May 21, 2021

Road Work Ahead Sign with traffic

Traffic & Transportation

Traffic may be slow on I-575 next week. Here’s why

by Thom ChandlerMay 21, 2021May 21, 2021

ALBANY -- The Albany Police Department has arrested one of several suspects expected to be charged in the homicide of 20-year old Malik Ford.

Crime

18-year-old arrested in slaying of Malik Ford in Albany

by Crime ReportsMay 20, 2021September 24, 2023

Officer Arresting Young Man

Crime

Domestic violence roundup in DeKalb nets 21 arrests

by Crime ReportsMay 20, 2021May 20, 2021

Help Wanted

In Georgia, 69% of the jobs lost during the pandemic have come back

by Dave Williams | Capitol Beat News ServiceMay 20, 2021September 24, 2023

DECATUR – Briarcliff Way NE, between Clifton Road NE and Old Briarcliff Road NE, will be closed to through-traffic from midnight to 4 a.m., Saturday, May 22, to facilitate the filming of Emergency in Decatur.

Traffic & Transportation

Part of Briarcliff Way in Decatur to be closed for filming

by County NewsMay 20, 2021May 20, 2021

The Biden administration has ordered the Irwin County Detention Center in Ocilla and a second county jail in Massachusetts to stop housing immigrant detainees, The Washington Post reported Thursday.

Biden halts immigrant detention at Georgia jail under investigation for inmate abuse

by Dave Williams | Capitol Beat News ServiceMay 20, 2021May 21, 2021

Below is Hall County Superintendent Will Schofield's message to the graduating class of 2021. The message is provided both in video and text formats.

Hall County Superintendent Will Schofield’s message to the Class of 2021

by Will SchofieldMay 20, 2021May 21, 2021

ALBANY -- Police in Albany are searching for a man suspected of firing several shots and injuring one person during an apartment shooting on April 23.

Crime

Albany police search for suspect in April shooting

by Thom ChandlerMay 20, 2021May 20, 2021

Police Car Lights

Crime

Two arrests made after Tybee Island shots fired incident

by Thom ChandlerMay 20, 2021May 20, 2021

After nearly 16 months, COVID-19 -related restrictions are lifting across the nation, breathing life back into the hospitality industry as people return to dining out at restaurants and traveling for both business and pleasure.

Why aren’t workers returning to restaurants and hotels?

by Maria M. Lameiras | CAES NewsMay 20, 2021May 21, 2021

Georgia’s film industry is setting records even as the coronavirus pandemic continues dampening activity in other economic sectors.

Georgia film industry has strong rebound after pandemic

by Dave Williams | Capitol Beat News ServiceMay 20, 2021May 21, 2021

ATLANTA -- The Atlanta Police Department, in partnership with the Atlanta Police Foundation, is conducting a test of new ShotSpotter technology that can detect the origin of a gunshot in real time.

Crime

Soon the Atlanta police department will be able to detect gunshots in the city

by Thom ChandlerMay 19, 2021September 24, 2023

The U.S. House on Wednesday passed a resolution condemning the March 16 mass shooting in Atlanta and Acworth and reaffirming Congress’ commitment to combating racism and violence against the Asian American community, which has seen a spike in hate crimes since the onset of the pandemic.

Congress condemns Georgia spa shootings

by Ariana Figueroa | Georgia RecorderMay 19, 2021September 24, 2023

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