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Georgia is joining a growing number of Republican-led states in cutting off federal unemployment benefits to incentivize out-of-work employees to return to work.

Georgia to unemployed residents: Get back to work

by Dave Williams | Capitol Beat News ServiceMay 13, 2021May 13, 2021

KENNESAW -- If you live or work in the Kennesaw area, you may be able to score free coffee for a year at the Dunkin' on Ridenour Blvd. tomorrow.

Food

Here’s how you can get free Dunkin’ coffee for a year

by Thom ChandlerMay 13, 2021September 24, 2023

In response to a rash of violent crime and gun violence in Atlanta, Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms has assembled a new Anti-Violence Advisory Council.

Crime

Meet the team tapped to tackle violent crime in Atlanta

by Thom ChandlerMay 13, 2021September 24, 2023

Georgians rushing to gas stations to fill their tanks are worsening fuel shortages that began after a cyberattack shut down the Colonial Pipeline, Gov. Brian Kemp said Wednesday.

Brian Kemp wants you to stop hoarding gasoline

by Dave Williams | Capitol Beat News ServiceMay 12, 2021May 12, 2021

The Story: An unidentified man was killed 10 miles south of Cairo, Georgia in July of 1983. It has been nearly 38 years, but the man has never been identified.

Crime

Cold Case: Can you identify this unknown 1983 homicide victim?

by Thom ChandlerMay 12, 2021May 12, 2021

An Amber Alert has been issued for two infants missing from Savannah.

AMBER ALERT: Two Savannah infants are missing

by Thom ChandlerMay 11, 2021May 11, 2021

Ambulance in motion

Traffic & Transportation

Georgia man in critical condition after his go-kart collided with a car

by Thom ChandlerMay 11, 2021May 11, 2021

A ransomware attack on Alpharetta-based Colonial Pipeline has temporarily shutdown a major supply of gasoline leading to concerns about a shortage. Georgians were seen at gas stations yesterday filling up containers of gas to prepare for the shortage.

Don’t Panic: Here’s what Georgia is doing to keep gas prices down

by Thom ChandlerMay 11, 2021May 11, 2021

AAA expects a significant rebound in the number of Americans planning to travel this Memorial Day holiday weekend. More than 37 million people are expected to travel 50 miles or more between May 27 and May 31. That’s a 60% increase from last year, when only 23 million traveled, the lowest on record since AAA began recording in 2000.

More than 1 million Georgians are expected to travel for Memorial Day

by AAA ReportsMay 11, 2021September 24, 2023

Ransomware Attack Malware Hacker Around The World Background

The company hit by the pipeline cyber-attack is based in Alpharetta

by Dave Williams | Capitol Beat News ServiceMay 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

11 arrested in Waycross gang bust

by Thom ChandlerMay 10, 2021May 10, 2021

cropped view of woman holding fuel pump while refueling car with benzine

Gas prices keep going up. Here’s why

by AAA ReportsMay 10, 2021May 10, 2021

Elderly Care

Georgia is behind every other state in nursing home inspections

by Andy Miller | GHNMay 9, 2021May 9, 2021

Former Atlanta City Council member C.T. Martin died this morning surrounded by his family at his home in Southwest Atlanta. He was 84 years old. Martin was known as the “Dean” of the City Council because he was one of the longest serving Council members at one time. In December 2017, the City of Atlanta renamed the $27 Million Dollar Adamsville Recreation Center to the C.T. Martin Natatorium and Recreation Center as a tribute to his many decades of service.

Remembering an Atlanta Legend: Who was C.T. Martin?

by City ReportsMay 8, 2021September 24, 2023

The COVID-19 pandemic had devastating economic consequences in the United States, grinding entire industries to a halt. One sector that did not suffer, however, was real estate. Driven by the pandemic, existing home sales hit their highest level in nearly a decade and a half in 2020.

Georgia By The Numbers

Buying a house? This is the cheapest zip code in Georgia

by Samuel Stebbins | 24/7 Wall St. via The Center SquareMay 8, 2021May 8, 2021

Amazon building in Santa Clara, California

Newest Amazon expansion will bring 1,000 full-time jobs to Savannah

by Dave Williams | Capitol Beat News ServiceMay 7, 2021May 7, 2021

ATLANTA -- Keisha Lance Bottoms shocked the city last night when she announced to a group of supporters that she would not be seeking reelection as mayor of the City of Atlanta.

Your Government

Keisha Lance Bottoms won’t run for reelection. Here’s why

by Thom ChandlerMay 7, 2021September 24, 2023

Savannah State University Interim President Kimberly Ballard-Washington is about to take on the job on a permanent basis.

Meet Savannah State University’s new president

by Dave Williams | Capitol Beat News ServiceMay 6, 2021September 24, 2023

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