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The Georgia Senate runoff is razor thin as counting continues

by Beau Evans | Capitol Beat News ServiceJanuary 6, 2021September 24, 2023

The DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office Fugitive Unit, working with the Atlanta Police Department, has arrested a suspect in the murder of a man at a Decatur funeral last month.

Crime

Suspect arrested in Decatur funeral shooting

by Thom ChandlerJanuary 5, 2021January 5, 2021

The Georgia Department of Public Health says the more contagious variant of coronavirus -- known as B..1.1.7 -- which was first discovered in the UK, has been found in a patient in Georgia.

It’s Here: The more contagious variant of coronavirus is in Georgia

by Thom ChandlerJanuary 5, 2021January 5, 2021

side view of attractive woman voting near stand with vote lettering and american flag

Your Government

Georgia elections chief says voting is running smoothly today

by Thom ChandlerJanuary 5, 2021January 5, 2021

In a week that has seen both President Donald Trump and President-elect Joe Biden visit Georgia, one of the most consequential election runoff's in state history happen on Tuesday, and what is all but certain to be a dramatic Electoral College vote certification process on Wednesday, it would only be fitting to end the week with snow flurries in Georgia.

Could it snow in North Georgia on Thursday?

by Thom ChandlerJanuary 5, 2021January 5, 2021

The race for control of Congress saw the country’s two most powerful leaders swoop into Georgia for competing last-push rallies on Monday, one day before the intensely watched U.S. Senate runoff elections.

Your Government

Georgia gets visit from Trump and Biden on eve of historic election

by Beau Evans | Capitol Beat News ServiceJanuary 5, 2021September 24, 2023

The fallout of President Donald Trump’s released recording with Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger continued Monday with calls for investigations and tensions flaring heading into today’s intense U.S. Senate election runoffs.

Your Government

Georgia election officials debunk Trump’s claims

by Stanley Dunlap | Georgia RecorderJanuary 5, 2021January 5, 2021

Landscape

The Sunrise Report: It’s Election Day in Georgia

by Thom ChandlerJanuary 5, 2021September 24, 2023

Traffic crashes across Georgia during the New Year's holiday travel period resulted in 13 traffic deaths involving 10 fatal crashes. This year, the holiday travel period was 78-hours long. It began at 6 p.m. on Thurs., Dec. 31, and ended at 11:59 p.m. on Sun., Jan. 1.

Traffic & Transportation

13 die in Georgia traffic crashes over New Year’s

by Thom ChandlerJanuary 4, 2021January 4, 2021

Crime scene

Crime

Here’s what Atlanta’s mayor is doing to combat crime in the city

by Thom ChandlerJanuary 4, 2021September 24, 2023

HARTWELL -- A Georgia firefighter has been arrested and charged with theft.

Crime

Georgia firefighter arrested and charged with theft

by Thom ChandlerJanuary 4, 2021January 5, 2021

A Henry County deputy died Sunday morning after having complications from COVID-19.

Georgia deputy dies from COVID-19

by Thom ChandlerJanuary 4, 2021January 4, 2021

An angry President Trump pushed Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger, a fellow Republican, to overturn the state's presidential results, and appeared to at least partly blame him for what could be lower turnout in Tuesday's runoff elections that will decide control of the U.S. Senate, according to a recording of a phone call obtained by Georgia Public Broadcasting.

Your Government

In shocking phone call,Trump begs Raffensperger to ‘find 11,780 votes’

by Stephen Fowler | GA TodayJanuary 3, 2021January 3, 2021

A 22-year veteran of the DeKalb County Police Department died on duty Saturday morning.

Crime

DeKalb County police officer killed in line of duty

by Thom ChandlerJanuary 3, 2021January 3, 2021

The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a suspicious death that was reported in the 6000 block of Andrea Drive just before 5 p.m. Saturday.

Crime

Officers investigate suspicious death of 40-year-old Georgia woman

by Thom ChandlerJanuary 3, 2021January 3, 2021

A band of purse snatchers is working grocery stores in the Rincon area and targeting elderly shoppers, according to the Rincon Police Department.

Crime

Elderly shoppers targeted by purse snatchers at Rincon Kroger

by Thom ChandlerJanuary 2, 2021January 2, 2021

As it is every year, January is National Radon Action month. However, this year feels different, as many people are spending more time at home to keep each other safe and healthy. This makes it even more important that we test our homes for radon, a colorless, odorless gas that is the second-leading cause of lung cancer.

Is your home slowly poisoning you?

by Pamela Turner | CAES NewsJanuary 2, 2021September 24, 2023

Holidays and festivities during a pandemic have been a challenge both for organizers and those who make those festivities part of their annual tradition. If the annual Rose Parade is a big part of your New Year's Day tradition or if it is just something that always runs in the background, you're in luck.

How to watch the Rose Parade today

by Thom ChandlerJanuary 1, 2021January 1, 2021