A new federal law that took effect Saturday bars large corporations from buying more single-family homes — a change that could reshape the housing market in metro Atlanta, where corporate landlords own more than one in four single-family rental properties. What the law does: The 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act prohibits any company that […]
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All aboard? Georgia hunts $10M train route from Atlanta to Savannah
Georgians who drive between Atlanta and Savannah have until August 6 to weigh in on a state study exploring whether passenger rail could one day connect the two cities. What’s Happening: The Georgia Department of Transportation is in the early study phase of a potential passenger rail line between Atlanta and Savannah. The study will […]
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Water main break cuts service to about 100 Roswell homes
What’s happening: Steeplechase Drive is closed between Holcomb Bridge Road and Sassafras Road. The homes without water are on the west end of Steeplechase Drive and on parts of Sassafras Road. What this means for you: Repairs are expected to take about 10 hours, with road repairs to follow after that. Drivers should avoid the […]
Posted inCrime
Body found near dumpsters at Augusta business
What we know: Deputies arrived at 1409 Marks Church Road at 10:17 a.m. and found the body near dumpsters at the back of the building. Investigators were on scene as of the time of the announcement. What’s still unknown: The person’s identity, cause of death, and whether foul play is suspected have not been released. […]
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HATE WAVE: 4 charged in year-long antisemitic terror spree across Georgia
Over the past year, four men have been charged in federal court for making antisemitic threats against Jewish people and organizations in Georgia. The latest is a Texas man who allegedly called an Atlanta company and threatened to kill its Jewish employees. What’s happening: Prosecutors charged 31-year-old Jordan Nicholas Hadley of Houston on July 9 […]
Posted inFood
Cartersville Taco Macho fails health inspection with a 63
The restaurant, at 804 Burnt Hickory Road, was inspected July 6. A follow-up inspection is scheduled for July 16. Handwashing problems throughout the kitchen The inspection turned up a string of problems centered on handwashing, an area that drew four separate violations and cost the restaurant 16 points. At the time of the inspection, the […]
Posted inWeather
Storms likely across Georgia through Wednesday before heat builds
Georgia is in for a wet start to the week, with rain and thunderstorms expected through at least Wednesday before drier and hotter weather moves in. What’s happening: The National Weather Service is forecasting a 70% chance of storms in the Atlanta area today, with highs near 84°F. Conditions are more intense farther south and […]
Posted inEconomy
Georgia gas prices on the rise again
Georgia drivers are paying a little more at the pump this week after several weeks of falling prices. What’s happening: The state average for a gallon of regular unleaded rose to $3.57 Sunday, up 4 cents from last week. A standard 15-gallon fill-up now runs about $53.55. By the numbers: What’s driving it: The national […]
Posted inClark Chronicles
Baptized by a Bidet: A Southern Boy’s Backside Bares Witness
My new house has a bidet. Well, not just a bidet – a high-tech toilet with all the bells, whistles, and waterworks. A porcelain palace. A throne with a résumé. It’s a lot. A lot more than this Southern boy’s behind is used to. This thing… As one approaches the commode to do their business, […]
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Boil Water advisory in effect for East Point
What’s happening: The city issued a boil water advisory Saturday following the break. If your water went out or ran low, every drop that goes in your mouth needs to be treated first. Bring tap water to a full, rolling boil for one minute before drinking it, cooking with it, brushing your teeth, making ice, […]