Residents of Milton may notice a change while driving through the city, as speed limits on Batesville, Hamby, and Hickory Flat roads were officially reduced to 40 mph this week. This adjustment is part of a broader initiative to enhance road safety across the city. The Details: New signs reflecting the reduced speed limit were […]
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Faster and More Reliable Network from Comcast to Power Cities of Monticello, Mansfield and Town of Newborn
The cities of Monticello, Mansfield and the Town of Newborn in Georgia are now equipped to meet tomorrow’s connectivity needs with the recent completion of a project extending reliable, high-speed Internet access. More than 2,000 residents in the area have access to the company’s full suite of Xfinity services. Businesses and local government buildings also […]
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First Responders Can Get Free Admission to LEGO Discovery Center Atlanta
Throughout the month of September, LEGO Discovery Center Atlanta is extending a special offer to first responders and healthcare workers as a gesture of gratitude for their dedication and service to the community. From September 1 to September 30, these professionals are invited to enjoy free entry to the popular family attraction located at Phipps […]
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Scattered Thunderstorms Roll Into Georgia For Labor Day
Residents in North and Central Georgia should prepare for potentially hazardous weather conditions over the next several days. The National Weather Service has issued an alert highlighting the likelihood of scattered thunderstorms, with a specific focus on the risks associated with these weather events. Today and Tonight: This afternoon and evening, scattered thunderstorms are expected […]
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DeKalb County Water Main Break: What We Know
Residents near Clairmont Terrace and Clairmont Road dealt with low or no water service as DeKalb County Watershed Management crews worked to repair a broken water main Thursday. The water main was damaged during a contractor’s efforts to replace and repair fire hydrants in the area, resulting in a break to a service line. This […]
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Kamala Harris Ends Two Day South Georgia Campaign Swing With Savannah Rally
Vice President Kamala Harris capped a two-day campaign swing through South Georgia late Thursday afternoon with a rally in Savannah. The newly minted Democratic presidential nominee pulled no punches in describing the race against Republican former President Donald Trump as an uphill battle. “This is going to be a tight race until the very end,” […]
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A Wells Fargo Worker Died At Her Desk And Was Discovered 4 Days Later
In a and deeply unsettling episode that has been getting attention across the country today, a Wells Fargo employee in Tempe, Arizona, was found dead at her cubicle four days after she had clocked in for work. The employee, Denise Prudhomme, 60, had apparently died shortly after arriving at her desk on August 16, but […]
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6 Presidential Candidates Will Be on The Georgia Ballot
Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger Thursday finalized a list of six presidential candidates whose names will appear on the state’s ballot Nov 5. Besides former President Donald Trump, the Republican nominee, and Vice President Kamala Harris, the Democratic nominee, Georgia voters will get a choice of four other third-party and independent candidates. Independent Cornel […]
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Georgia Snake Bites Off More Than it Can Chew
In the wilds of southeast Georgia, nature recently served up a curious spectacle, courtesy of the notoriously voracious eastern indigo snake. Matt Moore, a wildlife technician with the Georgia Department of Natural Resources, got far more than he bargained for during a routine survey last November. The day’s adventure began typically enough when Moore successfully […]
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Atlanta Pediatric Dentist Pleads Guilty to Possessing Child Porn
Paul Kim, a pediatric dentist from Sandy Springs has pleaded guilty to possession of child pornography, admitting to having thousands of explicit images and videos of minors, some as young as 12 years old. The Details: Kim, 31, was identified by the FBI as part of a broader investigation into a commercial sexual exploitation ring […]
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Savannah Police Officer Injured in Motorcycle Accident During Kamala Harris Motorcade
Savannah Police Corporal David Bates was injured in a motorcycle accident around 7 p.m. on August 28 while supporting the motorcade for Vice President Kamala Harris. The single-vehicle accident occurred while Corporal Bates was on duty, with no other vehicles involved. The Details: Corporal Bates, who was seriously injured, was immediately transported to Memorial Health […]
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Georgia Man Convicted in January 6th attack on U.S. Capitol
A Middle Georgia man has been convicted of assaulting law enforcement officers during the Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the U.S. Capitol as members of Congress were certifying President Joe Biden’s 2020 election victory. Michael Bradley, 50, of Forsyth was found guilty in federal court of multiple felony and misdemeanor offenses including civil disorder; assaulting, […]
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Georgia Teen Shot and Killed at Party
An outdoor party in Murray County turned deadly Sunday night, leading to the arrest of a Calhoun man on murder charges. The Details: Anthony Wilkinson, 25, of Calhoun, has been arrested and charged with aggravated assault and felony murder in connection with the shooting death of 18-year-old Jeffery Tyler Ray, a resident of Rydal. The […]
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2024 Election: Is Georgia in Play?
Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris and her running mate Tim Walz made a high-profile stop in Georgia on Wednesday, putting the spotlight on the state’s importance in the upcoming 2024 election. The Democratic nominees visited Liberty County High School in Hinesville, where they addressed a crowd of enthusiastic young voters, including students, football players, and […]
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Update On Crane That Tipped Over in Savannah
A fallen crane led to an emergency response on Hutchinson Island, but fortunately, no injuries were reported. The Details: The Savannah Fire Department responded to an overturned piling crane at 1 Resort Drive on Hutchinson Island on Monday, Aug. 26 just after noon. Concerns about a potential entrapment or injury prompted the rapid deployment of […]
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What is Going On Inside Georgia’s Prisons?
Reduced staffing and aging infrastructure are contributing to an influx of contraband that is driving an increase in criminal activity inside Georgia prisons, the head of the state Department of Corrections said Wednesday. Correctional officers confiscated 14,497 cellphones inside state prisons last year, double the 7,224 seized in 2019, Commissioner of Corrections Tyrone Oliver told […]
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Why is The Brookhaven MARTA Station Closing for 6 Weeks?
MARTA will temporarily close Brookhaven Station from Oct. 7 to Nov. 15 to replace deteriorating pavers on the rail station platform. During this period, Gold Line trains will bypass the station, although service will continue as scheduled. Shuttle buses will connect Brookhaven with nearby Lenox and Chamblee stations. MARTA General Manager and CEO Collie Greenwood […]
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Georgia High School Junior Published in National Research Journal for Cancer Research
A Woodstock High School student has been recognized on a national level for her scientific research. Manasa Shankar, a junior at the school, has been published in the Journal of Student Research’s high school edition for her work titled “The Harmful Effects of Chronic Stress on the Development of Cancer and The Strategies That Can […]
