ATLANTA – The board of Atlanta’s regional transit agency gave the go-ahead Thursday to a contract with an engineering consultant to design the addition of mass transit to the Top End of Interstate 285. CDM Smith of Sandy Springs will incorporate high-capacity bus-rapid transit (BRT) service into a project that will add two barrier-separated toll […]
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Debt Ceiling: House Passes Bipartisan Debt Deal With Potential Default Looming
Measure moves to Senate after Democrats overcome right-wing Republicans who refused to support deal negotiated by their own leader.
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Hurricane season starts today. Here’s what experts predict for Georgia
Months after Coastal Georgia narrowly avoided a direct hit by Hurricane Ian in September, federal forecasters are predicting a “near-normal” hurricane season for 2023, featuring 12 to 17 named storms likely to develop throughout the Atlantic Ocean. In its annual outlook for the season — which runs between June 1 and Nov. 30 — the […]
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Court rules that lactation consultants can work license-free in Georgia
The Gist: In a ruling that could affect lactation care providers across the state, the Georgia Supreme Court has deemed the Georgia Lactation Consultant Practice Act, that mandates the licensing of lactation care providers, unconstitutional. The court upheld the right of the providers to pursue their lawful occupation free from “unreasonable government interference.” What Happened?: […]
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University Professors’ Legal Battle Over Gun Laws Ends in Defeat at Georgia Supreme Court
The Gist: The Georgia Supreme Court upheld a lower court’s dismissal of a lawsuit by five university professors challenging a change in state law that now allows guns on college and university campuses. What Happened?: The professors filed a suit over a 2017 amendment that removed postsecondary educational institutions from the “school safety zones” in […]
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Augusta in High Alert: Police Hunt ‘Armed and Dangerous’ Shooting Suspect
AUGUSTA — A suspect in a shooting that occurred in Augusta earlier this month is on the loose and considered armed and dangerous. Authorities are calling on residents for their help in locating Brian Jonathan Mann, who has outstanding warrants with the Richmond County Sheriff’s Office. The shooting took place on May 1 at the […]
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Maximize Your 9/11 Victim Compensation Claim With These Tips
The 9/11 terrorist attacks resulted in widespread physical, emotional, and economic suffering to countless people, not only on the day itself but also in the years that’ve followed. Luckily, many individuals affected by this tragic event may be eligible for compensation from the September 11th Victim Compensation Fund (VCF), which the United States (US) government […]
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Too Heavy For That Flight? Airline Starts Weighing Passengers Before Boarding
The “International Passenger Weight Survey” runs until June and is entirely voluntary.
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Inmate dies in DeKalb County Jail
The Gist: A 20-year-old inmate, Enil Guillen of Doraville, was discovered lifeless in his cell at the DeKalb County Jail earlier this week. Despite efforts by emergency medical personnel, he could not be revived, with initial signs suggesting a possible suicide. What Happened?: Guillen, who was in jail on charges of felony theft by taking […]
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Scam Alert: Watch out for rental homes posted on social media
The Gist: Local house-hunters, keep your eyes peeled to protect against a scam. An alert issued by Burke County law enforcement authorities warns against a crafty real estate scam making rounds on social media platforms. The Scam: Bogus accounts are copying real estate listings from local agents and advertising them as rentals, hoodwinking unsuspecting individuals […]
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Body of 20-year-old who disappeared in Ocmulgee River found
Raymund Ellison Jr., the 20-year-old Centerville man who went missing while tubing on the Ocmulgee River Sunday, has been found, according to the Bibb County Sheriff’s Office. Ellison’s body was located at about 2:30 p.m. Tuesday by a search team composed of the Bibb County Sheriff’s Office, Macon-Bibb Fire Department, Georgia State Patrol, and the […]
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Meet the New Principal at Marietta Sixth Grade Academy
Keynun Campbell, a Florida native with a diverse educational background, will step into the role of Principal at Marietta Sixth Grade Academy, the school board confirmed today. Campbell has established a reputation for advocacy and student-centered leadership throughout his career in education. Before accepting the position at Marietta Sixth Grade Academy, Campbell was a principal […]
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Former First Lady Rosalynn Carter Has Dementia
Rosalynn Carter (Photo credit: The Carter Center) ATLANTA – Former First Lady Rosalynn Carter has dementia, according to a statement the Carter Center released Monday. “She continues to live happily at home with her husband, enjoying spring in Plains and visits with loved ones,” the statement read. Monday’s announcement came just more than three months […]
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Air Force staff Sgt. sentenced to 15 years for strangling his girlfriend in Holly Springs
The Gist: A Canton man, Air Force Staff Sgt. Sean David Glover, was found guilty of aggravated assault — strangulation and sentenced to 20 years, with the first 15 years to serve in the state prison system. What Happened?: On June 20, 2022, Prosecutors say Glover entered his girlfriend’s apartment in Holly Springs and launched […]
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Cobb County man dies after fiery Maserati crash
A single-vehicle accident in Cobb County early Sunday morning resulted in the death of a Cobb County man and severe injuries for two others. The crash, involving a 2018 white Maserati Levante, occurred around 6:15 a.m. on John Ward Road near its intersection with Old John Ward Road. According to the Cobb County Police Department, […]
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Small Business Friendly? Georgia Has the 7th Highest Rate of Business Failures in the U.S.
25% of Georgia businesses fail in the first year, according to a survey by LendingTree. The Peach State has the 7th highest rate of business failures after the first year in the U.S., the survey notes, with Washington, D.C. listed as having highest rate of business failures after one year. Rhode Island, Missouri, Montana, Vermont, […]
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One dead after Memorial Day shooting at Georgia American Legion post
In a fatal shooting at the American Legion Club on Highway 20 in Sumter County, one person died and another sustained injuries. The incident, which occurred in the early hours of Monday, May 29, had numerous witnesses. The public is now being asked to help identify the perpetrator. According to the GBI, the shooting unfolded […]
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Memorial Day shooting claims life in Warner Robins
The Gist: Memorial Day in Warner Robins was tragically interrupted by the sound of gunshots. This quiet town is now grappling with the aftermath of a fatal shooting, which has left one person dead and a community shaken. What Happened?: Earlier this afternoon, at about 12:45, residents near Wendan Way, just off Green Street, were […]
