Early voting ahead of the U.S. Senate runoff election between Democratic Sen. Raphael Warnock and Republican Herschel Walker began in several Georgia counties over the weekend with a patchwork of start dates and times. Statewide early voting for all 159 counties begins today and ends Friday, Dec. 2 with runoff Election Day on Tuesday, Dec. 6. […]
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Bicyclist killed in crash on Cobb Parkway
ACWORTH — A 45-year-old bicyclist is dead after a crash on Cobb Parkway Saturday evening. The Cobb County Police Department is assisting Acworth Police in the investigation of the fatal crash that happened on Cobb Parkway near North Shores Road. According to investigators, Joseph D. Gentry of Acworth was riding a bicycle in the right southbound […]
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FBI confirms bones found in landfill were missing Savannah toddler Quinton Simon
SAVANNAH — The FBI Laboratory Division has confirmed through DNA analysis that the bones found in the Superior Landfill in Chatham County are those of missing 20-month-old Quinton Simon. Chatham County authorities have charged Simon’s mother, Leilani Simon, with murder and other related offenses. On Monday, Nov. 28 authorities officially ceased operations at the landfill and began removing […]
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Find out what the City of Milton is doing to contain high-density development
MILTON — The City of Milton will kickstart its efforts to create Urban Growth Boundaries — a tool to contain more dense urbanization and, in so doing, help preserve Milton’s rural heritage — at a special public meeting this Wednesday. A committee of stakeholders will convene Nov. 30 starting at 6 p.m. in City Hall’s […]
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Gas prices in Georgia are averaging $3.04 per gallon
Georgia gas price average continues to decline at the pump compared to a week ago. Georgia drivers are now paying an average price of $3.04 per gallon for regular unleaded gasoline. Monday’s state average is 6 cents less than a week ago, 13 cents less than a month ago, and 18 cents less than this time last year. It now costs $45.60 to fill a 15-gallon tank of […]
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Police: A Buford man killed his wife, then himself. A school aged child was in the home
BUFORD — A 44-year-old Buford woman is dead following a domestic disturbance at a home on Ivy Stone Trail in Buford. The shooting occurred at 10 a.m. resulting in the death of Desiree Ann Jean Marin. When officers arrived on scene, they found Marin and her husband Michael Jason Marin both suffering from gunshot wounds. The […]
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Her Child Was Stillborn at 39 Weeks. She Blames a System That Doesn’t Always Listen to Mothers.
ProPublica is a Pulitzer Prize-winning investigative newsroom. Sign up for The Big Story newsletter to receive stories like this one in your inbox. Series: Stillbirths When Babies Die Before Taking Their First Breath The day before doctors had scheduled Amanda Duffy to give birth, the baby jolted her awake with a kick. A few hours […]
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Marietta man who was missing for nearly 3 weeks found dead in Roswell pond
A Marietta man who was missing for nearly three weeks was found dead in a small pond in Roswell Thursday. The Roswell police department confirmed Thursday that 64-year-old Hussein Esmail had been found dead in east Roswell. Roswell Police Officers spoke with Esmail twice the day he went missing, the last time around 9 p.m. […]
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How many Georgians died in post 9/11 wars?
The United States suffered through the worst terror attack in its history on Sept. 11, 2001. From the Pentagon and the World Trade Center to a field outside of Shanksville, Pennsylvania, the attacks left 3,400 people dead. The events of that day also spawned a new era in U.S. foreign policy – one that would […]
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Voting precinct change in Augusta
AUGUSTA — Renovations at an Augusta voting precinct will mean a location change for some voters. Due to renovations at the Henry Brigham Gym, Advance Voting and Election Day voting will take place in the Senior Center next door to the Community Center. Augusta officials say voters should enter at the front of the building.
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Herschel Walker and Raphael Warnock are ready for the senate runoff. Are you?
Georgians get one more chance to decide whether they want to return Democratic U.S. Sen. Raphael Warnock to Washington or replace him with Republican Herschel Walker in the upcoming Senate runoff. After neither candidate earned more than 50% of the vote in the November election – due to Libertarian Chase Oliver drawing 2% of the […]
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These 10 historic Georgia places are in danger of being lost forever
The Georgia Trust for Historic Preservation released its 2023 list of 10 Places in Peril in Georgia. “This is the Trust’s eighteenth annual Places in Peril list,” said Mark C. McDonald, president and CEO of the Trust. “We hope the list will continue to bring preservation solutions to Georgia’s imperiled historic resources by highlighting ten representative sites.” […]
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Metro Atlanta restaurants offer holiday deals on gift cards
Atlanta’s most popular restaurants are offering jolly gift card deals just in time for holiday gift buying. These eateries are spreading holiday cheer with limited-time discounts, gift cards, and bonuses. These perfect, one-size-fits-all gifts are just a click away, saving time and money for friends and family on Christmas lists. Sterling Hospitality spices up the […]
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Missing in Georgia: Have you seen 17-year-old Argelio Lopez?
Chatham County police are asking for your help finding a missing 17-year-old boy. According to police, Argelio Lopez Jr. was last seen around 8 p.m. Wednesday in the 300 block of Beauford Road. He may be driving a blue 2005 Honda Odyssey with South Carolina tag QBN 728. Argelio is 5’8 and weighs about 140 […]
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Water main break in Milledgeville
MILLEDGEVILLE — The City of Milledgeville is experiencing a water main break on North Wayne Street. According to city officials, residents between East Charlton Street and West Walton Street as well as customers on East Hall Street between North Wayne Street and North Jefferson Street are most likely to be impacted. Repairs are underway, but […]
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9 Facts About Black Friday 2022
With the hectic holiday season fast approaching while Americans are still dealing with high inflation, WalletHub has published several reports on holiday shopping for this year. Inflation is expected to be a driving force behind holiday shopping this year, with many consumers turning to credit cards and payment plans to afford their holiday wish-lists, and […]
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Cobb County Police Chief Shares Heartwarming Thanksgiving Story
The following is a Thanksgiving message from Cobb County Police Chief Stuart VanHoozer. In it, he shares a heartwarming story about the actions of some of Cobb County’s police officers that happened just before Thanksgiving. The message is below and was posted on Thanksgiving on social media. Today I woke up to a very blessed […]
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Father and daughter die in Thanksgiving Day murder-suicide
A father and daughter are dead after Clayton County police say the man shot and killed his daughter before killing himself following a police chase. Clayton County Police Officers were asked by Henry County Police Department to perform a welfare check involving the kidnapping of two juveniles after a domestic dispute. Officers did not make […]
