ROSWELL — The city of Roswell is planning to revitalize the intersection of Holcomb Bridge Road and Highway 9, as well as the area within a half-mile radius of it. The city council has tasked the Downtown Development Authority to create a master plan for the area and The DDA will contract with the Sizemore Group […]
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What are Brian Kemp’s education priorities if he wins a second term?
ATLANTA – Reversing learning loss stemming from the pandemic, boosting the education workforce and stepping up school safety measures will be Gov. Brian Kemp’s top education priorities if he wins a second term in November, Kemp said Monday. At an elementary school in Oconee County, the governor announced he will ask the General Assembly for […]
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Dunwoody residents can recycle used electronics October 2. Here’s how
DUNWOODY — Residents can register now for the City of Dunwoody’s second electronics recycling event of 2022. It will be held on Sunday, October 2, from 1 to 4 p.m. at St. Luke’s Presbyterian Church at 1978 Mt. Vernon Road. This free event is for Dunwoody residents only. They can find a link to register here: […]
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Albany police ask residents to ‘do the right thing’ to find Willie Stringer’s killer
ALBANY — The Albany Police Department is trying to find the suspect in the shooting death of Willy Stringer Jr. and is asking anyone with information to “do the right thing” and provide information about his death. On August 5, 2020, Willie Stringer Jr. decided to walk to the store for a Powerade. As he […]
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Teen who went missing at Hartsfield-Jackson found
A teenage girl who was last seen outside Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport with an unknown man has been found and is safe, according to the FBI. FBI officials say 17-year-old Emma Linek walked into a local police department late this afternoon. She has been reunited with her father. Emma went missing Tuesday morning after flying into […]
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Gas prices in Georgia are averaging $3.25 per gallon this week
Georgia gas prices continue to decline at the pump compared to a week ago. Georgia drivers are now paying an average price of $3.25 per gallon for regular unleaded gasoline. Monday’s state average is 8 cents less than a week ago, 30 cents less than a month ago, and 28 cents more than this time last year. It now costs $48.75 to fill a 15-gallon tank of […]
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Deaths from family violence are rising in Georgia. Here’s why
Last year there were 212 family violence related deaths in Georgia — a nearly 50% increase over the previous year. The coronavirus pandemic is part of the explanation for the sharp rise, but there are other factors, including the difficulty in identifying when a death is related to family violence. For more on this, GPB’s Peter […]
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Pedestrian killed, motorcyclist injured after crash in Bibb County
The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a traffic collision that occurred in the 1300 block of Gray Highway just before midnight. According to the Bibb County Sheriff’s Office, a man was walking in the left lane in the 1300 block of Gray Highway. A pickup truck driven by a 42-year-old Milledgeville man, struck the man. Sheriff’s […]
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3 Georgia women arrested in coin operated gambling machine bust
HOMERVILLE — Three Georgia women were arrested Thursday and charged with operating unlicensed coin operated gambling machines. According to the Georgia Bureau of Investigation, 61-year-old Gloria Marshall, 65-year-old Patricia Thomas, and 55-year-old Lisa Trimble, all of Homerville, were arrested and charged with operating unlicensed COAMS (Felony), commercial gambling (Felony), and keeping a gambling place (Misdemeanor). The […]
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FBI searching for missing teen, Emma Linek, who was last seen leaving Hartsfield-Jackson
UPDATE: According to the FBI, 17-year-old Emma Linek has been located and is safe. Emma walked into a local police department late this afternoon. She has been reunited with her father. The original story is below. The Atlanta Division of the Federal Bureau of Investigation is asking for your help finding a missing 17-year-old last […]
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Georgia By The Numbers: Highest and lowest paying education jobs in Rome
Stacker compiled the highest paying education jobs in Rome, GA using data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
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‘Metro Atlanta’s most popular ghost tour’ returns for 2022
LAWRENCEVILLE — It’s spooky season once again, and Aurora Theatre is serving up haunts with the return of its beloved tours that explore various locations in Lawrenceville’s ghost-infested history. There are three levels of festive frights for guests to enjoy. The Lawrenceville, Georgia Ghost Tour – the most popular ghost tour in Metro Atlanta – offers a fun, spooky time […]
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How the world changed during Queen Elizabeth’s reign
Stacker examined how the world changed during Queen Elizabeth’s 70 year reign.
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Here are the details of Paulding County’s 9/11 ceremony
The Paulding County Sheriff’s Office and the Paulding County Fire Department will hold a ceremony at Mt. Tabor Park at the 9-11 memorial site honoring the men and women who gave their lives to help others on one unforgettable day, 9/11/2001. On September 11, 2001, thousands of lives were lost throughout the United States as […]
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Atkins Park Restaurant & Bar celebrates 100th anniversary with ‘Good Ole day of Golf’
Atkins Park Restaurant & Bar in Virginia-Highland continues its year-long 100th-anniversary celebration by bringing back one of its most popular and beloved events—the Atkins Park Charity Golf Tournament on Wednesday, Sept. 28. This year’s event tees off at Heritage Golf links with tournament proceeds benefitting the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society in memory of Atkins Park Restaurant Group founder Warren […]
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Georgia musicians ask lawmakers for similar tax incentives to film industry
ATLANTA – Georgia’s film industry took off after the General Assembly significantly strengthened the state income tax credit for movie and TV productions in 2008. The industry’s annual economic impact has soared from a relatively paltry $242 million the year before lawmakers upped the ante on the credit to $4.4 billion last year. Now, the […]
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Former Atlanta official gets 14 years in prison for bribery and money-laundering
ATLANTA — Former City of Atlanta Director of Human Services, Mitzi L. Bickers, has been sentenced to 14 years in prison for accepting about $3 million in bribe money to influence government contracts, money laundering, lying to the City of Atlanta to maintain her salary and cabinet-level position, and failing to disclose more than $600,000 in income […]
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Body of 47-year-old Macon woman found in creek near Elm Street
MACON — The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a death of a woman who was found in a creek near Elm Street. The Macon-Bibb 911 Center received a call at around 8:46a.m., Monday. The woman has been identified as 47-year-old Norma Christine Cannon of Macon. The sheriff’s office says there are no signs of foul play. The […]
