The average retail price of electricity in Georgia is 9.93 cents per kilowatt hour, which is higher than most of its neighboring states but lower than the national average. That is higher than neighboring North Carolina (9.43 cents per kilowatt hour), Tennessee (9.52), Alabama (9.84) and South Carolina (9.9). However, it is lower than Florida’s […]
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Motorcyclist killed in crash in Bibb County
The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a fatal traffic collision that occurred in the 2800 block of Riverside Drive. The collision was called into the Macon-Bibb 911 Center at about 7:48p.m. Saturday. According to the Bibb County Sheriff’s Office, a motorcycle collided with a vehicle while headed south on Riverside Drive when the motorcyclist […]
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Police investigate apparent murder-suicide in Marietta
MARIETTA — The Cobb County Police Department is investigating a murder-suicide involving two 19-year-olds that occurred at a home on Olive Springs Road in Marietta on Saturday. Cobb County 911 dispatch received a call in reference to shots being fired at a home on Olive Springs Road at about 9:25 a.m. The call was updated […]
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Why Carbon Neutral Packaging Is a Must for Your Supplement Business
As the world becomes increasingly aware of the dangers of climate change, businesses are under pressure to do their part in reducing their carbon footprint. One way to do this is to switch to carbon neutral packaging. Sustainable packaging alternatives are made from materials that have been sustainably sourced and have a lower environmental impact […]
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Georgia woman arrested after bomb threat at Floyd County Sheriff’s Office
The Floyd County Sheriff’s office was the subject of a bomb threat Friday morning that caused a lockdown at the Floyd County Jail. Within hours, The Floyd County Sheriff’s Office identified the individual they say is responsible for the bomb threat. According to the sheriff’s office, Beth Neighbors has been arrested and charged with terroristic […]
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39-year-old Warner Robins woman killed in traffic collision
A 39-year-old Warner Robins woman is dead after a fatal collision in Bibb County Friday. The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office is investigating the crash, which involved two vehicles. The crash occurred on Hawkinsville Road near its intersection with Rex Elder Boulevard. The collision was called into the Macon-Bibb 911 Center at about 5:28 p.m. According […]
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Data Aggregation Tools for Expert Investing
Anyone who wants to be a successful investor knows that data is key. But with so much data out there, it can be overwhelming to know where to start. That’s where data aggregation tools come in. By bringing all the relevant data together in one place, these tools make it easier to find and analyze […]
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Gun deaths in Georgia surged 31% as gun sales increased 59%
The recent mass shootings at a supermarket in Buffalo, New York, and an elementary school in Uvalde, Texas, highlight the threat gun violence poses to public safety in the United States. And according to data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the problem is getting worse. A total of 45,222 people were killed […]
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Unsealed warrant shows Trump may be under investigation for Espionage Act violations
A federal judge on Friday unsealed the warrant that allowed the Federal Bureau of Investigation to search former President Donald Trump’s property at Mar-a-Lago in Florida earlier this week, revealing he’s under investigation for possibly violating the Espionage Act and obstruction of justice. The seven-page document, which includes a brief description of everything the FBI confiscated, […]
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What To Expect From an Online Interior Design Service
Good interior design can not only make your home look nicer, but it can also improve your quality of life. It can help you feel more comfortable in your home, make it easier to relax and get more done, and even benefit your health. While many people assume you need to hire a traditional interior […]
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Lane closures expected this weekend on I-75 for bridge repair
Contractors for the Georgia Department of Transportation will install lane closures on I-75 between Aikers Mill Road and Howell Mill Road in Fulton County this weekend. This work is part of a project to perform bridge preservation activities on nine bridge locations along I-75 in the county. Weather and on-site conditions permitting, these are the scheduled […]
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Georgia will invest an additional $240 million in broadband
ATLANTA – Gov. Brian Kemp announced Friday he is investing $240 million in federal COVID relief funds in expanding Georgia’s high-speed internet infrastructure. “Whether you own a small business in rural Georgia, run a farm that utilizes precision agriculture technology, or have children that need to do their homework, the expansion of high-speed internet impacts […]
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Georgia State University police officer accused of rape
BUFORD — A Georgia State University police officer has been charged with rape in Gwinnett County. Gwinnett County Police say 59-year-old Terry Payne, of Loganville, turned himself in at the Gwinnett Detention Center after being charged with one count each of rape, kidnapping, false imprisonment, and violation of oath of office. A victim went to a […]
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How to Prepare for an Open House
An open house is a real estate marketing event that allows potential buyers to visit a property that is for sale without an appointment. The property is typically open for a few hours on a Saturday or Sunday, and agents are often on-site to give tours and answer questions. When you’re getting your house ready […]
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GBI investigating shooting outside Union County Primary School
The GBI has arrested 64-year-old Dwight Anthony Brown of Blairsville, and charged him with three counts of aggravated assault in connection to a shooting incident at Union County Primary School. Brown was a maintenance employee for the Union County School System. The incident happened yesterday afternoon at about 2:15 p.m. when GBI officials say Brown targeted a […]
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Robocrops: Meet Watson, the robot that could improve Georgia’s peanut crop
Say hello to Watson. A four-wheeled, phenotyping robot that operates autonomously or under human control, Watson is taking shape in Changying “Charlie” Li’s lab at the Phenomics and Plant Robotics Center (PPRC) on the University of Georgia’s Athens campus in collaboration with researchers in the College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences. Watson’s progress highlights UGA’s […]
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Suspect in shooting in MARTA parking lot arrested
The MARTA Police Department arrested a suspect wanted for shooting a rifle in the parking lot at Inman Park Station on the evening of Monday, Aug. 8. The MARTA Police Criminal Investigations Unit, Special Operations Response Team and Tactical Field Officers took 21-year-old Alim Bridges into custody on Thursday at H.E. Holmes Station. “MARTA has an extensive […]
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Georgia man accused of firing shots into vehicle occupied by his ex-girlfriend and child arrested
A 25-year-old man was arrested Thursday after police say he fired multiple shots into a vehicle occupied by his ex-girlfriend and their infant child. The Henry County Sheriff’s Office in cooperation with The Muscogee County Sheriff’s Office announced the capture of 25-year old Marcus Issaih Calhoun. According to the sheriff’s office, Calhoun violated a temporary […]
