Gov. Brian Kemp responded Thursday to Democratic challenger Stacey Abrams’ first ad of the general election campaign, defending his support for expanding gun rights and the anti-abortion measure he pushed through the legislature.
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Arrest made in armed robbery at Maryland Fried Chicken in Albany
Police in Albany have made one arrest in an armed robbery at Maryland’s Fried Chicken on Slappey Blvd.
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81-year-old Georgia deputy charged with raping woman while in uniform
An 81-year-old Walker County deputy was arrested Tuesday and charged with Rape, Violation of Oath of Office and False Imprisonment.
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These Johns Creek neighborhoods will get their streets repaved this year
Streets in six Johns Creek neighborhoods and five main roads are set to be repaved this year as part of Johns Creek’s eighth year of repaving the city’s neighborhood streets.
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Suspected case of monkeypox found in Georgia
A metro Atlanta man has a confirmed case of orthopoxvirus, according to a statement released by the Georgia Department of Public Health on Wednesday.
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19 named storms and 9 hurricanes are predicted this hurricane season
Hurricane Season is upon us, and this year forecasters are predicting 19 named storms and nine hurricanes.
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Representing You: These Georgia lawmakers have joined far-right Facebook groups
More than 1 in 5 Republican state lawmakers across the country have joined at least one far-right Facebook group, according to a new report.
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Uvalde’s “back-the-blue” values collide with outrage over police response to school shooting
As in many small Texas towns, law enforcement officers here eat free at local taquerias on some days and get complimentary haircuts at neighborhood salons on others. Residents say increased activity from cartels trafficking drugs across southwestern Texas has made them increasingly reliant on Border Patrol and the county sheriff’s department for safety.
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Robbery thwarted by armed manager in Macon
A store manager thwarted an attempted armed robbery at the America Faves and Mo at 2420 PioNono Avenue at about 10:15 p.m. Monday.
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Gwinnett police arrest taxi driver accused of shooting at passenger
Gwinnett Police have arrested 32-year-old Hector Armando Moreno Luzardo.
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Georgia deputy charged with tampering with evidence
Telfair County Sheriff’s Office Deputy John Warren Degolyer, age 35, of Lumber City, was arrested for one count of tampering with evidence, one count for violation of oath of office, and one count of pandering.
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Former Georgia First Lady Betty Foy Sanders dies at 95
Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp confirmed Sunday that former Georgia First Lady Betty Foy Sanders died. She was 95 years old.
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3 Crucial Steps to Take after a Slip and Fall on a Commercial Property
Fractures, spinal cord injuries, ruptured knee ligaments, and severe brain injuries are all possible outcomes of a severe slip and fall accident.
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Meet the new U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of Georgia
Ryan K. Buchanan has been sworn in as the U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of Georgia. U.S. District Judge Thomas W. Thrash, Jr., administered the oath of office in a private ceremony.
Posted inIn The News
988 suicide prevention line ready for July 15 rollout in Georgia
The 988 phone system is designed to help those experiencing a mental health crisis. It will enhance access and build services to help reduce suicide and overdose in Georgia.
Posted inGeorgia Places
New historic marker commemorates mass suicide of slaves near St. Simons
Ibo Landing (also spelled Ebo and Igbo) is one of the most storied events in St. Simons Island history.
Posted inThe Georgia Chronicles
Flashback: These were the biggest cities in Georgia 150 years ago
Stacker compiled a list of the biggest cities in Georgia 150 years ago using data transcribed from the 1870 U.S. Census.
Posted inTraffic & Transportation
Supply chain issues are taking a toll on transit in Cobb County
Supply chain issues involving vehicle manufacturers and parts suppliers have left CobbLinc’s Paratransit system depleted.
