SAVANNAH — Georgia’s oldest city is celebrating its African American heritage in a new exhibit running through June 22. On display in the City Hall Rotunda, “Vanishing Savannah” showcases photographs documenting a small sampling of Savannah’s rich cache of hand-painted signs from storefronts and facades of predominantly African American churches, barbershops and beauty salons, restaurants […]
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Mother of unborn baby who died in DUI crash dies in hospital
MORROW — The Morrow Police Department confirmed today that the adult victim a DUI crash that occurred Sunday, 19-year-old Ashley Acosta of Forest Park, died overnight as a result of the injuries she sustained. The department also confirmed that the suspected offender, 32-year-old Jeffrey Cordell Fulks of Morrow, will be charged with First Degree Homicide by Vehicle […]
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Job Opportunity: Pike Nurseries will hire 150 employees in metro Atlanta
It may be the peak of winter weather in Georgia, but Pike Nurseries is already thinking about spring and is ready to hire 150 employees for the spring planting season. Pike is seeking about 150 seasonal employees across all 15 Atlanta-area retail stores – including cashiers, sales associates and loaders who provide operations assistance. Applicants of all experience […]
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UGA has a $7.4 billion economic impact on Georgia
In the past year, the University of Georgia has conferred more than 10,700 degrees, helped bring nearly 60 new research-based products to market, and leveraged its statewide network of extension agents and public service and outreach units to help individuals and communities across Georgia thrive. In fulfilling its three-part mission of teaching, research and service, […]
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Bleckley County Sheriff accused of sexual battery in Cobb County
The Cobb County Police Department obtained an arrest warrant for Bleckley County Sheriff Kristopher Coody, who is accused of sexual battery in Cobb County. On January 19, the Cobb County Police Department was alerted to an alleged sexual battery that occurred the evening of January 18 at the Renaissance Atlanta Waverly. Following a thorough investigation […]
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The Story Behind Every NFL Team Name
There are no National Football League teams in the magical world of Oz, but there are Lions, Bengals, and Bears. The NFL has 32 teams—each with a unique story about how it came to be. Some names were chosen by fan contests, while others had ties to former professional sports teams. There is an abundance […]
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Here’s how much the Republicans running for Georgia’s 6th district have raised
Two of six Republicans running for Georgia’s 6th Congressional District seat had raised more than $1 million through the end of last year. Dr. Rich McCormick, an emergency room physician and former Marine helicopter pilot, raised more than $1.9 million through the end of December, according to a report filed with the Federal Election Commission. […]
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Did Georgia’s Groundhog, Gen. Beauregard Lee, see his shadow?
Happy Groundhog Day, Georgia! A recent cold snap with high winds has many Georgians hoping to hear good news of an early spring from Georgia’s own groundhog, Gen. Beauregard Lee. Tuesday morning. Georgia’s prognosticator emerged from his home at the Dauset Trails Nature center and declared through his proxies that he did not see his […]
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Cobb County lawmaker Matt Dollar resigned. Here’s why
Veteran Georgia Rep. Matt Dollar of Marietta resigned from the House Tuesday to take a job as deputy commissioner of the Technical College System of Georgia. Elected in 2002 at age 24, the Republican went on to become the youngest committee chairman in the General Assembly. Until Tuesday, he was serving as chairman of the […]
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Lucy McBath leads Carolyn Bourdeaux in fundraising for primary race
U.S. Rep. Lucy McBath raised more than $745,000 during the fourth quarter of last year in what promises to be a competitive Democratic primary race against fellow Rep. Carolyn Bourdeaux in Georgia’s newly redrawn 7th Congressional District. While Bourdeaux raised more than $430,000 in October, November and December, both candidates reported total fundraising of about […]
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Georgia is home to a higher number of Internet trolls compared to most states
Trolling is part and parcel of any online activity these days; anyone brave enough to live on Twitter, write a blog, or set up a YouTube account has to accept that comments from complete strangers is par for the course. But there is criticism — and then there is being plain mean and provocative about […]
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DUI crash kills unborn baby, mother hospitalized with life-threatening injuries
MORROW — The Morrow Police Department and the Georgia State Patrol are investigating a fatality crash that occurred at the intersection of Jonesboro Road and Morrow Road on Sunday,January 30. The crash claimed the life of an unborn baby and has left the mother hospitalized with life-threatening injuries. Below is the report from the Morrow […]
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Body found in Jekyll Creek
A body was found in Jekyll Creek Monday afternoon. According to a report by The Brunswick News, an angler found the body floating in the creek and contacted 911. While no information is being released about the identity of the deceased, the Department of Natural Resources told the newspaper that the deceased lived outside of […]
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Armed man in skull mask robs Bibb County Burger King
Bibb County law enforcement officials say a man wearing a skull mask robbed a Bibb County Burger King Monday night just before 10 p.m. The armed robbery occurred at the Burger King at 3025 Pio Nono Avenue. According to the Bibb County Sheriff’s Office, the robber, described as a black male, entered the restaurant armed with […]
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How to get rid of unwanted critters invading your yard
University of Georgia Cooperative Extension offices receives many calls from homeowners frustrated with unwanted animals troubling their homes or yards. Issues range from squirrels taking up residence in their attics to deer feasting on beloved garden plants. In some cases, a straightforward solution exists, while finding a control method for others can be challenging, if not […]
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$15,000 reward offered for information on killing of doctor who was visiting Brookhaven
BROOKHAVEN — A $15,000 reward is being offered for information leading to an arrest in the case of reckless discharge of firearms that led to the death of a doctor who was visiting Brookhaven from England. Brookhaven Police responded to multiple 911 calls regarding multiple shots fired from an apartment complex located in the 3600 […]
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Gas prices in Georgia have hit $3.20 per gallon
Georgia gas prices increased at the pump compared to a week ago. Georgia motorists are now paying an average price of $3.20 per gallon for regular unleaded gasoline. Monday’s state average is 7 cents more than a week ago, 10 cents more than last month, and 96 cents more than this time last year. It costs motorists $48.00 to fill a 15-gallon tank […]
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Weather predictions for spring in Georgia
One of the most publicized weather forecasts of the entire year is just days away: the prognostication heard around the world shortly after daybreak in central Pennsylvania on Feb. 2, Groundhog Day. However, AccuWeather forecasters have already been busy for weeks analyzing weather trends for the coming months and, in a bid to be ahead of Punxsutawney […]
