Keep Forsyth County Beautiful is offering to recycle residents’ Christmas trees during the annual ‘Bring One for the Chipper’ event! You can recycle your live Christmas trees today from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Home Depot at 2635 Peachtree Pkwy. and 1000 Market Place Blvd. The County’s three Recycling Centers will take live trees through […]
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Dunkin’ unveils new winter menu items
Running into the new year after a busy holiday season isn’t always easy, but Dunkin’ is ready to help guests recharge with bold new offerings that help them reclaim their day. The brand introduced an all-new seasonal menu with flavors to invigorate guests in the new year, featuring Winter Blend Coffee, Brown Sugar Oat Iced Latte, […]
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Coronavirus Updates: Georgia opens two mega-testing sites
Note: Below are updates on closures, cancelations, and changes being made around the state due to the rapid spread of COVID-19. Updates will be posted as they come in. Georgia opens testing mega-sites The Georgia Department of Public Health in partnership with DeKalb County Board of Health, Cobb & Douglas Health Department and Viral Solutions […]
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UGA Grads complete historic restoration in downtown Athens
Andrew Malec was planning to go into photojournalism after he graduated from Grady College of Journalism and Mass Communication at the University of Georgia. Zack Brendel majored in environmental economics and management in the UGA College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences. But both discovered that construction was a fun way to make money after graduation. Occasionally, they’d cross paths, working […]
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Here’s why roads near Georgia State University will be closed Saturday
ATLANTA — Decatur St. in downtown Atlanta between Peachtree Center Ave. and Pryor St. will be closed from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday. The closure is necessary due to an HVAC installation at one of the buildings on the Georgia State University campus. All westbound traffic on Decatur St. will turn right onto Peachtree Center St., […]
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Cobb County will distribute 60,000 COVID-19 self tests
Cobb County plans on distributing more than 60,000 COVID self-test kits to county residents in the coming weeks. The goal is to target segments of the community where people have had difficulty accessing testing. The Board of Commissioners will consider the use of remaining CARES funding for the County Manager’s emergency purchase. That will happen during […]
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Ahmaud Arbery’s killers sentenced to life in prison
The father and son convicted of murdering Black jogger Ahmaud Arbery nearly two years ago near Brunswick were sentenced Friday to life in prison without the possibility of parole. In a case that received national attention and led to an overhaul of Georgia’s citizens arrest law, a third defendant received life with a chance for […]
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Newnan police officer dies of COVID
NEWNAN — Newnan Police Chief Brent Blankenship confirmed yesterday that Newnan Police Officer Ricky Tostenson lost his battle with COVID-19. Tostenson was a 10 year veteran with the Newnan Police Department and served a total of 18 years in law enforcement. Tostenson was most recently assigned to the School Resource Officer Unit and was working […]
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Ex-Georgia official pleads guilty in sexual harassment case
Former Pauling County District Attorney Dick Donovan has pleaded guilty to one count of unprofessional conduct and been sentenced to 12 months on probation, Georgia Attorney General Chris Carr announced Thursday. Gov. Brian Kemp suspended Donovan last February after he was indicted on four felonies including bribery, violation of oath by a public officer and […]
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Some trash services suspended in Gwinnett County due to COVID surge
The recent COVID surge continues to cause trouble for trash collection services in and around Georgia. In the latest news Waste Management is suspending some services in parts of Gwinnett County. Waste Management will temporarily suspend bulky item and yard waste pickup in unincorporated Gwinnett County effective Friday, Jan. 7 due to a surge in […]
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Johnny Isakson: In his own words
Former U.S. Senator Johnny Isakson will be memorialized this afternoon in service at Peachtree Road Methodist Church. Isakson served in the Senate from 2005 to 2019 and was known for his willingness to reach across party lines to reach a consensus. Isakson was born in Atlanta, served in the National Guard and graduated college from […]
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What time is snow expected today in North Georgia?
Snow is expected in North Georgia today, just days after the last time snow entered the picture in the area. A Winter Weather Advisory is in effect for far north Georgia through this evening. A wintry mix of snow and sleet is likely with snow accumulations up to one inch. While it could snow in […]
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Georgia mayor pleads guilty to stealing COVID relief funds
(The Center Square) – A mayor in Georgia pleaded guilty Wednesday to federal theft and fraud charges pertaining to COVID-19 relief money. Authorities said Stonecrest Mayor Jason Lary, who has led the city in DeKalb County since 2013, pocketed hundreds of thousands of dollars from Stonecrest’s share of federal Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security […]
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Valdosta remembers former City Councilwoman Bette Bechtel
Former Valdosta City Council member Elizabeth (Bette) Bechtel died Thursday, December 23, at the age of 95. Bechtel leaves behind a legacy that will not soon be forgotten. Her former city colleagues remember her fondly and are thankful for the influence she had during her time in office. “I served on City Council with Bette and learned […]
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These roads in Floyd County will be closed for railroad work
Norfolk Southern will be working on several railroad crossings in Floyd County in the coming weeks by removing old rotted ties, replacing with new ties, and surfacing through the crossings. The railroad will perform the work, and post appropriate notices before work is done. Floyd County E-911 will also be notified in advance of each individual […]
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Here’s how much snow Georgia actually got this week
If you — or your children — were excited about the prospect of snow on Monday, the result was disappointing. However, the no-snow to light dusting most Georgians experienced isn’t the full story. The National Weather Service released the actual inch counts for areas of Georgia and — as it turns out — some parts […]
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‘We have survived hard times before:’ Andre Dickens promises laser-focus on crime
Atlanta has a new mayor after Andre Dickens was sworn in as the city’s next leader on Monday. The former city council member and Atlanta native followed his oath of office with an optimistic speech about Atlanta’s future and rattled off a robust check list of action items to chart a path forward for the […]
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Two men shot in Bibb County Monday night
The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a report of two people shot. The incident was reported to have occurred just after 10 p.m. Monday night , at a residence in the 2100 block of Adams Ave. Both male victims later identified as 49-year-old Brian Williams and 36-year-old Tony Maddox , were transported to the hospital by ambulance. Both are […]
