U.S. Rep. Carolyn Bourdeaux (D-Ga.) said Monday that the health insurance provisions in the social policy and climate change bill pending in Congress would be a “game changer’’ for Georgia. These people include Cynthia English, 46, of Albany. She is uninsured and has diabetes, hypertension and sciatica. She gets care at an local charity clinic […]
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Police search for man who robbed Georgia bank and shot a teller
WARNER ROBINS — The FBI, in conjunction with the Warner Robins Police Department, is offering up to a $5,000 reward for information leading to the arrest and indictment of one suspect who robbed a bank at gunpoint, resulting in the injury to a bank teller. On November 22, at about 9:18 a.m., one suspect entered […]
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Business community backs Brian Kemp’s reelection bid
Georgia’s leading business organization endorsed Gov. Brian Kemp Monday for reelection next year. The Georgia Chamber of Commerce cited the Republican governor’s emphasis on economic issues during his first term in office. “Governor Kemp has made economic growth a priority in Georgia,” said Ben Tarbutton, president of Sandersville Railroad Co. and the chamber’s 2022 board […]
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Is gas price relief on the way for Georgia?
Georgia gas prices decreased slightly at the pump compared to a week ago. Georgia motorists are now paying an average price of $3.22 per gallon for regular unleaded gasoline. Monday’s state average is 2 cents less than a week ago, 3 cents less than last month and $1.26 more than this time last year. It now costs motorists $48.30 to fill a 15-gallon tank of gasoline; that […]
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Georgia father sent to hospital after dispute with son
The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office is investigating an Aggravated Assault that occurred at about 5:46 p.m. Nov. 26. According to authorities a 54-year-old Macon man received a serious head injury during a domestic dispute with is juvenile son. The man was transported to the Atrium Health Navicent by ambulance and is listed to be in […]
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How the Supreme Court’s upcoming abortion ruling could impact Georgia
The U.S. Supreme Court will hear arguments Dec. 1 on one of the most significant abortion cases in years, and the aftereffects of its ruling will be felt here in Georgia. The case of Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization has drawn more than 1,000 friend-of-the-court briefs so far — including one from Georgia — […]
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1,795 guns have been stolen from cars in Atlanta this year
ATLANTA — So far this year, 1,795 guns have been stolen from cars in the city of Atlanta. The staggering number of gun thefts was released by the Atlanta Police Department Saturday in a social media post begging residents stop leaving guns in cars. Atlanta, help us to help you! Since January 1, 2021, there […]
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Peachtree Corners vehicle fire caused by smoking near gas can
PEACHTREE CORNERS — Vapor fumes from a gas can and smoking inside a vehicle don’t mix, and were the cause of a vehicle fire in Peachtree Corners Saturday afternoon, according to fire investigators. At 2:19 p.m., firefighters responded to the report of a vehicle fire with someone trapped inside at the HomeTowne Studios on Jimmy […]
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911 calls from Verizon customers not working in Alpharetta and Milton
If you are a Verizon customer in Alpharetta or Milton, you need to put the number below in your phone in case of an emergency. The wireless carrier is having an issue that is making 911 calls not go through properly in the city. Anyone using Verizon Wireless to place a 911 call to the […]
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Shop local by buying from these UGA alums
With supply chain issues affecting businesses worldwide, a great solution for consumers is to shop local when gift hunting this holiday season. Consider supporting the endeavors and small businesses of College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences (CAES) alumni — and forgo the rush and bare shelves you may find during this year’s Black Friday sales. […]
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Shoppers return to in-person holiday shopping this year
Retailers throughout Georgia can expect to see a 15% increase in foot traffic this year, according to the National Retail Federation, as shoppers return to stores for holiday shopping this year after pandemic concerns kept many away last year. Nearly 2 million more people than last year are expected to shop from Thanksgiving Day through […]
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Atlanta to open warming center ahead of frigid weather
ATLANTA — The City of Atlanta announced the opening of an emergency warming center in anticipation of frigid temperatures. The center will open tonight, Friday, November 26 at 8 p.m. and will remain open through Saturday morning at 7 a.m. The warming center is at the Old Adamsville Recreation Center at 3404 Delmar Ln NW. Transportation will be provided […]
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Georgia woman dead after fatal Thanksgiving house fire
MACON — The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office and Macon-Bibb Fire Department responded to a house fire in the 4000 block of Houston Avenue late Thanksgiving night. When fire officials arrived, the house was fully involved. The Fire Department was able to keep the fire from spreading to any other houses. Firefighters rescued several people from the home. […]
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Third arrest made after killing of Henry County police officer
The Henry County Sheriff’s Office has arrested another person for allegedly helping Jordan Jackson, the man accused of killing Henry County Police Officer Paramhans Desai on November 4th as he was responding to a domestic violence incident on Floresta Drive in McDonough. Subsequently, about a week later, Jackson killed himself during a standoff with law […]
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Fatal drug overdoses on the rise in Georgia
More Americans are dying from drug overdoses than ever before, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. There were an estimated 100,306 fatal overdoses over the 12 months through April 2021 — the most ever reported in a 12-month period and double the annual number of car accidents and firearm deaths combined. The […]
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18-year-old charged with stabbing his mother on Thanksgiving
LAWRENCEVILLE — An 18-year-old is in custody after the Thanksgiving stabbing and murder of his mother in Lawrenceville. According to the Gwinnett County Police Department, shortly before noon, officers dispatched to a domestic related assault on Misty Valley Court in unincorporated Lawrenceville. When officers arrived, they found 42-year-old Marcia Chance dead inside of the residence. Her […]
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Elderly couple that went missing on way to Roswell for Thanksgiving found
Update: The Roswell Police Department reports that the Brysons were found by law enforcement officers in Fayette County, Alabama, and are in the process of being reunited with family. Vivian Bryson, age 77, and her husband Winford Bryson, age 81, left their home in North Carolina on Wednesday, en route to visit family in Roswell […]
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Georgians react to guilty verdict in Ahmaud Arbery trial
After a Glynn County jury found all three defendants in the killing of Ahmaud Arbery guilty, Georgia’s leaders were quick to respond. From elected officials to clergy, Georgia’s leaders hailed the verdict as a victory for justice. Below are the statements released by your representatives, elected officials, and other leaders throughout the state. “Ahmaud Arbery […]
