Gov. Brian Kemp followed Georgia business leaders Thursday in criticizing a crucial part of the White House’s proposed tax compliance agenda. President Joe Biden’s Americans Family Plan includes a tax compliance agenda, which would require banks and other financial service providers to report all banking transactions – personal or business – for every account that […]
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Stolen turtles returned to Autrey Mill Nature Preserve
JOHNS CREEK — The five box turtles that were stolen from Autrey Mill Nature preserve over two weeks ago were returned this week, according to nature preserve officials. In a post on the nature preserve’s Facebook page, officials thanked the Johns Creek Police Department and the community for helping return the turtles. “Our Box Turtles […]
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Alpharetta police need your help identifying a shoplifter
ALPHARETTA — The Alpharetta Police Department is asking for your help identifying a man who shoplifted landscaping items from the Lowe’s on Windward Parkway. Police say the man is responsible for stealing multiple items on August 29 and September 4. In both incidents, the suspect targeted landscaping equipment, including two weed trimmers, a chainsaw, two […]
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Roswell Dia de los Muertos Festival returns October 30
ROSWELL — Roswell will host its second Dia de los Muertos Festival on Saturday, October 30, 2021, from 2 to 8 p.m., on the grounds of City Hall at 38 Hill Street in Roswell. Visitors of all ages are invited to celebrate this traditional Mexican holiday, which will feature an afternoon and evening filled with fun, […]
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Georgia Congresswoman backs bill to improve supply chains
U.S. Rep. Carolyn Bourdeaux and two House colleagues introduced bipartisan legislation Wednesday aimed at improving the flow of goods and materials through supply chains. The bill would create a federal Office of Supply Chain Resiliency and Crisis Response within the Department of Commerce, with $500 million in funding authorized for each of the next five […]
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School zone cameras activated at Cherokee High School
CANTON — Starting Monday, the City of Canton Police Department began using speed detection devices to enforce the speed limit at Cherokee High School, at 930 Marietta Hwy. The speed detection uses automated school zone cameras that were installed this summer. Automated enforcement began last year at Hasty Elementary, and Teasley Middle School is in […]
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Suspects in Clayton County drive-by shooting arrested
The Fayetteville Police Department assisted in a multi-jurisdiction search of four armed suspects that began in Clayton County resulting from a suspected drive-by shooting that took place at about 4:17 p.m today. Police reports indicate that a vehicle description was given out to local law enforcement agencies, which led to Clayton County Police identifying a […]
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Just how bad is Georgia’s violent crime problem?
Violent crime — a broad category of offenses that includes rape, robbery, aggravated assault, and homicide — is on the rise in the United States. According to FBI data, there were a total of 1.3 million violent offenses reported in 2020, or 388 for every 100,000 people — a 5% increase from 2019. The uptick […]
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How to vote early in Forsyth County
Beginning Tuesday, Oct. 12, Forsyth County registered voters can take advantage of Advance Voting for the Nov. 2 Special Election and City of Cumming Municipal General Election. Advance Voting will be offered at various locations throughout the County on weekdays for three weeks, beginning Oct.12 through Oct. 29 as well as on Saturday, Oct. 16 […]
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Report confirms COVID-19 vaccines are effective
A new report shows COVID-19 vaccinations may have helped prevent roughly 5,100 new COVID-19 infections and 700 deaths among seniors in Georgia during the first five months of this year. The study, conducted by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), also found that vaccinations were linked to a reduction of about 265,000 […]
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Ghostface Gangster arrested at Roswell hotel on drug charges
ROSWELL — A member of the Ghostface Gangsters was arrested at a Roswell hotel in July, and authorities recently pieced together more details of his gang activities after a months-long investigation. The Arrest: On the evening of July 11 Roswell patrol officers were proactively searching for stolen vehicles or wanted persons in the parking lot […]
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West Nile virus reported in South Fulton
Mosquitos at Welcome Hall Park in the City of South Fulton recently tested positive for West Nile virus, city officials said Monday. During routine testing of mosquito traps at Welcome All Park, the Fulton County Board of Health has identified mosquitos infected with the West Nile virus. City officials say steps are already being taken […]
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Expect rain and flash flooding in northern and central Georgia this week
Rain and wet weather will continue for much of the remainder of this week, and may bring with it flash flooding in some areas, particularly in north and central Georgia. Rounds of showers and isolated thunderstorms, with locally heavy rainfall, will continue through tonight. Locally heavy rainfall could lead to flash flooding. A Flash Flood […]
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Wellstar is no longer covered if you have UnitedHealthcare
Tens of thousands of UnitedHealthcare members will now face higher out-of-pocket fees if they go to Wellstar Health System hospitals and doctors. The contract between the two organizations ended Sunday without a new agreement. An estimated 80,000 United members will be affected. Payment for medical services is the sticking point. United says the Wellstar demands […]
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Georgians react to Facebook and Instagram outage
The day after 60 Minutes aired a damning interview with a Facebook whistleblower alleging that Facebook has evidence of its negative impacts on society but chooses profit over action, Facebook’s holding, Facebook, WhatsApp and Instagram were all down due to what appears to be a DNS issue. So what is a Facebook or Instagram user […]
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Man with gun shot by Crisp County deputy on I-75
Reports of a man with a gun walking down I-75 in Crisp County led to a shootout with a Crisp County deputy Sunday. According to the Georgia Bureau of Investigation, preliminary investigation indicates Crisp County deputies responded to multiple 911 calls about a man with a handgun on I-75 Southbound near mile marker 91 in […]
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Should Buckhead become its own city?
What would become Georgia’s 10th largest municipality – and one that could prove financially devastating to the city of Atlanta – had the undivided attention Monday of several lawmakers from around the state. A proposed city of Buckhead would carve about 25 square miles – or about 18% of the city of Atlanta’s land area – […]
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Today is the last day to register to vote in the November election
Today is the last day to register to vote in the November 2 election and runoff election in Georgia. Registering to vote in Georgia is easy and can be done online. Whether you are or aren’t currently registered, here are the answers to some of your questions about registering and voting in Georgia. Wait, there’s […]
