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 […]
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Unknown woman killed and dumped on I-675 in Clayton County
An unidentified woman was killed and then her body dumped on the Interstate in Clayton County Sunday morning. Clayton County Police Officers were dispatched to I-675 northbound near Grant Road overpass in reference to a dead person located on the shoulder of the roadway at about 10:41 a.m.. During the investigation, officers learned a good […]
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Woman wanted for homicide arrested at South Fulton Walmart
SOUTH FULTON — A woman wanted for homicide in North Carolina was arrested Sunday at a Walmart in South Fulton. According to the South Fulton Police Dept., 31-year-old Camille Singleton, who was subject to a nationwide search for allegedly killing another woman in Clayton, North Carolina, is in custody after being arrested in South Fulton. […]
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Here’s how much mortgage debt the average Georgia resident has
The COVID-19 pandemic fueled a surge in demand among homebuyers that is only now beginning to show signs of slowing. This historic demand coincided with low borrowing costs, limited housing inventory, and labor and materials bottlenecks that have been hampering new construction. These factors have pushed home values to all time highs, forcing many buyers […]
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Two arrested in 2008 death of Norris Miller
The GBI arrested two men Friday in the 2008 homicide of Norris Miller in Lakeland, Georgia. The Arrests: On Friday, September 24, 2021, the GBI obtained arrests warrants and charged 30-year-old Marquis Williams and 36-year-old Andrew Johnson, with Felony Murder, Aggravated Assault, and Possession of a Firearm During the Commission of a Felony, for their […]
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DeKalb vaccinates 2,100 at October vaccination event
DeKalb County vaccinated 2,100 people at a vaccination event at Stonecrest Mall Oct. 2. “This has been a great day for DeKalb in our ongoing fight against COVID-19,” DeKalb County CEO Michael Thurmond said. “I thank all of our partners, employees and volunteers who contributed to this successful event Thurmond passed out hats and t-shirts […]
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Police: Gwinnett woman dead after accidental shooting
DULUTH — A Duluth woman is dead after what police are calling the accidental discharge of a gun. The Gwinnett Police Department arrested 22-year-old Maxwell Williamson, of Duluth, in connection with 36-year-old Carlether Foley’s death. Foley was also living in Duluth. Shortly after 11:15 pm Thursday, Gwinnett Police officers were dispatched to an “unknown medical call” on […]
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End of an Era: Macy’s Pink Pig retires
After more than 50 years, a beloved Atlanta Christmas tradition has come to an end. Macy’s announced today that The Pink Pig, which last ran in 2019, will not return to Lenox Square Mall for Christmas. The announcement came in the form of an email from Priscilla — the Pink Pig herself. The announcement is […]
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Lane closure ahead at I-75, I-85 interchange
The Georgia Department of Transportation will close one ramp lane on the I-75 southbound exit ramp to I-85 northbound in midtown Atlanta, Fulton County, this Friday night. These closures are related to the safety improvements project in the area, including the placement of high-friction surface treatment on the ramps. Weather and on-site conditions permitting, one […]
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Georgia is losing State Troopers. Here’s why
Thanks to the COVID pandemic, civil unrest and violent crime wave, Georgia’s Department of Public Safety (DPS) has suffered a 60% reduction in the number of state trooper applications over the last 18 months. During a state Senate study committee meeting Thursday, DPS chief of staff Josh Lamb told senators the 745 troopers on […]
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Butts County Sheriff sets up anonymous tip line to catch drug dealers
Butts County Sheriff Gary Long has initiated a new anonymous tip line as part of his promise to rid Butts County of Drug Dealers. The tip line is in place so that anyone can call anonymously, without fear. Long said once a message is left on the Tip line, it will immediately notify agents with […]
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See what Dunwoody has in store for two new parks
DUNWOODY — Dunwoody’s Parks and Recreation team will hold a Parks Pop-up at the former Austin school site, located at 5435 Roberts Drive, on Saturday, October 2, to share results of a recent public input survey. The city is inviting residents to pop in anytime between 9:30 a.m. and noon to review two concept plans for […]
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Skeletal remains found in Paulding County woods
A Paulding County property owner found skeletal remains last week. The property is a rural piece of land off of Mt. Olivet Road in west Central Paulding County. Deputies and detectives from the Paulding County Sheriff’s Office responded to a wooded location in the Mt. Olivet community at about 6 p.m. on Sept. 22 to […]
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UGA grad makes teen mental health his mission in new series
Spreading joy and hope comes naturally to University of Georgia College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences (CAES) alum Tamlin Hall, so it’s no surprise that he’s taken his passion for positivity and turned it into a personal mission. Hall, an independent filmmaker who graduated from CAES in 2002, founded Hope Givers in the wake of the release […]
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Arrest made in Decatur apartment homicide
The DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office reports that the U.S. Marshals Service has arrested a Decatur murder suspect in Alabama. Authorities arrested 31 year-old Decatur resident Aqontise Phanique Glenn without incident Sept. 24 on charges of murder. Glenn is accused of shooting 36 year-old Christopher Copeland of Stockbridge, in the leg and head on Sept. 8 […]
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Paint the Park returns to Brookhaven
BROOKHAVEN — The City of Brookhaven’s popular Paint the Park event returns to Blackburn Park after being held virtually last year due to COVID-19. Artists of all ages and skill levels are invited to use the changing fall colors of the park as inspiration on Sunday, Oct. 24, from 1 to 4 p.m. The free event takes place […]
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What is Banned Books Week and why do local libraries celebrate it?
Join your local library from today– October 2 for the 2021 celebration of the right to read during Banned Books Week! Banned Books Week is an annual event celebrating the freedom to read. It spotlights current and historical attempts to censor books and brings together the entire book community in shared support of the freedom to […]
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How to recycle your tires in Lowndes County
Lowndes County and the City of Valdosta Public Works Departments will host a free tire recycling event for City and County residents beginning October 11 through October 22, 2021. Residents can drop off tires Monday through Friday from 7:30 a.m. until 3 p.m. at the City of Valdosta Public Works located at 1017 Myrtle Street. […]
