As the Delta variant of the coronavirus surges among the unvaccinated population throughout the nation and throughout Georgia, July of 2021 is beginning to look a lot like late June of 2020 in terms of coronavirus cases. The state reported 1,684 new cases Tuesday and about 1,280 people per day are testing positive for COVID-19. […]
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Soon you can pay for parking at the airport using your Peach Pass
Peach Pass customers will soon be able to pay for parking at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport by using their Peach Pass transponder. Starting July 26, all Peach Pass customers with a personal or corporate toll account and auto-replenishment turned on will be automatically enrolled into the new Peach Pass Plus program. In partnership with Hartsfield-Jackson […]
Posted inWeather
Expect relentless rain for the rest of the week in Georgia
AccuWeather meteorologists are warning that a dangerous pattern will continue across the southern United States for much of this week. There will be an ongoing risk of slow-moving and repeating thunderstorms that could unload torrential rainfall with an AccuWeather Local StormMax™ of 12 inches projected in the hardest-hit areas. While initially flooding incidents are expected to […]
Posted inCoronavirus
How to get a coronavirus vaccine in Mableton
MABLETON — As COVID-19 cases rise among the unvaccinated, the Mableton Farmers Market – a community service project of the Mableton Improvement Coalition – Cobb County PARKS, Cobb and Douglas Public Health and the nonprofit Community Organized Relief Effort are partnering to administer free COVID-19 vaccinations at the Mable House Complex. The events will be […]
Posted inGeorgia By The Numbers
This Georgia community is shrinking the fastest in the state
The U.S. population grew by just 0.35% between July 2019 and July 2020, the smallest annual growth rate in well over a century. Driven in part by restrictions on immigration and a declining birth rate, stagnant population growth may have profound and far reaching consequences — including reduced economic growth, stagnanting home values, and fewer […]
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Here’s what Georgia is doing to fight the spike in violent crime
Georgia’s top elected leaders vowed Monday to make the current spike in violent crime across the state and particularly in Atlanta a top priority. Gov. Brian Kemp announced Monday he will add crime to the General Assembly’s agenda for a special session on tap this fall primarily to draw new legislative and congressional district lines. […]
Posted inTraffic & Transportation
Georgia Law Enforcement: Get ready for the return of school buses
As Georgia prepares for students to return to school next month, Georgia law enforcement officials are reminding motorists to obey traffic rules about school buses and school zones. Paulding County Sheriff Gary Gulledge says his department will be turning up the heat in school zones when school starts their on Aug. 2. The sheriff s […]
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Savannah man shot and killed in confrontation with police
A 36-year-old Savannah man was shot and killed by police Saturday night during a traffic stop. The man was a passenger in a car police had stopped for failure to stop at a stop sign. According to the Georgia Bureau of Investigation, preliminary evidence indicates that at about 9:30 p.m., Savannah Police Department officers conducted […]
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66-year-old woman struck and killed by vehicle in Macon
The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a pedestrian traffic incident that occurred in 2000 block of Old Clinton Road, just before 9:30 p.m. A passerby saw a woman laying in the roadway unresponsive and called police. When deputies arrived, they found 66-year-old Irene Stubbs of Macon had been struck by a vehicle. Stubbs was […]
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Suspect Shot by Georgia State Trooper After Police Chase
A suspect is in stable condition at a local hospital after a police chase resulted in gunfire. On Friday, the Aragon Police Department was involved in a vehicle pursuit and requested the Georgia State Patrol’s assistance. According to the Georgia Bureau of Investigation, at 11 p.m., an Aragon Police Department officer attempted to conduct a […]
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Gainesville man charged in early Saturday slaying of 21-year-old
Hall County Sheriff’s Office investigators are charging a Gainesville man with murder following the early Saturday morning shooting of another man off of East Ridge Road. Detectives have identified the victim as 21-year-old Qualyn Tanner, of Gainesville. Tanner’s next of kin has been notified. The body was sent to the Georgia Bureau of Investigation Crime […]
Posted inCoronavirus
Is Georgia headed for a new COVID-19 surge?
Georgia’s color-coded county map has begun to show shades that reflect an uptick of COVID cases. And the state’s graph that tracks daily infections has turned upward after a June bottom. The state, along with 46 others, has seen an increase of COVID infections over the past two weeks, according to New York Times data. Georgia’s 143 […]
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Gwinnett police search for suspect in July 4 home burglary
SUWANEE — The Gwinnett Police Department is working to identify a male who stole over $2,000 in U.S. currency and over $5,000 worth of jewelry from a home in Suwanee. On July 4, officers responded to a residential burglary alarm call. Upon their arrival they found a door that showed signs of forced entry. Officers […]
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Part of a Georgia interstate shut down after a dump truck hit a bridge
It will take at least several days to reopen a stretch of Interstate 16 between Macon and Savannah after a bridge over the highway was hit by a dump truck early Thursday. The incident occurred on Georgia Highway 86 in Treutlen County, forcing heavily traveled I-16 to be closed in both directions between exits 71 […]
Posted inFood
Here’s what you need to know about the Tyson Chicken recall
Tyson Food Inc. is recalling ready-to-eat chicken products due to possible listeria contamination The frozen, fully cooked chicken products were produced between December 26, 2020 and April 13, 2021. The products subject to recall bear establishment number “EST. P-7089” on the product bag or inside the USDA mark of inspection. These items were shipped nationwide […]
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In Georgia, you need to earn $19.42 per hour to afford rent
The ideal hourly wage needed to rent a two-bedroom apartment in Georgia is $19.42 an hour, according to a new report. The 2021 Out of Reach report, published Tuesday by the National Low Income Housing Coalition, shows how much a full-time worker in each state would need to earn to rent a two-bedroom apartment without spending […]
Posted inTips and Knowledge
Your guide to handling summer pests
As a University of Georgia Cooperative Extension agent, I see a lot of insects. People leave jars of them on my desk, send me photos or call me out to their gardens to identify them and give control recommendations. Often I speak to folks about how to bring pollinators to their gardens, to have more insects instead […]
Posted inBusiness
Here’s how Gwinnett County can jumpstart your small business
If you’re a new business owner in financial need or one who needs a jumpstart, the Gwinnett Entrepreneur Center wants to lend a helping hand. The center is now accepting applications for membership from budding business owners. “Small businesses are essential to a thriving economy — bringing jobs, stimulating economic growth and driving innovation,” said […]
