School districts across Georgia are preparing to reopen their classrooms to full-time in-person learning this fall with the help of more than $4 billion in federal funding. The $1.9 trillion American Rescue Plan that President Joe Biden signed in March includes $122 billion in economic relief to help public schools shut down by the coronavirus […]
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Low battery causes tornado siren malfunction in Cobb County
Residents near the West Cobb Aquatic Center reported hearing sounds from a tornado siren late Saturday night into Sunday morning. This happened despite the fact no severe weather was reported in the area. The Emergency Management department asked Cobb EMC turn off power to the siren, but that operation took several hours. Cobb Emergency Management […]
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Added scrutiny and stress take toll on mental health of police officers
Every once in a while, after working long and sometimes grueling shifts, after getting yelled at and spat on and occasionally having plastic cups thrown at him, Officer Brian Vaughan feels so worn down that he wonders if being a cop is still worth it. “I guess the answer, for now, is I’m still here,” […]
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Fireworks can cause anxiety for dogs. Here’s how you can help
Many animals are very sensitive to loud noises and fireworks are a big offender. The noise and unpredictability of fireworks leads many dogs to perceive them as a threat. This triggers their fight-or-flight response. Your dog may bark at the noises or try to run away and hide. Dogs may show other signs of anxiety, […]
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20 People died in Memorial Day crashes in Georgia
Numbers just released by the Georgia State Patrol point to a deadly Memorial Day holiday period on Georgia’s roads. In Georgia, 20 traffic fatalities were reported. That’s up from 15 deaths on Georgia roads last year. Troopers and local law enforcement investigated 17 fatal traffic crashes resulting in 20 deaths across Georgia during the Memorial Day holiday travel period. […]
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Spending July 4 at St. Simons Island? Here’s what you need to know
If you and your family are celebrating Independence Day celebration on St. Simons Island, Glynn County has a few places and times to keep in mind in addition to the planned events happening in Neptune Park and on the beaches. The St. Simons Island Pier and up to 600 feet around the fireworks area, including […]
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How to keep your lawn disease-free this summer
As warm-season turfgrasses continue to green up, diseases are rearing their ugly heads. The main culprit this time of year is a fungus, Rhizoctonia solani, that causes large patch disease in lawns. Large patch can infect all warm-season turfgrasses, but centipede, St. Augustine, and zoysia are particularly susceptible. Large patch appears in roughly circular patches that […]
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The Atlanta Dogwood Festival is coming back. Here’s what you need to know
Just in time to have fun again, the Atlanta Dogwood Festival is back! This beloved outdoor event welcomes attendees for three days of fine art, live music and family fun. Usually held in the spring, the 85th Annual Atlanta Dogwood Festival shakes things up and will take place this summer from August 6-8. Hosted […]
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‘No legal standing:’ Judge rules against bid to reverse All-Star Game decision
A federal judge Thursday denied a bid to force Major League Baseball (MLB) to reverse its decision to pull this year’s All-Star Game out of Georgia in protest of a state law putting new restrictions on voting. Washington, D.C.-based Job Creators Network, an advocacy group for small businesses backed by The Home Depot co-founder Bernie […]
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Georgia State Patrol kills fugitive in Fulton County
A 36-year-old fugitive is dead after being shot by police Wednesday afternoon in Fulton County. According to the Georgia Bureau of Investigation, preliminary information indicates that at about 2:20 p.m., DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office Fugitive Unit officers and Georgia State Patrol troopers located Terrell Gas, of Lithonia, at an apartment complex in College Park. Gas […]
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Meet Iva, Valdosta’s newest K-9 officer
The Valdosta Police Department has added a new member to its team filled with dedication, drive, and a lot of fluff. Iva is a two-year-old Belgian Malinois that now works alongside K-9 handler James Turner. Turner has been with the Police Department for almost six years. Initially, he started as a Patrol Officer but has […]
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Are you giving your tomatoes too much love?
During the summer growing season, the love many have for a homegrown tomato approaches obsession. In fact, some people love tomatoes so much that they struggle to grow them — because they give their plants too much care. The calls have started to come in to University of Georgia Cooperative Extension offices: “My tomato plant […]
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Georgia man killed by police after chase that ended in crash
A 33-year-old Sharpsburg man was shot and killed by a Georgia State Patrol officer after police say he fired shots at officers after a chase that ended in a crash off I-185 Thursday. According to the Georgia Bureau of Investigation, preliminary information indicates that at about 4 p.m. Troup County Sheriff’s Office deputies saw a […]
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Pro-Trump businessman Mike Collins announces run for Congress
A second Republican candidate has entered the race to succeed U.S. Rep. Jody Hice, R-Greensboro, who is leaving Congress to run for Georgia secretary of state. Mike Collins, a small business owner from Jackson, announced Tuesday that he will seek the Republican nomination in Georgia’s 10th Congressional District in next May’s primary. Collins is positioning himself […]
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What to expect when Georgia redistricts Congressional seats
The once-a-decade process of redrawing Georgia’s congressional and legislative district lines is about to begin. The state House and Senate committees in charge of redistricting will hold a joint virtual town hall meeting next week to start gathering feedback from Georgia residents. The June 15 meeting, which will run from 5 p.m. until 7 p.m., […]
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If you see this invasive lizard in South Georgia, report it immediately
University of Georgia Cooperative Extension is assisting the Georgia Department of Natural Resources (GDNR) in the effort to find and remove tegus from the wild in southeast Georgia, and the public’s help remains critical to keeping these big, South American lizards from getting a toehold in the state. Since 2018, GDNR, Georgia Southern University and […]
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Georgia man dead after two-county police chase
A 29-year-old Griffin Man was killed by police Saturday morning after a chase that started in Clayton County ended in neighboring Spalding County. According to the Georgia Bureau of Investigation, preliminary information indicates that at about 1:05 a.m., Clayton County Police Department officers were dispatched to be on the lookout for a tan Lincoln Town […]
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Biden administration puts brakes on Georgia’s plan to ditch healthcare.gov
The Biden administration is sending a key component of Gov. Brian Kemp’s health-insurance reform plan back to the drawing board. The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) is directing the state to revisit the data supporting a waiver Georgia is seeking from the Affordable Care Act that would substitute a private-sector alternative to […]
