A legislative committee Thursday rejected a proposed statewide referendum to legalize pari-mutuel betting on horse racing in Georgia amid questions on both its wording and lack of details. Members of the House Economic Development and Tourism Committee questioned the last half of the wording of the proposed ballot question at the end of the constitutional […]
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Seven Cobb County libraries will reopen this month
Seven Cobb County Public Library branches will reopen on a limited basis starting March 15. The seven libraries will return to in-person limited services and will be under the health and safety guidelines of Cobb County and public health authorities for preventing the spread of coronavirus, officials said. The facilities will be open for the public […]
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Rare oysters are coming to metro Atlanta
C&S Restaurant Group will be serving extremely rare and fresh gulf oysters straight from Adams Bay and surrounding areas in Louisiana thanks to Jack Rogers, a local farmer from New Orleans, Louisiana. Rogers is focused on delivering fresh and better quality seafood including Crawfish, Oysters, Shrimp, Swordfish and Yellowfin Tuna to the Atlanta area every […]
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Quick News: Emergency Road closure in Lowndes County
The Lowndes County Engineering Department announces an emergency road closure of Nadia Crossing at the CSX Railroad Crossing. This is due to a broken rail that is being replaced. Nadia Crossing will be closed the rest of today and should be reopened late this afternoon. For further information, please contact the Lowndes County Engineering Department […]
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Will this be the year the pecan becomes Georgia’s official nut?
The Pecan — will it be Georgia’s official nut? Spare us the jokes — it’s too easy. Senate Bill 222 is headed for a vote before Crossover Day on Monday, and that likely leaves it to the House and the governor to finish the work to officially declare the pecan as the official state nut. And […]
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Macon teen dies after being shot in apartment complex parking lot
MACON — A 16-year-old was shot and killed last night in Bibb County while walking in the parking lot of an apartment complex at about 7 p.m. According to the Bibb County Sheriff’s Office, 16-year-old Amerie Searcy, of Macon, was walking in the parking lot of Majestic Garden Apartments when an unknown subject began shooting. […]
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Food trucks are ready to roll in Valdosta again
VALDOSTA — Valdosta Food Trucks are back for another season — Social Distancing Style. The City of Valdosta and Valdosta Main Street are hosting Food Truck Thursday, March through November. The first event of the season will be held on March 18. The event will be held on the third Thursday of each month throughout […]
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Cherokee County will hold virtual learning days to vaccinate teachers
Students in Cherokee County will have virtual learning days later this month so that their teachers can get vaccinated. All Cherokee County schools will be closed for in-person learning on Thursday, March 11, and Friday, March 12, so the school system can administer COVID-19 vaccinations to employees. All in-person students will be expected to log on […]
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Georgia will open five more mass coronavirus vaccination sites
Five more mass COVID-19 vaccine sites are set to open in Georgia later this month as teachers and school workers land on the eligibility list March 8, Gov. Brian Kemp said on Wednesday. The additional vaccine sites add to four other locations that opened last month in metro Atlanta, Macon, Albany and Habersham County. The […]
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Georgia’s top Republican wants state ID cards to be free
As Republican lawmakers in Georgia work to pass voting reforms, including requiring photo identification in order to vote absentee, the Speaker of the Georgia House of Representatives wants to make the identification cards free. Today, David Ralston proposed that State ID cards through the Georgia Department of Driver Services be free to all eligible Georgians. […]
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Should transgender students be barred from girls sports in Georgia?
Legislation aimed at separating Georgia school sports teams between children assigned male or female at birth advanced in the state Senate Wednesday amid criticism it discriminates against transgender persons. The bill, sponsored by state Sen. Marty Harbin, R-Tyrone, would bar “biological boys” from playing in school sports against “biological girls,” using language that transgender advocates […]
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Charges filed in killing of Georgia Sheriff’s Lieutenant
Charges have been filed in the killing of Decatur County Sheriff’s Lt. Justin Bedwell. The charges against Troy and Brad Phillips from Georgia include the following, according to the Georgia Bureau of Investigation. 1. Felony Murder 2. Aggravated Assault of a Peace Officer 3. Party to the crime of murder 4. Attempted home invasion 5. […]
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17-year-old Symone Thompson has been missing for a year
UNION CITY — March 2, 2021 marked one year since Symone Thompson vanished from Union City, at 16 years old. The National Center for Missing & Exploited Children, the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office in Florida, and Symone’s family are seeking the public’s help in finding this missing girl. Symone was last seen at her home […]
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Gwinnett County wants to give its commission chairwoman a raise
The Story: Gwinnett County Commission Chairwoman Nicole Love Hendrickson earns a salary of $74,266 per year for running the day-to-day operations of one of the state’s most populated counties. Comparing Salaries: According to census data, the county has just under 1 million residents. However, the Gwinnett County Tax Commissioner earns about $141,098 per year, while […]
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Missing Atlanta 11-year-old found
UPDATE: According to the Atlanta Police Department, 11-year-old Christopher Dodson Jr. has been found safe at a nearby location and will be reunited with his family. The original story is below. ATLANTA — The Atlanta Police Department’s Special Victim’s Unit is asking for your help locating 11-year-old Christopher Dodson Jr. According to police, Christopher is […]
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Controversial bill would make Georgia cities responsible for violent protests
Wide-ranging legislation aimed at cracking down on rioting protesters in Georgia that criminal-justice advocates say could trample on free-speech rights faced debate in the General Assembly Tuesday. The bill, sponsored by state Sen. Randy Robertson, R-Cataula, contains several proposals to punish vandalism and violence during protests such as those seen last summer in response to […]
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Overturned gasoline tanker shuts down Braselton Highway
DACULA — Firefighters are on the scene of an overturned gasoline tanker on Braselton Highway and Hamilton Mill Road. There is an active fuel leak from the cargo tanker. Hamilton Mill at Braselton Highway is currently shut down due to the incident. Police are diverting traffic in the area. Motorists are encouraged to avoid the […]
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Alpharetta mom pens book about raising confident kids
When raising children, especially pre-teens and teenagers, parents can face tension when big topics are brought up and it can be challenging for them to navigate these tough conversations. Author Kim Moog, a parent herself, has recently published “Food for Thought: Raising Confident Kids One Conversation at a Time,” which is a guidebook filled with insightful […]
