Proposals to legalize gambling in Georgia are now in the pipeline of both legislative chambers in the General Assembly. A bill introduced in the state Senate this week would allow pari-mutuel betting on horse racing in the Peach State subject to a statewide referendum. The Senate bill, sponsored by Sen. Brandon Beach, follows the introduction […]
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Georgia lawmaker says people have been ‘brainwashed’ about slavery
The Gist: A Georgia lawmaker sparked controversy after remarks he made Thursday night on Georgia Public Broadcasting’s “Lawmakers” show. The Players: Northwest Georgia state representative Tommy Benton was on “Lawmakers” debating Rep. Al Williams on a measure to replace a statue of the Vice-President of the Confederacy that sits at the U.S. Capitol with a […]
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Georgia deputy jailed for suspected rape and incest
A Georgia deputy has been arrested on suspicions of rape and incest, according to the Georgia Bureau of Investigation. On Thursday, January 28, the GBI arrested 39-year-old Zachary Williams of Chattooga County, for suspected Rape and Incest. On September 8, 2020, the Walker County Sheriff’s Office asked the GBI investigate allegations of rape and incest […]
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Kennesaw police tussle with turkey twice in one month
The saga of the Kennesaw Police Department and Tom the Turkey added a new chapter Thursday, when the rebellious fowl showed up in a Kennesaw neighborhood. Kennesaw police first encountered Tom on Jan. 21, when he was caught holding up traffic on Moonstation Road. The turkey’s second encounter with police occurred yesterday when an officer […]
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Should teachers be at the front of the line for coronavirus vaccines?
A teacher in southeast Georgia says she got COVID-19 at a school-sponsored event last month. Several others who attended the event also were infected, the teacher says. And the teacher, who requested anonymity because she’s still employed by the school system, said her husband got COVID from her. She has recovered, but he “is still […]
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Arrest made in fatal shooting near Georgia Gwinnett College
Gwinnett County police say they have arrested a suspect in the fatal shooting at an apartment complex near Georgia Gwinnett College. The shooting had the school on lockdown Thursday morning. The victim in this case has been identified as 23-year-old Bradley Jordan. Investigators have arrested 26-year-old Roceam Wilson, who police identify as a homeless man, […]
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Georgia lawmaker who refused coronavirus test returns to Capitol
The lone state representative kicked out of the House chamber for refusing to take a COVID-19 test returned to the Capitol Thursday for the first time since law enforcement escorted him out the door Tuesday. Rep. David Clark reversed a stand to skip the House’s twice-a-week testing guidelines after condemnations from many of his fellow […]
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Should Georgia switch to daylight saving time year-round?
Georgia would observe daylight saving time all year long subject to congressional approval under legislation that cleared a committee in the state House of Representatives Thursday. Switching every six months between daylight and standard time disrupts sleep patterns and has been shown to increase the number of heart attacks, car crashes and workplace injuries, Rep. […]
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Liquid Nitrogen leak kills six at Gainesville food processing plant
GAINESVILLE — At least six people are dead after a liquid nitrogen line ruptured at a food processing plant in Gainesville Thursday. Hall County Fire Services responded along with the Gainesville Fire Department to a report of burns at Prime Pak Foods at 10:12 a.m. Thursday, Upon arrival, firefighters found a large group of employees […]
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All Clear: Lockdown at Georgia Gwinnett College ends
Georgia Gwinnett College was under a lockdown Thursday morning due to a nearby shooting, according to the Gwinnett County Police Department. The Gwinnett County Police Department is actively investigating a homicide involving a male who was shot in front of an apartment building in Lawrenceville. Officers responded to the Sugar Mill apartments at 855 Walther […]
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Could casinos become legal in Georgia this year?
Georgia lawmakers again are considering whether to legalize casino gambling in the Peach State. A constitutional amendment introduced in the Georgia House of Representatives Tuesday calls for a statewide referendum to authorize a limited number of “casino resorts” across the state. A portion of the proceeds would go toward the HOPE Scholarship and other tuition […]
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The Sunrise Report: It’s the anniversary of Snowmageddon
Good Morning, Georgia! Here’s what you need to know as you start your day today. Headlines: Marjorie Taylor Greene may face expulsion from Congress after responses to social media posts surfaced where she appeared to show support for executing top Democrats. In Coronavirus news, Georgia’s number of cases and deaths continues to trend downward. In […]
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California Congressman to file resolution to expel Marjorie Taylor Greene from Congress
The Gist: A California congressman plans to introduce a resolution to expel a Georgia Congresswoman from the U.S. House of Representatives after revelations of social media posts where she appeared to show support for executing Nancy Pelosi and Barack Obama. The Players: Democratic Congressman Jimmy Gomez from California is introducing a resolution to expel Republican […]
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Coronavirus Update: Georgia’s number of new cases and deaths continues to drop
The Gist: Georgia’s number of new coronavirus cases per day is still going down. The number of deaths per day is also following that trend. According to Wednesday’s coronavirus report from the Georgia Department of Public Health, the state is averaging 5,240 new cases per day and 139 deaths per day from COVID-19. On Wednesday […]
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Dunwoody police need help identifying suspect in townhome burglaries
DUNWOODY — Police in Dunwoody are asking for your help identifying a suspect caught on camera in connection with a string of townhome robberies in the city. The suspect’s identity is requested in connection to several burglaries that occurred off Townsend Lane Jan. 23. According to the Dunwoody Police Department, the suspect may have left […]
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Georgia is getting 25,000 more coronavirus vaccines per week
The federal government announced that Georgia will begin receiving 25,000+ more COVID-19 vaccines weekly. This is a 16% increase from the previous allotment of 120,000 doses each week, bringing the new weekly total to 145,900 doses. “Although we still expect demand to far exceed supply for the foreseeable future, this is no doubt welcome news, […]
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Three dead after early morning house fire in Athens
ATHENS — Three people are dead after an early morning house fire in Athens, fire officials say. Fire crews were dispatched to a reported structure fire on Spring Valley Road at 3:27 a.m. Wednesday. A neighbor had called 911 and said the home next to his was on fire. Crews arrived on the scene at […]
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Have you seen this missing 13-year-old Georgia girl
EAST POINT — The National Center for Missing & Exploited Children and the East Point Police Department in Georgia are seeking your help in finding a missing 13-year-old girl. La’mya Prather vanished from her family’s home in Atlanta on December 2, and hasn’t been seen or heard from since. La’mya may have traveled to College […]
