Get ready North Georgia, snow is in the forecast for Monday. A unusually strong storm system will lift northeast across the region Sunday and Monday bringing severe storms and some winter. As the system approaches Sunday, bands of heavy rain will produce up to two inches of rainfall over northeast Georgia with amounts of 0.5 […]
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Scam Alert: The police won’t call you asking for money to settle a warrant
ALPHARETTA — The Alpharetta Police Department is warning the public about scammers calling residents and impersonating Alpharetta Police. The caller claims the resident has a warrant out for their arrest and that a prompt payment using a prepaid card will purchase continued freedom. The caller ID shows the number calling as the police department’s non-emergency […]
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Want to do your holiday shopping in Savannah? Parking is free
SAVANNAH — The City of Savannah is encouraging holiday shoppers to support local, small businesses by offering free parking in city-owned garages on Small Business Saturday and Tuesdays and Wednesdays in December. Parking is free from noon to 8 p.m. on Nov. 28, Dec. 1, 2, 8, 9, 15, 16, 22, and 23 in the […]
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The Sunrise Report: Small Business Saturday is today
If you weren’t already in Christmas-mode, the Christmas season is in full swing today. Georgians are actively decorating their homes for the holiday and are shopping either online or in-person for the perfect Christmas gifts. Also, if you have kids, it’s time to start thinking about those pandemic-themed photos with Santa. You May Have Missed: […]
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One dead after shooting at Thirsty Turtle in Macon
MACON — One woman is dead after six people were shot outside the Thirsty Turtle in Macon early Friday morning. Bibb County Sheriff’s Office deputies responded to a call of shots fired outside the Thirsty Turtle at 425 Cherry Street at 2:47 a.m. Friday. Once on scene deputies were advised that there was also a […]
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Pike Nurseries offers Christmas tree delivery service
If you want a live Christmas tree this year, but don’t want to risk exposure to coronavirus, Pike Nurseries has a solution. The company is offering a Christmas tree delivery service this year. This year, Pike is delivering Christmas convenience to customers’ front doors with an online request service designed to make Christmas decorating simple […]
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The Sunrise Report: Holiday shopping begins today
Thanksgiving is behind us and the often-chaotic holiday shopping season kicks off today. Here are the things you need to know for today: You may have missed:While you were spending time with family in-person or on Zoom and eating turkey, stuffing and mac and cheese, you probably weren’t keeping up with the news. Here are […]
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Albany police warn of recent vehicle thefts
ALBANY — The Albany police department is reporting a rash of vehicle thefts throughout the city involving cars that have been left unattended and running. Police report that in the last three days eight cars were stolen after being left unattended and running while parked at stores. The department is reminding residents to take the […]
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This school was named the top high school in Georgia
(The Center Square) – The Gwinnett School of Mathematics, Science & Technology, where the average SAT score is 1370, was ranked the best public high school in Georgia, according to a review of school data by the website 24/7 Wall St. The school has an enrollment of 1,098 students and its average graduation rate stood at […]
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To avoid spreading coronavirus, some holiday traditions will change
As the holiday season arrives, the traditional images of loved ones crowded around a dinner table groaning under the weight of the holiday feast may look a little different this year: The recent surge in COVID-19 cases has prompted rising fears that holiday gatherings may accelerate the spread of the virus. The Centers for Disease […]
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DeKalb County tree lighting to continue despite coronavirus
DECATUR — DeKalb County’s tree lighting event will continue despite the COVID-19 pandemic, but will be socially distanced. DeKalb County Commissioner Larry Johnson will host the 13th annual tree lighting event, Tuesday, December 1 at 6:30 p.m. at Porter Sanford, III Performing Arts and Community Center. This year due to COVID-19, the event will be […]
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Two dead in fatal Macon crash
The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a fatal two vehicle collision that occurred on the Sardis Church Road extension near Walden Road. The incident took place at 6:34 p.m. Tuesday. According to the sheriff’s office, a 2012 Nissan Altima driven by 43-year old Anthony Bailey was traveling westbound on Sardis Church Road. Officers say […]
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Four republican state senators call for special session on Georgia elections
The Gist: Four republican lawmakers are calling for a special session of the state legislature to address “structural issues” with the state’s voting system prior to the Jan. 5 Senate runoff election. The Players: The four state senators are Greg Dolezal of Cumming, William Ligon of Brunswick, Brandon Beach of Alpharetta, and Burt Jones of […]
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Here’s how holiday shopping will be different this year
Black Friday this year marks the start of what could be a difficult holiday season for many Georgians. Tens of thousands of workers continue to struggle to find jobs after COVID-19 decimated retail businesses. One third of holiday shoppers are in a worse financial shape than last year, according to consulting firm Deloitte, and two […]
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DeKalb County will send a coronavirus alert to phones tomorrow
Residents and travelers in DeKalb County can expect a phone alert tomorrow just head of Thanksgiving to remind them to stay safe while celebrating the holiday. DeKalb County will activate the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s warning system on Wednesday, to encourage residents and visitors to follow COVID-19 protocols while celebrating Thanksgiving. “Do not allow our […]
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Home Depot to pay $17.5 million in data breach settlement
ATLANTA – Atlanta-based The Home Depot has agreed to pay a $17.5 million settlement with 46 states including Georgia over a 2014 data breach The settlement, announced Tuesday, resolves a multistate investigation of a data breach involving the payment card information of about 40 million Home Depot customers nationwide. Georgia’s share of the agreement will […]
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Eight charged with gang-related child sex trafficking
After a year-long joint investigation, the Georgia Bureau of Investigation has arrested 8 people in Albany on charges of child sex trafficking and violation of the gang statute. On October 23, 2019, the Albany Police Department requested the investigative assistance of the GBI regarding the commercial sexual exploitation of children, also known as child sex […]
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Georgia ranks third highest in residents without health insurance
Georgia residents without health insurance represent 13.41% of the state’s population, the third-highest percentage among the 50 states, according to a new study by the financial services website WalletHub. Between the years 2010 and 2019, the uninsured rate in Georgia declined 6.29%, the analysis said. Among the state’s children, the uninsured rate stood at 7.41%, while […]
