(The Center Square) – A new survey of employees who work for large employers ranks Houston County Schools the best organization to work for in Georgia, according to an analysis by the Forbes website. The second annual Forbes list of top employers, which is based on a survey of 80,000 workers nationwide, consists of 51 separate […]
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Loeffler, Collins and Warnock clash at Senate debate
Candidates vying for U.S. Sen. Kelly Loeffler’s seat from Georgia squared off for the first time in a debate Monday that touched on the coronavirus response, criminal justice reforms and concerns that not all challengers are getting a fair shake in the crowded free-for-all race. Sixteen candidates including Loeffler took the stage in two separate […]
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GBI: Fugitive who shot police officer killed by Georgia State Patrol in Catoosa County
ROSSVILLE — A fugitive from Dallas, Texas who law enforcement officials say shot and wounded a Tennessee Police officer was shot and killed by the Georgia State Patrol in Catoosa County early Monday morning. According to the Georgia Bureau of Investigation, preliminary information indicates that at on Sunday, Oct. 18, 42-year-old Christopher John Kitts, a […]
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Georgia schools chief wants to boost teachers and rely less on testing
The Following is a column by Georgia State School Superintendent Richard Woods. Since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, Georgia’s students, families, and educators have risen to meet this unprecedented moment. Overnight, Georgia’s public schools transformed longstanding educational structures, forever changing how we prepare and deliver school meals, how we conduct bus routes, how we […]
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The Public Record: David Perdue mocks Kamala Harris’ name
The Story: The Internet was abuzz over the weekend with video footage of Georgia Sen. David Perdue mocking the pronunciation of Vice Presidential candidate Kamala Harris’ first name. The Setting: The video is from a Trump Rally in Macon on Friday. What did he say?: The video below shows David Perdue mispronouncing Harris’ name and […]
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Forsyth County residents can check wait times before going to vote
If you’re planning to vote early and are concerned about wait times in Forsyth County, the county has set up a real-time website to tell you what the wait times are like at all county advance voting locations. Forsyth residents can visit the new website to view up-to-date wait times at all Advance Voting locations […]
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Georgia’s least expensive place to live revealed
(The Center Square) – Residents of Marion County need to make $2,674 every month to maintain a modest standard of living, making it the least expensive place in Georgia to live, according to an analysis from 24/7 Wall St. The Economic Policy Institute’s Family Budget Calculator was used to determine the local cost of living, which includes […]
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1.4 million votes have been cast in Georgia so far
Georgia voters are shattering records for voting absentee and during early voting. The secretary of state’s office reports that as of Saturday, more than 1.4 million votes have been cast. Data released by the secretary of state’s office shows off-the-charts increases in early and absentee turnout with a 134% increase in turnout when compared to […]
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Missing 2-year-old and 5-year-old found, police still searching for suspect
UPDATE: According to the Athens-Clarke County Police Dept., the two missing children have been found. Police are still searching for the suspect and the vehicle. The original story is below. ATHENS — The Athens-Clarke County Police Department is asking for the public’s help finding two missing children. The children are a 2-year-old and a 5-year-old […]
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Georgia Man Charged in Shooting Death of His Brother
MONROE — A 31-year-old Walton County man is being charged with the shooting death of his 27-year-old brother in Monroe. On Friday, Oct. 16, at about 4:35 p.m., Walton County Sheriff’s Office deputies responded to a 911 call of a person being shot at an address off Jack Glass Road in Monroe. When deputies arrived, […]
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Fire destroys Gwinnett County Home
LAWRENCEVILLE — A fire ravaged a home in Lawrenceville early Saturday morning, fully engulfing the structure. Gwinnett County firefighters responded this morning to a resident of the home’s report of a house fire on the 500 block of Shoal Circle, in Lawrenceville. Four adult occupants and a dog escaped unharmed and there are no injuries […]
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Police say this woman stole $1,000 worth of items from Ulta in Peachtree Corners
PEACHTREE CORNERS — Police in Gwinnett County are asking for the public’s help identifying a woman they say stole $1,000 worth of merchandise from an Ulta store in Peachtree Corners. Police say the woman shown in the pictures below was caught on camera opening items and stealing them on October 10 and 11. If you […]
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$5,000 reward offered in case of severely underweight dog found in porta-potty
BRUNSWICK — A severely emaciated dog was rescued from a crate inside a porta-potty in Brunswick Oct. 11. The Humane Society of the United States is offering a reward of up to $5,000 for information leading to the identification, arrest and conviction of the person or persons responsible for abandoning the severely underweight dog on […]
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Everything you need to know about outdoor fires in Savannah
As the weather cools throughout Georgia in the fall, families and neighbors flock to fire pits to enjoy the outdoors and the warmth of the fire. But, you can’t just grab whatever you want to burn and start a fire anywhere you please. The Savannah Police Department has provided a handy guide for what you […]
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Police overtime pay is up in Atlanta
(The Center Square) – Taxpayers in Atlanta are paying millions of dollars on police overtime amid this year’s civil unrest. In the months since protests against police brutality began in Atlanta in late May, the Atlanta Police Department (APD) has paid out more than $8 million in overtime to employees, according to records obtained by […]
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Kemp extends coronavirus restrictions. Here’s what that means to you
The Gist: Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp has extended his executive order on coronavirus. This order lays out statewide restrictions and policies. While the order has largely remained unchanged for the last few months, many Georgians may not be aware of the restrictions still in place. Here’s what you need to know. Social Distancing is still […]
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Here’s what Georgia’s health care reforms could mean for your family
Gov. Brian Kemp unveiled a “Georgia-centric” health-care reform plan Thursday based on newly won federal approval of two waivers to expand health-insurance coverage outside the provisions of the Affordable Care Act (ACA). Kemp joined Seema Verma, administrator of the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, in signing a waiver allowing Georgia to expand Medicaid coverage […]
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Johns Creek Officials Urge Halloween Safety Amid Pandemic
JOHNS CREEK — City officials in Johns Creek are reminding residents to stay safe this Halloween and have provided residents with a quick guide to low risk, moderate risk and high risk activities during the pandemic. As with most events in 2020, Halloween may look a little different this year due to the COVID-19 pandemic. […]
