SUWANEE — Gwinnett County Public School’s shift to digital learning in the spring caught many students and their families off guard and unprepared for virtual classrooms. Many simply didn’t have access to the necessary tools to continue with their studies from home and resources from the school system were in short supply. About the same […]
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Hall County Sheriff’s Office mourns loss of lieutenant killed in car accident
The Hall County Sheriff’s Office is mourning the loss of Lt. Stephanie Hollingsworth who was killed in a car accident Sunday evening. “She was a dear friend and co-worker for more than three decades,” Sheriff Gerald Couch said. “We will miss her dearly and offer our prayers and complete support for her family. Hollingsworth began […]
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‘When we count, we matter.’ Census push continues in Georgia
Local leaders from Rome to Savannah pressed Georgians on Monday to complete the 2020 census with only 10 days left before the deadline. Georgia ranks near the bottom of states in its progress on the decennial count, which influences federal money allocations and political representation. The deadline is Sept. 30. As of Monday, nearly 91% of […]
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News Blog: Ivanka Trump visits Atlanta
Ivanka Trump is visiting Atlanta today to participate in a roundtable about efforts to end human trafficking. Trump was accompanied by Attorney General William Barr. Trump will also tour the Georgia Center for Child Advocacy’s survivor care facility. Vehicle fire shuts down State Bridge Road in Johns Creek State Bridge Road at Jones Bridge Rd […]
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Atlanta Police take on street racers
ATLANTA — Over the weekend, the Atlanta Police Department continued its ongoing crackdown on street racing within the city limits. Between Friday and Sunday, the department conducted 36 traffic stops for street racing and issued 10 citations. A total of three arrests were made and three vehicles were impounded. One vehicle fled police. Police are […]
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Scam Alert: Albany utility customers are being targeted
Albany Utilities officials want customers to be aware of a utility phone scam. A few customers have reported receiving calls from someone stating that their payment is due, then demanding immediate payment of the utility bill to avoid service interruption. Albany Utilities representatives want residents to know they will never contact a customer requesting payment […]
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Atlanta partners with Fulton County in effort to fight COVID-19
ATLANTA — The City of Atlanta and Fulton County are coming together to fight COVID-19 through more testing and contact tracing. Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms announced a new partnership with the Fulton County Board of Health to combat COVID-19. The $7.7 million agreement will expand COVID-19 testing to reach at least 20,000 Atlanta residents, […]
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Got an overdue traffic fine in Dunwoody? Here’s how you can avoid extra fees
DUNWOODY — During the month of October, Dunwoody Municipal Court will hold an amnesty program for individuals with past due traffic citations and/or active bench warrants for failing to appear in court. “We’ve offered an amnesty program for several years, but it’s even more important this year,” said Dunwoody Municipal Court Clerk Norlaundra Huntington. “As […]
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Loeffler and Perdue both support senate vote for new Supreme Court justice
Both of Georgia’s U.S. senators are calling for a Senate vote on a successor to the late Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg sooner rather than later. Shortly after Ginsburg died Friday night at age 87 due to complications from pancreatic cancer, Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell said he would begin the process of filling […]
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4 DIY home projects for fall
(StatePoint) While spending more time at home, you may have noticed the little things that need to be fixed, and small ways you can improve the appearance and functionality of your home. So why not use this time to test your skills with a few DIY projects? Here are some easy, affordable tips to fix […]
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Here’s how much you need to make to be in the top 1% of earners in Georgia
Bring in at least $501,914 in yearly income, and you’ll be among the top 1 percent of earners in Georgia, according to a 24/7 Wall St. analysis of the ultra wealthy in every state. The $501,914 threshold was the 15th highest among the 50 states, according to the analysis. The average income for the top 1 […]
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News Blog: Atlanta breaks temperature streak
The National Weather Service reported Sunday morning that Atlanta had broken its 94-day high temperature streak. For the last 94 days, the temperature in the Atlanta area has been over 60-degrees, however Sunday morning saw lows of 55. This is a landmark achievement for Atlanta weather and a sure sign that perhaps fall will come […]
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GBI: Deputy kills suspect who shot at him
TALKING ROCK — A suspect police say violated a restraining order and fired a weapon at a deputy was shot and killed Saturday in Talking Rock. According to the GBI, the investigation revealed that at about 11 a.m., the Pickens County 911 Center received a trespass call at a residence in Talking Rock. The subject […]
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Here’s how you can learn more about changes at I-285 and I-20
The Georgia Department of Transportation is seeking public comment on the proposed improvements for the I-285/I-20 West Interchange project in Fulton, Cobb, and Douglas counties. In keeping with Governor Brian Kemp’s directive to keep state government agencies functioning as Georgia combats the COVID-19 pandemic, GDOT will be hosting a virtual Public Information Open House by […]
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Railroad crossings in Marietta will be closed next week
MARIETTA — If your drive through Marietta involves crossing a railroad track, you’ll need to find an alternate route next week. CSX will be closing all railroad crossings in Marietta during the week of Sept. 21 until Saturday, Sept. 26 due to critical routine maintenance. The crossings that will close include: E. Dixie Ave. SEWaverly Way Whitlock […]
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Georgia Senate Candidate Doug Collins slams Ruth Bader Ginsberg on abortion hours after her death
What happened: Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsberg died Friday night. Just hours after her death, Georgia Senate candidate Doug Collins slammed her on Twitter for her stance on abortion. The Tweet: Below is the Tweet from Doug Collins. Why it matters: It is generally accepted when a politician dies people refrain from criticism of […]
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Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsberg has died
U.S. Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsberg, the leading progressive on the nation’s highest court, died Friday due to complications from pancreatic cancer. She was 87. Ginsberg was appointed by President Bill Clinton to the court in 1983 and quickly became a cult hero among liberals for her outspoken support of their causes. “Our nation […]
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Cool weather means fall insects are about to invade your home
As the weather cools across the state, several fall insects will begin to take center stage around Georgia homes. Be on the lookout for these nuisance pests and make preparations to deter them from entering your home for the winter. Asian needle ants University of Georgia entomologist Dan Suiter tells homeowners to be on the […]
