Three former U.S. presidents said goodbye to civil rights icon John Lewis Thursday, culminating a weeklong series of ceremonies honoring the Atlanta congressman who died July 17 of cancer at age 80. Lewis’ funeral took place at historic Ebenezer Baptist Church in Atlanta’s Sweet Auburn neighborhood, where Lewis mentor Martin Luther King Jr. once served […]
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Former presidential candidate Herman Cain dead at 74 from coronavirus
Former presidential candidate and Georgia resident Herman Cain, who was hospitalized earlier this month with COVID-19, has died from the virus. He was 74 years old. Cain’s death was confirmed by his spokesman Dan Calabrese Thursday morning. “Herman Cain – our boss, our friend, like a father to so many of us – has passed […]
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Need a mask? Walker County’s libraries are distributing them
Following the success of Mask Up Monday, Walker County is partnering with the three Cherokee Regional Library branches in the county to distribute additional face coverings. Beginning today, the Chickamauga, LaFayette and Rossville library branches will have free face coverings to hand out to the public on a limited basis. Each library has been stocked with nearly 1,000 […]
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Swing State?: Poll shows Trump and Biden tied in Georgia
President Donald Trump and Democratic challenger Joe Biden are locked in a tight race for Georgia’s 16 electoral votes, according to a poll released by Monmouth University Wednesday. A random statewide sample of 402 registered Georgia voters taken between July 23 and July 27 found Trump and Biden tied with 47% of the vote. Three […]
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Spike in COVID-19 cases causes events in Snellville to be canceled through October
SNELLVILLE — The recent surge in coronavirus cases in Gwinnett County and throughout the state has caused the Snellville to cancel all of its Tourism and Trade events through October. Canceled events include the Snellville Concert Series, Star Spangled Labor Day, Taste of Snellville, and the city’s Fall Festival. The Snellville Farmer’s Market and Food […]
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John Lewis lies in state at Georgia Capitol
Civil rights icon and U.S. Rep. John Lewis was honored Wednesday at the state Capitol in Atlanta following his death earlier this month at age 80. His casket lay in state in the rotunda of the Gold Dome for a ceremony presided over by state officials and a public viewing set to last through the […]
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70% of teens are struggling with their mental health during the pandemic
Whether going back to school means in-person or distance learning for the young people in your life, it’s a good time to remember to prioritize mental health. COVID-19 has impacted the lives of young people in many ways, and mental health is no exception. A recent survey commissioned by the National 4‑H Council and conducted by the […]
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Rome man charged with several armed robberies
ROME — A 27-year-old Rome man has been charged with multiple armed robberies. Earlier this month, the Georgia Bureau of Investigation arrested Anthony Lavell Williams, of Rome, following a search warrant at his residence by the Floyd/Rome SWAT team. Williams was arrested on an armed robbery warrant from Carrollton Police Department. According to the GBI, […]
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Get in ‘good trouble’: John Lewis’ words ring out in Capitol once again
WASHINGTON — The immortal words of the late civil rights leader John Lewis rang out from the U.S. Capitol Monday during a private ceremony in celebration of his life. “You must find a way to get in the way,” he said in a recording of a 2014 commencement speech he gave at Emory University. “You […]
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Snellville sets outdoor alcohol boundaries for The Grove
SNELLVILLE — The city of Snellville has set outdoor alcohol consumption boundaries for The Grove at Towne Center. The District includes all areas in The Grove except the areas surrounding City Hall, the Snellville Police Department and the Snellville Senior Center. Once The Grove is completed and restaurants begin serving alcohol, visitors will be able […]
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NEWS BLOG: Chinese mystery seeds come to Georgia, Gwinnett property tax bills delayed
The Georgia Department of Agriculture is warning residents and farmers not to plant unsolicited seeds they receive in the mail from China. The warning comes as several states have issued similar warnings about a rash of unsolicited seeds being mailed to the U.S. from China. Anyone who has received unsolicited seeds in the mail from […]
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Hall County delays start of school until August 24
Hall County’s school system has announced it will delay the start of school one week, with school starting Aug. 24. The Hall County School District announced it will extend preplanning by one week, running from Aug. 3 through 21. The extended preplanning time will be used to ensure safety protocols for students and staff. School […]
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GBI: Georgia Man arrested after attempting to run over police officer
ROME — A 30-year-old Rome man is in jail after being arrested on charges of aggravated assault on a police officer. The incident occurred Friday. According to the GBI, Kerry Lamar Grier attempted to run over Floyd County Police Officer Lieutenant Christopher Hovers. Members of the Rome/Floyd Metro Drug Task Force stopped Grier’s vehicle by […]
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Coronavirus closes rural Georgia hospital
The financial blow from COVID-19 has helped force the closure of a rural hospital in Georgia. Southwest Georgia Regional Medical Center was facing financial challenges even before the pandemic struck, and Randolph County, where it is located, has among the highest per-capita infection rates in the state. “It has become increasingly difficult for small, critical-access hospitals […]
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Police ask for help locating missing 59-year-old woman
SAVANNAH — Police in Savannah are asking for the public’s help locating a missing 59-year-old women. Police say Rosemary Taylor was last seen at 7 p.m. July 26 near the 200 block of W. Henry Street. It is believed she suffers from memory problems. Police are asking anyone who sees Taylor to call 911.
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Special election for John Lewis’ seat called for September
Gov. Brian Kemp Monday called a special election for Sept. 29 to fill the remainder of U.S. Rep. John Lewis’ term following the civil rights icon’s death earlier this month. Required by state law, the special election will only apply through the end of this year. The general election on Nov. 3 will decide who […]
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Police search for clues in Andretti parking lot shooting
MARIETTA — Police in Marietta are looking for a black 2018 Honda believed to be driven by the suspects in Sunday’s shooting outside Andretti Indoor Karting and Games in Marietta. According to police, at about 7:10 p.m. Sunday night a group of suspects exited their vehicle, what appeared to be a black 2018 Honda Accord […]
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Georgia police chief charged with falsifying records
FAIRMOUNT — The Fairmount Police Chief and a Fairmount Officer have been arrested and charged with falsifying documents. On Friday, July 24, the Georgia Bureau of Investigation arrested Fairmount Police Chief Chandler Walter, of Calhoun, and Fairmount Police Officer Olan Mark Lowe, of Calhoun, and charged each with False Official Certificates and Writings by Officers. […]
