SAVANNAH — Police in Savannah recovered four packages they say were stolen from an apartment complex on East Victory Drive during a routine traffic stop last week. According to the Savannah Police Department, on April 6 at about 5:29 p.m., an officer conducted a traffic stop on a white-colored Chevrolet Malibu after the officer observed […]
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Have researchers at UGA found a way to slow Parkinson’s Disease?
Researchers at the University of Georgia’s Regenerative Bioscience Center and their colleagues have found that “natural killer” white blood cells could guard against the cascade of cellular changes that lead to Parkinson’s disease and help stop its progression. Natural killer (NK) cells are white blood cells that can kill tumors without being “told” from the body to […]
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Newton County releases prisoners during coronavirus pandemic
Newton County is among several Georgia counties looking to reduce their prison populations in an effort to control the spread of coronavirus through the jail. Sheriff Ezell Brown and the Newton County judges say they are actively working together to reduce the Newton County Jail population amid the COVID-19 pandemic. The jail population was significantly […]
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Georgia Congressmen demand answers from Windstream on connectivity issues
Three Georgia Congressmen are demanding Windstream answer complaints from consumers about connectivity issues in rural areas during the COVID-19 outbreak. Georgia representatives Doug Collins, Austin Scott and Sanford Bishop Jr. sent a letter to the Internet provider today asking for action and answers. “In the past, we have written to you regarding the inadequate internet […]
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GBI investigating theft of campaign signs in Candler County coroner’s race
CANDLER COUNTY — Elections for county coroner in Georgia often become surprisingly heated and controversial. The latest controversy in a coroner’s race? The Georgia Bureau of Investigation has been called in to investigate missing campaign sings in Candler County in the coroner’s race. According to the GBI, On Wednesday, April 8, Middle Judicial Circuit District […]
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Garbage collectors are unsung heroes of the coronavirus pandemic
The sacrifices America’s doctors, nurses and other first responders are making to care for coronavirus patients are receiving an outpouring of praise and thanks. But another group of workers risking their health to perform their duties during the COVID-19 pandemic isn’t getting nearly as much attention: the nation’s garbage collectors. “We handle a lot of […]
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Kemp’s Plea to the Faithful: Worship Online for Easter Sunday and Passover
Georgia Governor Brian Kemp is pleading with local churches and congregations and urging them not to meet in person for Easter Sunday and Passover services. Kemp is asking Georgians to plan for online or call-in religious services, including Easter Sunday on April 12. “I greatly appreciate faith leaders across our state who have made the […]
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Former Georgia reality star Todd Chrisley says he has coronavirus
Former metro Atlanta resident and star of the USA Network reality show “Chrisley Knows Best” Todd Chrisley said on his podcast earlier this week that he had tested positive for coronavirus. On the podcast, Chrisley said he had been battling the virus for three weeks and was hospitalized with a fever between 100 and 103 […]
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29-year-old Buford man arrested on child exploitation charges
BUFORD — A 29-year-old Buford man was arrested on two counts of Computer or Electronic Pornography and Child Exploitation Thursday. According to the Georgia Bureau of Investigation, Evan Charles Rider was arrested after Rider allegedly engaged in a sexually explicit online chat with who he believed to be a juvenile. The investigation into Rider’s conduct […]
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A Savannah Police Reserve Officer has tested positive for coronavirus
SAVANNAH — The Savannah Police Department has identified one reserve officer who has tested positive for coronavirus. According to the department, the reserve officer is currently at home resting. In addition to this reserve officer, 13 officers are self-quarantining due to possible exposure to the coronavirus. Nine of these officers are awaiting test results. If […]
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Georgia woman arrested for selling illegal products claiming to protect against viruses
A Georgia woman is facing federal charges after she was arrested on charges of illegally selling an unregistered pesticide claiming it protects against viruses. Rong Sun, also known as Vicky Sun made her initial appearance on federal charges of illegally selling an unregistered pesticide, illegally importing the unregistered pesticide, and mailing a prohibited article. Sun […]
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$5.2 million bond issued to keep Habersham Medical Center’s doors open
DEMOREST — Rural hospitals in Georgia, and across America, have been struggling to survive for years due to declining net revenues amid an increase in the cost of supplies, equipment, regulatory requirements and staffing. Eight rural hospitals in Georgia have closed with fourteen more at high risk, including Habersham Medical Center. “The COVID-19 pandemic is […]
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No tuition increase on horizon for Georgia’s public colleges and universities
University System of Georgia (USG) students being forced to take classes online this semester because of the coronavirus pandemic got some welcome news Thursday. The system’s Board of Regents is expected to vote next week to hold the line on tuition during the coming school year, based on the recommendation of Chancellor Steve Wrigley. “One […]
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‘Heroes Work Here’ signs placed outside metro Atlanta Healthcare facilities, police and fire departments
A Georgia sign company and a state senator have partnered to place signs outside of healthcare facilities, police departments and fire departments in metro Atlanta praising the work of the healthcare workers we are all depending on during the coronavirus pandemic. State Sen. John Albers in partnership with SpeedPro Imaging in Norcross, has distributed signs […]
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Fatal house fire claims life of 84-year-old Bibb County woman
An 84-year-old Bibb County woman died after her home caught fire just before 10 p.m. Wednesday. The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office and Macon-Bibb Fire Department responded to a house fire located at 8925 Thomaston Road after a passerby reported the house fire. When the Macon-Bibb County Fire Department arrived they were able to extinguish the […]
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Hall County property tax assessments delayed until May 1
In light of the coronavirus pandemic and its social distancing requirements, Hall County’s tax bills — which were supposed to be mailed out April 10 — have been delayed until May 1. “We are delaying this year’s mailing to be consistent with what other counties are doing statewide,” Chief Appraiser Steve Watson said. “Although Gov. […]
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Georgia farmers brace for impact of COVID-19
Georgia produce farmers are used to fighting plant diseases on their crops, but planting resistant varieties or spraying pesticides won’t keep Coronavirus away. This disease has shut down borders and reduced access to the markets where farmers sell their crops, is keeping essential farm labor out of the country, and prevents produce from being imported, […]
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Georgia’s primary election has been postponed again
Georgia’s primary election has been postponed once again due to the coronavirus pandemic. The new date for the primary, which will be both a primary election locally and a presidential preference primary is June 9. Yesterday, Governor Brian Kemp extended the current public health state of emergency until May 13, 2020. Lieutenant Governor Geoff Duncan […]
