Gov. Brian Kemp Tuesday unveiled the specifics of a crackdown on human trafficking he proposed in more broad terms in last week’s State of the State address to the General Assembly. Kemp asked the legislature to support three bills that would tighten restrictions in existing state law targeting human traffickers and, in one case, implement […]
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The results are in: Avondale Estates residents want sidewalks and trees downtown
AVONDALE ESTATES — A survey conducted at the end of 2019 of Avondale Estates residents’ preferences for the downtown district showed that sidewalks, lighting and trees were among the top priorities for residents. Over a 4-week period between the beginning of November and the beginning of December 2019, 140 residents took part in an online […]
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Will this be the year Georgia eliminates the statute of limitations on rape?
A Georgia senator from Augusta is trying to eliminate the state’s statute of limitations on rape and other sexual offenses. Sen. Harold Jones II, a democrat from Augusta filed a bill which will remove the existing statute of limitations on the crime of rape and other sexual offenses. “Under current Georgia law, a person who […]
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Traffic stop leads to shootout in North Georgia
COLBERT — A routine traffic stop resulted in a shootout between a Georgia State Patrol officer and a suspect Tuesday night. According to the GBI, at about 10:10 p.m., a trooper attempted to make a traffic stop on a vehicle being driven by the suspect, 24-year-old Tim Carruth, of Colbert. Officials sayt Carruth attempted to […]
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Macon man hears gunshots, finds another man dead in his front yard
MACON — A Macon man called police Monday night after hearing gunshots outside and finding a man dead in his front yard. The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a fatal shooting that took place in front of the home on Oak Hill Court, in north Macon. The incident took place at about 9:30 p.m. […]
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Georgia just set a record for the number of out of state visitors in a year
The state of Georgia once again shattered its record for visits by tourists in a year, this time topping 100 million visitors who spent nearly $37 billion last year. Georgia welcomed 111.7 million international and domestic visitors in 2018, who collectively spent $36.9 billion in communities throughout the state and directly supported 478,000 jobs. According to the […]
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Paint & Sip and Yoga classes among several events offered at Outlet Shoppes at Atlanta this winter
WOODSTOCK — The Outlet Shoppes at Atlanta wants to bring you out of hibernation after this recent cold snap with a slate of new events. Events include Paint & Sip, Hatha yoga classes and a performance from a well-known local musician. In addition to these newest happenings, a popular store is set for a huge […]
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Dog killed in Sunday house fire
LAWRENCEVILLE — A house fire claimed the life of a dog Sunday afternoon in Lawrenceville. Gwinnett County Firefighters responded at 3:26 p.m. to a neighbor’s report of a house fire in on Brookshire Place in unincorporated Lawrenceville. The caller to 911 reported flames coming from the house. Crews arrived to find heavy fire involvement on […]
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The Scoop: Live news, weather and traffic alerts
Welcome to “The Scoop,” a rolling live blog of news updates happening throughout Georgia. You’ll see quick summaries or local news as well as alerts about weather, traffic, and local happenings. It may take a moment for this feature to load.
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Temperatures expected to drop below freezing in Southeast Georgia Monday night
The National Weather Service has issued a freeze watch for Southeast Georgia from Monday evening through Tuesday morning. Residents can expect a cold snap with lows of about 28 degrees. The weather service warns that appropriate action should be taken to ensure tender vegetation and outdoor pets have adequate protection from the cold temperatures. Young […]
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A masked man robbed a Zaxby’s in Macon Saturday night
MACON — The Bibb County Sheriff’s nOffice is investigating a report of an armed robbery at the Zaxby’s restaurant o Bass Road. The incident took place at around 10:03p.m., Saturday night. It was reported that an employee was taking out trash when a masked man, brandishing a handgun, approached. The man had the employee open […]
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Search continues for Melanie Steele, a 24-year-old who has been missing for 4 months
SAVANNAH — The mother of a Georgia woman missing since September gathered with police Saturday to plead for information about her daughter’s disappearance. The Savannah Police Department continues to investigate the disappearance of 24-year-old Melanie Steele more than four months ago. Police officials say they are aware that there are people involved in Steele’s disappearance […]
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Amazon’s Newnan expansion will create 500 jobs
NEWNAN — Amazon is expanding its Georgia operations into Newnan and will bring 500 new jobs with its new fulfillment center. “I am excited to welcome yet another expansion of Amazon’s operations here in Georgia,” said Governor Brian Kemp. “Our logistics infrastructure, top-ranked workforce, and nationally recognized business climate have earned us the distinction of […]
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At $6.6 million, Kirby Smart is the highest paid public employee in Georgia
Kirby Smart, head football coach at the University of Georgia, earned $6.6 million in 2018, making Smart the highest-paid public employee in Georgia that year, according to a ranking by the website GOBankingRates. On the ranking of the highest-paid public employees in each state, Smart’s salary came in sixth, according to the analysis. Data from USA […]
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Stage set for battle over right-to-die bill in Georgia
Georgians with terminal illnesses would have the option of taking medication to end their lives under a state Senate bill introduced this week. Under Senate Bill 291, dubbed the “Georgia Death with Dignity Act,” patients given a prognosis of six months or less to live would qualify to request aid-in-dying medication that they may take themselves. […]
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Police: Men dressed as women to rob Gwinnett County gyms
The Gwinnett County Police Department is seeking the public’s help in locating a group of men who they say dressed up as women to steal items and vehicles from local fitness gyms, and later commit credit card fraud. During November and December of 2019, detectives identified a series of thefts at local fitness gyms that […]
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WATCH: Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp’s State of the State Address
Watch Gov. Brian Kemp’s State of the State Address in its entirety. The text of the speech is also posted below. Lt. Governor Duncan, Speaker Ralston, Mayor Bottoms, Governor and Mrs. Deal, President Pro Tem Miller, Speaker Pro Tem Jones and members of the General Assembly, constitutional officers, members of the Judiciary, members of the consular […]
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Kemp vows to give Georgia teachers a pay raise
Gov. Brian Kemp vowed Thursday to give Georgia teachers the second installment of a $5,000 pay raise, despite what promises to be a tight budget year. The Republican governor told a joint session of the General Assembly his fiscal 2021 budget proposal will include a $2,000 increase for public-school teachers, who got the first $3,000 […]
