Update: Mildred Ashe was located Saturday evening in Alabama. Police say she is safe and does not appear to be harmed in any way. Arrangements are being made to reunite her with her family. The original story is below. NORCROSS — On November 22, family members of Mildred Ashe contacted the Gwinnett County Police Department […]
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Do You Know How Much Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp Makes per Year?
The governor of Georgia now draws a yearly salary of $175,000, the ninth-highest salary among the governors of the 50 states, according to recently reported financial data and media reports. Based on the most recent numbers, the average U.S. governor’s salary stands at $144,046. Either state constitutions or statutes determine the governors’ salaries, according to Ballotpeda.com. […]
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Thieves steal 6 laptops in smash and grab robberies in Alpharetta
ALPHARETTA — The Alpharetta Police Department is reminding residents to protect their valuables and not leave expensive items in their cars. According to a post on the department’s Facebook page, thieves broke the windows of several cars between restaurants on Mansell Road and Avalon Thursday night. At least six laptops were taken, along with other […]
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Two pedestrians struck and killed on Ga. 400
A crash on Ga. 400 claimed the lives of two pedestrians Friday morning. On Nov. 22 at 2:07 a.m., the Forsyth County Sheriff’s Office received a 911 call alerting them to a crash on Ga. 400 northbound near Settingdown Road. According to the Sheriff’s Dept., the investigation at this point has determined that a 2001 […]
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Georgia’s elections chief wants to make post-election audits more transparent
Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger announced Friday he is asking the State Elections Board to pass a rule setting procedures to publicize the time and location of post-election audits. Raffensperger also noted that the U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency announced this week it is investing in the auditing tool that Georgia used to audit […]
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A Georgia state senator has been named Legislator of the Year
A Georgia state senator was just named Legislator of the Year by a nonpartisan organization for his support of rural job creation. Sen. John Wilkinson, a Republican from Toccoa was recently named Legislator of the Year by the Rural Jobs Coalition, a nonpartisan organization that supports small, rural businesses and advocates around the country for […]
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Tractor trailer catches fire at Valdosta intersection
VALDOSTA — The Valdosta Fire Department responded to a tractor trailer fore at East Central Ave. and North Lee St. in the early morning hours Friday. The call came in at 12:32 a.m. Fire crews arrived on scene within several minutes to find a tractor trailer hauling bales of pine straw with fire conditions evident […]
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Gwinnett Police thwart kidnapping
LOGANVILLE — The Gwinnett County Police Department put all hands on deck yesterday to quickly locate and capture a kidnapping suspect and rescuing the victim. Shortly before 1 p.m., officers were dispatched to a panic alarm call at a home on Cooper Lakes Drive in Grayson. When officers arrived, they met with a mother who […]
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Can’t miss tree lightings in Georgia for your family
As Christmas approaches, it is time for Georgia’s cities to start decking the halls (and city halls) in their slate of annual holiday kickoff festivities. From Whoville-inspired displays and visits with Santa to Christmas boat parades, here’s what you and your family can expect from a tree lighting ceremony near you. The City of Lilburn […]
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Here’s what the democratic candidates had to say about health care at the debate
In their previous debates, Democratic presidential candidates spent more time discussing health care than any other topic. But at Wednesday’s debate in Atlanta, health care was almost crowded off center stage by several other issues. The 10 Democratic candidates spent much of the two hours addressing topics such as the impeachment inquiry involving President Trump, […]
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Georgians react to the Democratic Debate in Atlanta
As democrats try to turn a red state blue, residents throughout metro Atlanta were watching the democratic debate that was being held in metro Atlanta at Tyler Perry Studios. As always, Twitter was there to chronicle the thoughts of those watching. Here are some of the best tweets from your fellow Georgians who had their […]
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Georgia deputy killed in line of duty
AUGUSTA — Richmond County deputy, Ceclil Ridley was killed in the line of duty during a routine patrol Tuesday night. He was 51 years old. According to the GBI, preliminary information indicates that last night around 8:30 pm, the Richmond County Sheriff’s Office Narcotics Unit was conducting routine patrol in the area of 1713 MLK […]
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VIDEO: Georgians pay tribute to Sen. Johnny Isakson
As Sen. Johnny Isakson’s retirement from the U.S. Senate draws near, Georgians are lining up to pay tribute to the state’s senior senator. Several of Isakson’s colleagues in Congress have made statements about Isakson’s legacy and a video was released yesterday highlighting some of his accomplishments. The video is below. An hour of time on […]
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Kemp explains health reform proposals for Georgia
The following is an opinion column written by Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp explaining his health care reform proposals. Georgia is experiencing historic job growth and unmatched economic opportunity in every corner of the state. Participation in the job market is at record highs, unemployment recently dropped to a twenty-year low, and we were named the […]
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Search continues for missing 16-year-old Georgia girl
COLLEGE PARK — Police in South Fulton are looking for a missing 16-year-old girl who has been missing since Oct. 9. According to The National Center for Missing & Exploited Children, Mia Long, was last seen in College Park and may still be in the Atlanta area. Mia is a white female with brown hair […]
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Nonprofit Director earns Atlanta’s highest honor for her work helping human trafficking survivors
ATLANTA — Wellspring Living Executive Director Mary Frances Bowley this month received the City of Atlanta Phoenix Award from Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms. As the city’s highest honor, the Phoenix Award recognizes those who have made significant contributions to Atlanta. Bowley was honored for her long-term commitment to supporting human trafficking survivors and implementing a nation-leading […]
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If you use WellStar doctors and chose an Anthem plan for 2020, your doctor may be out of network
An insurance exchange snafu could cost Georgians who use WellStar doctors significantly if they don’t act soon to choose a new health insurance plan. According to the Office of Georgia Insurance and Safety Fire Commissioner John F. King, one of Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield’s 2020 plan offerings on the Affordable Care Act’s Healthcare Marketplace […]
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Roswell man drowns in Forsyth County lake
FORSYTH COUNTY — A 28-year-old Roswell man drowned in a lake in Forsyth County over the weekend. On Nov. 16, at 6:37 p.m., the Forsyth County Sheriff’s Office and the Fire Department responded to a 911 call to the 5300 block of Dahlonega Highway in reference to a drowning at a local lake. “Once we […]
