The Gist: A road widening project in Gwinnett County will be adding lanes to Duluth Highway. The Details: The project will widen Duluth Highway/West Pike Street, formerly known as State Route 120, from four to six lanes and add a concrete median between S.R. 316 and Hurricane Shoals that is about a half-mile. Turn lanes […]
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A Georgia man was convicted of shooting his girlfriend in the head and hiding her in his mother’s house for a month
ATLANTA — A Fulton County man was sentenced to 25 years in prison after being convicted for shooting his ex-girlfriend in the head and hiding her in his mother’s house for a month. The girlfriend survived, but had no recollection of being shot. The bullet is lodged in her head and doctor’s say it cannot […]
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The cost of health insurance premiums continues to increase at a higher rate than workers’ wages
Health care costs for both companies and workers keep going higher, with no end in sight. A national survey released Wednesday reported that premiums for employer health plans for family coverage rose 5 percent this year. That benefit cost increase, as in previous years, rose faster than workers’ wages and inflation, said the 2019 benchmark […]
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Missing 74-year-old Georgia woman found safe
Update: According to the Gwinnett County Police Department Catherine “Celine” Peavy was located safe at the Sams Club in Athens. She was recently reunited with her family. The original story is below. GWINNETT COUNTY — Gwinnett Police are searching for a missing elderly person with medical issues. Officers responded to a missing person report shortly […]
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Pregnant woman shot while getting ready for bed
MACON — A 30-year-old pregnant woman was shot as she was getting ready for bed Tuesday night. The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office is investigating the shooting incident that happened on Bradstone Circle at 11:44 p.m. on Sept. 24. According to police, the pregnant woman and her family were going to bed, when and unknown suspect […]
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Georgia representatives weigh in on impeachment
Late Tuesday afternoon, Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi announced the House would begin an official impeachment inquiry into President Donald Trump. The inquiry centers around a phone call between Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky. The question at hand is whether or not Trump withheld funding to Ukraine as a way to pressure the […]
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It’s Fall in Georgia… Until you go outside
The meteorologists and the calendar have told Georgians that fall has arrive. Grocery stores, coffee shops and other retail outlets have also joined in the fall spirit with their pumpkin spice this’n’that’s and their fall/Halloween decorations. But in Georgia, the distinction between fall and summer doesn’t mean much. At least, not yet. The current 5-day […]
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Suspect caught by two citizens after Savannah robbery
SAVANNAH — A suspect in a robbery is behind bars tonight thanks to the quick work of two men who witnessed the incident and chased him down. According to the Savannah Police Dept., at about 10:30 a.m. Monday the suspect approached a woman near Drayton and Bryan streets, claimed he was armed, and took a […]
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Georgia’s new abortion law has its day in court
A federal judge will begin to hear arguments Monday in a lawsuit against Georgia’s new abortion law. A group of reproductive rights advocates in June asked a federal judge to overturn an abortion ban from being enforced in the state. The advocates claim the law, dubbed the “fetal heartbeat bill,” scheduled to take effect on Jan. […]
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Meet the applicants who want to be Georgia’s next U.S. Senator
The application process to replace Sen. Johnny Isakson has been underway for less than a week now and as it turns out, part of the transparent nature of this initiative by Gov. Brian Kemp is that all of the resume’s are public. The Governor’s office has already made public the resume’s submitted on Sept. 17 […]
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A Georgia man who walked down the street waving a gun was shot by police
GAINESVILLE — A 21-year-old who police say was walking around waving a gun was shot by police after refusing to drop the weapon. The incident ocurred Friday, Sept. 20, at about 5 p.m. According to the Georgia Bureau of Investigation, [reliminary information indicates that just prior to 5 p.m., 911 received a call reporting a […]
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Fulton County’s election process is being investigated after voting equipment was stolen
Georgia Secretary of State’s office has launched and an investigation into Fulton County’s elections process after two Express Poll Books were stolen the night before a local election. Secretary Brad Raffensperger said the incident may be a result of an unsecured voting location. “Security should be everyone’s top priority,” he said in a statement Wednesday. […]
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Thousands of students skipped school to attend the Climate Strike in Atlanta
Millions of students worldwide skipped school Friday to participate in the global Youth Climate Strike to protest inaction on climate change. In Georgia, thousands gathered at the State Capitol in Atlanta to voice their discontent at the actions currently being taken on climate change. Here are some of the voices and moments from the Atlanta […]
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Missing Georgia 13-year-old found
UPDATE: According to the Athens-Clarke County Police Dept., Ashley has been located. The original story is below. ATHENS — The Athens-Clarke County Police and Fire Departments are looking for a missing teenager, 13-year-old Ashley Porter. Ashley is about 4’08”, weighs less than 100 lbs. and was last seen wearing black leggings, gray Nike jacket with […]
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Meet Olli, Peachtree Corners’ new driverless shuttle
PEACHTREE CORNERS — The City of Peachtree Corners is giving residents an opportunity to ride Olli, its new driverless shuttle. At 11 a.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 1, the city is hosting a Ride Olli event for the public. Notices have been sent to Peachtree Corners residents and businesses to come learn and ride about the […]
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Former Georgia deputy arrested for theft
TIFTON — A former Tift County Deputy was arrested Wednesday after allegations of burglary and theft were made against him. Former Tift County Deputy Ollin “Rocky” Carter was arrested for the offenses of Violation of Oath of Office, Burglary in the 2nd Degree, and Theft by Taking. On Sept.16, 2019, Tift County Sheriff Gene Scarboro […]
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Elizabeth Moen brings ‘Headgear’ to Eddie’s Attic in October
Following a feature in NPR Music’s “Tiny Desk Contest Entries We Can’t Stop Watching This Week,” Elizabeth Moen has released a digital single and animated music video for “Headgear” showing a story of resilience in the face of mental health challenges. The singer/songwriter will be performing at Eddie’s Attic Oct. 9 at 7 p.m. “The […]
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GBI: Douglasville police officer accidentally fired weapon at suspect
DOUGLASVILLE — The Georgia Bureau of Investigation is investigating use of force by a Douglasville police officer who the bureau says may have fired his weapon by accident. According to the GBI, preliminary information indicates that on Sept. 17, Douglas County F.I.N.D. (Felony, Interception, Narcotics, Detection) Unit and Georgia State Patrol were assisting with an […]
