In the wake of Saturday’s high winds and thunderstorms, Georgia Power reports that while they have restored power to the majority of customers, there are still some homes that are without power. Georgia’s insurance chief has also said he will be ordering insurance companies to respond to all storm-related claims quickly. Electric service to over […]
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Severe Weather Update: Worst weather expected at Georgia state line
The current weather model is showing that the most severe weather Saturday is expected at the Georgia-Alabama state line. While all of Georgia is at risk for severe weather and all residents should take precautions, according to the National Weather Service, the area expected to be hit the hardest is along the state’s Western border […]
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High winds are expected with today’s severe thunderstorms across Georgia
In addition to expected severe storms Saturday, Georgians will have to contend with high winds. The National Weather Service has issued a wind advisory for north and central Georgia that will remain in effect until 10 p.m. Saturday evening. Winds are expected to be 15 to 25 miles per hour with gusts up to about […]
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Suspects try to escape police by climbing down balcony at Avalon
ALPHARETTA — A popular mixed-use shopping development was targeted by burglars who attempted to evade police by climbing off the balcony of an apartment yesterday. The Alpharetta Police Department responded to reports of a burglary in progress at Avalon involving two men using a crowbar to force open apartment doors. Within minutes multiple officers and […]
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Here’s what to expect when Georgia’s lawmakers return to work next week
ATLANTA – The only constitutional requirement Georgia lawmakers must fulfill each year is passing a state budget. But faced with anemic state tax collections that will require significant spending cuts, the budget will be front and center even more than usual during the 2020 General Assembly session beginning Monday. While the legislature grapples with issues […]
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Georgia Power says it is prepared for severe storms Saturday. Are you?
With severe storms expected Saturday afternoon and evening, Georgia Power says it is ready for the power outages the storm will bring with it. The power company is advising Georgia residents to also be prepared for power outages due to the weather event. Georgia Power is advising customers to prepare for the potential of wind, […]
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Emory is teaming up with a Tennessee-based hospital system to run a Columbus hospital
A Columbus hospital is now owned and operated by a new joint venture between Emory Healthcare and Tennessee-based LifePoint Health. With the agreement, announced this week, Emory would extend its affiliation with the 376-bed St. Francis Hospital in the west Georgia city. The joint venture would be a for-profit enterprise, with Emory supplying the clinical […]
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South Fulton will swear-in city council members Saturday
SOUTH FULTON — The City of South Fulton will begin the New Year with the swearing-in of its newly elected and re-elected council members. Corey A. Reeves will be sworn in and joins the City of South Fulton City Council to represent District 5, the seat previously held by Rosie Jackson. District 1 Councilwoman Catherine […]
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Weapon found at Pickens High School was a BB gun
JASPER — A student at Pickens High School has been charged with disorderly conduct after police found a BB gun and ammunition to another weapon in the student’s car. According to the Pickens County Sheriff’s Dept., a teacher at the schooll overheard students referring to a gun being in a student’s vehicle. The teacher reported […]
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Fire breaks out at Bass Pro Shop in Lawrenceville, damaging several boats
LAWRENCEVILLE — A fire involving several boats in the parking lot of the Bass Pro Shop in Lawrenceville caused heavy damage to four boats and trailers. The fire did not damage the building or the surrounding Sugar Loaf Mills Mall. Firefighters responded at 10:12 p.m. to a report of a fire at the Bass Pro […]
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An unknown 1981 murder victim has been identified as a missing Thomaston woman
The case of an unidentified female found murdered in Brooks County in 1981 has been closed after the victim was finally identified as Shirlene Ann Hammack, also known as Cheryl. The Murder On Saturday, October 31, 1981, the body of an unidentified white female had been discovered beside a small, dirt lane entrance to a […]
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Railroad trail renamed after famous passenger train
Railroad Recreation Trail in Harris County is being re-named after a famous diesel passenger train that ran through Georgia from the 1940s to the 1970s. The new trail name is Man O’War Railroad Recreational Trail. The renaming of the trail is a nod to the diesel passenger train named the Man O’ War that ran […]
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Police: Suspect arrested after he returned to Goodwill store days after burglary
SAVANNAH –Savannah Police officers have located and apprehended a suspect in a Dec. 28 burglary at Goodwill. According to the Police Dept., at about 2 a.m., security footage captured a white male enter the store located on the 7200 block of Sallie Mood Drive. The man is seen taking various items before leaving the location. […]
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19-year-old Calhoun man accused of molesting 15-year-old girl
RESACA — A 19-year-old Calhoun man was arrested Tuesday on charges of Rape and Child Molestation of a 15-year-old girl. According to the Gordon County Sheriff’s Dept., the sexual assault occurred at a private residence near Resaca in May, 2019. The report was received as a result of a DFCS investigation into a separate, unrelated […]
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Georgia Republicans will push ahead with tax cut plans
ATLANTA – Georgia House Republicans will push for the second installment of a state income tax cut during this year’s legislative session, despite sluggish tax collections that have prompted Gov. Brian Kemp to order spending reductions. Lawmakers voted two years ago to reduce Georgia’s income tax rate for the first time since the 1930s, from […]
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Hall County residents: Next week is your chance to learn how to use Georgia’s new voting machines
HALL COUNTY — Hall County Elections staff, along with representatives from the Georgia Secretary of State’s Office, will be available at the Hall County Government Center next week to offer voters an opportunity to see Georgia’s new voting equipment in action. Demonstrations of the new equipment will be held Tuesday, Jan. 14 at 11 a.m. […]
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City of Dunwoody hit with ransomware attack
DUNWOODY — The city of Dunwoody was hit by a ransomware attack on Christmas Eve, but city officials say backup systems were put in place quickly and no data was lost. The city is working with the FBI to investigate the attack on the its computer systems. Contractors and City staff worked to defend the […]
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Retired deputy killed while trying to stop attempted robbery
BUFORD — A retired Gwinnett County deputy was shot and killed Wednesday night in an attempted robbery at an O’Reilly Auto Parts store where the deputy worked. According to the Gwinnett County Police Dept., 63-year-old Felix Cosme was shot during a robbery after Felix tried to assist another employee and drew his weapon. The incident […]
