Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp announced he is ready to wrap up the application process he put in place to replace retiring Sen. Johnny Isakson. Applicants have until Monday, Nov. 18 to get their applications on file with the state. Today Governor Brian P. Kemp announced that all qualified Georgians who want to serve in the […]
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Atlanta opens warming center in anticipation of cold snap
ATLANTA — The City of Atlanta announced that it will open an emergency warming center in anticipation of frigid temperatures. The center will open today, Tuesday, November 12, 2019 at 6 p.m. and will remain open through Thursday, Nov. 14 at 9 a.m. The warming center is located at the Old Adamsville Recreation Center at […]
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Inmate dies at Coffee County Jail
DOUGLAS — The Georgia Bureau of Investigation is assisting the Coffee County Sheriff’s Office in an investigation into the death of an inmate at the Coffee County Jail. At approximately 5:15 a.m Tuesday, Nov. 5, 32-year-old inmate Amy Renee Tyson was found deceased in her cell at the Coffee County Jail. According to the GBI, […]
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GBI: Man shot by deputy after discovery of homicide victim
VIDALIA — The GBI is investigating an officer involved shooting at the scene of a homicide in Vidalia that ocurred Sunday. On Sunday, Nov. 10, the Georgia Bureau of Investigation was asked by the Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office to investigate an officer involved shooting and homicide investigation. According to the GBIU, preliminary information indicates that […]
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How to avoid unnecessary home repair costs during the winter
(StatePoint) A drop in temperature and an increase in precipitation like rain, sleet or snow can make winter costly at home. Between turning up your heat and spending money on ice melt, the last cost any homeowner wants to account for is burst pipes and the damage they can cause. It doesn’t take much of […]
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Metro Atlanta’s first Dogtopia is coming to Roswell
ROSWELL — Dogtopia, the nation’s leading dog daycare, boarding and spa brand, is opening a new location in Roswell Nov. 19. The new doggie daycare will be at 1570 Holcomb Bridge Rd., Ste. 325, this location marks the first Dogtopia in the greater Atlanta area. Dogtopia of Roswell is operated by long time dog daycare and […]
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Missing Georgia 17-year-old found in Texas
A 17-year-old girl who went missing from Demorest in early November was has been found in Texas and is safe. According to the Habersham County Sheriff’s Department, Meleah Redmond was found Friday. Sheriff’s Dept. officials also reported that another missing person, Mays Tomlin, was found safe in Tennessee.
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Woman wanted for attempted robbery of Macon bank
MACON — Police in Bibb County are searching for a woman who attempted to rob a SunTrust Bank Friday morning. The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office is investigating an attempted commercial armed robbery that took place, Friday just before 11 a.m. at 3600 Mercer University Drive, at the SunTrust Bank. According to the Sheriff’s Dept. a female entered the […]
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Georgia restaurant owner arrested and charged with arson
JASPER — The owner of a Jasper restaurant that caught fire Nov. 5 has been arrested and charged with arson. On Nov. 7, Investigators with the Safety Fire Commissioner’s Office assisted with the arrest of 23-year-old Tyler Jose Suarez, of Jasper, with 1 Count of First Degree Arson. The charge stems from his alleged involvement […]
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Missing Child: Police need your help finding a missing 14-year-old girl
The Hall County Sheriff’s Office is asking members of the community to be on the lookout for 14-year-old Brooklynn McKenzie Rivera who officials believe ran away from home. According to the Sheriff’s office, Brooklynn is believed to be with 23-year-old Gregory Austin Cline. The two may be in the Greenville, South Carolina area in a […]
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Get to know Downtown Valdosta on Small Business Saturday
VALDOSTA — Valdosta Main Street is holding its first “Brunch and Browse” shopping and sampling event on Small Business Saturday. The event will be held on Nov. 30 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Guests can visit 10 brunch locations throughout downtown Valdosta and sample featured menu items, while browsing local shops and boutiques where […]
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Find out what’s next for Dunwoody Village
DUNWOODY — The City of Dunwoody will hold an open house to share updates to the Dunwoody Village Master Plan, which spells out zoning requirements for the area. The public is invited to drop in anytime between 2 and 4 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 16 at Vintage Pizza at 5510 Chamblee Dunwoody Road. The open house will […]
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Fire at Bee’s Home Cooking in Jasper Ruled Arson
JASPER — Fire Investigators with the Insurance and Safety Fire Commissioner’s Office accompanied by their K-9 have determined a fire that occurred just after 10 p.m. Nov.5 at a Pickens County restaurant was intentionally set. “The arson occurred at Bee’s Home Cooking, located at 660 West Church Street in Jasper, Georgia. This is the second […]
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Have you seen missing 17-year-old Maleah Renee Redmond?
DEMOREST — The Habersham County Sheriff’s office is asking for your help locating a 17-year-old girl who has been missing since early November. According to family members, Maleah Renee Redmond, age 17, was last seen at residence in Demorest, earlier this month and is believed to be to be in San Antonio, Texas. Maleah is […]
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Major Medical Merger: Floyd Medical to join Atrium Health
A Rome-based hospital system said Tuesday that it has signed a letter of intent to combine with Charlotte-based Atrium Health. The agreement between the nonprofit systems Atrium and Floyd Health System, if finalized, would represent another major development in the consolidation of hospitals in Georgia. Atrium Health recently took over operations of the Macon-based Navicent […]
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Arrests made in shooting at Georgia Waffle House
JACKSON — Two arrests have been made in connection with the shooting of Nicholas Bryan at a Waffle House in Butts County. Robert Lewis Henderson, Jr. and Antonio DeMarty Evans turned themselves in to the Butts County Sheriff’s Office Nov. 6 for charges stemming from Bryan’s Death. Henderson is charged with one count of Murder […]
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Live Election Results
Live coverage of the results of the Nov. 5, 2019 municipal elections are posted below. Several cities will elect mayors and council members. You may have to wait a moment for the results to load.
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A popular playground in Alpharetta is shutting down for two weeks
ALPHARETTA — A popular Alpharetta playground will be shutting down for two weeks starting Nov. 6. The City of Alpharetta will close its Wacky World Playground for routine maintenance beginning at 10 a.m. Wednesday. During the closure contractors and staff will pressure wash and stain the equipment as well as making minor repairs and performing […]
