WHAT: This Black Friday, H&R Block is asking the community to think about those in need during the fall and winter seasons. While out shopping, H&R Block is asking the community to consider picking up a new or gently used coat for someone else in need. All they have to do is stop in and […]
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Georgia Secretary of State’s Office releases number of ballots were impacted by court orders
Georgia Secretary of State Robyn Crittenden released the number of absentee and provisional ballots that were affected by two court orders requiring the state to recount provisional and absentee ballots that were thrown out due to voter identification issues. The numbers were released just prior to the secretary of state’s office certifying the results of […]
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Abrams acknowledges Kemp victory but doesn’t concede
Stacey Abrams has ended her campaign and her legal efforts to challenge the election results. However, Abrams refused to concede on moral grounds. “I acknowledge that former secretary of state Brian Kemp will be certified as the victor in the 2018 gubernatorial election… Let’s be clear. This is not a speech of concession. Because concession […]
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Fulton Commission Chair Robb Pitts reminds county residents that driving under the influence isn’t just a night time problem
Earlier this year, Robb Pitts was involved in a car accident in Sandy Springs. The car Pitts was riding in was struck and totaled by a driver who was under the influence. The suspect was arraigned in Fulton County magistrate court Thursday, and Pitts took the opportunity to remind Fulton residents that driving under the […]
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Georgia Senate Republicans choose Mike Dugan as majority leader
The Georgia Senate Majority Caucus has elected Sen. Mike Dugan (R – Carrollton) to serve as Senate Majority Leader. “I am humbled that my caucus colleagues trust me to serve as their leader in the Senate,” said. Sen. Dugan. “I will not take my duties lightly and look forward to working with not only our […]
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Dems choose Elena Parent as vice-chair for campaigns and fundraising
Sen. Elena Parent (D – Atlanta) was elected to serve as the Minority Caucus Vice-Chair for Campaigns and Fundraising by her colleagues in the minority caucus. “At a crucial time as the Democratic Party makes gains in Georgia, I am honored to have been elected to this position by my colleagues,” said Sen. Parent. “While […]
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Lilburn to have Christmas Tree lighting November 17 followed by a Christmas Parade December 1
The City of Lilburn Tree Lighting will take place on Nov. 17 in front of Lilburn City Hall-Library at 340 Main Street. The event begins at 6 p.m. and includes holiday music by the Lilburn Middle School Chorus, the Georgia Brass Band, and the Lilburn First Baptist Proclamation Handbell Ensemble. In addition to having a […]
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New ruling orders Georgia to count absentee ballots that were rejected for birthdate errors
Another day and another federal court ruling as Georgia’s gubernatorial election continues into its second week. A federal judge ruled yesterday that the Georgia election officials must count absentee ballots that were thrown out due to missing and incorrect birth dates. The judge did not allow ballots with incorrect addresses to be counted. Newly appointed […]
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Georgia Secretary of State responds to court order to count provisional ballots
In response to a court order handed down Tuesday requiring the Georgia Secretary of State’s office to extend the deadline to certify votes and to expand its efforts to count provisional ballots, Georgia’s new secretary of state, Robyn Crittenden announced that the office is complying with the court order. In a Wednesday news release, Crittenden […]
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Judge orders Georgia Secretary of State to extend certification deadline and count provisional ballots
The News: A federal judge has ordered the Georgia Secretary of State’s Office to wait until Friday to certify the results of the midterm election. The judge has also ruled that the secretary of state’s office must allow more time to verify provisional ballots and to engage in a “good faith review” of the eligibility […]
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Abrams campaign files lawsuit against Secretary of State’s Office, Gwinnett and DeKalb Counties
After four days of considering its options, Stacey Abrams’ campaign has officially filed a lawsuit against the Georgia Secretary of State’s Office, and the Gwinnett and DeKalb County elections offices. The suit, filed in federal court, asks for an injunction that would allow absentee and provisional ballots that were initially thrown out, to be counted. […]
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The Floyd County Sheriff’s Office has hired an officer to educate the public about avoiding scams
The Floyd County Sheriff’s Office has appointed John Upton as the agency’s Scam and Fraud Prevention Officer. Among other duties, Upton will maintain online resources to inform the public regarding current scam schemes in the Rome and Floyd County area. The Sheriff’s Office will also provide for training of community groups and local businesses in […]
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Open Government: Athens-Clarke County to begin broadcasting and streaming commission work sessions
The Athens-Clarke County Public Information Office will begin broadcasting and streaming Mayor and Commission Work Sessions from the Commission Chamber in City Hall as of the Tuesday, Nov. 13 meeting that begins at 5:30 p.m. Work sessions are informal, non-voting sessions with a few topics covered in greater detail with staff and/or outside consultants or […]
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Georgia legislature to meet in special session to discuss hurricane relief
With the midterm election in the rearview, the Georgia state legislature will meet for a special session to discuss relief options for Georgians affected by Hurricane Michael. Gov. Nathan Deal today issued the call to convene a special legislative session of the Georgia General Assembly, to begin on Tuesday, Nov. 13. “Many of Georgia’s communities […]
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Brian Kemp resigns as secretary of state
Brian Kemp has resigned from his role as secretary of state. Kemp, who appears to have run successfully as governor, tendered his resignation to Gov. Nathan Deal this morning. The secretary of State’s office has named Robyn A. Crittenden to serve as the new Secretary of State until January, when a new secretary of state […]
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Kemp declares victory, but Abrams hasn’t conceded
The Georgia governor’s race is down to the wire and while one of the candidates has declared victory, the results are still disputed by democrats. The real time election results and updates are below:
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Bibb County residents can trade in their parking tickets for toys and canned goods
If you live in Bibb County, you can erase your parking tickets by helping others this holiday season. PARK Macon-Bibb announced that it will host two unique programs during the months of November and December to benefit the local community. The Food for Fines program will run from Nov. 1 through Nov. 30. The Toys for Tickets program […]
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Fulton County reports almost 225,000 ballots cast in early voting
Fulton County has reported that 224,653 residents voted early for the 2018 General and Special Election. The county has seen the number of early voters steadily increase and accredits the growth to its many Early Voting locations, additional outreach locations and extended hours. “We knew we could break 200,000 early voters but because of the […]
