The News: Metro Atlanta isn’t growing like kudzu, but it did post it’s second-highest year of growth since the great recession of 2008 this year. The metro area is growing to the tune of about 75,800 residents since April 2017. As a point of reference, the new Mercedes-Benz Stadium seats 71,000 for Falcons games. The Source: The […]
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Buckhead and Glenwood Avenue Kroger Stores to Get Tag Renewal Kiosks
Fulton County Tax Commissioner Dr. Arthur Ferdinand will officially open two more vehicle tag renewal kiosks at Kroger stores in Fulton County on August 29, 2018. The newest locations at the chain’s locations on Piedmont Road in Buckhead and Glenwood Avenue in the city’s Glenwood Park neighborhood join previous locations in Southwest Atlanta and Sandy […]
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‘One man crime wave’ sentenced to life plus 20 years in Macon murder
The News: A Montezuma man was sentenced to life in prison plus 20 years on Friday after he pleaded guilty to murder and a string of charges relating to a January 2018 Macon crime spree. Quentin James Sanders, 42, won’t be eligible for parole for at least 50 years. Sanders pleaded guilty to malice murder, felony […]
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Walton County man dies trying to rescue pets from house fire
A 58-year-old who escaped a mobile home fire in Social Circle succumbed to the same fire after he re-entered the home to retrieve several pet dogs. The blaze killed Adam Rogers, who was awakened by the smell of smoke at about 2:30 a.m. Friday. According to insurance dept. officials, Rogers alerted the other occupants of […]
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Georgia native Ray Stevens gets star on Music City Walk of Fame
Grammy-award winning singer, songwriter and Georgia native Ray Stevens has yet another honor to add to his list of achievements after earning a coveted spot on the Walk of Fame in Nashville’s Music City. Stevens friend and fellow Grammy winner Ricky Skaggs presented Stevens with the honor. The artist who is known for his unique […]
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The Rundown: Stockbridge sues Georgia, A grandmother gets pinned against a gas pump and a Marietta sex trafficking ring goes to jail
Cityhood Scuffle: Lawyers for the City of Stockbridge have filed a lawsuit against the state of Georgia, according to the Associated Press. The lawsuit alleges that by carving a new city out of parts of the existing city of Stockbridge, voting rights are being violated and the city’s ability to meet its financial obligations are […]
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The Historic Dalton Depot is Available for Purchase
The Georgia Trust for Historic Preservation and the City of Dalton are looking for a preservation-minded buyer to purchase and rehabilitate the Dalton Depot, the city’s oldest existing commercial building, located at 110 Depot Street in Dalton. The City of Dalton is accepting bids for the purchase of the historic depot, which is being marketed […]
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The Public Record: Georgia Senator says it doesn’t matter if Donald Trump used the N-word
The Players: Georgia State Sen. Michael Williams appeared on CNN this week and was interviewed by Victor Blackwell. One of the topics they discussed was the allegation that Donald Trump used the N-word in a taping of The Apprentice. More on Williams’ viewpoint in a moment. Astute readers may remember that Williams was actually a […]
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Now That’s Rare: Georgia mayor apologizes for transparency issues
The News: Political figures are not known for admitting fault or publicly apologizing when their decisions spark outrage. That’s what makes the actions of Roswell’s mayor Lori Henry rare and unexpected. Henry, who is still in her first year at the helm of the city, made a public apology to residents Friday for her city’s […]
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Cold Case: Murder of Timothy Coggins resolved after 34 years
The News: William “Bill” Moore pled guilty to voluntary manslaughter and concealing the death of another in the death of Timothy Coggins in 1983. The 58-year-old will serve 20 years in prison followed by 10 years of probation. In June, Moore’s co-defendant, Franklin Gebhardt was convicted for malice murder, felony murder, aggravated battery, aggravated assault […]
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GBI investigating death of 10-month-old in Meriwether County
The Gist: The Georgia Bureau of Investigation is investigating the death of a 10-month-old girl named Ayla Reeves in Meriwether County. A suspect in the girl’s death has been detained on charges of aggravated assault and concealing the death of another. What Happened?: According to the GBI, 22-year-old Cameron Ramon Reese was keeping the child […]
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Jaguar Land Rover Classic chooses Georgia for its first site outside of Europe
Jaguar Land Rover Classic is coming to Georgia and will create 75 jobs in Chatham County. The new operations hub in Savannah will be Jaguar Land Rover Classic’s first facility in the U.S. “Georgia’s business-friendly climate and world-class logistics infrastructure continue to attract industry leaders like Jaguar Land Rover Classic,” said Gov. Nathan Deal. “By […]
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DNA confirms unidentified boy buried in Macon is a Michigan teen who was missing for 39 years
The Gist: 15-year-old Andrew Jackson Greer went missing in Michigan in 1979. It has taken almost 30 years for investigators to conclusively determine what happened to the teen. DNA testing has revealed that Greer’s DNA matches a ‘John Doe’ who was buried in Macon. A Pauper’s Grave: Greer was found dead in Macon and was […]
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Police: Don’t leave valuables in your car when you go to the gym
Gwinnett County Police are reminding residents not to leave valuable items in their cars when visiting the gym. The reminder comes on the heels of 11 car break-ins that occurred on July 18 and 19. While patrons were inside three Gwinnett County gyms, police say thieves broke into their cars and stole credit cards and […]
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Roswell nixes planned tennis complex
A controversial 60-acre tennis facility planned at Big Creek Park in Roswell has been called off after the city’s cycling community and residents who use the passive park for recreation raised their voices in protest. The Roswell City Council was set to meet about the tennis complex Monday evening, and residents were planning to show […]
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Georgia Police show off their entertainment skills with lip sync challenge
If you don’t spend a lot of time on social media — or if you just don’t watch videos online — you may not be aware that police departments around the country have been participating in an unofficial lip sync challenge. In Georgia, several police departments have participated and most of the videos show off […]
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Nathan Deal talks criminal justice with Trump and other officials
Gov. Nathan Deal yesterday met with President Donald Trump, other governors, state attorneys general and federal leaders to discuss criminal justice reform, including the successes and results of initiatives implemented in Georgia. “Smart on crime is not the same as soft on crime, which our results bear out,” said Deal. “In Georgia, we are addressing […]
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Gwinnett County Ranks Second in Open Data and Cybersecurity
Gwinnett County took second place among same-size counties in the national 2018 Digital Counties Survey. The Board of Commissioners recognized the achievement at its regular meeting Tuesday. The awards honor the best technology practices among U.S. counties, including service delivery, open data, collaboration, cybersecurity and disaster response and recovery efforts. “We’re very excited about this […]
