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Judge won’t block Georgia prosecutor disciplinary body that Democrats fear is aimed at Fani Willis
ATLANTA (AP) — A Georgia judge has denied a preliminary challenge to block a commission created to discipline and remove state prosecutors, finding that it doesn’t violate the U.S. or state constitution. Fulton County Superior Court Judge Paige Reese Whitaker on Tuesday rejected the request for an injunction against Georgia’s Prosecuting Attorneys Qualifications Commission, which […]
Forsyth County, Cumming agree on sales tax split
FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — Forsyth County commissioners locked in an agreement on July 23 to share special purpose sales tax funds with Cumming after a round of last-minute wrangling over the split. The Forsyth County Special Purpose Local Option Sales Tax (SPLOST) is a 1 percent sales and use...
Woodstock Man Sentenced After Crash That Killed Landscape Worker
A man convicted in a fatal crash that killed a landscape worker in 2020 will serve six years in prison, the Cherokee County District Attorney’s Office announced. On July 24, Senior Superior Court Judge Walter J. Matthews sentenced Patrick Emerson Thomas, 69, of Woodstock, to 15 years, with the first 6 years to serve in prison and the remainder on probation, for two counts of first degree homicide by vehicle, one count of reckless driving, and one count of driving under the influence (less safe,...
A man fainted while driving. His 10-year-old grandson took the wheel
An 11-year-old boy in Georgia is being hailed as a hero for steering a car to safety after its driver experienced a medical emergency. “He’s an extraordinary young man,” a spokesperson for the Gordon County Sheriff’s Office tells TODAY.com. “Very intelligent and mature for his age.”
Frank Co is Awarded Contract for a New Brewery Coming to Carrollton, GA
Revitalization of Historic Alley Cat to Introduce ‘Dream City’ – A State-of-the-Art Brewery and Rooftop Destination. The Alley Cat , a beloved landmark in our city, is set to undergo a transformative revival into a cutting-edge brewery and vibrant community space named ‘Dream City.” The esteemed construction firm Frank Co GC has been awarded the task of renovating this iconic building, ushering in a new era of craft brewing and community engagement.
Mayor Shares Plans for Smyrna in State of the City
SMYRNA — It’s an exciting time to live in Smyrna, Mayor Derek Norton says. Norton delivered his State of the City Address to hundreds of community members and elected officials at the Smyrna Community Center Wednesday night. During the address, the mayor highlighted the city’s accomplishments in 2023 and shared what to expect in the upcoming year. ...
Braves' Snitker laments botched bunt play: 'Don't know what that was'
Atlanta Braves manager Brian Snitker was none too impressed with Ramón Laureano's baserunning late in Thursday's loss to the New York Mets. With the score tied at two in the top of the 10th, Laureano found himself caught in a pickle between third base and home plate on what appeared to be a designed squeeze play.
Northwest Georgia Jobless Claims Rise in June
June was another month of contradictions for the area’s employment levels. The jobless rate jumped to the highest point in 13 months amid a 4,300-job surge in June compared to the same month in 2023. The latest state Department of Labor reports show Northwest Georgia also saw a jump from 3.3% in June 2023 to 3.9% last month. A county-by-county review shows: ...
Georgia Receiver In Jail After Arrest On Family Violence Charges
Georgia wide receiver Rara Thomas has been arrested on multiple charges of family violence, including one involving children, according to reports. Thomas, a senior, is being held in the Athens-Clarke County Jail. He has been charged with "cruelty to children-family violence, a second-degree felony, and two misdemeanor counts of battery-family violence," per Mark Schlabach of ESPN.
Conn’s Is Closing More Than 70 Stores In 13 States Including Georgia And South Carolina
Conn’s home goods and furniture retailer has announced it’s closing more than 70 stores across the country, including some stores in Georgia and South Carolina. The good news is, the Conn’s store on Bobby Jones Expressway in Augusta is not on the closure list. At least not for now.
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