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3 teens arrested, accused of drive-by shooting at Meriwether County gas station, sheriff’s office says
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) - Three teenagers are being held in jail without bond after allegedly shooting at an occupied pickup truck on Sunday, according to the Meriwether County Sheriff’s Office. Detavious Ellison Jr., 17, Patrick Green, 18, and Markevious Warrior, 19, each face four counts of aggravated...
Stormwater pipe repairs, Kennesaw City Hall HVAC replacement approved by City Council
At Monday night’s meeting, the Kennesaw City Council approved a contract to repair failing stormwater pipes in the city. Proshot Concrete, Inc. will complete the work for $277,610, which will come from the city’s annual budget for stormwater construction and improvement. According to Ricky Stewart, the city’s public...
Commissioners seem supportive of new west side development
Athens-Clarke County commissioners seemed largely supportive on Tuesday of a proposal that would bring 227 new single-family homes to the county’s west side. The new subdivision, if approved, would be built near Cleveland Road and close to the Caterpillar plant. It would also incorporate a modest amount of commercial space.
Local & Live Music This Weekend … July 18-19-20-21
Below is the local music schedule with venues and artists from Thursday, July 18 through Sunday, July 21. The Grand Hotel, 303 East Main Street, Hogansville • 678-902-8408. All Shows begin at 7 p.m. 7/20 … Summer Jazz & Low Country Boil with Dexter Tolson & Friends, 5 p.m....
In wake of Laken Riley death, UGA announces new security measures ready for fall semester
The University of Georgia released a statement Thursday announcing that new security measures are in place for the upcoming fall semester. The measures include more security cameras, new lighting, emergency call stations and automatic license plate readers, the latter which is expected to record all vehicles entering and leaving campus property. ...
Cobb Denies Austell Man Selling Antiques from Home
MARIETTA — This week, the Cobb Board of Commissioners denied an Austell resident’s request to sell antiques from his home on Austell Powder Springs Road. Edwin Stafford requested a 24-month temporary land-use permit for an antique store and yard sale at his home south of Furr Avenue. In his April 18 request to the county, Stafford asked for the ability to sell from his front yard on Wednesdays and Sundays...
First Meeting of Senate Study Committee on Georgia’s Farmland Preservation to Convene in Statesboro
Georgians invested in the future of the state's agricultural lands can mark their calendars for an upcoming public meeting of significance. The Senate Study Committee on the Preservation of Georgia’s Farmlands is about to convene for the first time, with discussions poised to address the critical factors impacting the state's rural landscapes. Chaired by Sen. Billy Hickman (R–Statesboro), this meeting is scheduled for July 30, 2024, at the Georgia Southern University's Continuing Education Building located at 10449 US Highway 301 in Statesboro, according to the Senate Press.
West Georgia police looking for rig that knocked out railroad crossing.
VILLA RICA, Ga. — Police in Villa Rica, Ga. have issued a Be On the Lookout (BOLO) looking for a flatbed rig that rolled through its downtown on Thursday morning and took out a railroad crossing and left the scene. According to a Facebook post by the law enforcement...
Oxford Monster’s Hanging Tough
Atlanta, GA – Walker homers twice, and Campbell gets another solid start as the Choccolocco Monsters beat the Atlanta Blues on the road to stay tied atop the Sunbelt League. Mason Walker homered twice and drove in three runs as the Choccolocco Monsters beat the Atlanta Blues 9-3 on the road in Wednesday’s Sunbelt League action. […] The post Oxford Monster’s Hanging Tough appeared first on Calhoun Journal.
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