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Milton asks GDOT to fix Ga. 9 mess
MILTON, Ga. — Milton officials are working to tackle the fallout of fraudulent activity associated with the Georgia Department of Transportation’s widening project on Ga. 9. Milton Special Projects Director Bob Buscemi said July 15 that the city is coordinating with GDOT to decommission the project through Milton,...
Live Entertainment Spotlight in Middle Georgia this Week
From singing your heart out, to doing a swampy art project, to listening to high-energy live music, there are lots of ways to stay entertained during the next few days. The following are just a few of the interesting events taking place at the end of this week. THURSDAY, July...
Metro Atlanta mother left for trip days ago. Her boyfriend came home without her, family says
Harvey has been confirmed to be alive and back in Atlanta. According to a family member, Harvey spoke to Crosby’s friends, but claims to not know where she is. He says he left her in middle Georgia, but didn’t say where.
Man turns bus into laundry service for the homeless
Nicky Crawford, a retired African American man from Atlanta, Georgia, is using his personal resources to make a profound impact on his city’s local homeless population, ensuring they have access to basic necessities. In a city where over a quarter of the state’s homeless reside and eviction backlogs in Fulton County are forcing more people onto the streets daily, Crawford’s efforts are a beacon of hope.
Democrats sue Kemp over leadership committee law
(The Center Square) — Georgia Democrats have filed a federal lawsuit against Republican Gov. Brian Kemp, saying a measure he signed three years ago that allows him to effectively "sidestep" campaign finance restrictions. Kemp signed Senate Bill 221 into law in May 2021. Under the so-called "LC Law," some politicians can chair leadership committees and receive contributions from their members or supporters. Democrats contend the law violates the U.S. Constitution's...
Construction underway on Georgia's largest Buc-ee's, opening slated for summer 2025
The wait won't be much longer on Georgia getting a new Buc-ee's. Construction has started on the Brunswick location on Georgia 99 at the I-95 exit. It's being built by J. Raymond Construction out of Florida. Media coordinator Crissy Gonzales said via email that the Buc-ee's has a tentative opening date of June 2, 2025. However, that date is subject to change.
Richland County Sheriff: 16-year-old charged in double homicide after fleeing to Atlanta
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WIS) - Richland County Sheriff Leon Lott said a 16-year-old was arrested and charged in a double murder that took place in the Lower Richland community earlier this month. Two young men were killed on July 9 off the 300 block of Hickory Ridge Drive and one person...
Marietta Police Department Celebrates Promotion of Six Officers in Special Pinning Ceremony
The Marietta Police Department recently held a pinning ceremony to honor the promotions of six of its officers. The event, which took place on July 17, gathered approximately 125 attendees including friends, family, and colleagues. According to a press release from the City of Marietta, MPD Chief Beam led the ceremony with Deputy Chief Twaddell, underscoring the dedication these officers have shown to their community. The promoted staff includes Sergeants Mordarski and Conklin, Lieutenants Liedke and Foster, Major Mixon, and Deputy Chief Rutland.
PTC Awards July 4 Parade Winners
Peachtree City Mayor Kim Learnard presented awards to winners of the July 4 golf cart parade during the July 4 special called city council meeting. Learnard began by thanking city staff and recreation teams for “doing such a great job” planning and executing the parade.
New Pediatrician Joins St. Mary’s Healthcare
Northeast Georgia is gaining a new board-certified pediatrician. Dr. Devin Nicole Hicks will join St. Mary’s Hometown Pediatrics in Watkinsville on July 29 and will begin seeing patients on Aug. 7. Dr. Hicks comes to Hometown Pediatrics and St. Mary’s Medical Group from The Ark Children’s Clinic/Mitchell Family Medicine...
Several GA counties to extend health department hours July 23-25
COLUMBUS, Ga. (WTVM)— Health departments within the West Central Health District are offering parents an opportunity to get their children’s required vaccines before the back-to-school rush. The vaccine event is named “Take Your Best Shot.”. Five health departments will extend their hours until 6 p.m. on July...
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