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Two Georgia Lottery Players Won Almost $230,000 in Fantasy 5
Two lucky Georgia lottery players scored $229,438 each in the July 20 Fantasy 5 drawing. One ticket was purchased at Conyers Food Mart, the other online. 🎉 Why It Matters: These wins show that whether you play at a store or online, your chances are real. The Georgia Lottery continues to generate excitement and winnings for its players.
Deadline to register to vote in Georgia's General Election
ATLANTA — Georgians have until Oct. 7 to register for the general election. Anyone who has not registered can do so online through the secretary of state's office if they have a valid Georgia driver's license or state-issued identification card. People can check to see if they are registered...
Back-to-school drives happening in the Big Bend, South Georgia
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (WCTV) - With students and teachers returning to school soon, several Big Bend and South Georgia communities are holding drives to help prepare them for the 2024-2025 school year. Below is a list of back-to-school events and drives that are scheduled to take place in the local areas....
Death of US Army veteran at DeKalb County Jail highlights gaps in mental health care
The DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office is facing mounting scrutiny after the death of a 27-year-old U.S. Army veteran who was allegedly left lying on the jail floor for hours after falling and hitting his head. Christon Collins’ mother, Jonia Milburn, of Texas, said at a press conference in Decatur...
Cobb Passes $1.3 Billion Budget, Keeps Millage Rate Flat in Partisan Votes
MARIETTA — Following a lineup of public commenters demanding a millage rate rollback and a reduction in the general fund budget, the Cobb County Board of Commissioners bucked those concerns and voted to pass its $1.3 billion budget and keep its millage rate flat Tuesday night. Both the millage rate and budget were passed along partisan lines in 3-2 votes, with Republicans Keli Gambrill and JoAnn Birrell opposed to both. ...
No charges for Douglas County deputy who shot speeding suspect, civil suit pending
LITHIA SPRINGS, Ga. - A Douglas County sheriff’s deputy will not face charges after shooting a man accused of fleeing from authorities during a November 2023 traffic stop in Lithia Springs for excessive speeding. A grand jury voted last month not to move forward with charges against the deputy who shot 36-year-old Cameron Hunt in the chest moments after he crashed his car.
Illegal evictions on the rise: DeKalb woman says she was forced out of her apartment at gunpoint
Attorneys say they have seen an increase in illegal eviction cases since 2020. Attorneys say no matter how much a tenant may owe, landlords have to follow the court process by letting a judge grant an eviction.
TRAFFIC | I-75/85 North re-open near Peachtree Street following crash
ATLANTA — Lanes are back open in Downtown Atlanta early Wednesday following a morning crash on I-75/85 North. It happened before Peachtree Street/Pine Street. 11Alive Traffic Tracker Crash Clark recommends Metropolitan Parkway as an alternate. Traffic cameras showed police vehicles on scene with all lanes blocked. Traffic maps showed...
Georgia Power contractor injured while working on Atlanta power lines
ATLANTA - A man has been rushed to the hospital after officials say he was shocked by live wires while working to repair power lines. The dangerous situation happened around 3:15 a.m. on the 300 block of Boulevard Drive near Ralph McGill Boulevard. Atlanta Fire officials tell FOX 5 that...
Balta Rugs adds 3 to leadership team
Atlanta — Balta Rugs has named three to leadership positions: Brandon Gavic, senior vice president of sales and marketing; Alison Rogers, director of sales; and Sharday Bressler, director of e-commerce. Gavic will lead the omnichannel integration of sales and marketing strategies to enhance brand visibility and drive market expansion....
Flash flooding: Neighborhood under water, trees down, I-285 snarled by clogged drains
Heavy rain rolled across the metro Atlanta area on Tuesday evening, leading to flooding and storm damage in multiple cities. Emergency crews were busy responding to multiple incidents after multiple flash flood warnings were issued. Those warnings have since been allowed to expire. Smyrna cul-de-sac under water. As the heavy...
South Georgia Tech Lady Jets earn NJCAA Division I Academic Team Award - ninth highest team GPA in nation
Charlotte, NC -The South Georgia Technical College Lady Jets women’s basketball team earned the 2023 – 2024 NJCAA Women’s Basketball Division I Academic Team Award for a cumulative grade point average of 3.60. This was the ninth highest GPA in the nation in the NJCAA Division I Women’s Basketball league. In addition to that honor, seven Lady Jets and four Jets were also All-Academic Team ...
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