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Trump leads Biden in Georgia in first major poll after assassination attempt
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) - A new poll released Thursday shows Donald Trump — only hours away from headlining the GOP convention’s final night — leading President Joe Biden in all seven potential battleground states, including Georgia. The Emerson College poll is the first large-scale presidential...
Is Prime Day a hazard to Amazon warehouse workers in the CSRA?
APPLING, Ga. - While online shoppers are grabbing deals on Amazon Prime Day, the company’s warehouse workers like those in the CSRA are more likely to get injured, according to the findings of a U.S. Senate investigation. The Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor and Pensions found Amazon’s warehouses...
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...
Work crews to close streets in Decatur for water main repairs starting Sunday, expect traffic, noise
From Sunday to Tuesday from 7 p.m. to 6 a.m., work crews will be performing night repairs on a 30-inch Ductile Iron Pipe water main that is part of the Scott Boulevard Water Main Replacement Project Phase II.
Atlanta airport navigates widespread comms outage, thousands of passengers in limbo, flights grounded
A widespread Microsoft communications outage is wreaking havoc across the globe and grounded flights Friday morning at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport. The Federal Aviation Administration issued a ground-stop for major U.S. airlines, including Atlanta-based Delta Air Lines, United and American. The outage is halting flights at other airports globally and impacting banks and other businesses and services.
Auburn Tigers News: GA Tech commit sets Big Cat visit, Hugh Freeze on improving in year 2
In today's edition of Auburn Tigers News, a Georgia Tech wide receiver commit RSVP's for Big Cat Weekend and Hugh Freeze talks about improving from year one to year two on the Plains. Earlier this week, Auburn Live confirmed that 3-star Georgia Tech commit Sam Turner will visit the Plains...
Tallahassee alternative pop singer Kanise moving to Atlanta after farewell show here
In just a couple weeks, Tallahassee alternative pop singer Kanise will be moving to Atlanta, a step she hopes will propel her musical career forward. But before her departure, she bids farewell to her hometown with a show at Cascades Park. She’ll be headlining as part of the free Downtown Concert Series at 7 p.m. Saturday, July 20, organized by the Tallahassee Downtown Improvement Authority.
Bell Ringing Suddenly! Georgia Dessert Company Shuts Down Abruptly: What Happened?
WFCN – The shocking closing of a dessert company in Georgia comes after more than 15 years at the historic location, according to sources. After more than 15 years of service to the Atlanta community, Peterbrooke Chocolatier has decided to close its doors. The Peachtree Forum site was closed,...
Residents with disabilities stuck in Mechanicsville apartments due to broken elevators
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) - Arthur Key uses a wheelchair and has been unable to leave his third-floor apartment for a month. “I’m stuck here and that’s what I’m working with. That’s all I’ve got to work with. I’m stuck here,” said 74-year-old Key.
Atlanta launches $10M property tax relief program for senior homeowners
ATLANTA - The city of Atlanta has launched a $10 million tax relief program for senior homeowners burdened by rising property taxes. The new program is called the Anti-Displacement Tax Relief Fund and is a partnership between the city and Invest Atlanta. Two hundred participants will be selected randomly from...
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