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NPA to host live auctions in Atlanta
National Powersport Auctions (NPA) recently announced a second live auction every month at the NPA Atlanta facility, which kicks off in August 2024. The traditional auction will continue the third Friday of every month. NPA Atlanta is the most recent location to expand to two live auctions a month. NPA...
Photos of Fani Willis found on would-be Trump assassin’s cell phone: report
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) - Pictures of Fulton County DA Fani Willis were found on the cell phone of Thomas Matthew Crooks, the man who law enforcement authorities believe to have shot former President Donald Trump, killed one person and seriously injured two others at a Pennsylvania rally. According...
Drought continues across north Georgia but more rain is in sight
ATLANTA — Drought persists across north Georgia heading into the end of July. In the latest U.S. Drought Monitor, released July 18, parts of Fulton, Cobb, Douglas, Cherokee, Bartow, and Paulding counties remain in a Level 2 'severe' drought. Additionally, portions of far north Georgia, from Dade County to...
Businesses in 11 counties can apply for disaster loans after metro water main breaks
The Georgia Emergency Management & Homeland Security Agency announced Wednesday that due to the impacts of a series of water main breaks across the metro Atlanta area, disaster loans will be available to businesses in 11 counties.
Nearly all of Fulton County Housing Authority board has resigned following Channel 2 investigation
The Fulton County Housing Authority is facing more resignations and more allegations after a Channel 2 Action News investigation revealed accusations of money mismanagement, sexual harassment, and other issues.
Severe thunderstorm warning issued for parts of metro Atlanta
Storms are moving through parts of North Georgia with the potential of turning severe. A Severe Thunderstorm Warning has been issued for parts of Paulding and Cobb counties until 6 p.m. Severe Weather Team 2 Chief Meteorologist Brad Nitz says the storms are capable of heavy rain, frequent lightning and gusty wind are possible this afternoon. Here’s what to know:
Appeals court won’t hear arguments on Fani Willis’ role in Georgia Trump case until after election
ATLANTA (AP) — A Georgia appeals court has set a December hearing for arguments on the appeal of a lower court ruling allowing Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis to continue to prosecute the election interference case she brought against former President Donald Trump. Trump and other defendants had...
NICU Celebration Reunites Families and Staff at Piedmont Newnan
Piedmont Newnan Hospital recently hosted a neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) family reunion, where NICU graduates and their families were invited to reunite with the nurses, staff members, and other families who helped them through their time at the hospital. “Babies in the NICU are with us anywhere from a...
Newnan Mayor Keith Brady Appointed to Georgia's State Workforce Development Board by Governor Kemp
Newnan's Mayor Keith Brady steps onto the state stage as the Governor's pick for the State Workforce Development Board. In a move signaling confidence in local leadership, Governor Brian Kemp appointed Mayor Brady to a three-year term on the esteemed workforce collective—taking the baton from the Honorable Randy Toms.
THE AVENUE PEACHTREE CITY KICKS OFF ‘DENIM DAYS’ CAMPAIGN, DONATE OLD JEANS FOR A CHANCE TO WIN
Shoppers denim donations to be given to local community thrift store reinvesting proceeds from donations into local charities. The Avenue Peachtree City, an outdoor lifestyle shopping center, has kicked off Denim Days, a denim recycling promotion aimed at highlighting community connections with sustainability. All denim items collected will be donated to Clothes Less Traveled in Peachtree City.
New details on $1.5 billion transportation infrastructure investment across Georgia
GEORGIA (WRBL) — Gov. Brian Kemp announced new details on Thursday about the $1.5 billion investment in transportation infrastructure across Georgia. The funding, which is included in the “Amended Fiscal Year 2024” budget, intends to help with advancing various transportation projects as well as future expansions. The investment was first announced during the 2024 Legislative […]
Houston County High School senior wins Distinguished Young Woman of Georgia
HOUSTON COUNTY, Ga. — Abi Bragg, a rising senior at Houston County High School, has been crowned the Distinguished Young Woman of Georgia for 2024. The competition took place over the past weekend in Rome, where Bragg impressed judges and secured $2,900 in scholarships. Bragg, who was named the...
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