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Roswell police investigating shooting after victim turns up at precinct
ROSWELL, Ga. - Roswell police officers at the precinct at 4400 Lower Roswell Road, which is near Johnson Ferry Road, were alerted to a shooting that had occurred at another location shortly before midnight July 21. The injured person was transported by ambulance to a local hospital for treatment. Roswell...
Stockbridge nonprofit feeds hundreds after Hurricane Beryl devastates Houston
STOCKBRIDGE, Ga. - A Stockbridge-based nonprofit stepped in to help hundreds of Houston residents impacted by prolonged power outages following the wrath of Hurricane Beryl. Two weeks after Beryl barreled through the city, power outages proved to be just as dangerous with dozens of heat-related deaths and many more facing financial impacts. That's where Melissa Ellis found her purpose.
Floyd County to Vote on RV Park and 2024 Property Tax Rate on Tuesday
Plans for an RV campground near Cave Spring and a solar farm on Alabama Highway will go before the Floyd County Commission on Tuesday. The board also is scheduled to set the millage rate for 2024. Commissioners caucus at 4 p.m. and start their regular meeting at 6 p.m. in the County Administration Building, 12 E. Fourth Ave. A public hearing on the proposed property tax rate also is scheduled for 8 a.m. that day. ...
BrandsMart USA Celebrates Grand Opening in Kennesaw
KENNESAW — Hundreds of people eagerly lined up outside of BrandsMart USA’s new Kennesaw location for its grand opening Saturday. The new store, located in the Cobb Place Shopping Center on Ernest Barrett Parkway, celebrated its grand opening with a ceremony and ribbon-cutting with local, state and federally elected officials as well as BrandsMart and The Aaron’s Company employees. Attendees Sharon and Larry Dover, of Kennesaw, stood in line for...
Hundreds of Delta flights canceled on Sunday morning, stranding thousands of passengers
Passengers at Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport are asking why airlines are not paying for hotels and food during the IT outage that led to hundreds of flight cancellations and delays.
Gorman homer helps Cards split doubleheader with Braves
Nolan Gorman hit a two-run homer in a four-run second inning and the St. Louis Cardinals overcame two homers by Marcell Ozuna to beat the Atlanta Braves 9-5 and avoid being swept in Saturday’s split doubleheader.
One dead, one arrested after Saturday shooting in Oakwood
A man is facing murder charges after a shooting that killed a man in Oakwood Saturday afternoon. A release from the Oakwood Police Department Sunday said officers were called to a home on Aster Place in the Prescott neighborhood off of McEver Road just before 4:45 p.m. Saturday to a report of a shooting. When they got to the scene, they found a vehicle that had crashed into the rear of a home on nearby Wild Berry Court.
‘Still standing’: Pike County congregation holds service in parking lot after historic church burns down
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) - Last Wednesday, a historic Pike County burned to the ground — but its determined congregation isn’t giving up. On Sunday, Zebulon United Methodist Church (ZUMC) held a service in the former building’s parking lot, setting up tents to shield from the rain. Just feet away, piles of the church’s charred wooden rubble spiked toward the gray sky.
Grandson tries to burn grandparents' Lawrenceville home down with 'gas cans,' neighbor says
LAWRENCEVILLE, Ga. - A man was arrested in Lawrenceville Saturday night after allegedly trying to burn his grandparents' house down. Firefighters were called at 8:53 p.m. to the 3000 block of Iron Gate Court where a neighbor reported smoke coming from the house. Luckily, all three residents successfully evacuated before...
Bellissimo Theatre to Present Sondheim's INTO THE WOODS at Roswell Cultural Arts Center
Bellissimo Theater has announced its upcoming production of the beloved musical "Into the Woods" at the Roswell Cultural Arts Center. This enchanting musical features music and lyrics by Stephen Sondheim and a book by James Lapine. It promises to captivate audiences with its timeless tale and stunning performances. This Tony...
Black men share what Biden needs to do to keep the Black male vote
ATLANTA — We're just over 100 days until the presidential election. Some voters are calling for President Joe Biden to step down, citing potential health issues and age. Others wonder if Biden is losing support from Black men--especially when former President Donald Trump has mentioned growing support during a few of his rally speeches.
‘It will happen again’: Information security expert says it could take companies weeks to recover from CrowdStrike outage
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) - On Friday, a certain glitch wasn’t just an irritation. The defective update from cybersecurity company CrowdStrike crippled some hospitals, 911 call centers, businesses and other institutions using Microsoft Windows worldwide, even shutting down billboards in New York’s Times Square. It wasn’t the...
Concerns grow over reckless e-bike riders on Atlanta BeltLine
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — Electric bikes are booming in popularity, partially fueled by a city rebate program that has attracted around 9,000 applications. As the number of people riding on e-bikes continues to climb, others have expressed concern about the risks they pose for people on paths.
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