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News Blog: Ivanka Trump visits Atlanta

Ivanka Trump is visiting Atlanta today to participate in a roundtable about efforts to end human trafficking. Trump was accompanied by Attorney General William Barr. Trump will also tour the…

News Blog: Atlanta breaks temperature streak

The National Weather Service reported Sunday morning that Atlanta had broken its 94-day high temperature streak. For the last 94 days, the temperature in the Atlanta area has been over…

News Blog: Cobb County District Attorney wants federal investigation into inmate death

Cobb County District Attorney Joyette M. Holmes says she is asking for a federal investigation into an inmate death at the Cobb County jail. Below is a statement from Holmes…

News Blog: Norcross mandates face masks

The City of Norcross has passed a face mask mandate, requiring that face masks be worn when on property owned or leased by the city. The measure also closes government…

News Blog: Worker rescued after T-Beam collapse

Atlanta Fire Search and Rescue Units extricated one worker with leg injuries after a T-beam pancaked down multiple floors at 530 W. Peachtree Street. Workers were inside shoring up the…

News Blog: Railroad tracks in Kennesaw shut down, Ga. 400 lane closures

An unknown malfunction has closed railroad tracks in the vicinity of downtown Kennesaw, according to the Kennesaw Police Department. Drivers are being urged to find alternative routes and avoid the…

News Blog: Yes, you can get a COVID-19 test on Labor Day in Georgia

While you may have the day off Labor Day, coronavirus will not be taking the day off. Fortunately, neither will Georgia's coronavirus testing services. If you find yourself in need…

News Blog: Labor Day garbage pickup schedules announced

DeKalb County announces garbage pickup schedule In observance of Labor Day on Monday, Sept. 7, DeKalb County garbage, recyclable materials and yard trimmings collection for residential customers will be based on…

News Blog: Wills Park pool in Alpharetta reopens Wednesday

Two weeks after being shut down due to a staff member testing positive for COVID-19, the Wills Park pool in Alpharetta is ready to reopen. The pool will reopen Wednesday…

News Blog: Athens-Clarke County settles mask lawsuit

The Mayor and Commission held a Special Called Session on Friday, August 14 at 8:15 a.m. to approve a settlement with plaintiffs related to the recent mask ordinance requirement for…

News Blog: Holtzclaw Road closed in Forsyth County

Holtzclaw Road, south of High Gables Subdivision, is currently closed due to down power lines on the roadway. The road will be closed for several hours, please use an alternate…

News Blog: Atlanta Police search for liquor thief

Police in Atlanta are asking for your help locating a liquor thief. Police say on August 7, the man pictured below entered Amalfi Pizza located at 17 International Blvd, where…

News Blog: Peachtree Industrial closed at Sugarloaf

Peachtree Industrial Road in Gwinnett County is currently closed near the intersection of Sugarloaf Parkway in both directions for a grass fire and downed electric pole. Free coronavirus testing in…

News Blog: Free COVID-19 Testing, Flash Flood Warnings and car crashes

Free COVID-19 Testing in Forsyth County Free COVID-19 testing provided by District 2 Public Health will be held at Browns Bridge Church at 3860 Browns Bridge Road. Tests will be…