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Georgia governor announces $19 million project bringing 330 new jobs to metro Atlanta

HENRY COUNTY, GA — More than 300 new jobs are coming to Henry County as a New York-based company prepares to build a new logistics center south of Atlanta. Gov. Brian Kemp announced that SupplyHouse, an online distributor of plumbing, heating, ventilation, air conditioning (HVAC) and electrical supplies, plans to invest approximately $19 million in the new facility.

Henry County, GA · 1d

Axios

Atlanta's aging bridges face new scrutiny after closure

Last month's water valve break and buttress wall collapse that led to the closure of the Moores Mill Road bridge over Peachtree Creek have Atlanta officials thinking about other structures at risk of failing. Why it matters: City leaders will have to set aside millions of dollars to update or...

Atlanta, GA · 11h

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Frigid weekend, wind chills fall into the 20s

FOX 5 Storm Team Meteorologist Jonathan Stacey reports Back-to-back dry cold fronts will drop temperatures across Atlanta and north Georgia well below November averages this weekend, driving Saturday morning wind chills into the 20s and bringing a chance of mountain flurries.

Atlanta, GA · 22h

WSB Channel 2 Atlanta

Superintendent says Gwinnett’s $2,000 bonus decision came before she arrived

Gwinnett County Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Alexandra Estrella wrote to teachers Thursday that she understands why they are frustrated to learn in November that a second $2,000 bonus is not coming.

Gwinnett County, GA · 1d

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Restaurant Report Card: Home Spun fails with 60; {S}table earns 100

ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — A restaurant on Nelson Brogdon Boulevard in Sugar Hill failed a routine health inspection. Home Spun in Gwinnett County scored 60 points and a U for unsatisfactory on Nov. 6. The report says there was a brown mold-like substance in the ice machine. Plus, there was abundant debris, dust and food residue on the flat grill, and lima beans, yams and mac and cheese were at unsafe temperatures.

Atlanta, GA · 2h

USA TODAY

Water releases planned as drought conditions continue in metro Atlanta

Colder temperatures are here in Georgia, and while many might welcome the change from steamy summer days to chilly winter mornings, what the Southeast really needs is rain. The state of Georgia has been under drought conditions this year, despite some smaller periods of heavy rainfall, and it has caused the water levels in the state's reservoirs to drop significantly. Atlanta has received 35.3 inches of rain so far this year, down significantly from the 30-year average, according to the National Weather Service. The Georgia Environmental Protection Division declared a statewide drought response level 1 in April, meaning utilities were required to warn residents about the impacts of drought and ways to mitigate them. Now, state officials are taking the next step to keep Atlanta's water system moving. Army Corps to limit reservoir releases The Army Corps of Engineers manages and operates Buford Dam , the dam at the southern end of Lake Lanier, a massive reservoir about an hour north of Atlanta. The Dam and lake are fed by the Chattahoochee River, and the river continues to flow on the south side of the dam all the way down to Florida. When water levels are low in the reservoir,

Atlanta, GA · 6h

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‘Crash for cash’: Drivers intentionally causing wrecks target tractor-trailers for insurance payouts

The schemes can be elaborate, involving multiple people working together to cause a collision and then pursue insurance claims and lawsuits. The drivers who intentionally cause the crashes have even earned a name: “slammers.”

Fulton County, GA · 23h

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Best Thanksgiving weekend events in Atlanta this year

This year Thanksgiving falls on Thursday, November 26, and Atlanta is giving families plenty of reasons to get out of the house once the dishes are done. From a sunrise race downtown to a two-night music celebration hosted by D-Nice, the long holiday weekend offers ways to move, laugh, dance and make memories across the metro area.

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Georgia Power shares ways to lower winter heating costs

ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — Georgia Power is outlining ways customers can lower their heating costs this winter as colder weather arrives in the area. A Georgia Power spokesperson said renters and homeowners can take steps to cut costs during the winter months while staying warm. Temperatures are...

Atlanta, GA · 1d

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DeKalb County approves new rules for dogs left tied up alone

"I believe that a dog left tied up alone day after day, month after month, with a harness or collar buried in its skin truly suffers," Commissioner Spears said.

Dekalb County, GA · 8h

The Cool Down

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Georgia woman drops health insurance after monthly premium jumps from $700 to $2,900

Enrollment is projected to drop to 816,000 in 2027.

Georgia · 6h

WSB Channel 2 Atlanta

Cemetery that allegedly misplaced body files for bankruptcy

Attorney Ortavia Simons says Greenwood Cemetery sort of dug itself in deeper as it sought to fix problems with where Vera Blount’s late husband Edson Blount Sr. was buried.

Atlanta, GA · 1d

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Georgia election officials to audit midterm results

ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — Following Nov. 3’s historic midterm elections, the Georgia Secretary of State’s Office will perform a set of random audits on Thursday. True to its name, the routine “risk-limiting audit” is meant to reduce the risk that the wrong winner was called....

Georgia · 1d

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Man dragged girlfriend mom of 3 out of car and onto street after shooting her, stood over the young woman and kept pulling the trigger: Police

A 23-year-old Georgia man gunned down his girlfriend inside of a car, dragged the mother of three out of the vehicle, stood over her, and then "attempted to shoot her again," according to police. The post Man dragged girlfriend mom of 3 out of car and onto street after shooting her, stood over the young woman and kept pulling the trigger: Police first appeared on Law & Crime .

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Jordan leads Georgia Tech against UNC Asheville after 27-point showing

UNC Asheville Bulldogs (2-2) at Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets (3-0) BOTTOM LINE: Georgia Tech plays UNC Asheville after Tylis Jordan scored 27 points in Georgia Tech's 85-71 victory against the Eastern Kentucky Colonels. Georgia Tech went 10-9 at home a season ago while going 11-20 overall. The Yellow Jackets allowed...

Atlanta, GA · 13h

CBS News Atlanta

Atlanta man overcomes adversity to open menswear business

When Eric Austin was accepted into a program that required him to wear a suit weekly during the school year, he had to figure out how to pull together a look. That experience became his inspiration for his business.

Atlanta, GA · 1d

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17 Cobb County players named to Atlanta Tipoff Club's boys watch list

Seventeen Cobb County players were selected for the Atlanta Tipoff Club’s all-metro preseason watch list. Wheeler, the defending Class AAAAAAA state champion, and McEachern, which made the state semifinals, led the way with four nominations each. Wheeler was led by senior point guard and Purdue signee Kevin Savage, junior shooting guard Shamar Madden, senior combo guard Tyce Curtis and junior point guard Shane Goines. Curtis and Goines joined the Wildcats from Campbell and Mount Paran Christian, respectively. McEachern’s nominees included senior combo guard Chase Lumpkin (Alabama), senior point guard Zach Graves, sophomore point guard Alvin Pettway and senior combo guard Zion Williams. Wheeler and McEachern, which met in last year’s state semifinals, will face off Nov. 21 at Holy Innocents’, marking the only matchup between the teams this season. Hillgrove had three players included on the list, including senior forward and Duke commit Asa Montgomery, senior shooting guard and University of Tampa commit Landon Grundy and junior combo guard Bryson Jatta. Longtime archrivals McEachern and Hillgrove will face off twice this season during Region 3AAAAAAA play — Jan. 15 at Hillgrove and Feb. 9 at McEachern. Six teams had one player selected. Pebblebrook senior forward Anthony Moon was among them,

Cobb County, GA · 1d

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South Atlanta students embrace title of "Baddest Band in the Land"

As a member of South Atlanta High School's first graduating class, Jamont Lane had dreams of being a band director. Now he's back at his alma mater leading the "Baddest Band in the Land."

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Mother demands stiffest punishment for man accused of killing her daughter

Erika Harris seeks justice for her daughter after surveillance video showed Torodd Woods allegedly shooting her in Atlanta.