Cartersville, GA|News|
GA Coronavirus: Some Hospitals Under 'Severe Strain' With Surge
As Georgia's coronavirus numbers continue to surge, some hospitals report being more than half full of COVID-19 patients.
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East Cobb, GA|News|
GA Elections: GOP Sens. Back $2K Stimulus, Voter Purge Blocked
Georgia's GOP Senators said Tuesday they supported $2,000 stimulus checks; two voter purges are blocked; and Sterling is a contractor.
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Loganville-Grayson, GA|News|
Gwinnett Man Steals Car With Baby On Board: Police
A man that police say stole a car left with its engine running — and a baby inside it — was arrested Monday and charged with kidnapping.
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Douglasville, GA|News|
Man Shot During Douglasville Arrest, GBI To Investigate: Police
A Dallas, Georgia, man was shot Sunday when Douglasville police tried to arrest him, according to authorities. The GBI will investigate.
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Loganville-Grayson, GA|News|
GA Coronavirus: Staff Vaccinations Begin At Nursing Homes
Georgia began vaccinating staff Monday at a Gainesville nursing home, the first step in inoculating vulnerable residents against COVID-19.
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East Cobb, GA|News|
See The Risk Of Coronavirus Exposure Indoors In Cobb County
A tool developed by researchers from several universities lets you see your risk of being exposed to the coronavirus over the holidays.
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Dacula, GA|News|
See The Risk Of Coronavirus Exposure Indoors In Gwinnett County
A tool developed by researchers from several universities lets you see your risk of being exposed to the coronavirus over the holidays.
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Douglasville, GA|News|
See The Risk Of Coronavirus Exposure Indoors In Douglas County
A tool developed by researchers from several universities lets you see your risk of being exposed to the coronavirus over the holidays.
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Dallas-Hiram, GA|News|
See The Risk Of Coronavirus Exposure Indoors In Paulding County
A tool developed by researchers from several universities lets you see your risk of being exposed to the coronavirus over the holidays.
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Cartersville, GA|News|
See The Risk Of Coronavirus Exposure Indoors In Bartow County
A tool developed by researchers from several universities lets you see your risk of being exposed to the coronavirus over the holidays.
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Douglasville, GA|News|
20 Drivers Killed In Georgia Christmas-Weekend Car Accidents
In addition to 20 fatalities from auto accidents over the Christmas weekend, Georgia reported 173 DUI arrests and 4,347 speeding tickets.
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Cartersville, GA|News|
GA Elections: Trump Returns, Lawsuit Tossed, Officials Stressed
President Donald Trump will rally in Dalton; a judge dismisses a lawsuit to stop the runoff; and local elections officials are overwhelmed.
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Loganville-Grayson, GA|News|
Extended Stay On Jimmy Carter Blvd. Scene Of Fatal Shooting
One man is dead and several suspects are at large after a shooting incident Sunday at an extended-stay hotel on Jimmy Carter Boulevard.
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East Cobb, GA|News|
GA Coronavirus: Nearly 8K New COVID-19 Cases, Up 27% In Two Days
In Thursday's report, Georgia posted nearly 8,000 new COVID-19 cases — up 27 percent from the previous record set on Tuesday.
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Loganville-Grayson, GA|News|
What's Open, Closed Christmas Week 2020 In Dallas and Hiram
Check for Dallas, Hiram and Paulding County services and offices that are closing early this week for Christmas.
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Douglasville, GA|News|
What's Open, Closed Christmas Week 2020 In Douglasville
Check for Douglasville and Douglas County services and offices that are closing early this week for Christmas.
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Cartersville, GA|News|
What's Open, Closed Christmas Week 2020 In Cartersville
Check for services and offices in Cartersville and Bartow County that are closing early this week for Christmas.
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Dallas-Hiram, GA|News|
New GA Laws In Effect Jan. 1: Hate Crimes, Medical Bills, Jobs
New Georgia laws aimed at hate crimes, human trafficking, unexpected medical charges and employment take effect on Jan. 1, 2021.
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Dacula, GA|News|
What's Open, Closed Christmas Week 2020 In Dacula
Check for Dacula services and offices that are closing early this week for Christmas.
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Loganville-Grayson, GA|News|
What's Open, Closed Christmas Week 2020 In Loganville, Grayson
Check for services and offices in Loganville and Grayson that are closing early this week for Christmas.
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