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AAA Spokesperson: 'Seasonal gas demand is rising as more drivers hit the road'

By Solange DeLisle | May 25, 2022

It's been about two months since President Joe Biden launched an emergency oil release, but according to AAA, the nation's average for a gallon of gas hasn't dropped in the last month.

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Faith leaders give out food 'to help relieve that burden' in DeKalb County

By Solange DeLisle | May 22, 2022

As more families struggle to put food on the table because of the high costs associated with record inflation, faith leaders have teamed up in DeKalb County to help feed those in need.

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Cost of inflation overshadows Georgia worker raises: 'they call inflation a tax'

By Solange DeLisle | May 7, 2022

Georgians may be making more money at their jobs, but an editorial suggests the good news may be cancelled out by the high cost of everyday items because of record inflation.

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White on becoming Georgia Bulldogs' head hoops coach: 'I'm committed to helping them'

By Solange DeLisle | Apr 13, 2022

The University of Georgia has named former University of Florida coach Mike White as the new head coach for the Bulldog's men basketball team in a deal that was reached in just a few hours.

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Roswell EMS manager on free classes to combat EMT shortage: 'There's no student debt incurred'

By Solange DeLisle | Apr 5, 2022

Emergency medical services in Cobb County are looking to combat a shortage of emergency medical technicians, an issue affecting the entire country due to COVID-19, by offering the training needed for the job free of charge.

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NFL commissioner: Atlanta Falcon Ridley suspended for betting, put 'integrity of the game at risk'

By Solange DeLisle | Mar 26, 2022

Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Calvin Ridley has been suspended by the NFL for the entire 2022 season at minimum after an investigation revealed he bet on football games last year.

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'SK is truly a pioneer': Company finalizes plans to build first-of-its kind facility in Covington

By Solange DeLisle | Nov 1, 2021

SK Group is bringing a first-of-its kind, glass-based semiconductor-part manufacturing facility to Covington, a move that will also add hundreds of new jobs in the area.

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Atlanta 'can and must do better': NAACP slams Kasim Reed's decision to run for mayor

By Solange DeLisle | Oct 24, 2021

Atlanta's National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) has spoken out against former mayor Kasim Reed's run to become the city's mayor once again.

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'It is important for everyone to stay safe' Georgia teachers union on board with changed CDC mask requirements in schools

By Solange DeLisle | Sep 24, 2021

A Georgia teacher's union appears to be on board with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention COVID-19 guidelines that suggest everyone, vaccinated or not, to wear a mask in schools, which were changed after the National Education Association (NEA) criticized the CDC over some of its mask guidelines.

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Former Georgia, NFL star Walker launches senate campaign 'to protect' the 'American dream'

By Solange DeLisle | Aug 30, 2021

Former NFL player and Heisman Trophy winner Herschel Walker has officially thrown his name in the mix of Republicans seeking the nomination to run against Sen. Raphael Warnock (D-GA) in the upcoming U.S. Senate race in Georgia.

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Georgia senator pushes to have solar tile systems included in tax credit

By Solange DeLisle | Aug 12, 2021

Several Democrat lawmakers, including Sen. Jon Ossoff (D-GA), want to make it easier for homeowners and small businesses to have rooftop solar tiles installed as part of a push for renewable energy.

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Georgia DOT takes home top prize for Macon-Bibb bridge-replacement project

By Solange DeLisle | Aug 11, 2021

The Georgia Department of Transportation has received high praise for the Macon-Bibb Design Build Bridges project which replaced both the Pio Nono Avenue and College Street brides.