The number of confirmed COVID-19 deaths in Georgia has now surpassed 20,000, state officials said Friday. In addition, there are more than 3,000 “probable’’ deaths from Covid, according to the state Public Health website. Georgia’s first confirmed Covid death was in March 2020. “It is tragic but not surprising that we have surpassed this grim […]
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Police, fire officials promote controversial training facility during public session
Atlanta police and fire officials touted the need for an 85-acre public safety training facility during a Sept. 2 public overview session of the controversial project. Hosted by Atlanta City Councilmember Natalyn Archibong ahead of the council’s likely Sept. 7 vote on the issue, the session was advertised as an opportunity for the public to […]
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Trees Atlanta kicks off annual tree sale online
Atlanta is often and affectionately referred to as a “city in the forest,” but there’s always room for our canopy to grow. Today at 11 a.m., Trees Atlanta kicks off its 22nd annual Labor Day Tree Sale online. The online store is open and taking pre-orders through Sept. 20. Trees Atlanta recommends that all customers order online throughout […]
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News Briefs: Fire guts Inman Park businesses; free Music Midtown passes at vax event; digital driver’s licenses
A fast-moving fire gutted three businesses in Inman Park on Sept. 2. Heartwork Counseling Center, Master Air Heating & AC, and Velocity Print & Design at the corner of Elizabeth Street and Edgewood Avenue in Inman Park were destroyed in the blaze, which sent a dark plume of smoke into the sky visible for miles. […]
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ADAC celebrates six decades of design with DISCOVER ADAC event Sept. 21-23
ADAC (Atlanta Decorative Arts Center) will continues its 60th anniversary celebration with the return of its annual fall market event, DISCOVER ADAC. From Sept. 21-23, ADAC invites everyone to delve deep into the world of design with presentations, showroom events, and product launches by renowned designers and luxury brands at the Peachtree Hills showroom. “After […]
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News Briefs: COVID-19 nears peak again; APD statement on guns; student killed in elevator; Super Bowl bid
The number of COVID-19 cases now in Georgia is reaching the previous peak in January. On Sept. 1, the Georgia Department of Health recorded a 7-day moving average of almost 6,997 cases. Back in January, the 7-day moving average had reached a record 7,309 cases. The most COVID cases in one day was recorded on […]
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Archibong hosting ‘Cop City’ training facility overview session Sept. 2 ahead of city council vote
Atlanta City Councilmember Natalyn Archibong will host an overview session about the controversial public safety training facility – nicknamed “Cop City” by opponents – on Thursday, Sept. 2 at 6:45 p.m. The meeting will be held via Zoom and a registration link is available here. Questions submitted through registration will be answered as time permits. […]
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Election Notes: Candidate forums, Brown fraud case, Bell-Saunders exits
EarthShare Georgia will host the 2021 Mayoral Forum on Greenspace on Sept. 8 from 6-8 p.m. to find out how each candidate’s administration would value and manage local natural spaces and recreation areas. The virtual forum will be moderated by Jocelyn Dorsey. Find out more at bit.ly/greenmayorforum. The Transformation Alliance continues its series of Transformation […]
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Gov. Kemp to deploy more National Guard troops to hospitals overwhelmed by unvaccinated COVID-19 patients
Gov. Brian Kemp said he would deploy an additional 2,500 Georgia National Guard troops to hospitals overwhelmed by unvaccinated COVID-19 patients. Kemp said during an Aug. 30 press conference that the troops would assist hospital staffs with non-medical duties. Last week, the governor sent more than 100 medical personnel from the Guard to assist at […]
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Driver shot during carjacking in Downtown Atlanta
A man is in serious condition after being shot during a carjacking in Downtown this morning. According to the Atlanta Police Department report, officers responded to 584 Marietta St NW around 5:30 a.m. on a report of a person shot. On scene officers found an adult male with a gunshot wound. He was taken to […]