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Georgia bill could raise penalties for fleeing police

By Emily Bevard | Mar 8, 2022

Lawmakers in Georgia are pushing a bill that would raise the penalties for individuals found guilty of fleeing the police.

Georgia DOT will present a virtual seminar on government certifications for business

By Emily Bevard | Oct 16, 2021

Georgia Department of Transportation (DOT) will present a seminar Oct. 19 in partnership with the Rome Floyd Chamber of Commerce and Rome UGA Small Business Center.

Georgia WWII vet award French Legion of Honor for 'bravery' in making France 'what it is today'

By Emily Bevard | Oct 3, 2021

World War II veteran and Georgia resident Luciano “Louis” Graziano recently was awarded the French Legion of Honor decades later after fighting to liberate the European ally.

Bottoms to receive personal police protection even after leaving office

By Emily Bevard | Oct 3, 2021

Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms will continue to receive personal police protection for up to six months after she leaves office, according to a recent report by FOX 5.

Atlanta mayor joins residents in honoring victims of 1909 race massacre

By Emily Bevard | Oct 3, 2021

Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms recently joined residents in remembering the Atlanta Race Massacre, which left more than 25 Black residents dead 115 years ago.