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Astemo Americas is closing its Tallapoosa parts plant after a key customer pulled a contract, affecting roughly 60 local jobs.
Crime & Emergencies in ...
An 18-year-old Haralson County senior died in a four-car crash on GA‑1; family has authorized organ donation and a fundraiser has raised more than $17K.
Taylor Duma, founded in 2005, is closing after a years-long run and a recent exodus of partners. Some lawyers are moving to Offit Kurman and new local firms.
Wayfair opened a 150,000-square-foot store Tuesday at The District at Howell Mill, replacing a former Walmart and adding an in-store cafe and 18 departments.
Transportation & Infrastructure in ...
Ball Ground is adding automated speed cameras around its elementary STEM academy, funded under Georgia law. The rollout starts with fee‑free warnings before fines begin.
Arts & Culture in ...
A long-running partnership between Aurora Theatre and the City of Lawrenceville has frayed after the city took over operations and began charging stage fees that leaders say threaten programming.
A federal judge found Georgia corrections destroyed footage tied to a 2022 Valdosta State Prison stabbing and cleared the civil case for trial.
A man was found shot to death Saturday night at 1401 Moreland Avenue SE in southeast Atlanta. Investigators are working the scene.
Politics & Govt in ...
SB403 would let the Department of Revenue match tax records to unclaimed accounts and automatically return small amounts, while easing probate paperwork for heirs.
Food & Drinks in ...
Mister Eater, an Afro‑Caribbean restaurant, is slated for 2628 Piedmont Rd NE in Buckhead with a planned grand opening in early May. The Instagram‑backed brand promises dishes rooted in Liberia, Ghana, Nigeria and Jamaica.
Sports in ...
Augusta National just posted first photos of its new Player Services Building, revealing a 100-locker main room, recovery tubs and a Magnolia Dining Room for players and families.
Cherokee County will install stop‑arm cameras on all buses; a 30‑day warning starts March 30 and $1,000 citations will be mailed beginning May 4, 2026.
Jason Heyward is retiring after 16 MLB seasons, leaving as a five‑time Gold Glove winner and 2016 World Series champion. His career began with a homer in his first at‑bat.
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