Despite the growing popularity of online shopping, many holiday shoppers still prefer the experience of going to the local mall. As we head into the Christmas shopping season, here's an important fact that most people probably don't know: 20 percent of car crashes...
Month: November 2016
3-car crash involves 2 Georgia government vehicles
A Georgia Department of Corrections employee, a Forsyth County sheriff's deputy and a civilian were involved in a three-vehicle crash on the morning of Nov. 16 near Lake Lanier. Two of the three drivers were injured, and all three vehicles suffered serious damage....
Why is Interstate 16 one of Georgia’s deadliest roads?
If you've driven from Cumming down to Savannah, you've likely taken Interstate 16. What you may not have known is that it's considered one of the deadliest roads in the state. Last year, 28 people were killed on I-16. Tractor-trailers were involved in 18 of the...
State efforts have increased arrests for child exploitation
Georgia authorities have teamed up to deal with the growing problem of child exploitation in our state, with positive results, they say. As teens and even children are increasingly using the internet, according to the Georgia Bureau of Investigation, often...
What are your voting rights after a felony conviction?
It's a widely-held misconception that a person who has been convicted of a felony never again has the right to vote. Often, that misconception is spread within prisons. Many people stop voting after they're released from prison because they believe that they're no...





