Around Georgia: Atlanta shows solidarity with Ukraine

February 26, 2022
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The photos below show light displays in Atlanta showing solidarity for the citizens of Ukraine in the wake of the Russian invasion of the country.


Inaugural car show set for Saturday in Henry County

Henry County Sheriff Sheriff Reginald B. Scandrett and Shaquille O’Neal present the Inaugural Law Enforcement and CommUNITY Car Show benefiting The Georgia Sheriffs’ Association’s Youth Home which was established to give our state’s most at-risk children the love, safety and stability needed to become mature, successful adults. This event is free for the public. And there’s still time to register your vehicle as the deadline has been extended to March 2nd, 2022. Use the link below to register your car. Hope to see you there!

WHAT: The Inaugural Law Enforcement and CommUNITY Car Show

WHEN: Saturday, March 5th, 2022

9 a.m to 2p.m

WHERE: Salem Baptist Church 1724 GA-HWY 155 N.

McDonough GA, 20352

WHO: Sheriff Reginald B. Scandrett and Shaquille O’Neal

All proceeds will be donated to The Georgia Sheriffs’ Associations’ Youth Home.


Roswell firefighters extinguish burning offloaded recycling materials

On Friday, February 25, Roswell Engine 23 responded to a possible grass fire in the Steeple Chase subdivision.

Upon arrival, fire crews found burning contents of a recycling truck offloaded in the roadway. Firefighters extinguished the fire and stood by until the roadway was reopened.

Although the cause of the fire is unknown, fire officials say the incident is a great reminder that materials improperly placed into the trash can be significant fire hazards.

Around Georgia: Atlanta shows solidarity with Ukraine

I-75 South Closed in Ringgold

I-75 southbound at exit 345 is closed due to a diesel spill, the Ringgold Police Department reports. This may take a while to clean up. Drivers are reminded to slow down in this area and use caution. 

Around Georgia: Atlanta shows solidarity with Ukraine

Tractor-trailer bottoms out, blocking roadway

Both directions of Peachtree Industrial Blvd. were completely blocked near Pleasant Hill Road in Duluth Friday morning due to a tractor-trailer which bottomed out while attempting to enter the Peachtree Hills Shopping center.

Around Georgia: Atlanta shows solidarity with Ukraine

Bremen gets a new fire truck

The City of Bremen held a push-in ceremony for its brand new fire truck Friday. The Push-In Ceremony is a tradition that dates back to the days of horse drawn and steam fire engines.

Photos of the ceremony are below.


Cops for Kids Golf Tournament returns

The 20th Annual Paulding Cops for Kids, Inc. Golf Tournament is back after a two year hiatus due to the COVID-19 pandemic.  This year’s event will be held on Wednesday April 27, 2022 at 9:00 AM at Creekside Golf and Country Club.

There are only 27 team (4 people per team) spaces available, so go online to www.paulding.gov/copsforkids and register to reserve your spot today.  See the attached flyer for more information.

Around Georgia: Atlanta shows solidarity with Ukraine

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