So, you know you want to do something involving fireworks or maybe a parade for July 4, but you aren’t sure where to go. No problem. Below is a sampling of some of the Independence Day festivities throughout the state. All of the events on this list take place on the 4th. Avondale Estates Features: […]
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Dunwoody Police investigating Winters Chapel Road home invasion
Dunwoody Police Officers responded to a home invasion and robbery on Winters Chapel Road Thursday night. The victim told police he heard loud noises coming from inside the home but did not realize someone had broken in. Moments later, an unknown white or Hispanic male suspect opened the door to where the victim was and […]
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Gwinnett County to launch new mobile-friendly website
Gwinnett County will launch a new, device-responsive website Friday evening. The new site will make it easier for Gwinnett residents to pay their water bills, learn about upcoming events and stay up to date with the latest Gwinnett County news from a phone or tablet. Besides offering a better experience for device users, the new […]
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FBI investigating violent takeover and robbery of bank in Woodbury, Ga.
The Gist: Shortly after noon Wednesday, three suspects entered the United Bank at 33 Jones Mill Road in Woodbury. According to FBI officials, two of the suspects were armed with handguns and the third was armed with an AR-15 rifle. The suspects forced employees to the ground at gunpoint and stole an undisclosed amount of […]
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Chamblee launches new app for residents
The City of Chamblee has launched a new app called “MyChamblee.” The app is the official platform for residents to access their government in a single location where residents can submit, track and view nearby service requests through their smartphones, the new tool will be more accessible and user friendly. When used on a mobile […]
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Roy Minter chosen as Savannah’s new police chief
The city of Savannah announced Thursday the appointment of Roy Minter as its new police chief. Who is Roy Minter?: Minter comes to the job with 30 years of experience in public safety. He has served as police chief in Peoria, Arizona and Denton, Texas. Prior to becoming a police chief, Minter spent 15 years in […]
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Repeat felon gets 35-year sentence for pistol-whipping and attempting to influence witnesses
A Macon man convicted earlier this month of influencing witnesses, aggravated assault and other charges was sentenced to prison Wednesday afternoon. The Sentence: A judge sentenced 59-year-old Roland Linnette Ray to serve 35 years in prison. As a repeat offender, he will serve his entire prison term without the possibility of parole. Jurors found Ray guilty […]
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Scam Alert: Fraudulent email targets Catholics
The Georgia Attorney General is warning Catholics about a new email scam that is targeting Catholic church members in Georgia. The Scam: If you are a Catholic, or a member of any faith-based community in Georgia, you may want to think twice about sending money in response to an email from your priest or pastor. […]
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Starting July 1, it is free to freeze your credit in Georgia
This year, Gov. Nathan Deal signed Senate Bill 376, allowing Georgians to freeze and thaw their credit reports free of charge beginning July 1, 2018. “A credit freeze can be a powerful and pro-active weapon against identity theft,” said Attorney General Chris Carr. “We hope this new law will encourage more Georgians to use this […]