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GBI Forensic Artist Kelly Lawson recently reevaluated the case of unidentified remains found in Buford in July 2015. She has been working with the Gwinnett County Medical Examiner’s Office to update the image previously released.

Do you recognize this man? Police are trying to identify his remains

by Thom ChandlerSeptember 19, 2018December 14, 2018

The City of Ball Ground will be celebrating its 135th anniversary Sept. 29. The event will be co-hosted by the Ball Ground Historical Society. There will be historical exhibits, food, music and more. It’s a birthday party, so, of course, there will be cake The party will be at the Ball Ground Community Building, 250 Civic Drive, from 10 a.m until 2 p.m.

Ball Ground to celebrate 135 years

by Thom ChandlerSeptember 18, 2018March 18, 2019

To celebrate the 150th anniversary of the beloved classic Little Women, the Parents Television Council’s “4 Every Girl Campaign” will be hosting a Red-Carpet event and pre-release screening of a new film, Little Women, in Atlanta, Ga., on Wednesday, September 26, 2018.

Pre-release screening of ‘Little Women’ to be held in Atlanta

by Thom ChandlerSeptember 15, 2018September 24, 2023

MARTA and MillerCoors will provide free rides to Falcons fans on Sunday, Sept. 16 (vs. Carolina) and Sunday, Sept. 23 (vs. New Orleans).

MARTA and Miller Lite to offer free rides to Falcons fans

by Thom ChandlerSeptember 13, 2018March 18, 2019

Changes are being made to update the Salem Gate Shopping Center to improve the appearance of the area.

Announcements, In The News

Rockdale County ‘eyesore’ to get facelift

by Thom ChandlerSeptember 13, 2018December 14, 2018

The Fulton County Department of Registration and Elections encourages residents to join others across the nation who will be registering to vote. On September 21, 2018 from 10:00 a.m. to 12 p.m., all residents are invited to gather at the Fulton County Government Center in the Assembly Hall located at 141 Pryor Street for a Pep Rally, drum line included, to promote voter registration and the importance of knowing the registration process.

Fulton County will hold a pep rally to get residents to register to vote

by Thom ChandlerSeptember 13, 2018March 18, 2019

CJ 4DPLEX and Regal opened the first ScreenX location in Atlanta Thursday. The marks the first theatre in the city to feature ScreenX, the premium, panoramic, 270-degree cinema environment that projects films on three walls of the auditorium. With this opening, ScreenX is to expand its domestic presence to eight locations.

Atlanta just got its first 270-degree panoramic cinema

by Thom ChandlerSeptember 13, 2018September 24, 2023

Gwinnett Police detectives are asking for the public’s help in identifying five suspects that burglarized multiple buildings located at 4411 East Jones Bridge Road in Peachtree Corners.

Crime

Police search for teens who caused over $4,500 in damage to Peachtree Corners building

by Thom ChandlerSeptember 13, 2018December 14, 2018

Firefighters responded at 9:37 a.m. Tuesday, to an employee report of a business fire at the Queen of Hearts Antiques & Interiors, located in the 4125 block of Buford Drive, in Buford. The caller to 9-1-1 was the store manager who reported a loud popping sound and smoke inside the business.

Small fire breaks out at Queen of Hearts antique store in Buford

by Thom ChandlerSeptember 11, 2018December 14, 2018

Potentially inappropriate prescribing practices for opioids in the Georgia Medicaid program are common and increasing despite policies aimed at reducing utilization, concludes a new study in the September issue of the Journal of Managed Care & Specialty Pharmacy.

Study: Georgia Medicaid patients are being prescribed more opioids despite push for decreased use

by Thom ChandlerSeptember 10, 2018March 18, 2019

Gwinnett Transit is launching a pilot program on Sept. 17 that will provide six months of free door-to-door bus service in Snellville.

Traffic & Transportation

Snellville to pilot free door-to-door bus service

by Thom ChandlerSeptember 10, 2018December 14, 2018

With Tropical Storm Florence churning in the Atlantic and heading toward likely landfall somewhere along the southeastern United States, Georgia Insurance Commissioner Ralph Hudgens is warning homeowners that it is critical now to prepare for a potential strike.

Georgia Officials: It’s time to start preparing for tropical storm Florence

by Thom ChandlerSeptember 8, 2018December 14, 2018

US Capital Global announced today that it has partnered with Ternio, LLC (“Ternio”) to support the firm’s capital formation needs. Based in Georgia, this early-stage blockchain company is seeking funds to launch its own custom, high-speed blockchain platform, Lexicon, and to develop its own prepaid cryptocard, to be used wherever VISA is accepted.

Georgia-based blockchain company Ternio sets out to raise $10 million in preferred equity offering

by Thom ChandlerSeptember 6, 2018December 14, 2018

Augusta Fire and Emergency Management Chief Chris James announced today that the city’s fire department will host a ceremony to mark the 17th anniversary of the 9/11 terrorist attacks on the United States. The main ceremony will be held Sept. 11 at 8:30 a.m. at Fire Station No. 8 at 1898 Highland Ave. in Augusta.

Augusta Fire Dept. Plans 9/11 Remembrance

by Thom ChandlerSeptember 6, 2018October 10, 2023

Local families in need of assistance will soon have an opportunity to meet face to face with human service providers who specialize in workforce development, financial literacy, employment and education.

Education, Employment and Resource Expo to provide wide range of resources for local families

by Thom ChandlerSeptember 5, 2018September 24, 2023

Georgia’s new system for administering public benefits, Georgia Gateway, is a finalist for an award by a national association of technology professionals, Department of Human Services Commissioner Robyn A. Crittenden announced Wednesday.

Georgia Gateway Program a Finalist for National Award

by Thom ChandlerSeptember 5, 2018October 10, 2023

“Remembering Our Fallen”, a traveling photo memorial wall of Georgia’s Fallen, will be on display in the lobby of the Lilburn City Hall-Library, September 10-14, 2018. This photographic war memorial honors over 210 Georgia based service members who died while serving our country during The War on Terror (9/11/2001-Present).

Lilburn to Honor Georgians Who Died During War on Terror

by Thom ChandlerSeptember 5, 2018October 10, 2023

On Thursday, August 30, 2018, the GBI arrested former Richmond Hill Police Department Officer Jeffrey Allen Allmond, Jr., age 24, on charges of Aggravated Sexual Battery and Aggravated Child Molestation.

Crime

Former Georgia police officer arrested for aggravated child molestation and aggravated sexual battery

by Thom ChandlerSeptember 1, 2018December 14, 2018