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As part of the Gwinnett’s shelter’s Make May Magnificent Month, Gwinnett Animal Welfare and Enforcement is offering free vaccinated and spayed or neutered dogs or cats to veterans, active-duty military personnel, first responders and nurses and doctors.

Free pets available to military, first responders and emergency personnel

by Thom ChandlerMay 11, 2018December 14, 2018

Hurricane season beings on June 1, and Insurance Commissioner Ralph Hudgens is reminding Georgians that now is the time for an insurance checkup to be sure you have adequate homeowners, renters, or business coverage.

Are you prepared for a hurricane?

by Thom ChandlerMay 11, 2018December 14, 2018

The nation’s first nonprofit surgery center devoted totally to the surgical and psychological treatment of victims of female genital mutilation is now open in Atlanta, Georgia. Dr. T. Wayne Bloodworth, a cosmetic surgeon and gynecologist who trained in Paris with the pioneer of the reconstruction operation, is the founder and medical director of The Surgery Center for FGM.

Nation’s first nonprofit surgical center for female genital mutilation victims opens in Atlanta

by Thom ChandlerMay 11, 2018April 9, 2020

As part of National Police Week, the Gwinnett County Police Department will conduct a memorial ceremony May 15 to remember its officers killed in the line of duty.

Gwinnett County Police to honor fallen officers

by Thom ChandlerMay 9, 2018March 22, 2019

The Superior Court Judges of the Western Circuit, in partnership with the University of Georgia School of Law and the Western Circuit Bar Association, announce the sixth pop-up clinic in the Access to Justice Initiative. The mission of the Access to Justice Initiative is to provide access to legal services and information for individuals in need of legal assistance who live in the community.

Access to Justice Initiative Pop-Up Clinic on Sat., May 12 at Pinewoods Library

by Thom ChandlerMay 9, 2018September 24, 2023

The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s assistance in helping locate 60-year-old Sherrie Barfoot. Bibb Sheriff’s Deputies spoke to Barfoot's daughter March 22. The daughter reported that she last saw Barfoot in March of last year.

Missing: Have you seen 60-year-old Sherrie Barfoot?

by Thom ChandlerMay 9, 2018December 14, 2018

An inmate who was assigned to work detail in Gwinnett County was struck and killed by a motorist Wednesday morning while he was following behind the work detail bus on foot. The inmate has been identified as Hunter O'Conner, a 22 year-old resident of Mableton. O'Conner died on the scene.

Inmate killed in morning traffic accident

by Thom ChandlerMay 9, 2018December 14, 2018

In what began as a spark of creativity for local artist and Norcross Elementary teacher Bobbie Adamczyk, the Mitchell Mosaic quickly became a movement that goes far beyond art and cultural awareness, embracing ideas of community and togetherness. The mural was completed this month.

Norcross completes Mosaic Mural on Mitchell Road

by Thom ChandlerMay 8, 2018September 24, 2023

Georgia's tourism industry generated a record-breaking $63.1 billion in economic impact in 2017, an increase of 3.8 percent over the previous year, according to the U.S. Travel Association and Tourism Economics.

2017 was a record-breaking year for tourism in Georgia

by Thom ChandlerMay 7, 2018March 22, 2019

Sheriff's deputies in Gordon County were dispatched to private property in a rural area near McDaniel Station/Darby Road in southern Gordon County Friday night in response to a report of an aircraft accident.

Gyrocopter crashes in Gordon County

by Thom ChandlerMay 5, 2018December 14, 2018

Background: The Boy Scouts of America announced yesterday that as part of their continuing efforts to include more girls in the scouting program, they would be dropping the word "Boy," from Boy Scouts. The name of the umbrella organization will continue to be Boy Scouts of America, but the programs will be Cub Scouts, Scouts and Eagle Scouts.

The Public Record

Georgia governor candidate Michael Williams calls out ‘politically correct bedwetters’ in response to Boy Scouts name change

by Thom ChandlerMay 4, 2018December 14, 2018

Fun Spot America, a family-owned theme park with a history dating back to 1969 has announced an expansion to its Atlanta location. The property’s first project is the construction of the Samson Monster Track. As part of a $2 million-dollar investment, Fun Spot America is developing this new multilevel go-cart track.

Fun Spot America adds new features to Fayetteville theme park

by Thom ChandlerMay 3, 2018September 24, 2023

Gov. Nathan Deal today signed the long-awaited transit bill, legislation that creates the state-level Atlanta-region Transit Link Authority, known as the ATL, which provides a new structure for coordinated transit planning and funding for the 13-county metro Atlanta region.

Deal signs transit bill into law

by Thom ChandlerMay 3, 2018September 24, 2023

Gov. Nathan Deal today announced that Instacart, a technology-driven, nationwide on-demand grocery delivery service, will create more than 400 jobs and invest $40 million in a Customer Experience Center in the Atlanta area throughout the next 24 months.

Instacart to open new facility in Atlanta area

by Thom ChandlerMay 1, 2018September 24, 2023

Macon-Bibb’s Animal Welfare will hold its third Midnight Miracle event Friday, May 4 from 11:00 a.m. until midnight to find permanent or foster homes for stray and abandoned dogs and cats, and to relieve overcrowding in the shelter. To see all of the animals that are up for adoption, follow Animal Welfare on Facebook and Twitter.

Here’s how you can help keep adoptable pets from being euthanized

by Thom ChandlerMay 1, 2018December 14, 2018

Gwinnett police detectives need your help identifying two suspects in a theft and credit card fraud case. On March 15, the victim’s credit cards were stolen from his locker at his gym on Buford Drive unbeknownst to him.

Crime

Gwinnett Police need your help finding two credit card fraud suspects

by Thom ChandlerMay 1, 2018December 14, 2018

The Georgia Environmental Protection Division will begin its annual Open Burning Ban in 45 counties in and around the metro Atlanta area. The ban is in effect for the ozone season, which runs May 1 through Sept. 30.

Burn ban goes into effect for metro Atlanta

by Thom ChandlerApril 30, 2018December 14, 2018

The collapse of a building in LaFayette’s downtown square earlier this year continues to pose safety problems.

Public safety issues continue after building collapse in downtown LaFayette

by Thom ChandlerApril 26, 2018December 14, 2018