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CLAYTON COUNTY -- Friday evening, federal Agents from the Department Of Commerce contacted the Clayton County Sheriff’s Office after they began receiving threats from a Jonesboro man who was rejected for over 250 trademarks that he submitted.

Crime

Georgia man arrested for threatening to behead Supreme Court justices

by Thom ChandlerMarch 30, 2019March 30, 2019

The City of Savannah has been named a finalist in the Transportation/Infrastructure category for its partnership with the company Roadbotics. It’s a recognition bestowed by International Data Corporation’s 2019 Smart Cities North America Awards. Roadbotics worked with the city to create a database of road infrastructure conditions through machine learning technology that grades every mile of the Savannah road network.

Savannah has been named a finalist for the Smart City Award

by Thom ChandlerMarch 29, 2019March 29, 2019

Governor Brian Kemp announced Thursday that PVH Corp., one of the largest global apparel companies, will create 575 jobs and invest $77.6 million in a new distribution and warehouse facility in Palmetto.

Top apparel company to create 575 jobs in Palmetto

by Thom ChandlerMarch 28, 2019September 24, 2023

Savannah Police Southside Precinct detectives need your help identifying a suspect in a theft at Parker’s on the 10500 block of Abercorn Street on Tuesday, March 19.

Crime

Police search for suspect in theft at Parker’s in Savannah

by Thom ChandlerMarch 27, 2019March 27, 2019

Johnny’s Hideaway in Buckhead is celebrating its 40th anniversary on Thursday, April 25, and in honor of the big occasion, the iconic Atlanta nightclub is revealing the top 40 hits that have kept loyal patrons on the dance floor since 1979.

Buckhead staple Johnny’s Hideaway is turning 40

by Thom ChandlerMarch 26, 2019September 24, 2023

The Liberty County Board of Commissioners will pay $209,106 in back wages to 131 employees for violations of the overtime and record-keeping provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act found in a U.S. Department of Labor’s Wage and Hour Division investigation.

Liberty County ordered to pay $209,106 in back wages to public safety workers for unpaid hours

by Thom ChandlerMarch 25, 2019September 24, 2023

The City of Atlanta Department of Public Works announced the implementation of scheduled residential bulk collection to begin Monday, April 1. Residents will receive 12 scheduled bulk pick-ups per year at no charge. This includes over 20 bags of yard trimmings.

The City of Atlanta will start requiring residents to schedule bulky waste pick ups in April

by Thom ChandlerMarch 25, 2019September 24, 2023

Suwanee Police Chief Mike Jones was honored on March 14, 2019 at the State Capitol as Georgia’s 2018-2019 Chief of the Year. Senators Renee Unterman and John Albers sponsored Senate Resolution 47, commending and congratulating Chief Jones for 45 years of outstanding service. Click here to read the full proclamation.

Suwanee Police Chief named Georgia’s police Chief of the Year

by Thom ChandlerMarch 20, 2019September 24, 2023

Experience the first-ever museum exhibit based on Disney Junior’s Peabody Award-winning television series “Doc McStuffins” as it opens at Children’s Museum of Atlanta. Doc McStuffins: The Exhibit debuts Saturday, June 8, 2019 and will run through Sunday, September 8, 2019.

Doc McStuffins is coming to Atlanta

by Thom ChandlerMarch 20, 2019March 20, 2019

After losing a son, Lightengale founder Hans Utz was motivated to bring a change to the intensive care units he experienced during his child’s care.

After losing his son, an Atlanta father created a way to make the ICU more efficient

by Thom ChandlerMarch 20, 2019September 24, 2023

BET announced today that a new episode of its series "Finding Justice" will focus on what the network calls voter suppression in Atlanta. Immediately following the episode, the network will air a town hall about criminal justice reform.

BET takes on voter suppression in Atlanta in new episode of ‘Finding Justice’

by Thom ChandlerMarch 18, 2019September 24, 2023

On Friday, March 15, 2019, the GBI was requested by the Lumpkin County Sheriff’s Office to conduct an Officer Involved Shooting investigation involving a Lumpkin County Sheriff’s Deputy.

Crime

Lumpkin County sheriff’s deputy fires on woman suspected of burglarizing home

by Thom ChandlerMarch 17, 2019March 17, 2019

At her second State of the City address, Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms announced that the City of Atlanta will create a Department of Transportation to consolidate work being done across several departments, in an effort to streamline efficiency and better serve residents and businesses.

Atlanta will be getting its own Department of Transportation

by Thom ChandlerMarch 14, 2019September 24, 2023

Gwinnett County Tax Commissioner Richard Steele said today that the county will be adding four more self-service kiosks where residents can renew tags and walk away with a decal in hand. This brings the total number of kiosks in the county to six.

Gwinnett County is getting four new tag renewal kiosks

by Thom ChandlerMarch 13, 2019March 15, 2019

Atlanta Metropolitan State College President Gary McGaha today announced he will retire June 30 from the position he’s held since 2007. University System of Georgia Chancellor Steve Wrigley tapped Georgia Southern Vice President of Student Affairs Dr. Georj Lewis as interim president effective July 1.

Atlanta Metropolitan State College president to retire

by Thom ChandlerMarch 13, 2019September 24, 2023

A fire investigator with the Insurance and Safety Fire Commissioner’s Office has determined that a house fire, which occurred Sunday night around 5:24 p.m. in Stephens County, was intentionally set.

Crime

Fire at Toccoa home ruled arson

by Thom ChandlerMarch 12, 2019March 12, 2019

The Gwinnett County Police Department Accident Investigation Unit is investigating a fatality accident that occurred on Saturday morning. The accident occurred March 9, at about 6 a.m. at the intersection of Buford Highway and Amwiler Road in unincorporated Atlanta.

Traffic & Transportation

Unborn baby dies in early morning car accident on Buford Highway

by Thom ChandlerMarch 10, 2019March 10, 2019

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Mobile District, announced March 8 that high water levels have impacted recreational facilities and boating at Lake Lanier.

Water levels are high at Lake Lanier. Here’s what you need to know to stay safe

by Thom ChandlerMarch 9, 2019March 15, 2019