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The Professional Association of Georgia Educators Foundation and Partnership Gwinnett partnered to honor Gwinnett’s best and brightest students and teachers at the annual STAR Student and Teacher Luncheon Friday, March 8. Presented by Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta, the event celebrates all local school STAR students from each Gwinnett County high school (public and private), as well as the top student from Buford High (Buford City Schools).

Here are Gwinnett County’s STAR students for 2019

by Thom ChandlerMarch 8, 2019September 24, 2023

The City of Lilburn will offer two new events this summer, in addition to returning favorites such as the Sparkle in the Park celebration on July 4 and the city's Rock the Park concerts. Get your blankets and lawn chairs ready to enjoy concerts, food trucks, and more in Lilburn City Park!

13 Family Friendly events in Lilburn in 2019

by Thom ChandlerMarch 8, 2019March 8, 2019

Yesterday morning shortly after 5 a.m. the Talbot County Fire Department responded to a fire located at 6370 Woodland Highway in Woodland.

Woodland man dies in mobile home fire

by Thom ChandlerMarch 6, 2019March 6, 2019

Clocks are about to spring forward an hour and with daylight saving, comes more time to enjoy all that the State of Georgia has to offer.

Looking for a Spring getaway? Consider a lodge at one of Georgia’s state parks

by Thom ChandlerMarch 6, 2019March 6, 2019

The Dunwoody Nature Center held a special 90th birthday party Tuesday for Ross Lane, who once owned the home that now houses the Dunwoody Nature Center.

Dunwoody Nature Center celebrates Ross Lane’s 90th birthday

by Thom ChandlerMarch 5, 2019March 5, 2019

The Atlanta Department of Watershed Management has issued a boil water advisory out of an abundance of caution and in accordance with Georgia EPD guidance for public advisory. The Department of Watershed Management calls for immediate water restriction to critical uses only to allow system pressures to rebuild.

Boil Water advisory in effect for South Fulton County

by Thom ChandlerMarch 4, 2019March 5, 2019

Six Flags Over Georgia, the Thrill Capital of the South, launches its 52nd and most electrifying season in park history starting March 9. With the return of guest favorite coasters like Goliath, Twisted Cyclone and Dare Devil Dive, the park is ready to roll out its adrenaline-pumping arsenal of thrills for all ages.

Six Flags ready to open for 52nd season with new ScreamPunk area

by Thom ChandlerMarch 4, 2019March 15, 2019

Rep. Doug Collins, a republican Congressman from Gainesville, released the following statement after telecommunications provider Windstream filed for bankruptcy.

Doug Collins vows to hold Windstream accountable despite bankruptcy filing

by Thom ChandlerMarch 3, 2019March 3, 2019

On March 3, 2019, Forsyth County Jail Deputies were waking inmates from their cells at 4:30 a.m. for morning breakfast. One inmate failed to respond and was found lying in his bed unresponsive.

Inmate found dead at Forsyth County Jail

by Thom ChandlerMarch 3, 2019March 15, 2019

Congressman Jody Hice, a republican from Greensboro, announced that his staff will host three mobile office hours for 10th District residents during the month of March.

Your Government

If you live in Jody Hice’s district, here’s how you can let your voice be heard

by Thom ChandlerMarch 3, 2019March 15, 2019

On Tuesday, Feb. 26, the GBI arrested Carrie Croy, who was previously employed as the Grady County Clerk.

Crime

Former Clerk of Grady County arrested

by Thom ChandlerMarch 1, 2019March 1, 2019

Investigators in the Fraud Division at the Department of Insurance arrested Fereadoon “Frank”Kalantari, 62, of Jonesboro, GA on Thursday. Kalantari is a licensed insurance agent who operates out of his home in Henry County.

Crime

Jonesboro insurance agent arrested on fraud charges

by Thom ChandlerMarch 1, 2019March 15, 2019

Valdosta Police Department Interim Chief Leslie Manahan has been appointed Chief of Police, effective March 1. Originally from Marietta, Manahan moved to Valdosta in 1990 to attend Valdosta State University and graduated in 1994 with a Bachelor’s of Science Degree in Education.

Valdosta names first female police chief

by Thom ChandlerMarch 1, 2019March 1, 2019

Aimee Copeland, along with AMS Vans and FODAC (Friends of Disabled Adults and Children), are proud to announce they have selected a winner in the Aimee Copeland Foundation essay contest for a wheelchair conversion minivan.

Aimee Copeland awards van to Athens college student

by Thom ChandlerMarch 1, 2019September 24, 2023

Georgia Attorney General Chris Carr today announced that Wells Fargo has begun a consumer redress review program through which consumers who have not yet been made whole through other remediation programs already in place can seek to have their inquiry or complaint reviewed by a Wells Fargo escalation team for possible relief.

Wells Fargo consumer redress review program begins

by Thom ChandlerFebruary 28, 2019March 15, 2019

Tickets are on sale now for GRAMMY Award-winning global superstar Kelly Clarkson’s highly anticipated Meaning Of Life Tour, coming to Infinite Energy Arena in Duluth, Ga., on Thursday, March 28, 2019 at 7 p.m. She will be joined by GRAMMY-nominated Kelsea Ballerini and last season’s winner of NBC’s The Voice, Team Kelly’s Brynn Cartelli.

Kelly Clarkson is coming to the Infinite Energy Arena in March

by Thom ChandlerFebruary 28, 2019February 28, 2019

The National Center for Missing & Exploited Children is asking for the public’s help to find Angela Gay, who has been missing since July 29, 2018 from Atlanta, Georgia.

A 17-year-old from Atlanta has been missing since July

by Thom ChandlerFebruary 28, 2019February 28, 2019

Traffic on Montgomery Street in Savannah will begin running two ways the morning of February 28 as the city prepares the corridor for the opening of the Savannah Cultural Arts Center.

Traffic & Transportation

A one way street in Savannah is about to open for two way traffic

by Thom ChandlerFebruary 26, 2019February 26, 2019