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DeKalb’s ambulance service provider agrees to increase staffing and resources

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Effective Tuesday, May 29, DeKalb County's ambulance provider, American Medical Response has agreed to immediately increase staffing and add ambulances in low call volume and high risk areas. Ambulances will…

Heavy rains force Buford Dam water release

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Georgians hoping to Shoot the 'Hooch early this summer will have to wait about two weeks due to a controlled water release from Lake Lanier into the Chattahoochee River. According…

Gas prices set to drop

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Georgia drivers can expect relief from high gas prices soon. According to AAA, gas prices are expected to drop after Russia and Saudi Arabia expressed interest in increasing the supply…

Norcross woman dies in early morning townhome fire

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Gwinnett County firefighters responded to a 911 call at 2:40 a.m. on Tuesday about a fire at a townhome in Summer Place in Norcross. The caller reported something was on…

Get the goats: Savannah to use livestock to clear vegetation

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The city of Savannah will join the cities of Atlanta, Roswell and Sandy Springs in using goats to clear vegetation. The city joins a growing trend of governments and individuals…

Election Results: Cagle and Kemp head to runoff

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Updated at 10:35 p.m.: With 122 of Georgia's 159 counties reporting, Casey Cagle and Brian Kemp have secured their spots in the republican runoff for Georgia governor. The winner of that…

Police: Shooting outside polling location appears to be suicide

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According to Fulton County officials, at about 11:30 a.m. on Election Day a voter in Atlanta was shot in the precinct parking lot after voting. The poll manager at the…

Johns Creek to become the permanent home of mobile Vietnam Veterans Memorial replica

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The rolling Vietnam Veterans Memorial replica, The Wall That Heals, will make its final stop in Johns Creek, where it will reside permanently. The 250-foot replica last visited the city…

Inmate killed in morning traffic accident

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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…

Early morning hit-and-run kills 46-year-old pedestrian

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An early morning hit-and-run accident took the life of a 46-year-old woman Monday. The victim has been identified as Teresa Reynolds. According to police, Reynolds was struck and killed at…

Deal signs transit bill into law

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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…

Here’s what Georgia’s new hands-free driving law means for you

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What you already know: The hands-free driving law has been the talk of the state since January, so you've no doubt heard that it exists. You've probably also heard that…

Marc Urbach withdraws from governor’s race

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Georgians now have one less choice for governor on the republican side of the May 22 primary after one candidate announced he has left the race. Republican candidate for Governor…

Yes, you’re paying more for gas. Here’s why

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Unless you own an electric car, walk or bike to work, you've had to fill up your tank at some point this month. Chances are, you experienced some sticker shock…