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If northeast Georgia yards seem a little extra spooky this Halloween season, there’s a good reason. They may have a little extra help from a new neighbor who is really into those cobweb decorations.

Evergreen, In The News

Is this multi-colored spider dangerous?

by Sage Barnard | CAES NewsOctober 12, 2018September 24, 2023

Insurers are prepared to surge catastrophe teams into the affected communities that have been impacted by Hurricane Michael as soon as emergency officials give access, according to the Property Casualty Insurers Association of America (PCI).

Did you get flood damage from Hurricane Michael? Here’s what to do next

by Thom ChandlerOctober 12, 2018March 18, 2019

If you already know who you want to vote for in the Nov. election, there are plenty of opportunities to vote early in Gwinnett County. Here's what you need to know about voting early.

How to vote early in Gwinnett County

by Thom ChandlerOctober 12, 2018March 18, 2019

Georgia Attorney General Chris Carr is warning consumers, particularly those in South Georgia who were hit hardest by Hurricane Michael, to be on the lookout for scams in the wake of storm.

Don’t be suckered by post-hurricane scams

by Thom ChandlerOctober 11, 2018September 24, 2023

Reporter'S Notebook: Trump Declares Federal State Of Emergency For Georgia

Reporter’s Notebook: Trump declares federal state of emergency for Georgia

by Thom ChandlerOctober 10, 2018December 14, 2018

An early morning fire at a boat storage facility near Lake Lanier took out 86 boats and four other vehicles. According to Gwinnett County fire officials, the cause of the fire is still under investigation.

86 boats destroyed in fire at boat storage facility near Lake Lanier

by Thom ChandlerOctober 7, 2018December 14, 2018

A 12-year-old girl and a 51-year-old man were found dead Saturday morning after an early morning house fire in Rossville in a home that had no working smoke detectors, according to Walker County fire officials.

12-year-old girl killed in early morning house fire

by Thom ChandlerOctober 6, 2018March 18, 2019

The News: Fast-food workers throughout Atlanta are gathering today at a McDonald's in Southwest Atlanta to demand the right to a union at McDonald's, Burger King, Wendy's and other fast-food chains. They are also demanding a pay bump to $15 per hour.

Atlanta fast-food workers are demanding $15 an hour and unions

by Thom ChandlerOctober 4, 2018September 24, 2023

The Scam: Officials in several states have reported a scam involving scammers attempting to register residents to vote over the telephone and gaining personal information in the process. While the Secretary of State's office is not aware of any attempts made to do this in Georgia, residents should be aware of the scam.

Fraud Alert: No, you can’t register to vote by phone in Georgia

by Thom ChandlerOctober 2, 2018March 18, 2019

What Happened?: For the third time this year, cows are on the loose on Atlanta's Interstates. Monday's spill happened at the Cobb Cloverleaf, where I-75 and I-285 intersect and released more than 70 cows onto the roadways.

Cows are roaming Atlanta’s Interstate system (again)

by Thom ChandlerOctober 1, 2018September 24, 2023

With the Super Bowl coming to Atlanta in under five months, the Fulton County Sex Trafficking Task Force is taking aim at curbing sex trafficking that occurs at major sports and entertainment events.

In The News, Super Bowl

Fulton County task force to tackle sex trafficking ahead of Super Bowl

by Thom ChandlerSeptember 27, 2018March 18, 2019

Attorney General Chris Carr today announced that the State of Georgia, along with 49 states and the District of Columbia, has settled with California-based ride-sharing company Uber Technologies, Inc. to address the company’s one-year delay in reporting a data breach to its affected drivers.

Georgia will get $4.1 million in Uber data breach settlement

by Thom ChandlerSeptember 26, 2018December 14, 2018

Georgia’s obesity rate for adults is about average among states, the CDC reports. But it’s still a startlingly high figure.

Evergreen, In The News

Living Large: One in three Georgians is obese

by Andy Miller | GHNSeptember 19, 2018August 12, 2020

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

Metro Atlanta's new regional transit link authority is beginning to take shape after four of the authority's 16-member board positions were filled today with some of metro Atlanta's heavy-hitters in the areas of development, government and business.

Meet the people who will be guiding Atlanta’s new transit authority

by Thom ChandlerSeptember 14, 2018September 24, 2023

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

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

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