Low inventory of some varieties, combined with economic pressures exacerbated by supply chain and global issues, are pushing the price of a meticulously manicured lawn higher this spring.
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Atlanta police shoot suspect during arrest attempt
Atlanta police shot and killed a suspect during an arrest attempt in Fairburn April 29.
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In The Know: Atlanta could extend scooter contracts, state education public hearing
In The Know This Week: Atlanta will talk scooters and trash taxes and a public hearing on education will be held for Northeast Georgia residents.
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Road Closures for Taste of Alpharetta Announced
Motorists who travel through Downtown Alpharetta are being warned to plan on taking different routes on Thursday, May 12 as State Route 9 and other roads will be closed due to one of the community’s largest festivals, the Taste of Alpharetta.
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22-year-old man arrested for grabbing two Gwinnett County women
Gwinnett County Police have arrested 22-year-old Xiemohn Cornish, of Lawrenceville. Cornish has been charged with two counts of Sexual Battery and one count Giving False Name, Address, or Birthdate to Law Enforcement Officer.
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Georgia Oath Keeper pleads guilty in Jan. 6 attack on U.S. Capitol
A Georgia member of the right-wing anti-government group Oath Keepers pleaded guilty Friday to seditious conspiracy and obstruction of an official proceeding in connection with the Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the U.S. Capitol.
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Rabid cat attacks two adults in Lawrenceville
Gwinnett County Animal Welfare and Enforcement and the Gwinnett County Health Department are advising residents to use caution and avoid animals behaving in unusual ways after a cat tested positive for the rabies virus Wednesday.
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Meet Georgia’s newest state troopers
The Georgia State Patrol graduated its 111th Trooper School on Friday at the Georgia Public Safety Training Center in Forsyth.
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Sonny’s new gig
Sonny Perdue isn’t your typical University System of Georgia chancellor.