A Mattie’s Call has been issued for a missing 15-year-old with ADHD who went missing from Jonesboro on Nov. 6. On November 8, 2021, at 7:40 P.M., Clayton County Police officers responded to the 200 Block of Kyle Spring Lane in Jonesboro in reference to a missing person. Upon arrival, officers learned 15-year-old Markus Maitland […]
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Albany and Macon are among the most dangerous U.S. metro areas
The U.S. violent crime rate — an annual, population-adjusted measure of cases of rape, robbery, aggravated assault, and homicide — climbed by 5% in 2020. The increase was driven by a rise in aggravated assault and, most notably, a historic 29% surge in homicides that made 2020 the deadliest year in the United States since […]
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Milton to honor departing mayor at 15th year event
MILTON — On Dec. 1, 2006, the City of Milton was born. On Dec. 1, 2021, the city will be celebrating its 15th birthday – as well as the man who has been Milton’s mayor since the beginning. This special event is for those involved in making Milton the great city that it is today. Topping […]
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Johns Creek to honor veterans at Saturday ceremony
JOHNS CREEK — The City of Johns Creek and the Johns Creek Veterans Association will host the annual “Honoring Our Veterans” ‘event on Saturday, Nov. 13 from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the Johns Creek Veterans Memorial Walk. The event will include the formal dedication of “The Wall That Heals,” the Vietnam Veterans Memorial replica, […]
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Pirate-themed circus comes to North Point Mall
ALPHARETTA — Have you ever dreamed of going on an epic pirate adventure and discovering a buried treasure? Cirque Italia is giving you the opportunity to come along on this quest in their brand new production, with performances in Alpharetta Nov. 18 through 21. Cirque Italia has sought to bring a high-class experience to audiences […]
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Search continues for abducted one-year-old Blaise Barnett
On November 10, 2021, at 1:00 a.m. One-year-old Blaise Barnett was abducted from Montreal Road in Clarkston. Blaise was seated inside this 2002 Ford Explorer when it was stolen from in front of his home. The vehicle had a temporary tag #P2722946 and has been recovered, but Blaise was no longer inside. The vehicle was […]
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Partisan battle under way over Gwinnett County’s government structure
A move to expand the size of the Gwinnett County Commission came under heavy partisan fire Wednesday in the Georgia Senate. Senate Bill 6EX is sponsored by state Reps. Clint Dixon, R-Buford, and Lee Anderson, R-Grovetown. Dixon and Anderson also have introduced a bill — Senate Bill 5EX — that would make Gwinnett school board […]
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No, the Cherokee County School District isn’t giving vaccines to students
In response to misinformation being spread throughout social media, the Cherokee County School District is making clear to parents that it is not administering vaccines to students. The district responded to the social media rumors with a Facebook post of its own. So that you can read the information straight from the horse’s mouth, the […]
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Work to begin on new trails in Gwinnett County
Gwinnett County leaders gathered yesterday to kick off the start of construction on an infrastructure project that will provide water, sewer and trails for 8,500 acres of land in east Gwinnett. The Eastern Regional Infrastructure Project includes about five miles of new public trails, two trailheads, upgraded and expanded water service and expanded sewer service. “I’m […]
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This Georgia city was named the top ‘Christmas Town’ in the nation
Georgia is home to one of America’s best Christmas towns — Helen. It’s the most wonderful time of the year, and to celebrate the season, the dating reviews website MyDatingAdviser.com has ranked the 152 best Christmas towns in the USA. The 1st place spot goes to Helen in Georgia, which has been a popular Christmas town for […]