On August 18, 2021, 43-year-old Joseph Thomas Zanes was reported missing by his sister and mother. They last saw him at the BP gas station located at 901 Buford Highway on August 14, 2021. He is currently homeless and stays in his blue van near the BP. He was last seen by a BP employee […]
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Georgia is experiencing a shortage of child care workers
A new study from a Washington, D.C.-based think tank shows a decline in the number of child care workers in Georgia over the last several years, a decline that has been particularly devastating during the coronavirus pandemic. According to the Bipartisan Policy Center’s updated National and State Child Care Data report, there were 14,350 child care workers […]
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How pet-friendly are rental properties in Georgia?
67% of US households (around 85 million families) own a pet, and 43 million houses are occupied by renters. So, what if you need to relocate with your furry friend? New research from All About Cats has revealed the best states (& worst) and cities in the USA to find a pet-friendly rental property – Georgia […]
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What do you think should be done with Gwinnett Place Mall?
When Gwinnett County purchased Gwinnett Place Mall, county officials knew they would want the community’s input on how the location should be revitalized. This is your chance to be heard. The county is hosting its first Community Open House at Gwinnett Place and would like public feedback to discuss the future of the project, the […]
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Lane closures and detours this week near I-285 and Ga. 400 interchange
Weather permitting, Georgia Department of Transportation construction partners will close lanes on I-285 eastbound and westbound and SR 400 northbound and southbound for activities to include roadway, noise barrier and bridge construction. Travel restrictions include possible delays, reduced speeds and detours in some areas. Work schedule updates can be made daily. Check project webpage often […]
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Cobb County escape room lets you stage a prison break
The newest escape room at Cobb County Parks, “Prison Break,” opens Sept. 10 and runs through Oct. 30 at the Oregon Park Annex in Marietta. You can try this interactive challenge with friends, family or colleagues. Teamwork and puzzle-solving a must. In the escape room, you’ve been wrongfully sentenced to life without parole. You’ve settled […]
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Dinosaurs come to Mable House
The Mable House has crash-landed in the Mesozoic Era. You and your family can join the Jurassic Journey to unearth the dinosaurs’ nests and engage in the ultimate egg hunt from Sept. 27 to Oct. 1. The Jurassic Journey, for ages Ages 3 to 10, is a self-guided game beginning in the Arts Center’s Mesozoic […]
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Here are the roads that will be closed for Bibb County’s Labor Day races
On Monday, September 6, roads will be temporarily closed for the Labor Day Road Race. Starting at about 7 a.m. all traffic headed into town on Vineville Avenue will be blocked. The 5K road race will begin at 7:30 a.m. Traffic going out of town on Vineville Avenue will be diverted at Hines Terrace to […]
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Crews prepare to lift section of Golden Ray shipwreck onto dry-dock
Responders completed cutting operations on the remainder of the Golden Ray wreck on Saturday. Wreck removal personnel separated the remainder of the Golden Ray wreck into two sections on Saturday and they are preparing to lift and stow Section Five onto a dry-dock barge. Once the Section Five is removed, response engineers will prepare Section […]