SOUTH FULTON — A woman wanted for homicide in North Carolina was arrested Sunday at a Walmart in South Fulton. According to the South Fulton Police Dept., 31-year-old Camille Singleton, who was subject to a nationwide search for allegedly killing another woman in Clayton, North Carolina, is in custody after being arrested in South Fulton. […]
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Here’s how much mortgage debt the average Georgia resident has
The COVID-19 pandemic fueled a surge in demand among homebuyers that is only now beginning to show signs of slowing. This historic demand coincided with low borrowing costs, limited housing inventory, and labor and materials bottlenecks that have been hampering new construction. These factors have pushed home values to all time highs, forcing many buyers […]
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Two arrested in 2008 death of Norris Miller
The GBI arrested two men Friday in the 2008 homicide of Norris Miller in Lakeland, Georgia. The Arrests: On Friday, September 24, 2021, the GBI obtained arrests warrants and charged 30-year-old Marquis Williams and 36-year-old Andrew Johnson, with Felony Murder, Aggravated Assault, and Possession of a Firearm During the Commission of a Felony, for their […]
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DeKalb vaccinates 2,100 at October vaccination event
DeKalb County vaccinated 2,100 people at a vaccination event at Stonecrest Mall Oct. 2. “This has been a great day for DeKalb in our ongoing fight against COVID-19,” DeKalb County CEO Michael Thurmond said. “I thank all of our partners, employees and volunteers who contributed to this successful event Thurmond passed out hats and t-shirts […]
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Police: Gwinnett woman dead after accidental shooting
DULUTH — A Duluth woman is dead after what police are calling the accidental discharge of a gun. The Gwinnett Police Department arrested 22-year-old Maxwell Williamson, of Duluth, in connection with 36-year-old Carlether Foley’s death. Foley was also living in Duluth. Shortly after 11:15 pm Thursday, Gwinnett Police officers were dispatched to an “unknown medical call” on […]
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End of an Era: Macy’s Pink Pig retires
After more than 50 years, a beloved Atlanta Christmas tradition has come to an end. Macy’s announced today that The Pink Pig, which last ran in 2019, will not return to Lenox Square Mall for Christmas. The announcement came in the form of an email from Priscilla — the Pink Pig herself. The announcement is […]
Posted inTraffic & Transportation
Lane closure ahead at I-75, I-85 interchange
The Georgia Department of Transportation will close one ramp lane on the I-75 southbound exit ramp to I-85 northbound in midtown Atlanta, Fulton County, this Friday night. These closures are related to the safety improvements project in the area, including the placement of high-friction surface treatment on the ramps. Weather and on-site conditions permitting, one […]
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Georgia is losing State Troopers. Here’s why
Thanks to the COVID pandemic, civil unrest and violent crime wave, Georgia’s Department of Public Safety (DPS) has suffered a 60% reduction in the number of state trooper applications over the last 18 months. During a state Senate study committee meeting Thursday, DPS chief of staff Josh Lamb told senators the 745 troopers on […]
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Butts County Sheriff sets up anonymous tip line to catch drug dealers
Butts County Sheriff Gary Long has initiated a new anonymous tip line as part of his promise to rid Butts County of Drug Dealers. The tip line is in place so that anyone can call anonymously, without fear. Long said once a message is left on the Tip line, it will immediately notify agents with […]
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See what Dunwoody has in store for two new parks
DUNWOODY — Dunwoody’s Parks and Recreation team will hold a Parks Pop-up at the former Austin school site, located at 5435 Roberts Drive, on Saturday, October 2, to share results of a recent public input survey. The city is inviting residents to pop in anytime between 9:30 a.m. and noon to review two concept plans for […]