A 41-year-old Georgia man was hospitalized after police say he lit Molotov cocktails as authorities were entering his home. According to the Georgia Bureau of Investigation, preliminary information indicates that at about 4:30 p.m., deputies with the Carroll County Sheriff’s Office arrived at a home on Park West Drive in Carrollton to serve a temporary […]
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Georgia Coroner Charged with Sexual Battery
On Wednesday, August 18, 2021, Early County Coroner Todd Hunter, age 51, of Blakely, was arrested for Felony Violation of Oath of Office and Misdemeanor Sexual Battery. Hunter was transported to the Early County Jail where he was subsequently released on bond. On Tuesday, August 17, 2021, the Early County Sheriff’s Office asked the GBI […]
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Spectrum is hiring sales representatives for $20 an hour in Duluth
DULUTH — Spectrum today announced it is hiring more than 20 sales representatives for positions in Duluth. Sales representatives work doing door-to-door sales of Spectrum Internet, Spectrum TV, Spectrum Mobile and Spectrum Voice to new customers. The roles offer unlimited earning potential, including a base salary plus introductory commission guarantee totaling at least $20 an hour, sales training […]
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Gwinnett Justice and Administration Center to get $34 million upgrade
A major facelift is in the works for the Gwinnett Justice and Administration Center and One Justice Square buildings in Lawrenceville. The Gwinnett County Board of Commissioners on Tuesday approved a renovation overhaul worth about $34 million. Of the seven proposals submitted last month, Gilbane Building Company was awarded the contract. “The Gwinnett Justice and Administration Center […]
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Kemp halts mask mandates by local governments
Gov. Brian Kemp issued an executive order Thursday prohibiting local governments in Georgia from imposing mask mandates to discourage the spread of COVID-19. The cities of Atlanta and Savannah reinstated mask mandates late last month for public indoor spaces, citing a rise in cases of the virus driven by the highly contagious delta variant. Some […]
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Police search for missing 14-year-old Jonesboro boy
JONESBORO — Police in Clayton County are searching for a 14-year-old boy named Zaire Scabdrett who was last seen Wednesday when he left for Jonesboro High School. Family members said Zaire was supposed to return home by 10 p.m. According to police, Zaire suffers from ADHD but doesn’t take any medication. Zaire is described as […]
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Roswell businesswoman pleads guilty to bank fraud
ROSWELL — A Roswell businesswoman pleaded guilty to a charge of bank fraud related to the Paycheck Protection Program. According to the United States Department of Justice, Hunter VanPelt, a/k/a Hunter Lauren VanPelt, a/k/a Ellen Corkrum, a/k/a Ellen Yabba Kwame Corkrum defrauded the Paycheck Protection Program of more than $6 million. “The Paycheck Protection Program […]
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Incumbents run unopposed for Hazlehurst City Council
HAZLEHURST — Two city council members who are running for reelection in Hazlehurst will not face any opposition in their bids to keep their seats. Most residents may not be aware, but before you can run for office, you have to pay qualifying fees and officially qualify to appear on the ballot. During this week’s […]
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All candidates in Woodstock are running unopposed
WOODSTOCK — When voters head to the polls in November for Woodstock’s city elections, they will not have any difficult decisions to make. That’s because every candidate will be running unopposed. It may have escaped most residents, but before you can run for office, you have to pay qualifying fees and officially qualify to appear […]