ATLANTA — If you live, work or play in the city of Atlanta, you’ll need to do so while wearing a mask. Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms issued an executive order requiring everyone in a public place, including private businesses and establishments, to wear a mask or a cloth face covering over their nose and mouth when […]
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Police search for clues behind killing of 40-year old and her dog at Piedmont Park
ATLANTA — Homicide detectives are asking for the public’s help to solve the homicide of 40-year-old Katherine (Katie) Janness, who was killed along with her dog Wednesday morning. According to the Atlanta Police Department, Janness’ body was discovered inside Piedmont Park. She was last seen walking her dog in Midtown Atlanta. The victim and her […]
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Kemp to spend $2 million fighting crime
Gov. Brian Kemp is committing up to $2 million from the Governor’s Emergency Fund to the state Department of Public Safety’s Crime Suppression Unit. Kemp’s announcement Wednesday is the latest initiative he and other Georgia Republican leaders have taken this spring and summer aimed at rising crime across the state but particularly in Atlanta. “In […]
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Woman’s body found at Yellow River Park in Gwinnett County
A woman’s body was found Wednesday morning at Yellow River Park in Gwinnett County. Shortly after 6:30 a.m., Gwinnett Police officers were dispatched to an “unknown medical call” Yellow River Park in Stone Mountain. Upon arrival, officers located a light skin black female, between the ages of 20 and 35 under a tree. The Gwinnett Fire […]
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Two teens identified in Grayson parking lot shooting
GRAYSON — Gwinnett County Police have released the names of the two teenage boys involved in a parking lot shooting in Grayson Monday night. According to police, 17-year-old Orbit Pough was found dead from a gunshot wound when officers arrived and 17-year-old Jaiden Williams was shot and taken to a local hospital. Police say an […]
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Six arrested for prostitution during Brookhaven massage parlor sting
BROOKHAVEN — The Brookhaven Police Department and Homeland Security Investigations conducted a series of undercover operations resulting in the arrest of six people for prostitution at three Brookhaven massage parlors. In response to community complaints, the joint operation sought to identify and rescue victims of sex trafficking, identify and arrest offenders of pimping and prostitution, and to […]
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Coronavirus Update: Mask mandates return as hospitalizations rise
Hospitals treating more patients and bracing for even more. Mask requirements returning. The push for vaccinations getting stronger, with more workers facing mandatory shots. The unsettling rise in COVID cases has prompted a flurry of virus-related activity this week across the state and the nation. Take Central Georgia. A Public Health spokesman there sent out […]
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Tybee Island has ‘no plans to issue a mask mandate’
TYBEE ISLAND — On the heels of this week’s announcement from the neighboring city of Savannah, Tybee Island officials say their city doesn’t plan to issue a mask mandate. However, the city is encouraging residents to get vaccinated and says city officials are monitoring coronavirus data. “At this time The City of Tybee Island has […]
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Teach your kids these safety tips before they go online
With school starting up in many Georgia school districts next week, now is a good time to talk to your kids about online safety and being smart when using the Internet. The internet is an important educational tool for students, but online access also comes with risks. Before students’ head back to class, the Marietta […]
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How to know if your child is getting enough sleep
Families are gearing up for a new school year. New grades, new teachers and new schedules are on the horizon. To accommodate the shift from summer break, consistent bedtime routines are crucial. Many kids — and adults, for that matter — don’t get enough sleep. On average, high school students need between seven and 11 […]