Masks will be required for students in Gwinnett County
As the delta variant of the coronavirus leads Georgia and the United States into a new wave of infections, Gwinnett County is requiring students and teachers to mask up. The full news release from Gwinnett County Public Schools is below. In response to the latest guidance for K-12 schools issued on Tuesday, July 27, 2021, […]
Police need your help identifying a suspect in the killing of a 14-year-old
ATLANTA — Police officers in Atlanta are asking for your help identifying a suspect in the July 3 killing of a 14-year-old boy. Officers responded to a call on McAfee St. in reference to several juveniles fighting in the area at about 10:04 p.m. Upon arrival, officers located several juveniles fleeing from the location. Officers continued […]
Job Creator: Delta to hire more than 2,000 people in Atlanta area
(The Center Square) – Georgia’s largest private employer has announced the hiring of more than 2,000 employees since January, bolstering the state’s pandemic recovery. Delta Air Lines announced the hiring of 2,216 people this week, adding to the nearly 30,000 employees who work for the company in the state. It also plans to expand nonstop […]
Police: One Dead, One Injured After Altercation in Grayson Parking Lot
GRAYSON — An altercation between two men in the parking lot of a Grayson business ended in gunfire after police say both men shot each other. One of the men is dead and the other is hospitalized. The shooting occurred in the parking lot of 1921 Grayson Hwy. According to the Gwinnett County Police Dept., […]
Metro Atlanta spa shooter pleads guilty
Metro Atlanta spa shooter Robert Aaron Long pleaded guilty today in a Cherokee County courtroom to killing four people at Young’s Asian Massage. The guilty plea is part of a plea bargain with the Cherokee District Attorney’s office and covers the charges in Cherokee County’s case against Long. The plea bargain prevents Long from getting […]
The Red Cross has an emergency need for blood. Here’s how you can help
The American Red Cross has an emergency need for lifesaving blood amid the ongoing severe blood shortage. Blood and platelet donations continue to be critical to meet hospital demand and the public is urged to make an appointment to give now. The Red Cross has been distributing about 12% more blood products to hospitals across […]
Now you can see Georgia’s rivers Google Street-View-Style
Georgia’s rivers are getting a better map. Georgia River Network is partnering with EarthViews to create modern, 360-degree digital maps of Georgia rivers. Similar to the “Street View” feature on Google Maps, anyone can go online to EarthViews.com and explore an expanding list of Georgia’s rivers ranging from the Tallapoosa in the west to the […]
Savannah brings back mask mandate amid coronavirus surge
SAVANNAH — As the delta variant of the coronavirus spreads primarily among the unvaccinated, the city of Savannah is responding by requiring masks. Today, Mayor Van R. Johnson II signed an emergency order requiring face coverings or masks to be worn in the City of Savannah due to increasing COVID-19 cases and transmission. “Given our current situation […]
Outdoor public swimming pools closed in Atlanta
If you were planning to swim at one of Atlanta’s public outdoor swimming pools, you’re out of luck, at least for the time being. The Atlanta Department of Parks and Recreation is completing an operational assessment of all City of Atlanta outdoor pools at this time. Out of an abundance of caution for residents and staff, […]