Hall County Sheriff’s Office investigators are charging a Gainesville man with murder following the early Saturday morning shooting of another man off of East Ridge Road. Detectives have identified the victim as 21-year-old Qualyn Tanner, of Gainesville. Tanner’s next of kin has been notified. The body was sent to the Georgia Bureau of Investigation Crime […]
Posted inCoronavirus
Is Georgia headed for a new COVID-19 surge?
Georgia’s color-coded county map has begun to show shades that reflect an uptick of COVID cases. And the state’s graph that tracks daily infections has turned upward after a June bottom. The state, along with 46 others, has seen an increase of COVID infections over the past two weeks, according to New York Times data. Georgia’s 143 […]
Posted inCrime
Gwinnett police search for suspect in July 4 home burglary
SUWANEE — The Gwinnett Police Department is working to identify a male who stole over $2,000 in U.S. currency and over $5,000 worth of jewelry from a home in Suwanee. On July 4, officers responded to a residential burglary alarm call. Upon their arrival they found a door that showed signs of forced entry. Officers […]
Posted inTraffic & Transportation
Part of a Georgia interstate shut down after a dump truck hit a bridge
It will take at least several days to reopen a stretch of Interstate 16 between Macon and Savannah after a bridge over the highway was hit by a dump truck early Thursday. The incident occurred on Georgia Highway 86 in Treutlen County, forcing heavily traveled I-16 to be closed in both directions between exits 71 […]
Posted inFood
Here’s what you need to know about the Tyson Chicken recall
Tyson Food Inc. is recalling ready-to-eat chicken products due to possible listeria contamination The frozen, fully cooked chicken products were produced between December 26, 2020 and April 13, 2021. The products subject to recall bear establishment number “EST. P-7089” on the product bag or inside the USDA mark of inspection. These items were shipped nationwide […]
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In Georgia, you need to earn $19.42 per hour to afford rent
The ideal hourly wage needed to rent a two-bedroom apartment in Georgia is $19.42 an hour, according to a new report. The 2021 Out of Reach report, published Tuesday by the National Low Income Housing Coalition, shows how much a full-time worker in each state would need to earn to rent a two-bedroom apartment without spending […]
Posted inTips and Knowledge
Your guide to handling summer pests
As a University of Georgia Cooperative Extension agent, I see a lot of insects. People leave jars of them on my desk, send me photos or call me out to their gardens to identify them and give control recommendations. Often I speak to folks about how to bring pollinators to their gardens, to have more insects instead […]
Posted inBusiness
Here’s how Gwinnett County can jumpstart your small business
If you’re a new business owner in financial need or one who needs a jumpstart, the Gwinnett Entrepreneur Center wants to lend a helping hand. The center is now accepting applications for membership from budding business owners. “Small businesses are essential to a thriving economy — bringing jobs, stimulating economic growth and driving innovation,” said […]
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Here’s how you can help DeKalb County students with school supplies
You can help students in need get the necessary school supplies this year when DeKalb County asks residents to “stuff the bus” with school supplies. The county’s second Stuff the Bus School Supply Drive will take place July 24 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in two drop-off zones: The Gallery at South DeKalb Mall […]