It was a harrowing day for a 77-year-old Forsyth County woman who was kidnapped and robbed by two women Monday. The ordeal started at about 1:55 p.m. Monday when the 77-year-old woman was walking to her car in the parking lot of the Goodwill located at 715 Atlanta Highway. She was confronted by two women […]
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7 Ways to avoid a grilling disaster
It’s that time of year again when Georgia residents fire up the old grill and get ready for some serious outdoor cooking. Grilling is as much a part of southern culture as College Football, but injuries don’t have to be a part of the outdoor cooking experience. Officials in Effingham County would like to remind […]
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Labor and employers battle over plan to nix $300 extra unemployment
Labor advocates and state lawmakers in Georgia called on Gov. Brian Kemp Wednesday to reverse his decision to end expanded federal unemployment benefits next month, saying the move would hurt low-wage workers during the COVID-19 pandemic. The governor’s announcement last week that he will end the extra federal $300 monthly unemployment checks on June 26 sent shock […]
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Sheriff’s Office: Man who shot at officers escaped into woods in Bartow County
The Bartow County Sheriff’s Office is looking for Justin Ray Green who has multiple outstanding felony warrants. Last night, deputies were called to the area of Mountain View Road in Acworth in an attempt to locate a Green, who was suspected of being drunk and disorderly. As soon as deputies arrived in the area officers […]
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Here’s why Medlock Bridge was shut down Wednesday morning
UPDATE: The roadway has been cleared and the road is now open, according to the Johns Creek Police Department. JOHNS CREEK — Drivers in Johns Creek can expect heavy delays this morning due to a crash on Medlock Bridge Road near Old Alabama Road. According to the Johns Creek Police Department, the wreck, which left […]
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Gwinnett Police identify victims in Tuesday shooting, suspect arrested
LAWRENCEVILLE — The Gwinnett Police Department is investigating a shooting at Reflections on Sweetwater Apartments. According to police, shortly after 9:50 p.m. Tuesday, officers were dispatched to a “person shot” call at 3405 Sweetwater Road. Officers found one woman dead in building No. 6. Another female victim was transported to a local hospital. The victim […]
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Cryogenic freezer company to open manufacturing facility in Bartow County
Governor Brian Kemp today announced that IC Biomedical, a producer of cryogenic freezers, will make a multi-million dollar investment in opening an advanced manufacturing facility near Cartersville. As demand for medical-grade freezers continues to surge, the facility will deliver more than 80 jobs to Bartow County. “IC Biomedical’s decision to open a manufacturing facility in […]
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Atlanta police search for missing 12-year-old girl
ATLANTA — The Atlanta Police Departments Special Victims Unit is requesting the public’s assistance in locating 12-year-old Aniyah Smith. She was last seen Tuesday at 780 Magnolia Way between 11 and 11:30 a.m. wearing a black shirt with top gun on it, black sweat pants and a Puma bookbag. Prior to leaving her home, she packed a […]