The Savannah Police Department reports that a bar patron slapped a police horse after being told to leave the establishment Saturday night. The horse did not respond to the attempted insult, but police officers did. The horse-hitter was arrested, marking the first arrest by new officers on the force. Police officials say that while assault […]
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Missing 79-year-old Gwinnett woman found at gas station
The Gwinnett County Police Department says a missing elderly Lawrenceville woman who requires constant medical attention has been located. Police say 79-year-old Jean G. Self was last seen at her home on Flagg Way in Lawrenceville Sunday, November 29, at about 11 a.m. Her husband contacted law enforcement when she did not return home three […]
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The Sunrise Report: Winter weather moves in
We’ve made it to the end of the Thanksgiving Weekend and what better way to herald in the start of the Christmas season than with a the threat of snow in North Georgia. Let’s just hope everyone has enough toilet paper to get through a little under an inch of snow. What you missed: You […]
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Georgia braces for winter weather
Get ready North Georgia, snow is in the forecast for Monday. A unusually strong storm system will lift northeast across the region Sunday and Monday bringing severe storms and some winter. As the system approaches Sunday, bands of heavy rain will produce up to two inches of rainfall over northeast Georgia with amounts of 0.5 […]
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Scam Alert: The police won’t call you asking for money to settle a warrant
ALPHARETTA — The Alpharetta Police Department is warning the public about scammers calling residents and impersonating Alpharetta Police. The caller claims the resident has a warrant out for their arrest and that a prompt payment using a prepaid card will purchase continued freedom. The caller ID shows the number calling as the police department’s non-emergency […]
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Want to do your holiday shopping in Savannah? Parking is free
SAVANNAH — The City of Savannah is encouraging holiday shoppers to support local, small businesses by offering free parking in city-owned garages on Small Business Saturday and Tuesdays and Wednesdays in December. Parking is free from noon to 8 p.m. on Nov. 28, Dec. 1, 2, 8, 9, 15, 16, 22, and 23 in the […]
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The Sunrise Report: Small Business Saturday is today
If you weren’t already in Christmas-mode, the Christmas season is in full swing today. Georgians are actively decorating their homes for the holiday and are shopping either online or in-person for the perfect Christmas gifts. Also, if you have kids, it’s time to start thinking about those pandemic-themed photos with Santa. You May Have Missed: […]
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One dead after shooting at Thirsty Turtle in Macon
MACON — One woman is dead after six people were shot outside the Thirsty Turtle in Macon early Friday morning. Bibb County Sheriff’s Office deputies responded to a call of shots fired outside the Thirsty Turtle at 425 Cherry Street at 2:47 a.m. Friday. Once on scene deputies were advised that there was also a […]
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Pike Nurseries offers Christmas tree delivery service
If you want a live Christmas tree this year, but don’t want to risk exposure to coronavirus, Pike Nurseries has a solution. The company is offering a Christmas tree delivery service this year. This year, Pike is delivering Christmas convenience to customers’ front doors with an online request service designed to make Christmas decorating simple […]
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The Sunrise Report: Holiday shopping begins today
Thanksgiving is behind us and the often-chaotic holiday shopping season kicks off today. Here are the things you need to know for today: You may have missed:While you were spending time with family in-person or on Zoom and eating turkey, stuffing and mac and cheese, you probably weren’t keeping up with the news. Here are […]