A landmark court ruling has led to nearly half of Georgia’s most high-risk sex offenders being released from their ankle monitors over the past year, marking a legal quandary that state lawmakers fell short in addressing during the 2020 legislative session. State officials tasked with recommending how to monitor sex offenders in Georgia say legislation […]
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$705,000 worth of drugs seized in major drug trafficking bust in North Georgia
An 11-month investigation involving local, state and federal authorities seized $705,000 worth of illegal drugs and landed 48 people in jail. From August 2019 to the present, the Georgia Bureau of Investigation’s Appalachian Regional Drug Enforcement Office, the Federal Bureau of Investigation’s Major Offender’s Task Force in conjunction with the Hall County District Attorney’s Office […]
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Missing Dacula man found safely by his family
Update: According to the Gwinnett County Police Department, Harvey Sullivan was located by his family in a wooded area of his neighborhood Friday evening. While dehydrated, Sullivan was otherwise unharmed. The original story is below. DACULA — The Gwinnett County Police Department is asking for the public’s help in locating a missing Dacula man. Police […]
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Long County delays start of school until August 10
The Long County School District announced Thursday that it would delay the start of school until August 10. According to the school district, the decision comes after considering parent survey results and the safety of students and staff. Under the current reopening plan, on-site school will begin August 10. The school system will offer a […]
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NEWS BLOG: The Varsity shuts down after employee tests positive for COVID-19
The Varsity in midtown shutdown temporarily Thursday after learning an employee had tested positive for COVID-19. According to the AJC, the restaurant’s dining area will be sanitized and will reopen Friday, but the carhop service will remain closed for the foreseeable future. Glynn County School system to hold Kindergarten registration blitz The Glynn County School […]
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When should you get tested for COVID-19?
As Georgia’s number of coronavirus cases continue to surge, the number of people exposed to the virus continues to climb, leaving many Georgians to wonder when the ideal time is to get tested. According to the Burke County Health Department, the ideal time to get tested is between four and seven days from when you […]
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Alpharetta Farmer’s Market returns Saturday
ALPHARETTA — The Alpharetta Business Association will bring its farmers market back to Downtown Alpharetta Saturday with a number of safety protocols in place to address social distancing and other heightened public health guidelines. The market has been operating in a different, smaller location since mid-May. “The Alpharetta Business Association has done a good job […]
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Macon mayor makes plea to residents after ‘drastic increase’ in COVID-19 cases
MACON — Macon-Bibb County Mayor Robert Reichert is pleading with residents, business owners and visitors to take precautions outlined by health professionals seriously during the COVID-19 pandemic. “We’ve seen such a drastic increase in confirmed cases in recent weeks, and – coupled with regular health issues – that has put a strain on healthcare, public […]
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15-year-old missing from Tunnel Hill
TUNNEL HILL — Police in Whitfield County are searching for a missing 15-year-old boy from Tunnel Hill. According to police, 15-year-old Dakota Gibson was last seen near Northwest High School on July 7. Dakota is registered as a missing endangered juvenile with the Whitfield County Sheriffs’ Office. He is described as a 15-year-old white male […]
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Georgia Power may pass COVID-19 safety costs on to customers
Georgia Power can recover $7.7 million it spent on COVID-19 safety expenses, but drew criticism over the message that it sends when it sticks customers with the tab. This week’s 3-2 vote by the Georgia Public Service Commission allows the company to eventually collect the money it spent on overtime, cleaning supplies, protective gear for […]