Johns Creek City Manager Ed Densmore has appointed Major Christopher Byers as the city’s new police chief. Byers will take on the role effective Friday, March 27, and replaces Densmore, following his appointment as City Manager. “I am extremely humbled and excited to step into the position of Police Chief of the Johns Creek Police […]
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Suspects Sought in Six-county Food Poisoning Insurance Fraud Scheme
An elaborate food poisoning insurance fraud ring that spanned six Georgia counties was busted by state investigators this month. Special Agents with the Criminal Investigations Division of the Insurance and Safety Fire Commissioner’s Office have recently taken out warrants on 10 individuals who are believed to have played a role in the scheme. One suspect, […]
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Will Georgia delay its primary election again?
Georgia House Speaker David Ralston is asking Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger to delay the May 19 primaries because of the coronavirus pandemic. In a letter dated Thursday, Ralston, R-Blue Ridge, suggested holding the primaries no earlier than June 23. “You and I both agree that the right to vote is one of our most […]
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Kemp shuts down Georgia schools through April 24
Gov. Brian Kemp Thursday ordered Georgia’s public schools closed through April 24 as cases of coronavirus continue to rise. “I am deeply grateful to State School Superintendent Richard Woods, the Georgia Department of Education, superintendents, and parents for keeping us informed and helping us make the right decision for our students,” Kemp said in a […]
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Dougherty County a hotbed for coronavirus infections in Georgia
As of Thursday’s noon status update from the Georgia Department of Public Health, coronavirus cases in Dougherty County have surged past every county in Georgia except Fulton County, which is Georgia’s most populated county. Dougherty County now has 156 confirmed cases of coronavirus. DeKalb County has 129 cases and Cobb County has 115. Fulton County […]
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Lawmakers urge Kemp to order Georgians to shelter in place
Georgia House Democrats on Wednesday increased pressure on Gov. Brian Kemp to implement a shelter-in-place order in the state. Members of the House Democratic Caucus sent a letter to Kemp urging him to institute the order to stop the spread of COVID-19. “In this moment, each of us must do everything in our power to […]
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Dunwoody Mayor: ‘I’m imploring Dunwoody residents to stay at home’
DUNWOODY — Dunwoody Mayor Lynn Deutsch wrote a letter to residents today in which she asked residents to take the coronavirus social distancing policies seriously. Below is the full text of her letter. Today, I’m imploring Dunwoody residents to stay at home. I am incredibly grateful that most of you are already following the guidelines […]
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Canton residents ordered to shelter in place
CANTON — The City of Canton is now under a shelter in place order. The city’s mayor says the order is the result of residents asking for the order. “The citizens have overwhelmingly asked the Council to look out for their interests during this pandemic,” stated Mayor Bill Grant. “This declaration and shelter in place […]
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Five Georgia senators have tested positive for coronavirus
A fifth state senator has tested positive for coronavirus as the respiratory illness eclipsed 1,000 confirmed cases and claimed 40 lives in Georgia Wednesday. Sen. Lester Jackson, D-Savannah, told the Savannah Morning News Wednesday that his test results came back positive after a five-day wait. Jackson said he and his wife requested the test “out of an abundance of […]
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Parts of Warner Robins are under a boil water advisory
WARNER ROBINS — Parts of the city of Warner Robins are under a boil water advisory until further notice. Warner Robins residential Utility customers on Greenbriar Road from Briarwood Drive to North Houston Road, North Houston Road from North Lake Drive to Greenbriar Road, and Johnson Road and Santangelo Court are advised to boil all […]