The Gist: I-75 in Henry County will be re-painted starting at 9 p.m. tonight. The project to re-paint lanes on Interstate 75 in northern Henry County was originally scheduled to start in early December, but was delayed due to weather difficulties throughout the month. Where: The area on I-75 to be re-striped extends from the […]
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Sick kids shouldn’t be at school
Schools throughout Georgia are opening their doors after the holiday break, but the Georgia Department of Health is reminding parents that school is no place for children who are sick. The department is also reminding adults that the workplace is no place for adults who are sick. Flu season typically runs from October to May […]
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The Cartoonist who animated The Beatles, The Jetsons, Scooby-Doo, Rugrats and The Smurfs is coming to Georgia
ROSWELL — In 1964 the Beatles invaded the United States, performing for 73 million people on the Ed Sullivan Show and dominating the US pop charts for years. Now over five decades later, the Fab Four continue to be the most celebrated musical group in Rock history. And Beatlemania is alive and well…recently Lord of […]
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Rain and flooding are possible later this week
After a dry start to the week, a midweek storm system can bring heavy rainfall and severe weather potential to the south-central and southeastern United States. This storm will start the week by bringing coastal rain and mountain snow to the Northwest. By Wednesday and Thursday, the storm will move into the northern Plains where it […]
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Car crashes into Vinings Chicken Salad Chick, closing it ‘for the foreseeable future’
VININGS — A restaurant in Vinings will be closed “for the foreseeable future,” after car crashed through the restaurant Saturday. According to a Facebook post made by the restaurant, a driver had a stroke and drove into the building. “We had an accident tonight at the Vinings Chick but are so incredibly lucky that no […]
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Frost is expected overnight in Southeast Georgia
The National Weather Service has issued a frost advisory for portions of southeast Georgia. Temperatures are expected to reach a low of 33 degrees between 3 and 8 a.m. Monday, resulting in frost formation. The frost could kill sensitive outdoor vegetation if left uncovered. The weather service is reminding residents of the affected area that […]
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Resolve to stay informed this year
As we kick off another year it is time to make New Year’s resolutions and set goals for ourselves and our families. Among the flurry of weight loss, exercise an career-oriented resolutions, it is also common for people to come back from their holiday break and engage more with local, regional and national news. While […]
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North Georgia prepares for snow flurries and icy roads
In north Georgia, January may kick off the year with snow. Light rain showers may mix with or change to light snow showers late this afternoon and evening in portions of northeast Georgia. Minor snow accumulations up to 1/2 inch are possible at elevations above 2,000 feet on grassy and elevated surfaces. While no significant […]
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15-year-old girl missing since Christmas has been located
ATLANTA — Jordan Faith Strickland, a 15-year-old from Flowery Branch who has been missing since Christmas night has been located by the Atlanta Police Department, Hall County Sheriff’s officials say. Jordan was last seen at her residence in the Mulberry Preserve/Elizabeth Lane area at about 11 p.m. on Dec. 25. Investigators obtained surveillance photos showing […]
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Lidl is building a distribution center in Covington
COVINGTON — Grocery retailer Lidl is coming to Covington in the form of a regional distribution center, estimated to create about 270 new full time jobs. Lidl is investing $100 million in the project which will create 270 new full-time jobs. The 925,000 square-foot facility will serve as a regional headquarters, and it will supply […]