In 2019, Georgia swore in a new governor, said goodbye to a senator who was known for his bipartisanship, welcomed the Super Bowl to Atlanta, and grappled with a controversial new law. Here is a look back at the year we had. Battle over a heartbeat Georgia’s legislative session was dominated by a controversial “heartbeat […]
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Measles and Ethylene Oxide were among the top health concerns of 2019 in Georgia
From waivers to toxic pollution to disease outbreaks, Georgia experienced an eventful year in health care. Here is our list of the Top 10 health care stories in 2019. Let us know what we got right – and what we missed! 1. Gov. Brian Kemp unveiled proposals to offer more people Medicaid coverage and improve private […]
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Arrests made in robbery of teenager inside Publix bathroom
SNELLVILLE — Two arrests have been made in connection with the robbery of a teenager in the bathroom of a Gwinnett County Publix. According to the Gwinnett County Police Dept., 18-year-old Roderick Doral Fountain and 18-year-old Alim Njai Yilla, both of Snellville, were both arrested on Thursday, Dec. 26, and booked in to the Gwinnett […]
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Scam Alert: The police don’t call to ask you to pay fines using a prepaid card or gift card
The holidays are here and phone scammers are active. The Gwinnett County Police Dept. sent out an advisory today reminding residents that police and official government agencies don’t ask for money over the phone and don’t accept prepaid cards or gift cards as forms of payment. The Gwinnett County Police Department and many other law […]
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Police search for Georgia teen missing since Christmas night
Hall County Sheriff’s Office Investigators are asking members of the public to be on the lookout for a teenager who has been missing from her home in Flowery Branch since Christmas night. Sheriff’s officials say 15-year-old Jordan Faith Strickland was last seen at her residence in the Mulberry Preserve/Elizabeth Lane area at about 11 p.m. […]
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Yearly Reminder: Be safe with fireworks on New Year’s Eve
As the turn of the new year approaches, Insurance and Safety Fire Commissioner John F. King is urging Georgia residents to use extreme caution to avoid fires and severe injuries when using fireworks this New Year’s Eve. “Each year in the U.S., hospital emergency rooms treat roughly 12,000 people for fireworks-related injuries,” King said. “The […]
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Georgia’s elected officials send you good tidings for a Merry Christmas
We often only think about our elected officials when we’re unhappy about something or when they make the news. Whether you love them or hate them and whether you agree with them or not, your elected officials on both sides of the political spectrum are real people with real families. Let’s take a moment at […]
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NORAD Santa Tracker: When will Santa be in Georgia?
Kids getting anxious about Santa’s arrival? Want to know the moment Santa crosses into Georgia? Once again NORAD is tracking Santa’s path across the sky, and The Georgia Sun is happy to be able to bring you is progress. Simply wait for the tracker to load below and you can watch Santa on his path. […]
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Georgia’s favorite Christmas song is about snow
Georgia’s favorite Christmas song comes with a touch of wistfulness and irony. VerizonSpecials.com recently released its list of the most popular Christmas songs by state, And the favorite Christmas melody for Georgia residents is somewhat surprising. According to the analysis, Georgia residents love “Let It Snow! Let It Snow! Let It Snow!” While the peach […]