ATLANTA — Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp declared a state of emergency for Fulton County today due to a “catastrophic failure” of Grady Memorial Hospital’s piping system. On Saturday, a pipe burst, spilling thousands of gallons of water on multiple floors of the hospital, damaging portions of the hospital’s electrical system beyond repair. Since the pipe […]
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Driver arrested after trying to race police car
ALPHARETTA — Alpharetta police say they arrested a driver Wednesday who tried to race a marked police car. In a post on the department’s Facebook page, police describe an incident where an officer observed a vehicle run a red light on North Point Parkway. Keep in mind, the officer was in a marked car. As […]
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How will Georgia’s new voting system work?
As the 2020 Election looms, Georgia is getting a new voting system. The new system is paper-based. Since Georgia’s voting system hasn’t changed in 20 years, voters may have questions about how the new system works. Here is a rundown of what the new process of voting will look like in next year’s elections. When […]
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Water Wars: Expert urges Supreme Court to throw out Florida’s case against Georgia
The Gist: The expert appointed by the Supreme Court to make recommendations in the Water Wars case betwen Georgia and Florida has ruled in Georgia’s favor and recommends the high court throw out Florida’s case. Background Information: The water wars have been raging for 30 years. At issue is the flow of water from the […]
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Dunwoody will pave 37 streets in 2020
DUNWOODY — The streets of Dunwoody will get a fresh coat of pavement next year. The city recently approved paving projects for 37 streets and about 10 lane miles. Blount Construction received a contract extension for about $3.5 million. Most of the funding comes from DeKalb County’s Special Purpose Local Option Sales Tax. The Georgia […]
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Someone set fire to this 784-square-foot house in Georgia
MONROE — State fire investigators are searching for clues about an arson case that ocurred earlier this week. Investigators have determined that someone intentionally set fire to a 784-square-foot house while its owner was not home. Fire Investigators with the Insurance and Safety Fire Commissioner’s Office have determined the fire occurred at about 5:30 p.m. […]
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VIDEO: Thieves steal firearm from unlocked car in Woodstock
WOODSTOCK — The Cherokee Sheriff’s Department is looking for two men who were captured on video stealing a firearm from an unlocked car. Police are seeking the public’s assistance identifying two black males who can be seen on the video. The incident occurred last Monday, Dec. 2 at about 1:50 am on Hickory Fairway Dr. […]
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Alpharetta ends city sponsorship of popular parade over confederate flag controversy
ALPHARETTA — The Alpharetta City Council voted this week to end its sponsorship of the Old Soldiers Day Parade, which has become a city staple. After controversy and lawsuits related to the role of the Sons of the Confederate Veterans, who seek to fly the confederate flag during the parade, the city coundil made the […]
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Chamblee gets new alert system
CHAMBLEE — The City of Chamblee is implementing CivicReady, a mass notification solution that enables the city to issue urgent notifications, emergency instructions, warnings, and even routine communications to subscribed residents. The alerts will be sent via email, text message and voicemail alert to keep subscribers safe and informed. In the event of a local […]
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Hall County issues rabies alert after encounter between a rabid skunk and a dog
HALL COUNTY — A skunk tested positive for rabies in Hall County after an incident with a dog in the Chestnut Mountain area of Cobb County. This is the ninth confirmed case of rabies in Hall County this year. The encounter between the skunk and the dog ocurred near Concord Circle in the Chestnut Mountain […]