ATLANTA — The City of Atlanta announced that it will open an emergency warming center in anticipation of frigid temperatures. The center will open today, Tuesday, November 12, 2019 at 6 p.m. and will remain open through Thursday, Nov. 14 at 9 a.m. The warming center is located at the Old Adamsville Recreation Center at […]
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Inmate dies at Coffee County Jail
DOUGLAS — The Georgia Bureau of Investigation is assisting the Coffee County Sheriff’s Office in an investigation into the death of an inmate at the Coffee County Jail. At approximately 5:15 a.m Tuesday, Nov. 5, 32-year-old inmate Amy Renee Tyson was found deceased in her cell at the Coffee County Jail. According to the GBI, […]
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GBI: Man shot by deputy after discovery of homicide victim
VIDALIA — The GBI is investigating an officer involved shooting at the scene of a homicide in Vidalia that ocurred Sunday. On Sunday, Nov. 10, the Georgia Bureau of Investigation was asked by the Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office to investigate an officer involved shooting and homicide investigation. According to the GBIU, preliminary information indicates that […]
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How to avoid unnecessary home repair costs during the winter
(StatePoint) A drop in temperature and an increase in precipitation like rain, sleet or snow can make winter costly at home. Between turning up your heat and spending money on ice melt, the last cost any homeowner wants to account for is burst pipes and the damage they can cause. It doesn’t take much of […]
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Metro Atlanta’s first Dogtopia is coming to Roswell
ROSWELL — Dogtopia, the nation’s leading dog daycare, boarding and spa brand, is opening a new location in Roswell Nov. 19. The new doggie daycare will be at 1570 Holcomb Bridge Rd., Ste. 325, this location marks the first Dogtopia in the greater Atlanta area. Dogtopia of Roswell is operated by long time dog daycare and […]
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Missing Georgia 17-year-old found in Texas
A 17-year-old girl who went missing from Demorest in early November was has been found in Texas and is safe. According to the Habersham County Sheriff’s Department, Meleah Redmond was found Friday. Sheriff’s Dept. officials also reported that another missing person, Mays Tomlin, was found safe in Tennessee.
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Woman wanted for attempted robbery of Macon bank
MACON — Police in Bibb County are searching for a woman who attempted to rob a SunTrust Bank Friday morning. The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office is investigating an attempted commercial armed robbery that took place, Friday just before 11 a.m. at 3600 Mercer University Drive, at the SunTrust Bank. According to the Sheriff’s Dept. a female entered the […]
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Georgia restaurant owner arrested and charged with arson
JASPER — The owner of a Jasper restaurant that caught fire Nov. 5 has been arrested and charged with arson. On Nov. 7, Investigators with the Safety Fire Commissioner’s Office assisted with the arrest of 23-year-old Tyler Jose Suarez, of Jasper, with 1 Count of First Degree Arson. The charge stems from his alleged involvement […]
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Missing Child: Police need your help finding a missing 14-year-old girl
The Hall County Sheriff’s Office is asking members of the community to be on the lookout for 14-year-old Brooklynn McKenzie Rivera who officials believe ran away from home. According to the Sheriff’s office, Brooklynn is believed to be with 23-year-old Gregory Austin Cline. The two may be in the Greenville, South Carolina area in a […]
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Get to know Downtown Valdosta on Small Business Saturday
VALDOSTA — Valdosta Main Street is holding its first “Brunch and Browse” shopping and sampling event on Small Business Saturday. The event will be held on Nov. 30 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Guests can visit 10 brunch locations throughout downtown Valdosta and sample featured menu items, while browsing local shops and boutiques where […]