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 […]
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Find out what’s next for Dunwoody Village
DUNWOODY — The City of Dunwoody will hold an open house to share updates to the Dunwoody Village Master Plan, which spells out zoning requirements for the area. The public is invited to drop in anytime between 2 and 4 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 16 at Vintage Pizza at 5510 Chamblee Dunwoody Road. The open house will […]
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Fire at Bee’s Home Cooking in Jasper Ruled Arson
JASPER — Fire Investigators with the Insurance and Safety Fire Commissioner’s Office accompanied by their K-9 have determined a fire that occurred just after 10 p.m. Nov.5 at a Pickens County restaurant was intentionally set. “The arson occurred at Bee’s Home Cooking, located at 660 West Church Street in Jasper, Georgia. This is the second […]