DALLAS — Pet parents living in or near Dallas will soon be able to bring their dogs and cats to Essentials PetCare at Walmart for routine veterinary care and minor illness exams on a walk-in basis, without the need to set an appointment. Essentials PetCare is scheduled to open the first walk-in veterinary clinic located within […]
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Georgia’s nonprofit hospitals are concerned about new financial transparency rules
Nonprofit hospitals in Georgia soon will face tough new financial transparency rules, under a law passed earlier this year by the General Assembly. The new law will require disclosure of data on executives’ compensation and the financial holdings of hospitals. The state is developing regulations on how it will be implemented, and there is considerable anxiety among […]
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Recall Alert: Essential oils recalled due to child resistant packaging violation
The Recall: Healing Solutions Wintergreen and Birch 100 percent Pure Therapeutic Grade Essential Oils have been recalled. The recall effects about 32,000 bottles. The Reason: The bottles are not child resistant as required by the Poison Prevention Packaging Act, posing a poisoning risk if the contents are swallowed by young children. The Fix: Consumers should […]
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Lake House Tavern in Lavonia burns down
LAVONIA — State fire officials are searching for clues in a fire that destroyed the Lake House Tavern in Lavonia last week. The fire occurred around 10 a.m. Aug. 31. “The Lake House Tavern was located at 3288 Rock Springs Road in Lavonia, Georgia. The building was about 14 years old and 2,000 square feet […]
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Police search for suspect in hit-and-run collision at gas station air pump that caused serious injury
Update: According to the Gwinnett County Police Dept. the suspect identified as 36-year-old Christopher Dale Bruner of Winder. He is in custody at Gwinnett County Detention Center and charged with Felony Hit & Run and Serious Injury by Vehicle The original story is below. DACULA — Gwinnett County Police are searching for a man who […]
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An award winning pizza restaurant in North Fulton is celebrating 40 years with throwback pricing
ALPHARETTA — A popular North Fulton pizzeria is turning 40 and will mark the occasion with specials, giveaways and other festivities. On October 7, Mama’s Pizza will celebrate 40 years in business with throwback pricing on cheese pizza and slices. A slice of New York style thin crust cheese pizza will be $1.00 from 11 […]
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Georgia man arrested for setting fire to mobile home with five people inside
JESUP — On Wednesday, August 7, 44-year-old Michael Kenneth Blocker, of Jesup, was arrested on a First Degree Arson charge. The charge stems from a fire that occurred on June 16, on Old Screven Road in Jesup. According to the fire safety commissioner’s office, the fire was set to a double-wide mobile home, which suffered […]
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Words Your Southern Grandma Used That Are Dying Out
No one has a way with words quite like a Southern grandma. Unfortunately, a generation of Southern Grannies is dying off and they’re taking some words that we will miss. If you had a grand mother who was a member of The Greatest Generation, you’ll be familiar with some of these classic Granny-isms that we […]