Insurers are prepared to surge catastrophe teams into the affected communities that have been impacted by Hurricane Michael as soon as emergency officials give access, according to the Property Casualty Insurers Association of America (PCI). Policyholders in the impacted regions are encouraged to contact their insurance agent or company as soon as possible to get […]
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How to vote early in Gwinnett County
If you already know who you want to vote for in the Nov. election, there are plenty of opportunities to vote early in Gwinnett County. Here’s what you need to know about voting early. Voters can cast their ballots in-person on most days at the Gwinnett Voter Registrations and Elections Office at 455 Grayson Highway, […]
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Don’t be suckered by post-hurricane scams
Georgia Attorney General Chris Carr is warning consumers, particularly those in South Georgia who were hit hardest by Hurricane Michael, to be on the lookout for scams in the wake of storm. “Georgians were hit hard by Hurricane Michael, and we will not tolerate criminals who seek to exploit this natural disaster by taking advantage […]
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86 boats destroyed in fire at boat storage facility near Lake Lanier
An early morning fire at a boat storage facility near Lake Lanier took out 86 boats and four other vehicles. According to Gwinnett County fire officials, the cause of the fire is still under investigation. Officials note that there are three separate buildings (boat slips) on the property, but only the boat slip connected to […]
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12-year-old girl killed in early morning house fire
A 12-year-old girl and a 51-year-old man were found dead Saturday morning after an early morning house fire in Rossville in a home that had no working smoke detectors, according to Walker County fire officials. Firefighters with Walker County Emergency Services responded to a house fire that was reported around 1:15 a.m. on Dry Valley […]
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Want to grow fruit in your back yard? Visit Alpharetta for tips
The City of Alpharetta and the Alpharetta Natural Resources Commission, along with the UGA Cooperative Extension in Fulton County and the North Fulton Master Gardeners, will offer a free workshop on growing fruit for homeowners Wednesday, October 10 from 7 to 8:30 p.m. The class will be held at the City of Alpharetta Public Works […]
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Cold Case: Gwinnett police have made an arrest in the 2005 homicide of Leslie Adams
The case: In October of 2005, 50-year-old Leslie Adams was reported missing. A search of her Lilburn apartment at the time led police to believe she had been murdered. Police also discovered that just two days prior to going missing, Adams obtained a temporary protective order against her ex-boyfriend Billy Joe Cook. Cook became the […]
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Atlanta fast-food workers are demanding $15 an hour and unions
The News: Fast-food workers throughout Atlanta are gathering today at a McDonald’s in Southwest Atlanta to demand the right to a union at McDonald’s, Burger King, Wendy’s and other fast-food chains. They are also demanding a pay bump to $15 per hour. Lobbying: The fast-food workers aren’t ending their efforts with the strike. They will […]
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Fraud Alert: No, you can’t register to vote by phone in Georgia
The Scam: Officials in several states have reported a scam involving scammers attempting to register residents to vote over the telephone and gaining personal information in the process. While the Secretary of State’s office is not aware of any attempts made to do this in Georgia, residents should be aware of the scam. Some of […]