The Gist: Add Fulton County to the growing list of local governments who are relaxing their laws about possessing small amounts of marijuana. Under the new policy, those caught with less than one ounce of the drug would face no jail time and a maximum fine of $75 for a first offense. What about subsequent […]
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Roswell looks to California for new parks dept. chief
The City of Roswell has hired Jeff Leatherman to be its next Recreation, Parks, Historic and Cultural Affairs Director. Leatherman is the Director of Regional Parks for Sacramento County, CA, overseeing the operation and management of 15,000 acres of parkland, including 62 active parks, more than 30 miles of trails, a nature center, 3 community […]
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Norcross is looking for a new Planning and Zoning Board member
The Norcross Planning and Zoning Board has a vacancy. The members of the Planning and Zoning Board meet once a month (the first Wednesday of the month at 7 p.m.) If you are interested in having an active role in the Planning and Zoning of the city, please contact City Clerk, Monique Lang (mlang@norcrossga.net) to […]
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Convicted child molester sentenced after he was caught video chatting 13-year-old from prison
A Central State Prison inmate will serve three additional years after prison officials say they caught him using an unauthorized cell phone to video chat with a 13-year old girl. 47-year-old Robert Lewis Gunn was already serving a 20-year prison sentence that began in 2008 for child molestation and sexual battery convictions. According to Bibb […]
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The Public Record: Republicans vs. Republicans vs. Democrats
“Because public men and women are amenable ‘at all times’ to the people, they must conduct the public’s business out in the open.” Charles L. Weltner Sr., former Chief Justice of the Georgia Supreme Court What is this?: The Public Record is a recurring feature on this website where we present recent quotes by public […]
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DeKalb’s ambulance service provider agrees to increase staffing and resources
Effective Tuesday, May 29, DeKalb County’s ambulance provider, American Medical Response has agreed to immediately increase staffing and add ambulances in low call volume and high risk areas. Ambulances will be placed in two DeKalb County fire stations in Dunwoody and Stonecrest. “The lives and safety of our citizens is our number one priority. The […]
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Augusta kicks-off ‘Pig Out in the Park’ barbecue Festival
Barbecue and music fans can expect heaping servings of both at the inaugural “Pig Out in the Park” BBQ cook-off on Saturday, June 9 in The Common in Augusta. The city is collaborating with several local businesses to host this new downtown event. “We expect competing teams to cook through the night to have their […]
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Heavy rains force Buford Dam water release
Georgians hoping to Shoot the ‘Hooch early this summer will have to wait about two weeks due to a controlled water release from Lake Lanier into the Chattahoochee River. According to the Army Corps of Engineers, heavy rainfall has caused Lake Lanier to rise to 1,073 feet, which is two feet higher than the normal […]
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Gas prices set to drop
Georgia drivers can expect relief from high gas prices soon. According to AAA, gas prices are expected to drop after Russia and Saudi Arabia expressed interest in increasing the supply of oil. For Georgians, this could mean about 10 cents less per gallon in the short term, but the savings will not come immediately, says […]
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Norcross woman dies in early morning townhome fire
Gwinnett County firefighters responded to a 911 call at 2:40 a.m. on Tuesday about a fire at a townhome in Summer Place in Norcross. The caller reported something was on fire in the kitchen. Crews arrived to find a heavy fire on the first and second floor of a two-story townhome unit in the middle […]