Continuing Fulton County’s proactive efforts to address the opioid crisis, County Manager Dick Anderson has established a new Opioid Coordinator position for Fulton County Government. Lynnette Allen, a seasoned behavioral health professional, has been appointed to the role. “The opioid epidemic has wreaked havoc on our society and within our County. Establishing this critical role […]
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How to have an outdoor party without roasting your guests
(StatePoint) Hosting friends and family for backyard barbecues, picnics and garden parties during summer carries its own challenges. Here are a few tips guaranteed to keep your guests cool, comfortable and happy when you entertain. Create Shade: Entertaining outdoors? Remember, not all guests are going to want direct sunlight for too long. Take into consideration […]
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Access to Ocmulgee River closed due to high water speed
In consultation with the Department of Natural Resources, the Macon-Bibb County Parks and Beautification Department is closing all access to the Ocmulgee River because of how fast it is flowing. This includes the ramps in Amerson River Park and at Spring Street. Please stay off of the Ocmulgee River. The parks themselves remain open, and […]
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5 Things We Learned from the May 22 Georgia Primary
Now that the dust has settled on the May 22 primary, it’s time to start looking at what the results mean and how they could shape the runoff and the November election. Here are a few things that we learned during and in the aftermath of Tuesday’s primary. DEMOCRATS ARE FIRED UP ABOUT ABRAMS: Not […]
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Gwinnett County to open public swimming pools for Memorial Day weekend
Dig out your swimsuit and grab a towel because all Gwinnett County Parks and Recreation aquatic facilities open for summer starting May 26 for Memorial Day weekend. Most of the aquatic centers and leisure play pools offer fun features such as aquatic playgrounds, giant water slides, beach entry into the pool, picnic areas and more. […]
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Get the goats: Savannah to use livestock to clear vegetation
The city of Savannah will join the cities of Atlanta, Roswell and Sandy Springs in using goats to clear vegetation. The city joins a growing trend of governments and individuals seeking a non-toxic way to clear undesired greenery. Savannah will begin a pilot program in mid-June and will rent 60 goats and two livestock guardian […]
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Election Results: Cagle and Kemp head to runoff
Updated at 10:35 p.m.: With 122 of Georgia’s 159 counties reporting, Casey Cagle and Brian Kemp have secured their spots in the republican runoff for Georgia governor. The winner of that race will face democrat Stacey Abrams in the November election. Cagle garnered 38 percent of the vote and was the clear front-runner. Kemp received 26 […]
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Police: Shooting outside polling location appears to be suicide
According to Fulton County officials, at about 11:30 a.m. on Election Day a voter in Atlanta was shot in the precinct parking lot after voting. The poll manager at the polling location at Lindsay Street Baptist Church at 550 Lindsay St reported that a voter was shot in the church parking lot after leaving the […]
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Johns Creek to become the permanent home of mobile Vietnam Veterans Memorial replica
The rolling Vietnam Veterans Memorial replica, The Wall That Heals, will make its final stop in Johns Creek, where it will reside permanently. The 250-foot replica last visited the city in March of 2017, the city’s warm welcome of the wall left an impact on the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Fund, the organization that runs the […]
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What to expect from the May 22 Georgia Primary
Primary day in Georgia is upon us and after months of campaign ads, robocalls, debates and political stunts, it is up to voters to decide who will get each party’s nod for the November election. Here is a look at some of the key races throughout the state and what voters can expect to see […]