Georgia high school offers SAT during the school day
For decades, setting aside a Saturday to take the SAT college entrance exam has been an expectation for high school students who plan to pursue a college education after graduation. For most students, it is a stressful process that takes up half a day and many times occurs in unfamiliar surroundings, adding to the angst […]
Early morning shooting in Gwinnett ruled self-defense
DACULA — Police in Gwinnett County have ruled an early morning shooting that took the life of a 27-year-old woman an act of self-defense. The initial report: The Gwinnett County Police Department was called just after 3 a.m. Wednesday morning in reference to gunshots at a residence off the roadway. When officers arrived, they found […]
State School Board says end of year tests should count 10% of final grade
State school officials balked Thursday at approving steps that would wipe out the weighted grades for year-end tests amid the COVID-19 pandemic, choosing instead to cut those grade weights in half from their usual amount. The push to water down the tests comes after State School Superintendent Richard Woods blasted the U.S. Department of Education for requiring […]
First responders get a free lunch in Marietta Oct. 16
MARIETTA — There is such thing as a free lunch if you are a local police officer, firefighter, EMT or member of the military. On Friday, Oct. 16 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., The Janice Overbeck Real Estate Team will host an appreciation barbecue lunch to honor local police, firemen, EMT’s and military. The Capital City […]
Did you know gatherings of more than 50 people are still banned in Georgia?
Gov. Brian Kemp has extended social distancing and sanitization restrictions for businesses, gatherings and long-term elderly care facilities in Georgia amid the COVID-19 pandemic. In a news release sent late Wednesday, the governor’s office announced Kemp signed an order extending the restrictions through Oct. 15. The order keeps restrictions that have been in place for […]
Radial to open $40 million distribution center in Locust Grove
LOCUST GROVE — Governor Brian Kemp today announced that international e-commerce company Radial Inc. will invest $40 million in opening a new fulfillment center in Locust Grove, creating 344 full-time job opportunities and more than 1,000 seasonal opportunities in Southeast metro Atlanta. “As our existing industries continue to expand in every corner of our state, […]
Woman dies in early morning shooting in Gwinnett County
Police are on the scene of an early morning shooting on Rabbit Hill Road in Dacula. The Gwinnett County Police Department was called just after 3 a.m. in reference to gunshots at a residence off the roadway. When officers arrived, they found a woman in a vehicle across from a residence suffering from at least […]
Interruptions and Insults: A look at the first debate between Trump and Biden
(The Center Square) – An argumentative and contentious first presidential debate Tuesday night was filled with interruptions, personal insults and frequent requests by moderator Chris Wallace of Fox News for the candidates to adhere to the rules their campaigns agreed to abide by. President Donald Trump and former Vice President Joe Biden squared off against […]