Early voting in the March 24, 2020 presidential preference primary begins Monday and Hall County residents will have more options when it comes to where and when they can cast their ballot early. “Early voting will continue as usual during its first two weeks, March 2- March 13, with polls open at the Hall County […]
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Here’s what Georgia is doing to prepare for a coronavirus outbreak
The Georgia Department of Public Health says it is working closely with the CDC, and state partners to prepare for a potential outbreak of coronavirus in the U.S., including Georgia. The goal is to quickly identify cases of coronavirus and take the appropriate public health action to reduce its spread and protect the general public. […]
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Did Brian Kemp mock accusations of voter suppression?
In September 2017, Georgia’s then-Secretary of State Brian Kemp circulated a news report about problems with local officials’ attempts to challenge voter registrations. “Good work, this story is so complex folks will not make it all the way through it,” Kemp, who was running for governor at the time, wrote in the subject line of his email to campaign […]
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Second arrest made in connection with Fort Valley State University student’s murder
PEACH COUNTY — An additional arrest has been made in connection with the murder of Fort Valley State University Student Anitra Gunn. According to the GBI, 22 year-old Jaivon Abron has been charged with two counts of false statements and one count of concealing a death. The warrants for the two counts of false statements were taken in […]
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Meet Johns Creek’s finalist for city manager
JOHNS CREEK — Johns Creek Mayor Mike Bodker has nominated Ed Densmore for the position of City Manager. Bodker announced his intention at the City Council Meeting held Monday, Feb. 24, 2020. “We began the search process with the primary goal of securing a highly-qualified and accomplished visionary who demonstrates a distinct familiarity, energy, and […]
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Former Georgia deputy sentenced to 10 years for drug crimes
Former Gwinnett County Sheriff’s Deputy Antione Riggins has been sentenced to 10 years in federal prison following his guilty plea to drug trafficking and making a false statement to cover up his drug crimes. Riggins committed these crimes while employed as a federal and local law enforcement officer. “Riggins put dangerous drugs back on the […]
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Second missing woman tied to wanted Georgia caretaker
The Gwinnett County Police Department is seeking the public’s help in locating another missing elderly woman tied to a wanted caretaker. Earlier this month, an officer spoke with the daughter of Linda Williams. The daughter said that she hasn’t spoken with her mother since sometime in December 2019. The daughter told police she had not […]
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Marching to the capitol, Ghostface gangsters and more stories you missed over the weekend
If you’re one of the many Georgians who stops paying attention to news at some point on Friday through the weekend, we’ve got you covered. Below is a rundown of the news items you might have missed over the weekend with handy little links if you want to read more. Let’s get to it. Georgians […]
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Georgia residents march to capitol to demand clean drinking water
JULIETTE, Ga. — Heather Ethridge has been doling out money for bottled water and refilling jugs for months. The extra money and hassle beats the alternative: Drinking the contaminated water flowing from her well in Juliette. That’s why the 600-gallon tank of water that appeared outside the downtown Juliette fire station Thursday was a welcome […]
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How to vote early in Gwinnett County
Election season is upon us. In caucuses and primaries, democrats have anointed Bernie Sanders the frontrunner in New Hampshire, Iowa and Nevada. Georgia voters will have their say next month. Today is the last day to register to vote in that primary. Once you are registered, here is how you can vote early in Gwinnett […]