DUNWOODY — The City of Dunwoody and the Atlanta Regional Census Center will hold a Census Community Forum at the Dunwoody Library on Tuesday, January 28 at 6:30 p.m. All are invited to attend this informational forum, which will begin with a presentation, followed by a question and answer session. “Dunwoody has formed a Complete […]
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Victim identified in Lawrenceville drive-by shooting
LAWRENCEVILLE — The Gwinnett County Police Dept. has released the identity of the victim in a drive-by shooting that occurred in Lawrenceville Tuesday. The victim, Angel Cruz, was transported to the hospital yesterday with critical injuries. There have been no updates in his condition. Cruz was found with at least one gunshot wound at the […]
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Meet Jannine Miller, Gov. Brian Kemp’s pick for Georgia’s transportation chief
Today Governor Kemp announced his nomination of Jannine Miller, Senior Advisor to U.S. Department of Transportation Secretary Elaine Chao, to serve as State Planning Director at the Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT). Once confirmed by the State House and Senate Transportation Committees, Miller will assume the role vacated by Jay Roberts last September. “The State […]
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Wolf Creek Amphitheater is one step closer to being transferred to City of South Fulton
Fulton County Chairman Robb Pitts and South Fulton Mayor William “Bill” Edwards have reached an agreement to transfer the Wolf Creek Amphitheater to the City of South Fulton, pending approval by the Board of Commissioners and the City Council. Under the terms of this agreement, the City of South Fulton would pay $100/acre for the […]
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Senate Bill would end unexpected medical bills in Georgia
The days of unexpectedly big hospital bills in Georgia could be nearing an end if a bill filed Tuesday in the state Senate reaches the finish line during the current legislative session. Senate Bill 293 would prohibit medical patients from being charged extra for medical services performed within a person’s insurance network but done by out-of-network […]
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Will this be the year Georgia fixes surprise medical billing?
A key state senator said Tuesday that he is optimistic a compromise plan on easing the problem of surprise medical billing will finally pass the Georgia General Assembly this year. Sen. Ben Watson (R-Savannah), who chairs the Senate Health and Human Services Committee, told a breakfast gathering that the Governor’s Office has been involved in […]
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Police search for missing Jasper girl
JASPER — The Pickens County Sheriff’s Department needs the public’s help finding Emily King, who has been missing since Monday night. According to the Sheriff’s Dept., King was last seen at the Pickens County Recreational Department at 1329 Camp Road in Jasper at about 7:27 p.m. She left on foot in the area and has […]
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Georgia elementary school teacher accused of shoving 7-year-old students
MACON — A Bibb County elementary school teacher has been arrested and charged with simple battery against two 7-year-olds. Bibb County Sheriff’s Office investigators served arrest warrants on 53-year-old Roger Edward Clark this morning, for two counts of Simple Battery. Clark is a school teacher at L.H. Williams Elementary School. According to the Bibb County Sheriff’s Office, it […]
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Chatham Islands Cityhood efforts halted
Efforts to create a city out of four islands off the coast of Georgia have come to an end, at least for the remainder of this year. In a joint statement by Georgia State Sen. Ben Watson and State Rep. Jesse Petrea, the lawmakers said after a thorough vetting of incorporation by residents of the […]
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Police look for shooter in assault on a driver in Macon
MACON — Authorities in Macon are searching for information about an unknown man who shot a motorist this morning on Smith Street. The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office is investigating the Aggravated Assault incident that was reported to have occurred in 700 block of Smith Street at 11:28 a.m. According to the Sheriff’s office, it was […]