Georgia lawmakers took time on the opening day of the 2020 General Assembly session Monday to honor two colleagues who died late last year. House Speaker David Ralston, R-Blue Ridge, remembered Rep. Jay Powell, R-Camilla, who died unexpectedly in November at age 67, as a legislator who followed his conscience regardless of the political consequences. […]
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Police searching for man who allegedly touched 13-year-old girl inappropriately
LAWRENCEVILLE — The Gwinnett County Police Department Special Victims Unit needs the public’s help in identifying a man who allegedly touched a 13-year-old girl inappropriately in a local clothing store. According to the Police Dept., the incident occurred on Wednesday, Jan. 1 at the Burlington Coat Factory at 5900 Sugarloaf Parkway in unincorporated Lawrenceville at […]
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Salata comes to Midtown Atlanta
Midtown Atlanta now has another healthy dining destination. Salata held the grand opening of its new location in Atlanta Wednesday across from Ponce City Market at 650 Ponce De Leon Avenue Suite 680A. The new Salata offers guests fully customizable, built-to-order salads and wraps, soups, organic teas and lemonades. All fruits, vegetables and lean proteins are chopped daily […]
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Police say suspect who took a nap at Taco Bell before robbing it was a former employee
LAWRENCEVILLE — Gwinnett County Police believe they have identified a man who broke into a Taco Bell on Christmas Day, cooked a meal, took a nap and then left with tablet and laptop. The lead detective in the case identified the burglary suspect as 26-year-old Stephaun Gallaread. Gallaread is a former employee who worked at […]
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Georgia ranks as one of the worst states to raise a family
Georgia is one of the worst states to raise a family, according to a report released on Tuesday. The state ranks 42nd out of the 50 states in the analysis conducted by financial website WalletHub. The states were evaluated based on factors such as socioeconomics, affordability, life expectancy, family-friendly activities, crime, education, childcare, divorce rates, among […]
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Georgia recovers from Saturday’s severe storms, power outages and wind damage
In the wake of Saturday’s high winds and thunderstorms, Georgia Power reports that while they have restored power to the majority of customers, there are still some homes that are without power. Georgia’s insurance chief has also said he will be ordering insurance companies to respond to all storm-related claims quickly. Electric service to over […]
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Severe Weather Update: Worst weather expected at Georgia state line
The current weather model is showing that the most severe weather Saturday is expected at the Georgia-Alabama state line. While all of Georgia is at risk for severe weather and all residents should take precautions, according to the National Weather Service, the area expected to be hit the hardest is along the state’s Western border […]
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High winds are expected with today’s severe thunderstorms across Georgia
In addition to expected severe storms Saturday, Georgians will have to contend with high winds. The National Weather Service has issued a wind advisory for north and central Georgia that will remain in effect until 10 p.m. Saturday evening. Winds are expected to be 15 to 25 miles per hour with gusts up to about […]
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Suspects try to escape police by climbing down balcony at Avalon
ALPHARETTA — A popular mixed-use shopping development was targeted by burglars who attempted to evade police by climbing off the balcony of an apartment yesterday. The Alpharetta Police Department responded to reports of a burglary in progress at Avalon involving two men using a crowbar to force open apartment doors. Within minutes multiple officers and […]
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Here’s what to expect when Georgia’s lawmakers return to work next week
ATLANTA – The only constitutional requirement Georgia lawmakers must fulfill each year is passing a state budget. But faced with anemic state tax collections that will require significant spending cuts, the budget will be front and center even more than usual during the 2020 General Assembly session beginning Monday. While the legislature grapples with issues […]