A new Amazon Prime series will give viewers a glimpse behind the scenes of Georgia’s growing film industry. The series, Georgia Box Office, is available for free to Amazon Prime members and free with commercials for non-Amazon Prime members. The first two episodes have been released. The six-episode inaugural season features interviews with film industry […]
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Gruesome 1986 murder in Marietta to be featured on Investigation Discovery
MARIETTA — Investigation Discovery’s series On The Case With Paula Zahn will feature a gruesome murder that took place in Marietta in 1986. The episode will air Sunday, April 29 at 10 p.m., and will spotlight the investigation into the murders of Sharon and Samantha Brady. Below is the episode synopsis from Investigation Discovery. It’s Friday, […]
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Gwinnett County expands presence on Facebook and Twitter
Gwinnett County Government recently expanded its social media presence, adding several Facebook and Twitter accounts in an effort to better inform the public about events, news, tips and other items. In this latest launch, Gwinnett County Government established pages on Twitter and Facebook (@GwinnettGov), the police dept. has added a Facebook page (@GwinnettPD) and the Department of Fire and Emergency Services […]
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9-year-old boy struck by car in Savannah
SAVANNAH — Savannah Police are investigating a Victory Drive crash that resulted in injuries to a 9-year-old pedestrian. Police say at about 6:40 p.m. April 20, 9-year-old Joseph Phillips was attempting to walk across Victory Drive near Stevens Street when he was struck by a Hyundai Sonata. The boy had already crossed the westbound lanes […]
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Did you give up Facebook for Lent? Here’s what you need to know before you log back in
Well, hello! I see you have returned from your 40-day Lenten social media hiatus. Consider me the unofficial welcoming committee. You’ve been gone quite a while, and it is my job to get you caught up so that you can slide back into your regular routine of meme-sharing, social media outrage, and keeping up with […]
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The new tenant that could revitalize Northlake Mall might surprise you
DEKALB COUNTY — Struggling Northlake Mall in Atlanta may get some much-needed vitality from a deep-pocketed new tenant: Emory Healthcare. Emory is considering investing at least $20 million in an administrative offices project that would take over about one-third of the mall, along I-285 near Tucker, according to a recent report by the Atlanta Business […]
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Sting catches five Savannah businesses selling alcohol to underage buyers
SAVANNAH — In a recent sting operation, The Savannah Police Department caught five businesses selling alcohol to underage buyers. Fifteen businesses were tested, five failed and ten passed. During the operation, underage subjects visited 15 businesses, ranging from restaurants and bars to convenience and package stores, to determine if they comply with Georgia law and […]
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Tornado watch until 6 p.m. Friday for Southeast and Coastal Georgia
A tornado watch is in effect until 6 p.m. for parts of coastal and southeast Georgia. Hazardous weather with the possibilities of tornadoes is expected, along with some flooding of the Savannah River on Friday. Hazardous weather is not in the forecast for Saturday. Counties included in the tornado watch are: Baldwin, Bryan, Bulloch, Burke, […]
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Police search for men who assaulted teenage girl in Savannah
SAVANNAH — Police are searching for two assailants in the sexual assault of a girl in her early teens. The assault occurred April 17 in the Bacon Park area. According to police, the girl was walking near Webster and Gerald Drive at about 3:15 p.m. when a newer model red Toyota sedan stopped and the […]
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Meet Atlanta’s newest city councilman Antonio Brown
After a Tuesday primary, which saw him defeat Byron Amos for the District 3 city council post, Antonio Brown will become the city of Atlanta’s newest city council member. Brown is the 34-year-old CEO of LVL XIII, a luxury men’s fashion brand. He is also the founder of Dream of Humanity, a nonprofit that provides […]
