The city of Lilburn welcomed a new city council member this week when Lindsay Voigt was nominated to fill the unoccupied council seat formerly occupied by Brian Burchik. Burchik resigned effective Jan. 1, but the former councilman isn’t going far. Burchik accepted a position as the Main Street Manager for the Lilburn Downtown Development Authority. […]
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These Fulton County elementary school students may be future scientists
Spalding Drive Elementary School students were encouraged to do some fun and risky science experiments at home – under adult supervision, of course. After a presentation called “Try this at Home: Discover the Science Hidden in Everyday Materials!” by renowned science author and presenter Jodi Wheeler-Toppen, students realized science is fun and experiments can safely and easily […]
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Find out which Georgia city has the most people in the work force
As we begin 2019, Americans who are deciding where to live generally want to pick a city with ample job opportunities. HomeArea.com released the Cities In Georgia With The Highest Percent of People In The Labor Force. The rankings are based on the latest Census Bureau data for cities with a population of 60,000 or more. In […]
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Got food allergies? This app created by a 16-year-old Georgia boy could make eating at restaurants easier
A new app created by a 16-year-old Georgia resident could make eating at restaurants easier and less stressful for food allergy sufferers. In the United States, food allergies are the sixth leading cause of chronic illness, and it is estimated that over 15 million Americans have food allergies, including 5.9 million children under age 18. […]
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Streaming giant Pandora will kick off the Super Bowl in Atlanta with Zac Brown and others
Pandora makes its first down of the year in Atlanta on Jan. 31 at the Bud Light Dive Bar at The Tabernacle with a free concert to kick off the weekend of The Big Game. The largest streaming music provider in the U.S. is proud to present hometown favorites, Zac Brown Band as part of their […]
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Brian Kemp pledges unity in inaugural address
Brian Kemp is now officially Georgia’s 83rd governor. He was inaugurated at 2 p.m. Monday and kicked off his term as governor with a pledge to unify the state. After a contentious election campaign against democrat Stacey Abrams, Kemp used his inaugural address — his first opportunity to speak to all Georgians since the election […]
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Real Time Coverage: Brian Kemp’s inauguration as Georgia Governor
Brian Kemp will be sworn in as Georgia’s 83rd governor today and it is the first day of business for 2019 under the Gold Dome for the state legislature. Kemp is set to be sworn in at 2 p.m. We will have real time coverage of the inauguration and highlights from the first day of […]
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Dunwoody plans day of service to honor Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day
The City of Dunwoody, in partnership with the Dunwoody-Atlanta Chapter of Jack and Jill of America, Inc., is planning Dunwoody’s MLK Jr. Day of Service, an event open to all ages. The mission is to give back to the community. Sign up for an opportunity to participate by visiting the Dunwoody Parks Registration Portal. Opportunities include: planting […]
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DeKalb County’s library system is the best in Georgia
The Georgia Public Library Service has named the DeKalb County Public Library as Georgia’s Public Library of the Year. DeKalb was recognized for offering public programming that embraces the county’s diverse community. “DeKalb County is extremely proud of our public library system and the critical role it plays in promoting lifelong learning,” said CEO Michael […]
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Jewel thief steals more than $14,000 in merchandise while employee is distracted
Gwinnett Police need your help identifying a jewel thief. On December 29, 2018 the suspect entered SR Jewelers at 2100 Pleasant Hill Road in unincorporated Duluth. An employee was helping three other individuals and her view of one side of the store was blocked. During that time police say the suspect came in and was […]
