The first official school board meeting of 2019 resulted in newly elected officers, with outgoing School Board president Linda Bryant being re-elected to the post for a two-year term. Julia Bernath was elected to a one-year term as vice president. “It is my pleasure to continue as president of our school board, especially now when strong, […]
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Off-duty police officer fires back after suspects shot at him while he was helping a robbery victim
On Monday, Jan. 7, the GBI was asked by the DeKalb County Police Department to investigate an officer involved shooting involving a Clarkston Police Department officer who was working a part-time security job. According to the GBI, preliminary information indicates that late Monday night the Clarkston Officer observed a male victim of a robbery in the […]
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Work of two Georgia artists on display at Savannah City Hall
The Office of Municipal Archives in Savannah is opening a new exhibit titled “Abstracts & Animals” now through December 2019 in the City Hall Rotunda. “Abstracts & Animals” showcases the diverse talent of two local artists through a vibrant exhibit of art quilts. Donna Stankiewicz works with realistic subject matter using paints, dye, and fabric. […]
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The Mystery Science Theatre 3000 robots are on their way to Atlanta
Robot Roll Call! Fans of the popular 90s cable series “Mystery Science Theatre 3000” will have a chance to see the “stars” of the show on display in Atlanta. On Sunday, Jan. 20 at 7 p.m., Tom Servo and Crow T. Robot from the Emmy-nominated cult television series “Mystery Science Theater 3000” will go on display to the public for the very […]
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Lawrenceville aims to become ‘the college town of tomorrow’ with $31 million arts complex expansion
The City of Lawrenceville is getting a new 500-seat theater and an expanded arts and education center. The project is expected to be completed in mid-2020. The City of Lawrenceville Mayor and Council voted unanimously to move forward with plans for an expanded arts and education center in its downtown. Though the City is fronting the investment, […]
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A Roswell man was robbed after trying to sell his iPhone on the Let Go app
The Gwinnett County Police Department needs the your help in identifying a woman who robbed a man in a transaction initiated using the Let Go app. On December 29, a Roswell man agreed to meet up with a woman at a Peachtree Corners business to sell his iPhone X using the Let Go app. The […]
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New gusto! restaurant to open Jan. 15 in West Midtown Center
The founder of gusto!, Nate Hybl is opening the fourth outpost of his flavorful fast casual concept on Tuesday, Jan. 15 at 530 17th St NW in the new West Midtown Center. The only Atlanta-based restaurant brand featured at the Northside and 17th development, gusto! West Midtown serves fresh bowls and wraps with bold, global […]
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Top places to host a Super Bowl party in metro Atlanta
Not everyone can afford to treat their friends or work colleagues to a suite at Mercedes-Benz Stadium for the big game. For those looking to throw a party with a crowd of fellow football fans – or host a business gathering while in town for the festivities – Atlanta makes it easy to display a […]
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Norcross QuikTrip gets NASCAR fans revved up for race
Start your engines—early! NASCAR fans in metro Atlanta will not have to wait until February’s Folds of Honor QuikTrip 500 event to get a glimpse of the 2019 race at Atlanta Motor Speedway. QuikTrip, one of the nation’s premier convenience and gasoline marketers, will host a Pit Party for fans on Saturday, Jan. 26 at a Norcross QT store […]
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Atlanta City Council members honor outgoing Georgia Governor Nathan Deal
Council member Michael Julian Bond, joined by members of the Atlanta City Council, honored Georgia Governor Nathan Deal Monday with a proclamation and celebrated the two-term governor’s accomplishments, including his reform of the state’s criminal justice system. “Most people don’t realize this but many of the Atlanta zip codes were the biggest contributors to the […]
