Federal health officials are reviewing a Georgia request for a new enrollment period for insurance exchange members who use WellStar Health System doctors and hospitals. Georgia Insurance Commissioner Jim Beck, in his request to the federal Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, cited what he called “misleading, inaccurate and unusual presentations’’ by Anthem Blue Cross […]
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Lumpkin County sheriff’s deputy fires on woman suspected of burglarizing home
On Friday, March 15, 2019, the GBI was requested by the Lumpkin County Sheriff’s Office to conduct an Officer Involved Shooting investigation involving a Lumpkin County Sheriff’s Deputy. The initial investigation revealed that the Lumpkin County Sheriff’s Office was called to Pecks Mill Creek Road, Dahlonega at 7:19 p.m. concerning a report of a residential […]
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Investigation Discovery to detail murder of Atlanta businessman Terry Porter
Investigation Discovery will delve into the 2012 murder of Atlanta businessman Terry Porter next week. On Wednesday, March 20 at 9 p.m. Investigation Discovery is featuring the death of 38-year-old Atlanta businessman, Terry Porter, on its hit series, See No Evil. Porter was a promising entrepreneur when his body was found on his front lawn, indicating a […]
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Do you know the risks your child encounters on the Internet? The Dunwoody Police Department wants to help
Are you concerned about what your child is seeing on the Internet? A special presentation by the Dunwoody Police Department could be what you’re looking for to help navigate the potential dangers of your child’s online use. The Dunwoody Library will host a presentation by the Dunwoody Police Department Saturday, March 23, from 2pm to […]
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Atlanta will be getting its own Department of Transportation
At her second State of the City address, Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms announced that the City of Atlanta will create a Department of Transportation to consolidate work being done across several departments, in an effort to streamline efficiency and better serve residents and businesses. “I am proud to announce plans to create Atlanta’s first dedicated […]
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Gwinnett County is getting four new tag renewal kiosks
Gwinnett County Tax Commissioner Richard Steele said today that the county will be adding four more self-service kiosks where residents can renew tags and walk away with a decal in hand. This brings the total number of kiosks in the county to six. “Kiosks are a popular and convenient way for drivers to renew their […]
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Atlanta Metropolitan State College president to retire
Atlanta Metropolitan State College President Gary McGaha today announced he will retire June 30 from the position he’s held since 2007. University System of Georgia Chancellor Steve Wrigley tapped Georgia Southern Vice President of Student Affairs Dr. Georj Lewis as interim president effective July 1. “My teaching and administrative activities at Atlanta Metropolitan State College […]
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Tip leads to arrest of one of ’15 Most Wanted’ in Bibb County
One of Crime Stoppers’ 15 Most Wanted suspects was arrested in Bibb County Tuesday after attempting to flee from police. A tip was called in on the possible location of one of the “Crime Stopper’s 15 Most Wanted” suspect, Tuesday afternoon. Members of the U.S. Marshal’s Southeast Regional Fugitive Task Force located Dion Vanzie, wanted […]
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Did you know Georgia exported $40.5 billion worth of goods last year?
When most people think of International trade, they think about trade deals between the United States and other countries, but Georgia has its own trade portfolio as well and the state ranks number 11 in the nation for international exports. According to Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp, Georgia’s 2018 international trade numbers set a new record […]
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Police search for missing Georgia teen
Updated Friday, March 22: According to the Catoosa County Sheriff’s Office, Michael Gregory Bates has been found. Previous story: The Catoosa County Sheriff’s Office is seeking your help locating a missing teenager. Michael Gregory Bates is a 16 year old white male with brown hair and green eyes. He is 5’09” tall and weighs 125 […]
