What started as a traffic stop for speeding landed two people in jail and led to the recovery of four stolen vehicles. On Jan. 22, an officer assigned to the Gwinnett County Police Department’s Motorcycle Unit stopped a driver who was believed to be speeding. After making contact with the driver, the officer discovered that […]
Posted inFood
Stockbridge Dwarf House to close temporarily. Will re-open with new look and new name
After being open for more than 26 years, the Stockbridge Dwarf House at 3649 Highway 138 SE will close its doors for a brief period to undergo a complete renovation bringing the chain’s newest restaurant design and an increased capacity to a new, more convenient design for guests – all the while still providing the same full-service […]
Posted inThe Public Record, Super Bowl
The Public Record: Stacey Abrams sides with Saints in Falcon country
Football is serious business in the South. College football more-so than the NFL, but with the Super Bowl taking place in Atlanta this year, a former candidate for governor giving a hat tip to a rival football team is sure to raise more than a few eyebrows. The Setting: Stacey Abrams was speaking in Albany […]
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A record number of volunteers turned out for Dunwoody’s MLK Jr. Day of Service
Monday’s cold weather didn’t stop a record number of dedicated volunteers from showing up at Dunwoody’s Brook Run Park for the annual MLK Jr. Day of Service. The city reports that more than 500 volunteers braved unusually cold weather to give back to their community through the City of Dunwoody’s MLK Jr. Day of Service […]
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Georgia Official to Insurance Companies: Go easy on federal employees during the government shutdown
As the shutdown of the federal government continues, Georgia’s insurance commissioner is asking insurance companies in the state to play nice with federal employees who may be late on their premiums due to not getting paid. Insurance Commissioner Jim Beck has issued a directive to all licensed insurance companies urging them to exercise leniency in such cases. […]
Posted inCrime
Five indicted in death of Macon teen
Bibb County grand jurors voted to indict five people on murder charges Tuesday in the October fatal shooting of 16-year-old Kendrick Darnell Davis. Cortavius Hassan Ates, 20, Eric Bowden, 17, Demarkis Jamichael Hammonds, 19, Jamon Deshon Jackson, 18, and Troy Jackson, 16, each are charged with one count of felony murder, according to an indictment […]
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Tin Drum Asian Kitchen is coming to Decatur
Known for its fresh and bold take on Asia’s greatest hits and an urban-inspired atmosphere, Tin Drum Asian Kitchen is opening its newest location in Decatur with a grand opening celebration for the community on Saturday, Feb. 9. The restaurant is located next to Whole Foods 365 at 1565 Church Street and is welcoming guests with an […]
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Citing concerns about the Super Bowl, Atlanta City Council is urging Donald Trump and Congress to end the government shutdown
The Atlanta City Council is urging President Donald J. Trump and members of the U.S. Congress to immediately re-open the federal government. At the Tuesday full council meeting, council member Jennifer Ide introduced a resolution calling for the re-opening. The resolution notes that the shutdown affects the overall economic growth of the U.S. and calls […]
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Here’s how you can find out more about Gwinnett County’s proposed MARTA referendum
Gwinnett County residents will go to the polls March 19 to vote on a contract with MARTA for the provision of expanded transit services. If the referendum passes, Gwinnett’s transit system and services will expand based on Gwinnett’s plan and its contract with MARTA. The expansion will be funded through a one-cent sales tax for transit. The contract […]
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Atlanta’s Expungement Bowl offers a chance to clear misdemeanors off your record
Atlanta City Council member Andrea Boone wants to help Atlanta residents clear misdemeanors off their criminal histories. She is co-hosting the Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday Legacy Expungement Bowl Jan. 25 with Fulton County Solicitor General Keith Gammage and the Georgia Justice Project. The free event is both an opportunity for misdemeanor record forgiveness and […]
