Following a long career of public service and leadership, Deputy City Manager Ken Turner announced his retirement this week. Turner began his tenure in Avondale Estates in 2008 as financial director, serving as interim city manager and most recently deputy city manager. His last day as deputy city manager of the City of Avondale Estates […]
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Milestone: Georgia’s first lady has made 1,000 visits to schools
Georgia First Lady Sandra Deal was today joined by Bright from the Start: Georgia Department of Early Care and Learning Commissioner Amy M. Jacobs in a visit to The Academy Child Development Center in Oakwood, marking Deal’s 1,000th school visit since Gov. Nathan Deal took office in 2011. “My goal is to encourage students to […]
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Weather forces cancelation of Johns Creek Founder’s Day Parade
Due to rain and thunderstorms forecasted for the majority of Saturday morning and for the safety of residents and parade participants, the city of Johns Creek has canceled the Dec. 1 Founders Day Parade. Additionally, there will be no road closures along State Bridge Road on Saturday, Dec. 1 as previously planned.
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Lilburn postpones Christmas Parade due to weather
Due to the severe inclement weather forecasted for Saturday morning, the City of Lilburn has postponed its annual Christmas Parade. The parade has been rescheduled for Saturday, Dec. 8. “The city understands that the community looks forward to the parade each year and we hope everyone will be able to join us next Saturday,” said […]
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Special Report: When Emergency Rooms Break the Law
This special report, Deprived of Care: When ERs Break the Law, is an investigation by WebMD and Georgia Health News. Randy Strickland walked into the ER at North Metro Medical Center burning with fever and trembling. He told the man and the woman who were staffing the triage desk that he was nauseated and felt like he needed […]
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VIDEO: Bungling burglar leaves blood at crime scene and escapes with an empty box
A robbery suspect in Gwinnett County who attempted an early morning Black Friday heist didn’t have the best luck when trying to rob a T-Mobile store. According to police, not only did the suspect cut his hand while smashing through the glass entrance, leaving behind some of his blood, he also only managed to escape […]
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Do you ride MARTA? Here’s your chance to weigh in on the service
MARTA is hosting four community conversations to engage Atlanta residents in discussions about the newly adopted, historic More MARTA Atlanta program. Conversations began Tuesday evening and will continue through Saturday, Dec. 5. To ensure that residents across the city have an opportunity to engage in dialogue about the More MARTA Atlanta program and discuss next […]
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Police search for person of interest in Bibb County camp site death
The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office needs your help locating 41-year-old Thelonius McAuthor Sumpter, who police say is wanted for questioning in connection with the homicide investigation of 35-year-old Ryan Lee Glover. Glover was found stabbed at a camp site in a wooded area near Walnut Street. According to police, Sumpter is described as a black male […]
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True Meaning of Christmas Tour comes to Roswell
Those venturing out to Heart of Roswell Park at 925 Canton Street to enjoy “Caroling on Canton” may also get a glimpse of the true meaning of Christmas – and it comes with free hot cocoa. “The True Meaning of Christmas Tour,” sponsored by The United Methodist Church, will be bringing its signature gift-wrapped truck to Roswell on Sunday, December 2 from […]
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Wanted: The Gwinnett County Police Dept. is looking to hire 100 police officers
The Gwinnett County Police Department is currently hiring for 100 police officer positions and 20 communications officer positions. The department will hold a hiring event for both jobs Dec. 1 and 2 at the Gwinnett Police Training Center at 854 Winder Highway in Lawrenceville. The event will run from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. both […]
