A federal staffing shortage has resulted in the closure of Georgia lakeside recreational areas just ahead of the busy Memorial Day weekend. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ announcement Wednesday that it would close 31 parks and public use facilities around waterways in Georgia, Alabama and Mississippi is already drawing political heat. U.S. Rep. Rich […]
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Lawrenceville Man Killed in Early Morning Shooting
A 38-year-old man was fatally shot in Lawrenceville early Tuesday morning, with investigators now working to determine the circumstances surrounding the violence. What We Know: Police responded to a 911 call around 12:45 a.m. in the 100 block of Pine Valley Drive, where they found the victim unconscious in a driveway with at least one […]
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Toxic Healthcare: How I Was Poisoned by Medications and Doctor Ignorance
Adverse Drug Reactions (ADRs) kill an estimated 106,000 Americans a year and harm – sometimes permanently – another 2.7 million. But don’t expect your doctor to know that. And don’t expect them to acknowledge it if you are among the unfortunate many who have a crippling reaction to your meds. In the 10 years that […]
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Georgia Cops to Drivers: Don’t Ruin Memorial Day Weekend by Becoming a Statistic
Georgia highways will transform into an attentive classroom this Memorial Day weekend—with state troopers grading drivers on their ability to not crash, text, or impersonate a Fast & Furious extra. The 78-hour enforcement blitz kicks off Friday at 6 p.m., and officers promise extra credit for sobriety. 🚨 What We Know: Last year’s holiday saw […]
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Husband Arrested In 19-Year-Old Cold Case Murder Of Wife in Georgia
Georgia authorities have arrested a Missouri man for the 2006 murder of his wife, marking a breakthrough in a cold case that has mystified Coffee County residents for nearly two decades. What We Know: Jon Worrell was arrested May 20 in Maryville, Missouri and charged with malice murder, felony murder, conspiracy to commit murder, and […]
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Lightning Strike Causes Fire at Lawrenceville Home
A fast-moving thunderstorm sparked a devastating house fire in Lawrenceville early Tuesday, displacing a family of 11 and leaving one firefighter injured during rescue efforts. What We Know: Firefighters responded to a split-level home on Grouse Court NW at 2:01 a.m. after a teenager reported lightning struck the roof above the kitchen, triggering flames. The […]
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Meet The Gwinnett County Schools Class of 2025
Over 14,000 Gwinnett County seniors are set to cross the stage this month, marking the end of a 13-year academic journey and the start of new adventures. The Gwinnett County Public Schools Class of 2025 boasts 14,486 graduates, with nearly 78% planning to pursue higher education—most at Georgia colleges. Interim Superintendent Dr. Al Taylor praised […]
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The Rise of Craps Apps in Georgia: What You Need to Know
It sounds a little crude, or maybe like the sort of thing you do following Thanksgiving dinner. In actuality, Craps is a famous dice game that lived its biggest, best life in the 20th century. In the early 1900s, it was primarily a European game. Like a surprisingly large number of casino games, it went globally […]
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Georgia Attorney General: Law Does Not Say Doctors Must Keep Brain Dead Pregnant Woman on Life Support
Georgia’s attorney general says the state’s abortion law doesn’t require keeping a brain-dead pregnant woman on life support, contradicting what doctors told her family. 🏥 Why It Matters: This clarification comes too late for Adriana Smith, who remains on machines 90 days after being declared brain dead. Her case shows how hospitals, uncertain about how […]
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4th Case of Measles Found in Georgia: How to Protect Your Family
A fourth measles case has surfaced in Georgia in an unvaccinated person, the state Department of Public Health said Monday. The person contracted the disease while traveling internationally. The state health department did not disclose the identity or age of the person, who lives in metro Atlanta. State officials are working to identify anyone who […]