Downtown Norcross is launching a new valet parking pilot program. Visitors can drop off their vehicles at the valet station in the city parking lot next to The Crossing for $5 per car. Professional valets will park vehicles while visitors enjoy downtown attractions. The service operates Fridays and Saturdays from 3:30 p.m. until 11 p.m. […]
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Bad Guru: A Journey from High School Band to Musical Force
“Whether they like it not- this is our name” said Sierra Crowe, the lead singer of Atlanta-based Bad Guru, after noticing the author of a book she was reading on a flight. She couldn’t remember the title, but the name on the cover stood out. Prior brainstorms led to names like spaghetti junction but after […]
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Georgia Man Wanted For 64 Child Exploitation Charges in Virginia Arrested
A 26-year-old man wanted in Virginia on child exploitation charges was arrested earlier this month in Gwinnett County after investigators say he coerced a child into sharing explicit images over the internet. The Details: Jaylin C. Chaney was arrested March 13 in Norcross by the Gwinnett County Sheriff’s Office Trafficking and Child Exploitation Unit. The […]
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Sting Catches 7 Stores Selling Vapes to Children in Cherokee County
Cherokee County deputies caught seven stores selling vape products to children during an undercover operation on March 20. The Marshal’s Office sent teams with volunteers under 21 into 97 businesses across unincorporated areas of the county. When employees sold vape products to these young volunteers, deputies issued citations for violating county ordinances. “I’d like to […]
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Woman Arrested After Miscarriage in Georgia Under Abortion Law
Update: All charges have been dropped. Read all about it here. A 24-year-old Tifton woman faces criminal charges after experiencing a miscarriage, raising concerns about the application of Georgia’s strict abortion legislation. What We Know: Selena Maria Chandler-Scott was arrested and charged with concealing the death of another person and abandonment of a dead body […]
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First Look at Roswell’s Downtown Parking Deck
Downtown shoppers will get nearly 400 new parking spaces by summer 2026 as Roswell moves forward with its long-awaited parking deck. 🏗️ What We Know: Winter Construction won the $14,485,600 contract to design and build the 395-space parking deck at Green Street and Highway 9. City council members voted unanimously March 26 to hire the […]
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FBI Raids Georgia Flooring Manufacturer and Rescues Workers From Modern Slavery
The FBI, along with multiple agencies, executed federal search warrants at Wellmade Industries and several homes in Bartow County as part of an active labor trafficking investigation. Authorities allege the company used fraud and coercion to force Chinese nationals and other immigrants to work against their will. “We’ve deployed 20 linguists and victim specialists to […]
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Marietta Mexican Restaurant Fails Health Inspection
Health inspectors uncovered serious food safety violations at Mami Taco, located at 800 Whitlock Ave in Marietta, during a routine inspection on March 24. The restaurant received a failing score of 65, with multiple critical violations related to food handling, temperature control, and sanitization procedures. Inspectors observed employees eating in the main kitchen’s food preparation […]
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New Denmark Library Opens Thursday in Forsyth County
Forsyth County residents will have access to a brand new library starting tomorrow, as the Denmark Library opens its doors to the public for the first time on March 27. What We Know: The Denmark Library will begin serving patrons Thursday with operating hours from 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. The Forsyth County Public Library […]
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Mom and Toddler Severely Burned in Kitchen Accident in Georgia
A 26-year-old mother and her 2-year-old child are fighting for their lives after a cooking accident left both with extensive burns at their Paulding County residence. 🔥 Why It Matters: Cooking accidents remain one of the leading causes of home fires and injuries, particularly affecting families with young children who may be nearby during meal […]