A teenage boy was fatally shot on Tuesday evening in Norcross, according to the Gwinnett County Police Department. Officers were dispatched to the scene on Windward Lane at about 5:40 p.m. Upon arrival, they found the victim suffering from an apparent gunshot wound in the street near his home. The victim was rushed to a […]
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Drive Alert, Georgia: We’re Among America’s ‘Least Improved’ Drivers, According to 5-Year Study
Georgia drivers have been ranked among America’s “least improved” drivers, according to a study conducted by Gunther Volvo Coconut Creek. The study analyzed five years of driving data and found that Georgians ranked 31st overall in terms of driver improvement, compared to other states. Arizona drivers were named the most improved over the five-year period, […]
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Georgia’s ‘Tripledemic’ is Finally on the Decline. Here’s What You Need to Know
Georgia’s “tripledemic” — the simultaneous outbreaks of flu, COVID, and respiratory synctical virus (RSV) — is on the decline, state epidemiologist Cherie Drenzek said Wednesday. The flu season started early and peaked in October both nationally and in Georgia, Drenzek told members of the Georgia Board of Public Health during its first meeting since November. […]
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Doraville police officer arrested in connection with Gwinnett teen’s death: What we know
NORCROSS — Miles Bryant, a 22-year-old Doraville police officer from Norcross, has been arrested in connection with the death of 16-year-old Susana Morales. The Gwinnett County Police Department charged Bryant with concealing the death of another and false report of a crime. He is being held without bond at the Gwinnett Detention Center. The Doraville […]
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Comparing The Best Temp Agencies in Atlanta
If you are the manager of a busy dental practice in Atlanta, Georgia, you know how hard it can be when one of your employees calls in sick. You will have to find a temporary dental professional to fill in for the absent employee, or you will have delayed appointments, frustrated workers, and angry clients. […]
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Vehicle fire stops traffic on I-575 in Woodstock
WOODSTOCK — Northbound traffic on I-575 is at a standstill due to a vehicle fire near Exit 7, according to a statement from the Woodstock Police Department. Fire units are currently on scene to handle the situation, and motorists are advised to seek alternate routes until the road is cleared. The Woodstock Police Department has […]
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Altercation Leads to Fatal Shooting at Vinings home
The News: A fatal shooting took place in Atlanta, GA on February 10, 2023, resulting in the death of Timothy Bennett and the arrest of Deandra Benson-Perryman on charges of murder. What Happened?: On Friday, February 10, at 6:42 p.m., a shooting and resulting homicide occurred at a home on Allegretto Circle, in Vinings. The […]
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Early Spring? This week’s Georgia weather sure looks like it
According to the latest forecast from the National Weather Service, the next few days are going to bring sunny skies and warm temperatures to The Peach State. Today, the high will reach 65 degrees, with clear skies in the evening and a low of 39 degrees. Tuesday is expected to be mostly sunny, with a […]
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4 Steps To Become A Registered Nurse
Nursing is a noble profession, best suited for persons with extraordinary compassion and selflessness. Read our blog on the steps to becoming a registered nurse.
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Snow Update: Here’s how Georgia’s snow chances have changed
Another change in the forecast for north and central Georgia has been issued by the National Weather Service as the low-pressure system moves across the southeast states. The weather service reports that rain may begin to mix with snow at times, mainly above 2,500 feet and generally after midnight tonight, and then change over to […]
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White House: Statement About Biden Super Bowl Interview ‘Inaccurate’
The back-and-forth between the network and the White House continued into Friday evening. President Joe Biden’s pre-Super Bowl interview with a Fox streaming service appears to be off once again in the latest chapter of the bizarre back-and-forth between the White House and the network. A White House official told the Associated Press on Friday evening that […]
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Snow Update: The latest on when and where it may snow in Georgia
If you were hoping for snow this weekend, you’re probably going to be disappointed. If you didn’t want snow, you will be happy. Right now, it looks like snow will be limited to the mountains of North Georgia, while the rest of the state will get heavy rains. Widespread rain will overspread north and central […]
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Buckhead Cityhood is back on the table. Here’s what we know
(The Center Square) — A group of Georgia lawmakers has introduced legislation to incorporate a portion of Atlanta as Buckhead City. Senate Bill 114 has been assigned to the Senate Committee on State and Local Governmental Operations-General. A similar measure failed during the last session. “For nearly two decades there has been a reasoned process […]
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Snow Update: North Georgia expected to see snow this weekend
The weather forecast for this weekend has — predictably — changed. Earlier today, The National Weather Service forecast called for snow as far South as Macon on Saturday night, but the forecast now calls for snow only in the mountain elevations of North Georgia with 2 to 4 inches of rain South of that. Middle […]
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15 Best Super Bowl Commercials Of All Time
At some point or another, the commercials presented during the Super Bowlbecame just as important as the game itself. We don’t know why it happened, but because most people will watch this block of programming and keep their eyes glued to the screen, even during the breaks, we know advertisers love it. And it’s a plus […]
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Where UGA stands in the 15 colleges that have produced the most Super Bowl players
JustWatch ranked the 15 most common colleges of players on the rosters of Super Bowl teams throughout NFL history using data from Pro-Football-Reference.com.
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Your Super Bowl party will be more expensive this year
(The Center Square) – The Super Bowl has become something like an annual holiday for Americans full of football, food and beverages, but the recent spike in food prices means catering a Super Bowl gathering will cost Americans more than ever. While pricing data isn’t available for all the typical brands, the U.S. Bureau of […]
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Will Georgia see snow this weekend?
Rain is expected throughout Georgia today with snow possible as far South as Macon on Saturday night. According to the National Weather Service, residents in Central Georgia can expect persistent rain showers and isolated thunderstorms throughout the day, with a possibility of severe storms in the far southeastern corner of the forecast area. These storms […]
