Mark your calendars and get ready to sip, savor, mix and mingle your way through DeKalb County’s culinary diverse and impressively-unique food scene at Taste of Atlanta’s next food and beverage tasting experience–Taste Around Town in Chamblee. Debuting Sept. 23 and 24, Taste Around Town in Chamblee will entice foodies from all around Atlanta to experience […]
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Floyd County road closures
Floyd County Public Works will close the following roads to replace failed cross drains beginning Monday, August 29, 2022: Pinecrest Drive will be closed beginning Monday, August 29 at 8 a.m. through Tuesday, August 30 at 4 p.m. Traffic will detour using Pinecrest Drive and Ann Drive. Old Byrd Station Road will be closed beginning […]
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Newnan takes center stage at Georgia Trust for Historic Preservation’s Fall Ramble
The rich history and architecture of Newnan will be showcased during the Georgia Trust for Historic Preservation’s Fall Ramble, Oct. 14 through 16. The event will offer visitors and residents alike a rare opportunity to get an inside look at historic private homes and buildings that are not usually open to the public. On Friday, […]
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Milton’s newest park is a 21-acre pasture
MILTON — The city of Milton has opened its newest green space to the public – 21 acres of pasture-like terrain by the corner of Freemanville and Birmingham Roads. The property features a parking lot large enough for horse trailers to turn around, making it yet another functional equestrian destination in Milton. While residents and […]
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Mercedes-Benz Stadium marks 5th anniversary
ATLANTA — Today marks the fifth anniversary of Mercedes-Benz Stadium opening its doors. In that time, the stadium and its leadership have proven to be gamechangers in the sports and entertainment industry. When Arthur M. Blank set out to build MBS, his vision was to create a world-class venue that would ensure the city remained […]
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A 3-hour limit is being enforced for on-street parking in downtown Alpharetta
ALPHARETTA — Business is booming in downtown Alpharetta, which means parking in at a premium once again. The city of Alpharetta announced this week that it would be actively enforcing its three hour limit for on-street parking in the downtown Alpharetta area. The time limit applies between 7 a.m. and 5 p.m. Monday through Friday […]
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23 startling facts about the state of student debt in America
Stacker breaks down facts about the student debt levels in America, including how many people owe, how much they owe, and what politicians are planning to do about it.
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Teen life-flighted to Grady after pedestrian crash in Kennesaw
KENNESAW — Cobb County and Kennesaw Police are investigating a serious crash between a motor vehicle and pedestrian at Kennesaw Due West Road and Westover Way. The crash occurred just after 5 p.m. Wednesday. A 15-year-old was attempting to cross Kennesaw Due West Road from Westover Way when a 62-year-old Kennesaw man, driving a 1981 Toyota […]
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Fire shuts down Walmart in Peachtree City
PEACHTREE CITY — Firefighters battled a blaze at the Walmart in Peachtree City Wednesday night. The fire began at about 7 p.m. Peachtree City Police are investigating the fire and are asking residents to contact police with any relevant information regarding the potential cause of the fire. If you observed any suspicious behavior that you […]
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Peachtree Corners is hosting an Electric Vehicle Car Show
PEACHTREE CORNERS — The city of Peachtree Corners is asking residents to celebrate National Drive Electric Week with an event called Electrify PTC. Families, friends, and neighbors are invited to the city’s first-ever electrified car show, hosted by Peachtree Corners in partnership with Siemens, Mercedes-Benz, Qwik Charge, Ford, Jim Ellis and other partners. Electrify PTC will […]
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Beware of Bears: The end of summer is a peak time for residential bear sightings
August means it is time to pack on the pounds, for bears. Female bears increase food intake and continue to teach foraging skills to their cubs, sometimes venturing outside of their home range, as they prepare for the upcoming winter, according to the Georgia Department of Natural Resources’ Wildlife Resources Division. “It’s not uncommon for human-bear […]
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Gwinnett County makes changes to garbage collection agreements. Here’s why
Citing rising fuel and labor costs, worker shortages, supply chain issues, and a higher volume of trash and recycling, Gwinnett County officials are making changes to the county’s contract with garbage companies servicing the county. County officials say changes to the agreement will increase payments to haulers and provide them with the resources needed to […]
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DeKalb County is giving away 5,000 boxes of food to combat high grocery prices
In an effort to combat soaring food prices at area grocery stores, DeKalb County is partnering with local faith leaders to distribute 5,000 boxes of 100 percent Georgia-grown fruits and vegetables, eggs, and chicken on Saturday, Aug. 27. Residents will receive about $45 worth of food on a first-come, first-served basis. “Hardworking families are struggling […]
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Rural Georgia lacks access to essential opioid addiction treatment
Many rural Georgia counties lack easy access to methadone clinics, according to a new study by a University of Georgia team. Methadone is a “gold standard of opioid addiction treatments,” according to study author and UGA health economist Jayani Jayawardhana. Methadone helps people quit addictions to drugs like heroin, oxycodone and fentanyl. But […]
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Georgia Voters: Here’s how you can request an absentee ballot for the November election
Georgia voters choosing to vote by mail for the November election may now submit applications for absentee ballots online, by email, mail, fax, or in person up until October 28th. In order to avoid any potential delays, the secretary of state’s office is reminding voters to submit their requests for ballots as soon as possible. […]
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Rome police investigate ‘swatting’ call at Marjorie Taylor Greene’s home
ROME — District 14 U.S. Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene was the victim of a ‘swatting’ attempt Wednesday morning just after 1 a.m., according to the Rome Police Department. Rome Police officers responded to a fake 911 call reference to a subject being shot multiple times at an address within the city limits. When officers responded […]
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Arrest made in shooting of 17-year-old in DeKalb County
The DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office has arrested a man in connection with a shooting death in July. Stone Mountain resident Tremale Leeshon Hester, 19, was taken into custody without incident Tuesday, August 23 by DeKalb Sheriff’s office investigators at a fast food restaurant on South Deshon Road in Lithonia. According to the arrest warrant, Hester […]
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Georgia’s homicide rate soared in 2020
2020 was a tumultuous year in the United States. Against the backdrop of the COVID-19 pandemic, unemployment surged and gun sales spiked. The murder of George Floyd also rattled confidence in law enforcement and sparked nationwide protests. Amid the turmoil, homicide cases jumped by nearly 30%, the largest single-year increase on record. With 21,570 murders […]
