(StatePoint) While most social media apps require that users be over 13 years old, this hasn’t stopped many younger children from opening accounts, according to new research. The recently-released C.S. Mott Children’s Hospital National Poll on Children’s Health finds that 49% of parents ages 10-12 and 32% of parents of children ages 7-9 say their […]
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Police search for man who robbed two Gwinnett County BB&T Banks
The Gwinnett County Police Department is asking for your help identifying a suspect who robbed two BB&T banks this month. On November 3, an older white male entered a BB&T bank and showed the teller a note demanding money. Police say the suspect pointed a firearm at the teller during this first robbery. On November 10, […]
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Abducted one-year-old Blaise Barnett found safe
The Clarkston Police Department announced just before 3 p.m. Thursday that a one-year-old who was abducted yesterday has been found safely. Blaise Barnett was taken from Montreal Road in Clarkston yesterday while he seated inside this 2002 Ford Explorer when it was stolen from in front of his home. The vehicle was later found, but […]
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Catoosa County authorities search for suspect in car break-ins
The Catoosa County Sheriff’s Office is asking for your help identifying a man suspected of entering several vehicles in the area of Peachtree Circle in Catoosa County on Nov. 9. The subject stole several items from the vehicles including purses, clothes, cell phone accessories, and Air Pods. Anyone with information is asked to contact Detective […]
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Mattie’s Call issued for missing 15-year-old boy
A Mattie’s Call has been issued for a missing 15-year-old with ADHD who went missing from Jonesboro on Nov. 6. On November 8, 2021, at 7:40 P.M., Clayton County Police officers responded to the 200 Block of Kyle Spring Lane in Jonesboro in reference to a missing person. Upon arrival, officers learned 15-year-old Markus Maitland […]
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Albany and Macon are among the most dangerous U.S. metro areas
The U.S. violent crime rate — an annual, population-adjusted measure of cases of rape, robbery, aggravated assault, and homicide — climbed by 5% in 2020. The increase was driven by a rise in aggravated assault and, most notably, a historic 29% surge in homicides that made 2020 the deadliest year in the United States since […]
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Milton to honor departing mayor at 15th year event
MILTON — On Dec. 1, 2006, the City of Milton was born. On Dec. 1, 2021, the city will be celebrating its 15th birthday – as well as the man who has been Milton’s mayor since the beginning. This special event is for those involved in making Milton the great city that it is today. Topping […]
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Johns Creek to honor veterans at Saturday ceremony
JOHNS CREEK — The City of Johns Creek and the Johns Creek Veterans Association will host the annual “Honoring Our Veterans” ‘event on Saturday, Nov. 13 from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the Johns Creek Veterans Memorial Walk. The event will include the formal dedication of “The Wall That Heals,” the Vietnam Veterans Memorial replica, […]
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Pirate-themed circus comes to North Point Mall
ALPHARETTA — Have you ever dreamed of going on an epic pirate adventure and discovering a buried treasure? Cirque Italia is giving you the opportunity to come along on this quest in their brand new production, with performances in Alpharetta Nov. 18 through 21. Cirque Italia has sought to bring a high-class experience to audiences […]
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Search continues for abducted one-year-old Blaise Barnett
On November 10, 2021, at 1:00 a.m. One-year-old Blaise Barnett was abducted from Montreal Road in Clarkston. Blaise was seated inside this 2002 Ford Explorer when it was stolen from in front of his home. The vehicle had a temporary tag #P2722946 and has been recovered, but Blaise was no longer inside. The vehicle was […]
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Partisan battle under way over Gwinnett County’s government structure
A move to expand the size of the Gwinnett County Commission came under heavy partisan fire Wednesday in the Georgia Senate. Senate Bill 6EX is sponsored by state Reps. Clint Dixon, R-Buford, and Lee Anderson, R-Grovetown. Dixon and Anderson also have introduced a bill — Senate Bill 5EX — that would make Gwinnett school board […]
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No, the Cherokee County School District isn’t giving vaccines to students
In response to misinformation being spread throughout social media, the Cherokee County School District is making clear to parents that it is not administering vaccines to students. The district responded to the social media rumors with a Facebook post of its own. So that you can read the information straight from the horse’s mouth, the […]
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Work to begin on new trails in Gwinnett County
Gwinnett County leaders gathered yesterday to kick off the start of construction on an infrastructure project that will provide water, sewer and trails for 8,500 acres of land in east Gwinnett. The Eastern Regional Infrastructure Project includes about five miles of new public trails, two trailheads, upgraded and expanded water service and expanded sewer service. “I’m […]
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This Georgia city was named the top ‘Christmas Town’ in the nation
Georgia is home to one of America’s best Christmas towns — Helen. It’s the most wonderful time of the year, and to celebrate the season, the dating reviews website MyDatingAdviser.com has ranked the 152 best Christmas towns in the USA. The 1st place spot goes to Helen in Georgia, which has been a popular Christmas town for […]
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Georgia 11th grader grows 650-pound pumpkin
More than 30 4-H’ers from across Georgia competed in the 2021 Georgia 4-H Pumpkin Growing Contest, with the winning pumpkin weighing in at 650 pounds. The Pumpkin Growing Contest offers students the opportunity to learn and utilize knowledge of agricultural and environmental sciences to produce prize-winning fruit. The Georgia Fruit and Vegetable Growers Association generously […]
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Suspect in killing of Georgia police officer shot himself seconds before capture
The manhunt of suspected cop killer 22-year-old Jordan Marcquis Jackson has ended. Police say Jackson had been on the run since shooting Henry County Police Officer Paramhans Desai during a Domestic Violence Call on Nov. 4 in the area of Floresta Drive in McDonough. Jordan Jackson was found hiding out with some friends in Clayton […]
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Fire at Mall of Georgia
BUFORD — Gwinnett County firefighters are on the scene at Mall of Georgia after a fire was reported there this evening. A caller to 9-1-1 reported seeing flames near the back of RUE 21 with shoppers trying to extinguish the fire with fire extinguishers. Upon arrival, there was an active alarm and the mall was […]
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Assaulted Henry County Police officer dies from injuries
A Henry County police officer who was assaulted by a suspect last week has died from his injuries. The Henry County Police Dept. confirmed officer Paramhans Desai succumbed to his injuries with his family by his side yesterday at about 9:55 p.m. Desai is survived by his wife and two young children. Desai continues to […]
