CDC testing has confirmed that an aromatherapy spray or one of its ingredients caused melioidosis infections in four people, including a Georgian who died of the rare disease. The bacteria found in the spray in the Georgian’s home genetically matched the strains found in that individual, as well as patients in Kansas, Minnesota and Texas, […]
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Georgia’s favorite Halloween candy for 2021 may surprise you
The annual list of favorite Halloween candy by state from CandyStore.com is out, and Georgians may be surprised to learn what their state’s favorite candy is. Nationally, Reese’s cups are the favorite with Skittles coming in at number two. M&Ms, Starburst, Hot Tamales, Sour Patch Kids, Hershey Kisses, Snickers, Tootsie Pops, and Candy Corn are […]
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Fulton County Schools ready to move to mask optional status
In response to a downward trend in COVID-19 cases throughout Fulton County, Fulton County Schools will be making some changes to its mask requirements in the coming weeks. At the beginning of the school year, Fulton County Schools implemented a Mitigation Matrix, which uses data from its public health partners to make recommendations about how to best […]
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Construction to begin soon on new mixed-use project in Roswell
ROSWELL — A new mixed-use project on Highway 9 near Frazier street in Roswell is set to begin construction by the end of this year. Armada Hoffler Properties Inc. (NYSE: AHH) announced today that construction will begin at Southern Post by the end of this year. The 260,000 square foot mixed-use development project, wholly owned […]
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Dunwoody Truck or Treat postponed until November
DUNWOODY — Dunwoody’s Truck or Treat event has been postponed to Nov. 12 due to rain in the forecast. The event was originally scheduled for Oct. 28. Rain is expected throughout the day tomorrow, which will impact staging for the event. The forecast also calls for rain during the event hours. The event has been […]
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Cobb County expected to get economic windfall from World Series
Cobb County can expect an economic windfall of at least $5 million each night that Truist Park hosts the World Series, says an Emory economic and business professor. “It could go up to about $10 million per night, but that figure might be on the high side,” said Tom Smith of the Goizueta Business […]
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Gwinnett officials: Threats against School Board will not be tolerated
Just one day after the Gwinnett County Police Department said it was monitoring threats by students against schools, another Gwinnett County official says he is closely monitoring what appear to be threats against the school board by parents. The Gwinnett County Solicitor’s Office is aware of threatening social media posts directed towards the Gwinnett County Board […]
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Columbia County Board of Education votes to build new Westmont Elementary School
Westmont Elementary School in Columbia County will get a brand new facility. The Columbia County Board of Education approved a proposal Tuesday to replace the current Westmont Elementary building, with a new facility. School officials say as the district continues to work through this process, more information will be made available to ensure a smooth […]
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Clean water project on tap for Walker County
The Walker County Board of Commissioners will consider a request at its next meeting to invest in a multi-million dollar project to produce clean drinking water for the county, supply water to underserved and unserved rural communities and create economic development opportunities. The Walker County Water and Sewerage Authority recently developed a $45 million water and […]
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Gwinnett County Police are investigating threats against schools
The Gwinnett County Police Department has released messages regarding two recent threats to public schools in Gwinnett County and says it is remaining vigilant in investigating all cases of harassment, intimidation and threats of violence against schools in the county. The police department is working with the Gwinnett County School Police to respond and investigate each […]
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Do you know these Georgia ghost stories?
Plastic skeletons and blanket ghosts are festooned over yards across the state, ready to welcome trick or treaters on Halloween. But in communities all over Georgia, storytellers and historians whisper dark tales of the past that are more hair-raising than any inflatable lawn ghoul, and some say remnants of that past linger today in old […]
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How to recycle old electronics in Lowndes County
Lowndes County residents can properly dispose of their outdated or unwanted electronics and reduce unnecessary clutter during the upcoming Fall Electronics Recycling Event. The City of Valdosta and Lowndes County Public Works Departments will jointly host the community recycling event on November 13, from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. Items can be dropped off at […]
Posted inSports
Woodstock is hosting a World Series watch party
WOODSTOCK — Woodstock is welcoming baseball fans to celebrate The World Series at consecutive watch parties in the Northside Hospital-Cherokee Amphitheater beginning on Tuesday, October 26. Watch the Atlanta Braves take on the Houston Astros on a 26-foot screen in the heart of Downtown Woodstock. The events are presented by Visit Woodstock GA and Woodstock Parks […]
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A Wish List for Georgia Casinos
Currently, Georgia prohibits the majority of casino activity — even on Native American land. However, a recent article by The Current shows that there’s still a lot of interest in finally bringing casinos to the state legally. If new legislation does eventually go through, we have a few ideas for what they should include. Elegant poker rooms […]
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Final section of Golden Ray shipwreck removed
BRUNSWICK — The final section of the Golden Ray, the cargo ship that wrecked in the St. Simons Sound, was removed Monday, according to the St. Simons Sound Incident Unified Command For those unfamiliar with the saga of The Golden Ray, it is a cargo ship that capsized off the coast of Georgia in 2019, and […]
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New Norcross library set to open this week
NORCROSS — Gwinnett County will host a ribbon cutting to celebrate the completion of the new Norcross Branch of the Gwinnett County Public Library at 3 p.m. Tuesday. The new branch — located on a 1.6-acre site connected to Lillian Webb Park — is about twice as large as the previous Norcross Branch facility. Features include […]
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Project Lifesaver can help locate Paulding kids and adults who wander
Paulding County Sheriff Gary Gulledge is announced a new program to help locate children and adults who have a tendency to wander due to cognitive conditions. Project Lifesaver is the premier search and rescue program operated internationally by public safety agencies, and is strategically designed for “at risk” individuals who are prone to the life […]
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Georgia hits 50% vaccination milestone
Georgia reached an important milestone in the fight against COVID-19. The Georgia Department of Public Health is reporting that 50% of all Georgians are now fully vaccinated against COVID-19. The total number of vaccinated people in Georgia is just over 5.1 million, which is half of the state’s total population. The CDC considers individuals fully […]
