Larry Edward Foxworth has been charged with two counts of committing a federal hate crime and discharging a firearm in furtherance of a crime of violence for repeatedly firing a pistol into two convenience stores last summer near his home in what prosecutors say was an attempt to kill victims based on their race, color or national origin.
Posted inLocal Heroes
Golf tournament a big win for Braselton NICU patients
The tiniest patients at Northeast Georgia Medical Center Braselton will now have access to more life-saving care and equipment when they need it, thanks to Tuesday’s Laurel Classic golf tournament co-chaired by Mike and Caryn McGarity for the Northeast Georgia Health System Foundation.
Posted inTraffic & Transportation
Smyrna man killed in motorcycle crash
A 42-year-old Smyrna man was killed in a motorcycle crash Monday night.
Posted inTips and Knowledge
Everything you need to know about fireflies and how to protect them
Georgia is home to more than 50 species of fireflies — or lightning bugs — more than any other U.S. state.
Posted inHealth
Anthem and Northside Hospital face off in court
Two health-care players embroiled in a legal controversy that could affect hundreds of thousands of Georgians’ health care faced off in state Supreme Court.
Posted inIn The News
GoFundMe campaign started for family of Georgia musician who died suddenly
A GoFundMe campaign has been organized for Georgia musician Brennan Johnson after he died suddenly while jogging at Sawnee Mountain.
Posted inEvents
Dunwoody to host annual Memorial Day Ceremony at Brook Run Park
The City of Dunwoody Parks and Recreation Department will hold its annual Memorial Day Ceremony at 10 a.m. on May 30 at the Brook Run Park Veterans Memorial at 4770 N. Peachtree Road.
Posted inGeorgia People
Sole finalist for Alpharetta City Administrator position has deep roots North Fulton
The City of Alpharetta announced today that Chris Lagerbloom is the sole finalist for the City Administrator position.
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When Will City of Brookhaven Pools Open This Year?
Brookhaven residents can keep cool this summer at one of the City of Brookhaven’s city pools or splash pad.
Posted inCoronavirus
Here is What Georgia is Doing to Help Businesses Hit Hardest by the Coronavirus Pandemic
Georgia’s hotel industry will receive by far the largest chunk of more than $415 million in federal pandemic relief grants announced by Gov. Brian Kemp Monday.
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Here are Cherokee County’s graduation plans
Cherokee County School District’s Class of 2022 will walk across the stage for graduation ceremonies next week.
Posted inLocal
Meet the new principal of Adairsville High School, Lexie Bultman
Adairsville High School is set to welcome its new top Tiger – Lexie Bultman. On June 1, Bultman, an assistant principal at North Cobb High School, will officially take the helm at Adairsville High.
Posted inLocal
Lisa Matic appointed Gwinnett County Chief Deputy Tax Commissioner
Two weeks after the tragic death of Gwinnett County Tax Commissioner Tiffany Porter, the county tax office has begun the process of picking up the pieces after her loss.
Posted inCommentary
Is your child’s school bus causing lower test scores?
The familiar yellow buses that we trust to safely transport our children could be affecting their performance in school.
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Residents of Atlanta’s Neglected Forest Cove Apartment Complex Will Be Relocated
Residents of a neglected Atlanta apartment complex will be relocated after Mayor Andre Dickens signed legislation today to allocate the first $1.5 million of a planned $9.1 million investment to support the relocation of Forest Cove residents.
Posted inTraffic & Transportation
One hospitalized after wrong-way crash on I-16
A driver is hospitalized and in critical condition after a collision with a Chevrolet Silverado that sheriff’s officials say was going the wrong way on I-16.
Posted inFood
Stranger Things: If you live in Atlanta, you can order Domino’s Pizza with your mind
What if you could order pizza with your mind? Now you can, thanks to Domino’s new mind ordering app.
Posted inLocal
Georgia pastor back behind pulpit after church fire
The pastor of a Georgia church that lost a historic building to fire was be back in the pulpit on Sunday, sharing a message of hope with his congregation.
