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 […]
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The road to ending supply chain problems may start in Savannah
The first seaport to improve its facilities following passage of the $1.2 trillion infrastructure bill could be in Savannah, a senior Biden administration official said Tuesday. President Joe Biden has yet to sign the measure, which Congress sent to Biden’s desk late last week, funding improvements in highways, transit, ports, waterways, airports and other infrastructure. But seaports […]
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Veterans can get a free doughnut from Dunkin’ on Veterans Day
Dunkin’ will once again be giving all veterans and active military a small thanks for a huge service – a free donut of their choice on Thursday, November 11 at participating Dunkin’ restaurants nationwide, no purchase necessary. Additionally, Dunkin’ is providing USO locations in Georgia, Tennessee and Northwest Florida with coffee for the rest of the […]
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Pilot dies in plane crash near Georgia subdivision
Paulding County Deputies responded to a fatal plane crash in southern Paulding County off of Georgian Parkway yesterday afternoon. According to the Paulding County Sheriff’s Office, a caller to 911 said they observed a small single-engine plane “sputtering” and then “spiraling downward” toward a wooded area near The Georgian subdivision just before 1 p.m. Paulding […]
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Georgia remembers Senator Max Cleland
Former Georgia U.S. Sen. and Secretary of State Max Cleland died Tuesday at the age of 79. The Washington Post reported Cleland, who also served as head of the U.S. Veterans Administration, died at his home in Atlanta from congestive heart failure. President Joe Biden called Cleland “an American hero whose fearless service to our […]
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Gwinnett County gets more school zone speed cameras
This year alone, there have been eight pedestrian deaths in Gwinnett County. The Governor’s Highway Safety Association statistics show Georgia as one of five states contributing to almost half of all pedestrian deaths in the United States. To curtail those numbers, the Gwinnett Police Department will launch the School Zone Safety Program at four schools within […]
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Traffic in Savannah will be rerouted for Thursday’s Veterans Day Parade
SAVANNAH — Traffic will be rerouted on several downtown Savannah streets in preparation for the 2021 Veterans Day Parade, set to begin at 10 a.m. on Thursday. This year’s route differs significantly from past years due to the construction on Broughton Street. Streets in the staffing area and along the route will be cleared as […]
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Georgia deputy dies after shootout
The Jackson County deputy who was hospitalized after a shootout following a domestic situation Friday has died. Jackson County Sheriff Janis Magnum announced yesterday that Deputy Lena Marshall died at about 3:50 p.m. yesterday. On Friday, Jackson County Sheriff‘s Office deputies responded to a 911 call from a residence on Hwy. 124 in Hoschton. The […]
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Georgia judge banishes Elf on the Shelf
Some parents in Cobb County may be rejoicing after a judge issued a tongue-in-cheek ban on the popular Elf on the Shelf throughout the county. Judge Rob Leonard posted the mock order on Twitter last week and said he would gladly take the heat for tired parents by issuing the ban. The order itself is […]
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Here’s how you can talk to your Fulton County School Board members
Did you know each member of the Fulton County Board of Education sponsors a monthly meeting open to all members of the community? The sessions provide an opportunity for direct contact with community members and give board members a chance to listen to local issues and concerns. Please note that social distancing will be practiced […]
