Hall County officials report that there was recent contact between a rabid fox, a dog and a person in the 2100 block of Morgan Drive in Buford. The fox was shipped to the Georgia Public Health Lab in Waycross where it tested positive for rabies. This is the third confirmed case of rabies in Hall […]
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Arrest made in Redan Road gas station shooting
The DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office Fugitive Unit, with the U.S. Marshals and the Atlanta Police Department, arrested a suspect in the killing of a man as he stood by his car on Redan Road in Stone Mountain, Georgia. Decatur resident Altavelius Rodriquze Wheeler, who is 21 years old, was taken into custody without incident on […]
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Here’s the latest plan to ease traffic congestion on I-285
The Georgia Department of Transportation unveiled a proposal Wednesday to improve the capacity of planned toll lanes along Interstate 285 by asking the private sector to play a larger role in the $6.1 billion project. The plan would add two barrier-separated toll lanes along 285 just north of its interchanges with I-20 east and west […]
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Cars crash into Savannah College of Art and Design building
SAVANNAH — An overnight crash in Savannah resulted in multiple injuries after two Buicks crashed into a building on Victory Drive. The chain of events started at about 11 p.m. when officers attempted to stop a black Buick sedan on 38th Street. Police say the driver fled from officers at a high rate of speed. He […]
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Around Georgia: Cobb officer who was shot is back home
The Cobb County Police officer who was shot Sunday is resting comfortably at home now. The Cobb County Police Department thanked the community for praying for the officer during his recovery. Below is the social media post from the police department. “We want to take a moment and thank everyone for all the thoughts and […]
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Meet Gwinnett County’s first African American parks chief
When a young Chris Minor played football at Cemetery Field, he did not know he would one day oversee the organization that operates that very park. Minor is the first African-American director of the Gwinnett County Parks and Recreation Division. “I’m honored to be able to hold this position. The historical context of it is […]
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Most Georgians can only cook four meals
Arguably one of the most repetitive things about living through lockdown was having to fend for ourselves in terms of meals – not to mention the ever growing leaning tower of dishes in the kitchen sink! Despite the convenience of Uber Eats, Postmates and Door Dash, getting to know your neighborhood food delivery person on […]
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Georgia is about to redraw voting districts
The Georgia House and Senate committees in charge of drawing new congressional and legislative district lines this year heard an earful Tuesday from activists calling for fairness in a process that is typically highly partisan. “As communities become more diverse, it is critical that district maps reflect that,” Michelle Zuluaga of the group Latinos for […]
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Will Northside Hospital drop UnitedHealthcare?
Three months ago, two Northside hospitals in Gwinnett County went out of network with UnitedHealthcare, affecting thousands of the insurance company’s members. Looming now is the potential for other Northside hospitals — including the health system’s flagship facility in Atlanta — to drop off the United provider network as well, with possibly more patients affected. […]
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Georgia schools will return to in-person learning with $4 billion of federal money
School districts across Georgia are preparing to reopen their classrooms to full-time in-person learning this fall with the help of more than $4 billion in federal funding. The $1.9 trillion American Rescue Plan that President Joe Biden signed in March includes $122 billion in economic relief to help public schools shut down by the coronavirus […]
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Low battery causes tornado siren malfunction in Cobb County
Residents near the West Cobb Aquatic Center reported hearing sounds from a tornado siren late Saturday night into Sunday morning. This happened despite the fact no severe weather was reported in the area. The Emergency Management department asked Cobb EMC turn off power to the siren, but that operation took several hours. Cobb Emergency Management […]
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Added scrutiny and stress take toll on mental health of police officers
Every once in a while, after working long and sometimes grueling shifts, after getting yelled at and spat on and occasionally having plastic cups thrown at him, Officer Brian Vaughan feels so worn down that he wonders if being a cop is still worth it. “I guess the answer, for now, is I’m still here,” […]
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Fireworks can cause anxiety for dogs. Here’s how you can help
Many animals are very sensitive to loud noises and fireworks are a big offender. The noise and unpredictability of fireworks leads many dogs to perceive them as a threat. This triggers their fight-or-flight response. Your dog may bark at the noises or try to run away and hide. Dogs may show other signs of anxiety, […]
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20 People died in Memorial Day crashes in Georgia
Numbers just released by the Georgia State Patrol point to a deadly Memorial Day holiday period on Georgia’s roads. In Georgia, 20 traffic fatalities were reported. That’s up from 15 deaths on Georgia roads last year. Troopers and local law enforcement investigated 17 fatal traffic crashes resulting in 20 deaths across Georgia during the Memorial Day holiday travel period. […]
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Spending July 4 at St. Simons Island? Here’s what you need to know
If you and your family are celebrating Independence Day celebration on St. Simons Island, Glynn County has a few places and times to keep in mind in addition to the planned events happening in Neptune Park and on the beaches. The St. Simons Island Pier and up to 600 feet around the fireworks area, including […]
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How to keep your lawn disease-free this summer
As warm-season turfgrasses continue to green up, diseases are rearing their ugly heads. The main culprit this time of year is a fungus, Rhizoctonia solani, that causes large patch disease in lawns. Large patch can infect all warm-season turfgrasses, but centipede, St. Augustine, and zoysia are particularly susceptible. Large patch appears in roughly circular patches that […]
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The Atlanta Dogwood Festival is coming back. Here’s what you need to know
Just in time to have fun again, the Atlanta Dogwood Festival is back! This beloved outdoor event welcomes attendees for three days of fine art, live music and family fun. Usually held in the spring, the 85th Annual Atlanta Dogwood Festival shakes things up and will take place this summer from August 6-8. Hosted […]
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‘No legal standing:’ Judge rules against bid to reverse All-Star Game decision
A federal judge Thursday denied a bid to force Major League Baseball (MLB) to reverse its decision to pull this year’s All-Star Game out of Georgia in protest of a state law putting new restrictions on voting. Washington, D.C.-based Job Creators Network, an advocacy group for small businesses backed by The Home Depot co-founder Bernie […]
