Zoo Atlanta announced Saturday the death of Patches, a female Aldabra giant tortoise.
Posted inGeorgia By The Numbers
How does Georgia’s homeless rate compare to the rest of the country?
In Georgia, an estimated 10,234 people are experiencing homelessness – or about 9.6 for every 10,000 people, the 20th lowest homeless rate among states.
Posted inMissing
Kidnapped Georgia 4-year-old found safe
UPDATE: Agents from the Haralson Paulding Drug Task Force along with the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office located the child and the mother in Douglas County. The child is safe. Anitritte Boyd has been arrested for Aggravated Assault and Possession Of Firearm by Convicted Felon. This is still an active and ongoing investigation. The original story […]
Posted inCrime
Bibb County Waffle House employee shot during armed robbery
The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office is investigating an armed robbery and aggravated assault that occurred on Friday morning at about 1:24 a.m. at the Waffle House at 3907 Arkwright Road in Bibb County. According to the Bibb County Sheriff’s Office, the suspects, described as two young black males, entered the restaurant through the back door armed […]
Posted inEvents
Contest: Do you have the cutest pet in Georgia?
Because One Matters, a Gwinnett County nonprofit dedicated to supporting foster children and young adults, is hosting a Cutest Pet (Cats & Dogs) contest/fundraiser through Feb. 18. This is a virtual fundraiser and 100% of the proceeds will go towards Because One vision of providing hope, dignity, empowerment, mentorship, and economic opportunity to foster children […]
Posted inYour Government
Politicians or Educators: Who gets to decide what your child learns in school?
While Republicans and Democrats in the General Assembly tangle over guns, noncitizen voting and Medicaid expansion, education could become the most highly charged issue of the election-year session that began last month. GOP Gov. Brian Kemp set the tone during his State of the State address, promising to wade into in an aspect of education […]
Posted inLocal
How to get a community garden plot in Gwinnett County
Dreaming of vine-ripe tomatoes and fresh green veggies? Now is the time to stake your claim at any of Harvest Gwinnett’s nine Community Gardens. The cost is $35 per year for a 4-foot by 8-foot raised platform garden plot. Gardeners of all skill levels are invited to apply for the 2022 to 2023 growing year. […]
Posted inEvents
Savor local flavor at Alpharetta Restaurant Week 2022
Alpharetta’s finest eateries will take center stage later this month when Alpharetta Restaurant Week returns Feb. 20 through 26. More than 30 Alpharetta restaurants will offer a special three-course dinner menu ranging in price from $25 to $50 and many also offer three-course lunches for $20 to $35 — beverage, tax, and gratuity are not […]
Posted inWeather
Weekend Weather: When will it stop raining in Georgia?
For residents in much of north and central Georgia, this week has been marked by days of heavy rain. In fact, a flood watch is still in effect for portions of north and west Georgia, roughly along and north of the I-85 corridor this morning. Even though some of the heaviest rainfall has pushed south […]
Posted inYour Government
Could Georgia legalize marijuana in 2022?
A state Senate committee held a hearing Thursday on three legislative proposals related to marijuana ranging from expanding Georgia’s medical marijuana program to legalizing recreational use of the drug. But in the conservative General Assembly, the odds of the Senate Regulated Industries and Utilities Committee voting on any of the measures are long at best. […]
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Alive in Roswell returns Thursdays in 2022
ROSWELL — Roswell’s much-loved monthly street festival, Gate City Brewing Company and Carl Black Buick-GMC’s Alive in Roswell, returns to energize downtown Roswell once again starting Thursday, April 21. After taking a hiatus in 2020 due to the pandemic and a half season in 2021, organizers say they are ready for a full seven month season in […]
Posted inCrime
Scam Alert: Beware of unauthorized pine straw sales in Putnam County
The Putnam County Sheriff’s office is warning residents of a group of people selling pine straw in the area and then demanding excessive payments for the service. The sheriff’s office says it has received several reports of individuals going door to door in the Lake Oconee area of the county offering to sell and put […]
Posted inLocal Heroes
Local Heroes: Georgia 911 dispatcher saves man’s life after Apple Watch alert
MORROW — A Clayton County 911 dispatcher is being hailed as a hero by the Clayton County Police Department after she helped save a man’s life in freezing weather. According to police, a Morrow resident was having a medical emergency and fell outside his home at about 3 a.m. Jan. 23. The man’s Apple Watch […]
Posted inSports
Here’s how many athletes from Georgia are in the Winter Olympics
The first recorded Olympic Games occurred in 776 B.C. when, according to the written record, a cook named Coroebus won the 192-meter foot race—the only event at the time. The Games were held as a festival to celebrate and honor Zeus, the king of the Greek gods. Though the Olympic Games began with a single event, by […]
Posted inGeorgia People
Roswell police officer Joel Ruff dies unexpectedly
ROSWELL — The Roswell Police Department confirmed Lieutenant Joel Ruff, unexpectedly died from a medical emergency while on duty early this morning. Before he ever pinned on his first badge, Lt. Ruff knew in his heart that service to the Roswell community was his calling. He began his career as a youth Police Explorer in […]
Posted inLocal
Savannah pays tribute to vanishing African American-owned storefronts
SAVANNAH — Georgia’s oldest city is celebrating its African American heritage in a new exhibit running through June 22. On display in the City Hall Rotunda, “Vanishing Savannah” showcases photographs documenting a small sampling of Savannah’s rich cache of hand-painted signs from storefronts and facades of predominantly African American churches, barbershops and beauty salons, restaurants […]
Posted inCrime
Mother of unborn baby who died in DUI crash dies in hospital
MORROW — The Morrow Police Department confirmed today that the adult victim a DUI crash that occurred Sunday, 19-year-old Ashley Acosta of Forest Park, died overnight as a result of the injuries she sustained. The department also confirmed that the suspected offender, 32-year-old Jeffrey Cordell Fulks of Morrow, will be charged with First Degree Homicide by Vehicle […]
Posted inBusiness
Job Opportunity: Pike Nurseries will hire 150 employees in metro Atlanta
It may be the peak of winter weather in Georgia, but Pike Nurseries is already thinking about spring and is ready to hire 150 employees for the spring planting season. Pike is seeking about 150 seasonal employees across all 15 Atlanta-area retail stores – including cashiers, sales associates and loaders who provide operations assistance. Applicants of all experience […]
