A major facelift is in the works for the Gwinnett Justice and Administration Center and One Justice Square buildings in Lawrenceville. The Gwinnett County Board of Commissioners on Tuesday approved a renovation overhaul worth about $34 million. Of the seven proposals submitted last month, Gilbane Building Company was awarded the contract. “The Gwinnett Justice and Administration Center […]
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Kemp halts mask mandates by local governments
Gov. Brian Kemp issued an executive order Thursday prohibiting local governments in Georgia from imposing mask mandates to discourage the spread of COVID-19. The cities of Atlanta and Savannah reinstated mask mandates late last month for public indoor spaces, citing a rise in cases of the virus driven by the highly contagious delta variant. Some […]
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Police search for missing 14-year-old Jonesboro boy
JONESBORO — Police in Clayton County are searching for a 14-year-old boy named Zaire Scabdrett who was last seen Wednesday when he left for Jonesboro High School. Family members said Zaire was supposed to return home by 10 p.m. According to police, Zaire suffers from ADHD but doesn’t take any medication. Zaire is described as […]
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Roswell businesswoman pleads guilty to bank fraud
ROSWELL — A Roswell businesswoman pleaded guilty to a charge of bank fraud related to the Paycheck Protection Program. According to the United States Department of Justice, Hunter VanPelt, a/k/a Hunter Lauren VanPelt, a/k/a Ellen Corkrum, a/k/a Ellen Yabba Kwame Corkrum defrauded the Paycheck Protection Program of more than $6 million. “The Paycheck Protection Program […]
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Incumbents run unopposed for Hazlehurst City Council
HAZLEHURST — Two city council members who are running for reelection in Hazlehurst will not face any opposition in their bids to keep their seats. Most residents may not be aware, but before you can run for office, you have to pay qualifying fees and officially qualify to appear on the ballot. During this week’s […]
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All candidates in Woodstock are running unopposed
WOODSTOCK — When voters head to the polls in November for Woodstock’s city elections, they will not have any difficult decisions to make. That’s because every candidate will be running unopposed. It may have escaped most residents, but before you can run for office, you have to pay qualifying fees and officially qualify to appear […]
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Georgia’s Best County to live in revealed
The U.S. may have the largest economy in the world, but in other key measures indicative of quality of life, it is far from number one. Based on the United Nations Development Programme’s Human Development Index, a tool used for gauging and comparing quality of life across geographies, the United States ranks as the 17th best country […]
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McIntosh County schools take a ‘brief pause’ due to COVID spread
The McIntosh County School system will take a “brief pause” until Sept. 7 due to the spread of coronavirus in the area. Superintendent Jim Pulos announced the news in a message to parents. The message is posted below in its entirety. The McIntosh County School System will take a brief pause to allow for students […]
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Cobb County requires masks in government buildings
After meeting with Public Health officials, and learning of the increase in Covid-19 cases within the county workforce, Cobb County Manager, Dr. Jackie McMorris, announced that masks will be required for anyone entering county facilities effective this Friday. “As the result of what is going on across the nation, the region, and of course here in […]
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Police: Burglary ring stole $2.1 million worth of property
A burglary ring that police say was responsible for about 200 burglaries and $2.1 million of stolen property has been charged by police in Gwinnett County. The Gwinnett County Police Department Burglary Unit indicted 12 people with a total of 66 felony counts after a two year long investigation. Gwinnett County has had a series of […]
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Georgians react to crisis in Afghanistan
President Joe Biden addressed the nation Monday and defended his decision to withdraw troops from Afghanistan despite the rapid takeover of the country by the Taliban. In Georgia, residents were quick to share their opinions of Biden’s actions, the overall effort in Afghanistan and the Taliban’s swift advance back to power. Below are some local […]
Posted inWeather
Trash collection delay possible in DeKalb due to storm
Tropical Storm Fred is already making itself known in metro Atlanta and the delays from the storm have started. The DeKalb County Sanitation Division may experience garbage collection delays for Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday customers. Sanitation crews will work through Saturday, if necessary, to ensure all households are serviced. County officials are encouraging residents to […]
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The Falcons are the first NFL team to vaccinate all players
The Atlanta Falcons have confirmed that they have reached a 100% vaccination rate among players. This makes the Falcons the first team in the NFL to have a fully-vaccinated roster. Team officials say this means players will not have to have daily COVID tests or wear masks. Players can also eat together and train together […]
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Expect rain and flooding in Georgia from Tropical Storm Fred
Tropical Storm Fred all but came back from the dead and made landfall Monday near Cape San Blas, Florida, with 65-mph sustained winds, according to the National Hurricane Center (NHC). Over the weekend, Fred was a tropical depression and was barely discernible in satellite imagery. Early this week Fred restrengthened and nearly reached hurricane force (maximum […]
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Missing Atlanta 9-year-old found safe
UPDATE: According to the Atlanta Police Department, Zion was found and is safe. The original story is below. ATLANTA — The Atlanta Police Department is asking for your help finding a missing 9-year-old child. The child, Zion Alexander, was last seen Monday night at about 10 p.m. At the time, police say Zion was wearing […]
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Georgia Milestones scores take a hit due to coronavirus
Georgia elementary and secondary students scored slightly lower on end-of-course tests last spring, a trend state Department of Education (DOE) officials attributed to the disruptions brought on by the coronavirus pandemic. Also, fewer students took the tests than at the end of the 2018-19 school year, the last year the Georgia Milestones tests were administered. […]
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Gwinnett County is opening a homeless shelter for women and children
Gwinnett County’s first homeless shelter is set to officially open Tuesday. HomeFirst Gwinnett: The Resting Spot will cater to women, moms and their children. “Homelessness is a complex and tragic problem. Gwinnett County is fortunate to have a partner like HomeFirst Gwinnett on the frontlines addressing this issue,” said Board of Commissioners Chairwoman Nicole Hendrickson. “In […]
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Atlanta Police open up about use of force
ATLANTA — Atlanta residents can now track use of force complaints against the Atlanta Police Department and upload video evidence of use of force to a new portal. Both new initiatives are recommendations of Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms’ Use of Force Advisory Council. Officially, they are known as the use of force dashboard and the […]
