Cobb County can expect an economic windfall of at least $5 million each night that Truist Park hosts the World Series, says an Emory economic and business professor. “It could go up to about $10 million per night, but that figure might be on the high side,” said Tom Smith of the Goizueta Business […]
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Gwinnett officials: Threats against School Board will not be tolerated
Just one day after the Gwinnett County Police Department said it was monitoring threats by students against schools, another Gwinnett County official says he is closely monitoring what appear to be threats against the school board by parents. The Gwinnett County Solicitor’s Office is aware of threatening social media posts directed towards the Gwinnett County Board […]
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Columbia County Board of Education votes to build new Westmont Elementary School
Westmont Elementary School in Columbia County will get a brand new facility. The Columbia County Board of Education approved a proposal Tuesday to replace the current Westmont Elementary building, with a new facility. School officials say as the district continues to work through this process, more information will be made available to ensure a smooth […]
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Clean water project on tap for Walker County
The Walker County Board of Commissioners will consider a request at its next meeting to invest in a multi-million dollar project to produce clean drinking water for the county, supply water to underserved and unserved rural communities and create economic development opportunities. The Walker County Water and Sewerage Authority recently developed a $45 million water and […]
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Gwinnett County Police are investigating threats against schools
The Gwinnett County Police Department has released messages regarding two recent threats to public schools in Gwinnett County and says it is remaining vigilant in investigating all cases of harassment, intimidation and threats of violence against schools in the county. The police department is working with the Gwinnett County School Police to respond and investigate each […]
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Do you know these Georgia ghost stories?
Plastic skeletons and blanket ghosts are festooned over yards across the state, ready to welcome trick or treaters on Halloween. But in communities all over Georgia, storytellers and historians whisper dark tales of the past that are more hair-raising than any inflatable lawn ghoul, and some say remnants of that past linger today in old […]
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How to recycle old electronics in Lowndes County
Lowndes County residents can properly dispose of their outdated or unwanted electronics and reduce unnecessary clutter during the upcoming Fall Electronics Recycling Event. The City of Valdosta and Lowndes County Public Works Departments will jointly host the community recycling event on November 13, from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. Items can be dropped off at […]
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Woodstock is hosting a World Series watch party
WOODSTOCK — Woodstock is welcoming baseball fans to celebrate The World Series at consecutive watch parties in the Northside Hospital-Cherokee Amphitheater beginning on Tuesday, October 26. Watch the Atlanta Braves take on the Houston Astros on a 26-foot screen in the heart of Downtown Woodstock. The events are presented by Visit Woodstock GA and Woodstock Parks […]
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A Wish List for Georgia Casinos
Currently, Georgia prohibits the majority of casino activity — even on Native American land. However, a recent article by The Current shows that there’s still a lot of interest in finally bringing casinos to the state legally. If new legislation does eventually go through, we have a few ideas for what they should include. Elegant poker rooms […]
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Final section of Golden Ray shipwreck removed
BRUNSWICK — The final section of the Golden Ray, the cargo ship that wrecked in the St. Simons Sound, was removed Monday, according to the St. Simons Sound Incident Unified Command For those unfamiliar with the saga of The Golden Ray, it is a cargo ship that capsized off the coast of Georgia in 2019, and […]
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New Norcross library set to open this week
NORCROSS — Gwinnett County will host a ribbon cutting to celebrate the completion of the new Norcross Branch of the Gwinnett County Public Library at 3 p.m. Tuesday. The new branch — located on a 1.6-acre site connected to Lillian Webb Park — is about twice as large as the previous Norcross Branch facility. Features include […]
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Project Lifesaver can help locate Paulding kids and adults who wander
Paulding County Sheriff Gary Gulledge is announced a new program to help locate children and adults who have a tendency to wander due to cognitive conditions. Project Lifesaver is the premier search and rescue program operated internationally by public safety agencies, and is strategically designed for “at risk” individuals who are prone to the life […]
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Georgia hits 50% vaccination milestone
Georgia reached an important milestone in the fight against COVID-19. The Georgia Department of Public Health is reporting that 50% of all Georgians are now fully vaccinated against COVID-19. The total number of vaccinated people in Georgia is just over 5.1 million, which is half of the state’s total population. The CDC considers individuals fully […]
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Brookhaven leaders to vote on Lynwood Park splash pad project
A slew of Lynwood Park projects including construction of a new splashpad will be discussed when The Brookhaven City Council conducts its next regularly scheduled business meeting Tuesday, Oct. 26, at 7 p.m. In consideration of social distancing recommendations, the meeting will be held via video conference. In order to ensure transparency and accountability, the public will be […]
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Stone Mountain Gets New Management Company
A new company owned by a veteran executive at Stone Mountain was named Monday as the finalist to take over management of the park next summer. The Stone Mountain Memorial Association’s board voted unanimously to enter into negotiations with Thrive Attraction Management. The new firm’s owner, Michael Dombrowski, has served as the park’s vice president […]
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Georgia sheriff’s office warns of police impersonator
The Dooly County Sheriff’s Office says sheriff’s officials have been made aware of an incident that occurred Oct. 23 where someone may have impersonated a police officer. According to the sheriff’s office, the suspect used a flashing red light to stop a vehicle. If you have any questions or encounters with an incident like this, […]
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Braves fans react to World Series berth
In case you missed it, the Atlanta Braves defeated the LA Dodgers last night to advance to the World Series. With the win, The Braves ended the team’s 22-year pennant drought. Braves fans were overjoyed by the win and took to Twitter to express their adulation and to congratulate the team. Here are some of […]
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Missing Mississippi woman’s car found in Georgia
Clayton County Police Officers responded to the 3400 block of Mt. Zion Road in reference to a suspicious vehicle Saturday. Upon checking the vehicle’s tag it returned to the victim, Kayla Barnett, who is currently listed as an endangered missing person out of Mississippi. Barnett was not located with her vehicle at this time. Barnett […]
