🔍 The Gist: Gwinnett County Police are searching for 87-year-old Soeparmin Tjin, who was reported missing early this morning in Peachtree Corners. Residents are urged to be on the lookout and contact authorities with any information. 👀 The Details: 🚓 Search Efforts: 📞 How to Help: If you see Mr. Tjin, please call 911 immediately. […]
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What’s Going on At Mimosa Hall in Roswell?
🏛️ The Gist: Roswell, Ga., began the Mimosa Hall Driveway Improvement Project on June 4, funded by the American Rescue Plan Act. The project aims to enhance safety and accessibility while preserving the historic charm of Mimosa Hall. 🛠️ The Details: 💬 Quotes: 🌳 Tree and Landscape Protection: 🔒 Temporary Closure: Mimosa Hall will be […]
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Weekly Weather: More Rain and Storms Ahead for Georgia This Week
⚠️ The Gist: The National Weather Service has issued a hazardous weather outlook for parts of North and Central Georgia, warning of scattered thunderstorms today with potential for severe weather. 🌧️ The Details: 🌀 Why It Matters: Residents in affected areas should be aware of the potential for strong to severe thunderstorms, which could bring […]
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Temperatures in Georgia Are Up, But Gas Prices Are Down
📉 The Gist: Gas prices in Georgia have decreased to an average of $3.29 per gallon, a 7-cent drop from last week, offering some financial relief to drivers. 📊 The Details: The average price for regular unleaded gasoline in Georgia is now $3.29 per gallon, which is: Filling a 15-gallon tank now costs around $49.35, […]
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Mystery Text Message Campaign Targets Savannah’s Talmadge Bridge Project
🕵️ The Gist: Residents in Savannah are getting unexpected mail and texts telling them to oppose the Talmadge Bridge project. No one knows yet who is behind it. What’s Happening: Residents are getting messages from names like “Hannah,” “Addison,” and “Jake.” These messages point them to a website called “A Bridge Too Far For Savannah.” […]
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Weekend Weather Update: Will it Rain in Georgia on Sunday?
⚠️ The Gist: A marginal risk of severe thunderstorms is forecasted for northern Georgia on Sunday most likely after 4 p.m. 🌩️ The Details: The National Weather Service has issued a marginal risk warning for severe weather in northern Georgia. The areas affected include Atlanta, Athens, Rome, Augusta, Macon, and surrounding regions. This means there […]
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Reminder to Parents: You Are in Charge When it Comes to Teen Driving
In a time of increased traffic, evolving vehicle technology, and heightened awareness of road safety, parents hold a pivotal role in shaping their teenagers’ driving habits. Although it might be tempting to allow teens the freedom to drive with friends, and repeat the same driving practices many parents had when they were teens, the dynamics […]
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Everything You Need to Know About Voting in The June 18 Runoff Election in Georgia
While some Georgia voters can now cast ballots in the upcoming runoff election, others will have to wait until Monday, June 10. State law requires early voting for the June 18 runoff to start no later than Monday, June 10. In Muscogee County in West Georgia, voting is already underway. A key race there is the […]
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61-Year-Old Woman Arrested in 2 Norcross Arson Cases
🚨 The Gist: The suspect in two intentionally set house fires in Norcross, Hong T. Huynh, was taken into custody on June 7, and is being held without bond. 📋 The Details: Fire investigators were on the lookout for 61-year-old Hong T. Huynh after two residential fires were set intentionally on the morning of June […]
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Georgia Man Arrested on Stolen Motorcycle After High-Speed Chase
🛑 The Gist: A high-speed chase through Burke and Richmond Counties culminated in the arrest of Aaron Sosa, who was found with a stolen motorcycle and narcotics, the Burke County Sheriff’s Office reported. 🚔 The Details:Deputy Embrick Baxter attempted to stop a black motorcycle with no visible tags around 4:30 PM on June 7. When […]