After a string of unseasonably cool days, Georgians woke up this morning to what might be the last gasp of the state’s first “false fall” of the year. With temperatures in the 80s and a crispness in the air that hinted at the changing seasons, it was just a brief reprieve before the heat is […]
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When Will The Woodstock and Cobb Trail Systems Connect?
Residents of Woodstock will soon see an enhancement to the city’s trail system as work progresses on the extension of the Noonday Creek Trail. This new section of the trail will stretch from the Woodstock Arts Green, pass underneath Highway 92, and connect to Noonday Creek Park in Cobb County. The extension, which aims to […]
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56-Year-Old Macon Resident Gina Jo Ratliff Has Been Missing Since Late July
The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office is reaching out to the public for help in locating 56-year-old Gina Jo Ratliff, who has been missing for nearly a month. The disappearance has left her family and friends deeply concerned as they have not heard from her since late July. The Disappearance: Gina Jo Ratliff was last in […]
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Traffic Delays Expected on Fulton Industrial Boulevard Due to Paving Work
Motorists should prepare for delays on Saturday, August 24, as the Georgia Department of Transportation will close lanes on Fulton Industrial Boulevard for asphalt paving. The closures, which include one left lane and the left turn lane at the intersection of SR 154, SR 166, and Campbellton Road, will be in effect from 7 a.m. […]
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Gwinnett Police Kill Suicidal Teen
SUGAR HILL— A 17-year-old boy was shot and killed by Gwinnett County police officers late Friday afternoon after he reportedly charged at them with a knife. The confrontation occurred around 4:26 p.m. near the roundabout at Whitehead Road and West Broad Street in Sugar Hill, where the teenager had called 911, saying he was armed […]
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From Frenemies to Friends? Trump and Kemp Try to Play Nice
The on-again, off-again relationship between former President Donald Trump and Georgia Governor Brian Kemp has taken yet another unexpected turn. Despite a history filled with public feuds, harsh criticisms, and even political opposition, Trump recently posted on Truth Social, praising Kemp for his support in Georgia. The post reads: “Thank you to @BrianKempGA for all […]
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Gwinnett County Public Schools is One of Forbes’ 2024 Best-In-State Employers
Gwinnett County Public Schools has been recognized as one of Georgia’s top employers in Forbes’ 2024 Best-In-State Employers list. The school district, which employs over 22,000 individuals, ranks 59th out of 100 organizations in the state and is one of nine education-related entities to receive this honor. The ranking was determined through a survey conducted […]
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Georgia Will Get $1.15 Million to Get Lead Out of School Water
Georgia will receive $1.15 million in federal funds to help schools and child-care centers reduce lead in drinking water. The Georgia funding is part of a $26 million allocation nationwide by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, which will be used by 55 states, the District of Columbia and U.S. territories. “The science is clear: There […]
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Video: Police Rescue 77-Year-Old Georgia Man From Creek
Gwinnett County police officers are being hailed as heroes after rescuing a missing 77-year-old man found submerged in a creek near I-85 in Buford on August 21. The rescue followed an intense search that began when officers responded to a missing person report from the man’s concerned family on August 20. The family, who reported […]