Georgia’s first black state senator elected after reconstruction died this week at age 91. Leroy Johnson served in the Georgia senate from 1963 to 1975 alongside former Georgia governor and U.S. President Jimmy Carter. Many of those who served with Johnson and those who were impacted by his work in the civil rights movement were […]
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Two juveniles charged with threats against Wheeler County school
ALAMO — Two juveniles have been charged in connection with threats against a middle Georgia school earlier this month. On Oct. 18, the GBI charged the two juveniles with False Report of a Crime and Disruption of a Public School. These charges stemmed from a school threat that was reported on Oct. 9, involving Wheeler […]
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Can Emory healthcare revive Northlake Mall?
Emory Healthcare will lease 224,000 square feet of space in the struggling Northlake Mall for corporate administrative offices, the mall’s owner said Thursday. ATR Corinth Partners said the Emory addition will be part of the “reimagining’’ of the DeKalb County shopping complex, which will include new retail outlets and restaurants. “We’re excited to have such […]
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Crawford County Board of Education employee arrested
CRAWFORD COUNTY — A Crawford County Board of Education employee was arrested Wednesday and charged with theft of county funds in excess of $60,000. According to the Georgia Bureau of Investigation, 37-year-old Denise Lucas was arrested in Crawford County and charged with Theft by Taking.. An additional charge of Theft by Conversion was taken in […]
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Did you know Georgia is experiencing a drought?
The Gist: It may not feel like it, but most of Georgia is currently experiencing a drought. The state’s drought response is at Level 1, which means no additional water restrictions are in place, but the state has had water instructions you may have forgotten about since 2010. What happened in 2010?: The Georgia Water […]
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GBI investigates death of Georgia Southern Football player
STATESBORO – The Georgia Bureau of Investigation is looking into the death of a Georgia Southern University football player who died Monday in his dorm room. On Monday, October 21, the GBI received a request for assistance from the Georgia Southern Police Department regarding the death of a Georgia Southern University student and football player […]
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Here’s how you can go to the Children’s Museum of Atlanta for free
ATLANTA — Families can once again visit Children’s Museum of Atlanta free of charge during Family Free Day on Wednesday, Nov. 13. With programming specifically centered around the fall harvest season and nutrition, kids will have the opportunity to create plates of colorful balanced meals in the Art Studio, learn about how food provides fuel and energy at the Science Bar, […]
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Collins Hill High School Principal named National Principal of the Year
A Georgia educator has been named the 2019 National Principal of the Year. Kerensa Wing, principal at Collins Hill High School in Gwinnett County Public Schools, was surprised with the recognition by the National Association of Secondary School Principals Monday. In Feb. 2019, Dr. Curtis L. Jones, Jr. – the superintendent of Bibb County Schools […]
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What’s missing in efforts to curb hazing on college campuses?
Adam M. McCready, University of Connecticut Maxwell Gruver had been a student at Louisiana State University for only a few weeks in 2017 before he died of alcohol poisoning in a fraternity house hazing ritual known as “Bible study.” He and other pledges were made to chug 190-proof alcohol called Diesel for not knowing how […]
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You could get free coffee for a year at a new Dunkin’ location in Cumming
CUMMING — You could be one of a lucky 100 Dunkin’ fans to get free coffee for a year during the grand opening of the store’s new Cumming location. Of course, you’ll have to be willing to wake up before sunrise to be eligible for the offer. Dunkin’ announced it will host a grand opening […]
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Arrest made in death of South Georgia 2-year-old
DONALSONVILLE — An arrest has been made in the killing of a Georgia 2-year-old that occurred in South Georgia last month. On Sept. 12, the Georgia Bureau of Investigation was requested by the Donalsonville Police Department to help conduct an investigation into the death of a two year old boy who was pronounced dead at […]
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Missing Athens 9-year-old found
Update: According to police, Aderion Stephens has been located. The original story is below. ATHENS — Athens-Clarke County Police are attempting to locate 9-year-old Aderion Stephens. Aderion is a black male who is about 5 feet tall and weighs 160 pounds. He has black hair, brown eyes, and was last seen in the area of […]
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Georgia Senator wants to fix a loophole in the state’s sexual assault against students laws
Senate President Pro Tempore Butch Miller, a Republican from Gainesville, recently announced legislation aimed at further protecting students from sexual assault by those entrusted with their care. “When legislation we pass doesn’t go far enough to protect our most vulnerable citizens like students in our schools, we must address necessary changes as soon as possible,” […]
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3 Savannah Businesses cited in underage alcohol sales sting
SAVANNAH — An underage alcohol sales sting in Savannah resulted in three businesses being cited for selling to underage patrons, while 13 of the 16 businesses checked IDs. During the operation, which ran Oct. 16 and 17, underage patrons visited 16 locations, from restaurants to convenience stores, to determine if they comply with Georgia law […]
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McDonald’s Play Place equipment recalled due to fall hazard
The Recall: Soft Play has recalled its Spider Climb Playground Climbers due to a fall hazard. The equipment was sold exclusively to 200 McDonald’s Restaurants nationwide and placed in their play areas between February 2016 and October 2018. The Reason: The climbing platforms were placed too far apart, posing a fall hazard to children who […]
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Everything you need to know about CBD oil
Metro Atlanta resident Becky Ferguson says she started using non-addictive cannabis oil because she hoped it would ease her chronic pain. The result was not quite what she expected. “It might have helped a little bit [with the pain], but I am getting a tremendous reduction in anxiety,” says Ferguson, who is in her late 50s. […]
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Miller Lite wants to be your designated driver after Falcons games
ATLANTA — For the sixth consecutive season, Miller Lite is providing safe and free transportation to Falcons fans on select game days. In partnership with MARTA and United Distributors, Miller Lite Free Rides will be available Sunday, Oct. 20 against the Los Angeles Rams and Sunday, Oct. 27 against the Seattle Seahawks. Miller Lite has […]
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Suspect arrested in shooting of father and son in Snellville
SNELLVILLE — A suspect is in custody after a shooting Thursday morning in Snellville. It all started just before 7 a.m. when Gwinnett County Police Department officers encountered a suspicious vehicle while patrolling in the area of Summer Wood Drive. Officers were checking the area due to a car break-in nearby and noticed the suspicious […]
