The Recall: RH is recalling its line of red vintage children’s play chairs and stools due to a violation of the federal lead paint ban. The Reason: Paint on the chairs and stools contain levels of lead that exceed the federal lead paint ban. Lead is toxic if ingested by young children and can cause […]
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Water advisory lifted for most of DeKalb County, Dunwoody still has to boil water
Update: The boil water advisory has been lifted for all of DeKalb County. The Gist: DeKalb County is under a boil water advisory, and it isn’t just for parts of the county. The entire county should be boiling water until the advisory is lifted. What happened?: Heavy thunderstorms affecting Scott Candler Water Treatment Plant in […]
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Georgia business owner accused of staging racially motivated robbery
LAWRENCEVILLE — A local business owner is facing criminal charges after police say he destroyed his business in an attempt to make it look like a burglary. According to police, 31-year-old Edawn Louis Coughman was arrested during the early morning hours of Thursday, Sept. 12 and booked into the Gwinnett County Jail. He has been […]
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Fulton County wants to raise your water rates
The Gist: Fulton County needs more money to improve water service and is considering a change to the water rate structure to generate the funding. You can give input: The county is holding two public hearings on the rate change where residents can find out about the changes and give their input. If you live […]
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Uncle Shuck’s Corn Maze is opening this weekend at a new location
Up the river and around the bend is where you will find all of Uncle Shuck’s Fall Fun, at their new location: 125 Bannister Rd, Dawsonville, a couple of minutes down the road, still in Dawson County. The corn maze opens Sept. 14. To coincide with the move, this year’s corn maze features events and […]
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Did you know Georgia has an annual pirate festival?
TYBEE ISLAND — Just off the coast of Georgia, the inhabitants of Tybee Island unleash their inner pirate each year in October and they invite you and your family to come and discover your inner scalawag. This year will mark the 15th annual Tybee Island Pirate Fest to sail into town Oct. 10 through 13. Every Columbus […]
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The ‘green’ beer at this Athens brewery isn’t just for St. Patrick’s Day
ATHENS — A brewery in Georgia is about to take sustainability to a new level by brewing solar-powered beer. Since its founding in 2002, Terrapin Beer Co. has taken great care to minimize its impact on the environment. Soon, that commitment to being a leader in sustainability will go a step further as Terrapin becomes […]
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Georgia woman arrested for setting fire to Dollar General she managed while customers were inside
DOUGLAS — A Georgia woman is in jail after authorities say she set fire to a Dollar General store she managed while customers were inside the store. Kay Yvette Taylor was arrested and charged with 1 Count of Theft by Taking and 1 Count of Arson First Degree. The charges stem from her alleged involvement […]
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It’s not your imagination: It’s really hot for September in the South
Record-challenging heat will continue to make it feel like the middle of summer across much of the southern United States this week. The scorching heat was enough to set daily record temperatures in places like Jacksonville, Florida, and Charleston, South Carolina, this past Saturday. The record-challenging heat will continue to grip much of the South […]
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New food options are coming to Mercedes-Benz Stadium
ATLANTA — Mercedes-Benz Stadium’s award-winning food and beverage program will feature new food options for the 2019 Falcons season. The stadium has added Atlanta brands such as Holeman and Finch, Fred’s Meat and Bread, Ponko Chicken and others as well as expanded some of the most popular concession offerings. Mercedes-Benz Stadium will now feature: Fred’s […]
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Georgia’s first veterinary clinic inside a Walmart is opening Friday
DALLAS — Pet parents living in or near Dallas will soon be able to bring their dogs and cats to Essentials PetCare at Walmart for routine veterinary care and minor illness exams on a walk-in basis, without the need to set an appointment. Essentials PetCare is scheduled to open the first walk-in veterinary clinic located within […]
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Georgia’s nonprofit hospitals are concerned about new financial transparency rules
Nonprofit hospitals in Georgia soon will face tough new financial transparency rules, under a law passed earlier this year by the General Assembly. The new law will require disclosure of data on executives’ compensation and the financial holdings of hospitals. The state is developing regulations on how it will be implemented, and there is considerable anxiety among […]
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Recall Alert: Essential oils recalled due to child resistant packaging violation
The Recall: Healing Solutions Wintergreen and Birch 100 percent Pure Therapeutic Grade Essential Oils have been recalled. The recall effects about 32,000 bottles. The Reason: The bottles are not child resistant as required by the Poison Prevention Packaging Act, posing a poisoning risk if the contents are swallowed by young children. The Fix: Consumers should […]
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Lake House Tavern in Lavonia burns down
LAVONIA — State fire officials are searching for clues in a fire that destroyed the Lake House Tavern in Lavonia last week. The fire occurred around 10 a.m. Aug. 31. “The Lake House Tavern was located at 3288 Rock Springs Road in Lavonia, Georgia. The building was about 14 years old and 2,000 square feet […]
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Police search for suspect in hit-and-run collision at gas station air pump that caused serious injury
Update: According to the Gwinnett County Police Dept. the suspect identified as 36-year-old Christopher Dale Bruner of Winder. He is in custody at Gwinnett County Detention Center and charged with Felony Hit & Run and Serious Injury by Vehicle The original story is below. DACULA — Gwinnett County Police are searching for a man who […]
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An award winning pizza restaurant in North Fulton is celebrating 40 years with throwback pricing
ALPHARETTA — A popular North Fulton pizzeria is turning 40 and will mark the occasion with specials, giveaways and other festivities. On October 7, Mama’s Pizza will celebrate 40 years in business with throwback pricing on cheese pizza and slices. A slice of New York style thin crust cheese pizza will be $1.00 from 11 […]
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Georgia man arrested for setting fire to mobile home with five people inside
JESUP — On Wednesday, August 7, 44-year-old Michael Kenneth Blocker, of Jesup, was arrested on a First Degree Arson charge. The charge stems from a fire that occurred on June 16, on Old Screven Road in Jesup. According to the fire safety commissioner’s office, the fire was set to a double-wide mobile home, which suffered […]
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Words Your Southern Grandma Used That Are Dying Out
No one has a way with words quite like a Southern grandma. Unfortunately, a generation of Southern Grannies is dying off and they’re taking some words that we will miss. If you had a grand mother who was a member of The Greatest Generation, you’ll be familiar with some of these classic Granny-isms that we […]
