BEIJING — As the trade war with China continues, one of Georgia’s senators was among those tapped to travel to China to meet with high-ranking officials on trade. U.S. Senators David Perdue (R-GA) and Steve Daines (R-MT) have concluded a series of high-level meetings with senior government officials in Beijing. As a follow-up to their […]
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Which County in Georgia Was Ranked the Least Livable?
Ben Hill was ranked Georgia’s worst county to live in, according to a Wall St. 24/7 analysis of regions with the poorest quality of life within all 50 states. Ben Hill recorded a five-year population change of negative 1.9 percent. Its poverty rate was estimated at 30.4 percent, while the share of adults with bachelor’s […]
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Construction worker in critical condition after falling off bridge in Macon
MACON — A construction worker is in critical condition after falling off a bridge Friday. Bibb County Sheriff Deputies, the Macon-Bibb County Fire Department, and Emergency Medical Services were called to the new bridge construction area, located just off of Spring Street, in reference to a report of a construction worker falling from the bridge. […]
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Sterigenics plant shuts down until October as air testing begins
A medical sterilization facility in metro Atlanta is shutting down operations until October as it undergoes construction to reduce emissions of a toxic gas. Sterigenics said Friday that a September shutdown will expedite the improvements that the company has promised state officials that it will make to reduce ethylene oxide pollution. The move comes as […]
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Mall of Georgia debuts new, state-of-the-art play area
Simon, a global leader in premier shopping, dining, entertainment and mixed-use destinations, today announced the reimagined, interactive play area is now open for Mall of Georgia guests to enjoy. “We welcome families across the region to explore the collaborative elements of our new,dynamic play area,” said John DiCioccio, general manager for Mall of Georgia. “As […]
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Recall Alert: Walker Edison recalls children’s bunk beds
The Recall: Walker Edison Furniture is recalling its Twin Cottage Bunk beds due to fall and injury hazards. Reason: The bunk bed’s support boards can break, posing fall and injury hazards. The Fix: The bunk beds must be replaced. Consumers should immediately stop using the bunk beds and contact Walker Edison Furniture to arrange for […]
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Dunwoody can’t make traffic go away, but the city’s new Traffic Control Center can ease congestion
DUNWOODY — The congested roads of Dunwoody may soon see traffic relief now that the city has a new Traffic Control Center. The City of Dunwoody’s new Traffic Control Center at Dunwoody City Hall is fully operational and connected to all 60 traffic signals within the city limits. The Traffic Control Center allows engineers to monitor […]
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A Georgia woman’s wallet was stolen while she was shopping. The next day, her house was broken into
LAWRENCEVILLE — A Woman’s wallet was stolen while she shopped and later her house was broken into. Police are now asking for the public’s help finding the man they believe is responsible for both crimes. On August 10, the victim was shopping at Sugarloaf Mills Mall. She walked away from her purse momentarily and her […]
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Caught on Camera: Two men attempt to burglarize Lawrenceville home
LAWRENCEVILLE — The Gwinnett County Police Department needs the public’s help in identifying the suspects who attempted to break into a Lawrenceville home. The two suspects were caught on camera August 28 while in the back yard of a home on Cruse Road. “Though they were unsuccessful in gaining entry into the home, we still […]
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‘Country’s Newest Redneck’ is coming to Alpharetta
ALPHARETTA — Dubbed “Country’s Newest Redneck” by Taste of Country, Hardy is bringing his Mississippi swamp-infused country rock anthems and hard-charged live show to Kicks 101.5 Country Fair at Ameris Bank Amphitheatre in Alpharetta on Oct. 5. While he is a newcomer to The Big Loud Records/Tree Vibez Music, Hardy kick-started his career with a […]
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GBI: Gang member confesses to ordering beating of an associate from prison
GREENVILLE — On Tuesday, Sept. 3, the Georgia Bureau of Investigation arrested Tyler Estes, a 25-year-old who they identified as a high-ranking member and organizer of the Ghost Face Gangsters Criminal street gang and charged him with conspiracy to commit battery and two counts of violation of the Georgia criminal gang statute. The investigation of […]
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Georgia students rank 13th in the nation in math and reading
A new report shows that Georgia’s students rank in the top 15 for achievement goals in reading and math. Georgia ranks 13th in the nation for K-12 achievement, according to Education Week’s 2019 Quality Counts report released Wednesday. Georgia’s K-12 Achievement score of 74.4 was also higher than the national average of 73.0. “We’ve set a course […]
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Three missing children in Athens found
Update: According to the Clarke County Police Department, the three children have been located. ATHENS — Police in Athens-Clarke County are searching for three missing children ranging in age from 4 to 11 years old. Police and Fire officials are searching for 3 children, Caliah Mize, Johndon Mize, and Chelton Elder in the Judy Circle […]
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GDOT will close two bridges Tuesday as Dorian nears the Georgia coast
The Gist: As Hurricane Dorian moves toward the Georgia coast, The Georgia Department of Transportation plans two bridge closures beginning Tuesday evening. Sidney Lanier Bridge on US 17/SR 25 in Glynn County will close as well as the Talmadge Memorial Bridge on US 17 in Savannah-Chatham County effective at 8 p.m. tomorrow, Tuesday, Sept. 3 in […]
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Monday Update: Hurricane Dorian is deadly and slowly creeping toward the Georgia coast
Hurricane Dorian, a powerful Category 5 storm, turned deadly as it roared over the Bahamas on Sunday. The storm made landfall on three different islands with punishing sustained winds of 185 mph and gusts that reached speeds of 225 mph. Late Sunday night, the first recorded death in Abaco following Hurricane Dorian was confirmed. Seven-year-old […]
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Georgia Governor orders evacuation of six counties as Hurricane Dorian approaches
Ahead of Hurricane Dorian, Governor Brian Kemp has issued an Executive Order ordering the mandatory evacuation of individuals east of Interstate 95 in Bryan, Camden, Chatham, Glynn, Liberty, and McIntosh Counties starting at noon on Monday, Sept. 2. The Governor’s order also directs the Georgia Emergency Management and Homeland Security Agency and Georgia Department of Transportation to […]
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As Hurricane Dorian approaches, here are some tips to keep you and your family safe
Although Hurricane Dorian is not forecast to make landfall until Tuesday, It is important that Georgia residents prepare now. The storm will bring heavy rains and strong winds, which create dangerous driving conditions, with little to no visibility. AAA urges motorists to heed official warnings and stay off the roads, if possible. “A storm of this magnitude can […]
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19-year-old shot outside of Dave and Buster’s in Lawrenceville
LAWRENCEVILLE — A 19-year-old was shot Saturday night outside of Dave and Buster’s in Lawrenceville. The shooting occurred at about 9 p.m. Aug. 31 outside of the Dave and Buster’s located inside the Sugarloaf Mills Mall at 5900 Sugarloaf Parkway. Gwinnett County Police Officers responded to find a man suffering a from a single gunshot […]
