A 66-year-old Jasper woman died after an early morning fire consumed her home Sunday. State fire investigators say at about 4 a.m. Feb. 9, the Pickens County Fire Department responded to a residential fire located off of Derby Lane in Jasper. After extinguishing the fire, emergency personnel discovered the body of 66-year-old Katheryn Patrice Singer […]
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Dunwoody moves forward on Perimeter Center East Park
DUNWOODY — A new community park is coming to the Perimeter Center East community of Dunwoody. The Dunwoody City Council unanimously approved funding on Monday night for design services for Perimeter Center East Park. The vote is an important step in establishing a neighborhood park in the Perimeter area of Dunwoody. “This park is a […]
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Lazy Llama is replacing HOBNOB Neighborhood Tavern in Midtown Atlanta
ATLANTA — The owner’s aren’t changing, but the restaurant is. Midtown’s decade-old HOBNOB Neighborhood Tavern is being replaced by Lazy Llama Cantina on Feb. 26. Lazy Llama will serve tacos and other Mexican specialties along with a wide selection of tequilas. But fans of HOBNOB are not out of luck. A new location for HOBNOB […]
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Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas dedicates Georgia’s new court building
Criminal justice reform and judicial impartiality in Georgia were urged by prominent officials including U.S. Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas at a dedication ceremony for the state’s new court building Tuesday. Completed last year, the Nathan Deal Judicial Center building sits on six acres in downtown Atlanta, a stone’s throw from the Georgia Capitol. It […]
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Georgia man arrested and charged with child molestation
A man wanted on multiple charges of Felony Child Molestation has been arrested by the DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office working with the U.S. Marshals. According to warrants, 37-year-old Nyerer Tabon Davis of Atlanta, allegedly forced his victim to “perform an immoral and indecent act in the presence of or upon” a minor child several times […]
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Heavy rains cause road closures in Hall County
Heavy rains continue to pour down throughout the state, causing road closures. Hall County provided an update Monday evening on the status of several roads, some of which are closed and some that have reopened. Claude Parks Road from Old Dahlonega Highway to Jake Kemp Road was closed until further notice Monday following a period […]
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Savannah Harbor deepening project will be completed using federal funds
The $4.8 trillion federal budget President Donald Trump submitted to Congress Monday includes $93.6 million to keep the Savannah Harbor deepening project on track for completion. If Congress appropriates the money, fiscal 2021 would become the fourth year in a row the $1 billion project receives its full complement of federal funding. “President Trump continues […]
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Valdosta State University dean among suspects arrested in child predator sting
VALDOSTA — Authorities have arrested a Valdosta State University dean as part of an undercover investigation targeting online child predators. According to the GBI, 44-year-old university dean Keith Walters was arrested along with 13 other suspects during the four day operation known as “Operation Broken Arrow.” The Georgia Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force, the […]
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Police say Georgia man killed his 81-year-old mother
SUWANEE — A Gwinnett County man is in custody after police say he killed his 81-year-old mother and then attempted to intentionally run into oncoming traffic. At about 8:17 p.m. Gwinnett County police officers responded to a call of a man running into oncoming traffic. Police say the man intentionally ran into vehicles that were […]
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Photo Gallery: Snow blankets North Georgia
Georgians awoke to snowfall Saturday morning as the northern portion of the Peach State turned into a winter wonderland for a day. Here are some of the images that were captured during this rare February snowfall.
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Georgia Sheriff: Get off roads unless you’re driving to the hospital
FORSYTH COUNTY — A Georgia Sheriff, fed up with the number of wrecks on the roads, took to Facebook to put drivers on notice. Forsyth County Sheriff Ron Freeman said the Sheriff’s Dept. was working 14 wrecks and didn’t mince words when telling drivers to stay home. “Okay folks, we are working 14, yes 14 […]
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Snow falls on north Georgia
The snow has started falling in north Georgia. While most areas will see less than one inch of accumulation, cities in the mountains may get up to 2 inches. Scroll down to see live updates and photos of the snow. You may have to wait a moment for the update system to load.
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Will it snow in north Georgia on Saturday?
The Gist: Snow has been predicted for north Georgia on Saturday. That doesn’t necessarily mean that it will definitely snow and current models show that the below freezing temperatures may not line up with the precipitation. If it does line up, it could mean about an inch of snow Saturday morning. The weather alert: The […]
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The Week in Pictures: Fire and Flood
This week began with startling images of a fire on I-85 over the weekend and ended with images of water overtaking road ways around the state. Here are some of the photographs that illustrate the week we’ve had in Georgia. #1-13: On Saturday, a fire broke out on I-85 at Jimmy Carter Blvd. Two victims […]
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Pickens County schools closed due to icy road conditions
Schools in Pickens County are closed Friday due to icy road conditions. The school system said as a precaution it would be closed due to icy patches on roads at higher elevations and temperatures hovering around freezing. All students and staff have the day off, but 240-day staff should report to work only if it […]
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Two roads in Hall County remain closed due to storm damage
In the wake of yesterday’s storms that caused floods and road closures throughout Georgia, Hall County officials are reporting that two country roads remain closed. Both Lawson Road and Calvary Church Road remain closed due to hazardous conditions caused by heavy rains Thursday. “There’s a heavy storm water flow and possible damage to the roadway that […]
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VIDEO: Georgia lake jumps its banks into a playground
A Georgia Youtube channel called Adventures of Frank and Tina captured this startling view of Seabreeze Lake in Buchanan, Georgia. Heavy rains Thursday caused the lake to rise above the shoreline, flooding into an adjacent picnic area and playground. Flash floods struck Georgia Thursday causing flash flooding, downed power lines and closures and cancelations throughout […]
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The Public Record: Newt Gingrich was ‘disgusted and insulted’ by Nancy Pelosi ripping Trump’s speech
The tear heard ’round the world: At the end of President Donald Trump’s State of the Union Address, Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi ripped the printed copy of the speech. The move rallied liberals and enraged conservatives. The incident also placed Pelosi in the spotlight the next day and not Trump. The Aftermath: While […]
