For most Georgians, Memorial Day is the kickoff to summer. Some spent the day at the pool, some have hosted barbecues, many have commented on the extreme temperatures over this three day weekend. But as much fun as today is, it remains a day to honor fallen soldiers who fought and died for freedom. Throughout […]
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Georgia’s governor vetoed a school safety bill. Find out why
The Gist: A controversial school safety bill that republican lawmakers passed earlier this year was met with a surprise veto by Georgia’s republican governor Brian Kemp. What was in the bill: The bill would have required schools to do a site safety inspection every 5 years, conduct active shooter drills and report suspicious or criminal […]
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17-year-old shot in Dunwoody apartment complex
The Dunwoody Police Department is investigating a shooting at the Arrive Perimeter Apartments. The shooting occurred May 24 around 5:16 p.m. Officers arrived to find a 17-year-old boy with a gunshot wound. The 17-year-old was taken to an area hospital where he is receiving treatment. Dunwoody Police investigators are currently working to identify the shooter […]
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Rucker Road in Alpharetta will be closed all summer
ALPHARETTA — Commuters traveling through Alpharetta will lose a key east / west route this summer. The City of Alpharetta will close Rucker Road for major road construction work along the corridor. The closure, which coincides with summer break for Fulton County Schools, will begin May 28 and is expected to remain in place until […]
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Gwinnett County K-9 officer dies unexpectedly
GRAYSON — The Gwinnett County Police Department is mourning the unexpected loss of one of its long-serving K-9 officers tonight. In what police officials are calling “a tragic set of circumstances,” the Snellville Police had a suspect flee from them in the area of North Crestview Drive and Grayson Parkway in Grayson and ultimately requested […]
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Warning: Your Essential Oils Could Be Poisoning Your Kids
The Georgia Poison Center gets a lot of urgent phone calls every day. Two of these calls, on average, involve a category of products that many people might not consider dangerous. The products are known as “essential oils’’ – highly concentrated extracts from plants – and the victims of such poisoning are usually children. Dr. […]
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Construction set to begin on Ron Clark Academy’s new 42,000 square foot performing arts center
ATLANTA — To commemorate the start of its newest construction project, the Ron Clark Academy held an intimate groundbreaking ceremony at its campus on May 22. With construction helmets and shovels by their side, Academy cofounders Ron Clark and Kim Bearden, who serves as the executive director, were joined by current students, alumni, board members, […]
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Guilty verdict for 54-year-old Georgia man caught in underaged sex sting
MACON — Bibb County jurors returned a guilty verdict Wednesday in the trial for a Hawkinsville man who prosecutors say traveled to Macon with the intent to have sex with an underaged girl. David Martin Conatser, 54, was convicted of one count of criminal attempt to commit aggravated child molestation and one count of computer […]
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Suspect confesses to double murder in 2002 cold case involving vehicle fire on I-20
PAULDING COUNTY — Law enforcement officials have arrested a man who confessed to a double murder in a cold case from 2002. Police arrested 44 year-old Andrew John Shadrix in reference to a 2002 double murder that was later determined to have occurred in Paulding County. On September 15, 2002 in the early morning hours, […]
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Fulton County Schools has named its top employees for 2019. Did one of your favorites make the cut?
FULTON COUNTY — If your child attends Fulton County Schools, you probably have some teachers, principals or bus drivers that you think are exceptional. Recently, Fulton County Schools honored those employees who have inspired students and parents on a daily basis. Here are the school system’s top employees of 2019. 2019 Teacher of the Year […]
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19 Tips for The Class of 2019
Congratulations class of 2019! You’ve come a long way. Guess what? You’ve got a long way left to go. Your next journey is adulthood and it is going to challenge everything you’ve learned and everything you think you know. Here are just a few pieces of advice to help you navigate the strange new waters […]
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Man who defrauded Alpharetta woman of $80,000 after dating site romance arrested
FRANKLIN, TENNESSEE — Late Tuesday evening, police arrested a man accused of defrauding an Alpharetta woman he met on an online dating site. John Martin Hill was arrested in Franklin, Tennessee. He was booked into the Williamson County Jail at about 10 p.m. on an outstanding warrant from the Gwinnett County Police Department. The victim […]
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Fallen officer to be honored at Gwinnett County Memorial Day ceremony
Gwinnett County officials will pay tribute to Gwinnett County Police Officer Antwan DeArvis Toney during the 16th annual Memorial Day ceremony on Monday, May 27 at 1 p.m. at the Gwinnett Fallen Heroes Memorial in Lawrenceville. Toney, who was six days away from celebrating his third anniversary with the Gwinnett County Police Department, was killed in […]
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Truck fire shuts down I-85 South in Gwinnett County
GWINNETT COUNTY — A truck fire during the afternoon rush shut down all lanes of I-85 South Tuesday afternoon. Firefighters responded at 4:35 p.m. to a report of a truck on fire on I-85 South, north of Lawrenceville Suwanee Road in Suwanee. Multiple 911 calls were received for the incident. Fire crews arrived on scene […]
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Dating site romance leads to $80,000 loss for Alpharetta woman
ALPHARETTA — An Alpharetta woman met a man on an online dating website and was defrauded of more than $80,000. The victim reported to the Gwinnett County Police Department that she met a man named John Hill on Match.com. They interacted on March 27 and met the same day. The suspect told the victim that […]
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Atlanta City Council voices unanimous opposition to Georgia’s new abortion law
The Atlanta City Council unanimously approved a resolution Monday expressing the City’s opposition to the stat’s new abortion law, which outlaws abortions as early as six weeks into pregnancy. Councilmember Amir Farokhi, who introduced the legislation, said he believes the 13-0 vote is an important statement. “As the state’s largest city, it’s important that we […]
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Three Gwinnett County parks to offer meals for kids during summer break
GWINNETT COUNTY — A program to make sure children have access to healthy meals during summer break is coming to three Gwinnett County Parks and Recreation locations. Georgia Nutritional Services Inc. will serve as the sponsor for the federal Summer Food Service Program at no cost to the county. As the sponsor, the organization will […]
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Phylicia Rashad to get award from Georgia theater company
ATLANTA — For 16 seasons, Kenny Leon’s True Colors Theatre Company has created masterful works of theatre art that honor the African American experience, lift up diverse voices, and create cultural understanding. To honor those who have championed the company’s mission of celebrating the tradition of Black storytelling while giving voice to bold artists of all cultures, True Colors will host the second annual True Colors […]
