For the fourth year, the Fulton County school system is taking a unique approach to the school lunch menu. The system lets the students decide if a new recipe passes muster with their tastebuds. Fulton County Schools is hosting its fourth annual Student Choice Food Challenge, an event where students from across the school system […]
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Unborn baby dies in early morning car accident on Buford Highway
The Gwinnett County Police Department Accident Investigation Unit is investigating a fatality accident that occurred on Saturday morning. The accident occurred March 9, at about 6 a.m. at the intersection of Buford Highway and Amwiler Road in unincorporated Atlanta. Based on the preliminary investigation, a Honda Odyssey, driven by 64-year-old Hi Jeon was traveling north […]
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Fed up with Red Tape? These 18 Quotes About Bureaucracy Might Make You Feel Better
Dealing with mounds of red tape and paperwork from your local government, school system, hospital, bank or other institution can be tedious, mind-boggling and enraging. If you’ve found yourself trapped in the mire of red tape and bureaucracy, here are a few quotes that will let you know you’re not alone and that your struggle […]
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Water levels are high at Lake Lanier. Here’s what you need to know to stay safe
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Mobile District, announced March 8 that high water levels have impacted recreational facilities and boating at Lake Lanier. Water levels have approached near-record levels (1076 mean sea level) twice in the past 14 days, with continued rainfall in the regional forecast. While non-damaging water releases from the Lanier Reservoir […]
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Here are Gwinnett County’s STAR students for 2019
The Professional Association of Georgia Educators Foundation and Partnership Gwinnett partnered to honor Gwinnett’s best and brightest students and teachers at the annual STAR Student and Teacher Luncheon Friday, March 8. Presented by Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta, the event celebrates all local school STAR students from each Gwinnett County high school (public and private), as […]
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13 Family Friendly events in Lilburn in 2019
The City of Lilburn will offer two new events this summer, in addition to returning favorites such as the Sparkle in the Park celebration on July 4 and the city’s Rock the Park concerts. Get your blankets and lawn chairs ready to enjoy concerts, food trucks, and more in Lilburn City Park! Lilburchaun Parade is […]
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Brookhaven Police Department joins Neighbors by Ring
The Brookhaven Police Department announced that it is joining the Neighbors app by Ring (available via iOS/Android here: https://download.ring.com/brookhaven to provide the Brookhaven community with real-time, local crime and safety information. The Neighbors network already has millions of users and has been instrumental in catching package thieves, stopping burglaries, and keeping neighborhoods safe. Residents can download the […]
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Here’s what you need to know about Georgia’s ‘heartbeat bill’ that would restrict abortion
One of the most controversial bills to pass the Georgia House of Representatives on Crossover Day was a bill known as the “Heartbeat bill” that would effectively ban abortion in Georgia once a heartbeat is detected. Here’s everything you need to know about the bill. The Bill: The ‘heartbeat bill,’ which is numbered House Bill […]
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Should Georgia high school students have to pass the U.S. Citizenship Test before they can graduate?
A bill passed by the Georgia State Senate yesterday would require Georgia High School students to pass the United States Citizenship Test — the same test given to new immigrants from other countries — before they could graduate from high school. The Bill: Senate Bill 219 would require all Georgia High School students and older […]
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Atlanta airport takeover bill ready to land in House
The Georgia State Senate passed the controversial airport takeover bill, which would essentially give the state control of Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport. The bill, numbered SB 131, will now move to the state House of Representatives. The airport is currently managed by the City of Atlanta, but has come under fire in recent years over […]
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Crossover Day 2019: Real time coverage
Today is Crossover Day under the Gold Dome. This is effectively the last day a bill can pass from one chamber to the other, so your lawmakers are busy trying to get as many bills through each chamber as they can. Real time coverage of Crossover Day is below. Please wait a moment for the […]
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Airport control, Abortion and Gambling are the bills to watch on Crossover Day
One of the two biggest days for Georgia lawmakers is upon us. Thursday marks Day 28 of the legislative session, also known as Crossover Day. This is for all intents and purposes the last chance for a bill to pass in one chamber so that it can move to the other for consideration. Some of […]
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DeKalb police kill robbery suspect
The GBI is investigating an officer involved shooting connected to a robbery at a Family Dollar store in Decatur. According to the GBI, preliminary information indicates that DeKalb County Police officers responded to an armed robbery call at the Family Dollar at 4787 Covington Highway in Decatur March 5. A DeKalb County Police officer canvassing […]
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Woodland man dies in mobile home fire
Yesterday morning shortly after 5 a.m. the Talbot County Fire Department responded to a fire located at 6370 Woodland Highway in Woodland. By the time fire personnel arrived on scene, the fire had claimed the life of 67-year-old Willie Steverson. The 28-year-old, 952 square-foot mobile home suffered extensive damage from the blaze. The fire is […]
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Looking for a Spring getaway? Consider a lodge at one of Georgia’s state parks
Clocks are about to spring forward an hour and with daylight saving, comes more time to enjoy all that the State of Georgia has to offer. In anticipation of daylight saving time, Coral Hospitality-GA, LLC today announced the debut of its first-ever “Seize the Day” package, giving those who book a stay beginning March 10 a late […]
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Dunwoody Nature Center celebrates Ross Lane’s 90th birthday
The Dunwoody Nature Center held a special 90th birthday party Tuesday for Ross Lane, who once owned the home that now houses the Dunwoody Nature Center. Mr. Lane said he is proud of what the Dunwoody Nature Center has become but admits it wasn’t easy to sell the property in 1974. That was the year DeKalb […]
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Mother and 3-year-old son found dead from gunshot wounds, suspect in custody
A 31-year-old Georgia woman and her 3-year-old son were found shot to death Monday. The Fannin County Sheriff’s office has arrested the woman’s boyfriend and charged him with murder. The Georgia Bureau of Investigation was asked by the Fannin County Sheriff to assist in the investigation of a double murder March 4 at an Underwood […]
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Bibb County deputies find suspect asleep in car with stolen gun, open bottle and drugs
Bibb County Sheriff’s deputies found a man asleep behind the wheel of a car March 2. The car was still in drive, but some of the items in the car also raised concerns. Bibb County Sheriff’s Office Patrol Deputies responded to a suspicious vehicle at Log Cabin Drive and Napier Avenue just after 4 a.m. […]
