Georgia Attorney General Chris Carr is warning consumers, particularly those in South Georgia who were hit hardest by Hurricane Michael, to be on the lookout for scams in the wake of storm. “Georgians were hit hard by Hurricane Michael, and we will not tolerate criminals who seek to exploit this natural disaster by taking advantage […]
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86 boats destroyed in fire at boat storage facility near Lake Lanier
An early morning fire at a boat storage facility near Lake Lanier took out 86 boats and four other vehicles. According to Gwinnett County fire officials, the cause of the fire is still under investigation. Officials note that there are three separate buildings (boat slips) on the property, but only the boat slip connected to […]
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12-year-old girl killed in early morning house fire
A 12-year-old girl and a 51-year-old man were found dead Saturday morning after an early morning house fire in Rossville in a home that had no working smoke detectors, according to Walker County fire officials. Firefighters with Walker County Emergency Services responded to a house fire that was reported around 1:15 a.m. on Dry Valley […]
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Want to grow fruit in your back yard? Visit Alpharetta for tips
The City of Alpharetta and the Alpharetta Natural Resources Commission, along with the UGA Cooperative Extension in Fulton County and the North Fulton Master Gardeners, will offer a free workshop on growing fruit for homeowners Wednesday, October 10 from 7 to 8:30 p.m. The class will be held at the City of Alpharetta Public Works […]
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Cold Case: Gwinnett police have made an arrest in the 2005 homicide of Leslie Adams
The case: In October of 2005, 50-year-old Leslie Adams was reported missing. A search of her Lilburn apartment at the time led police to believe she had been murdered. Police also discovered that just two days prior to going missing, Adams obtained a temporary protective order against her ex-boyfriend Billy Joe Cook. Cook became the […]
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Atlanta fast-food workers are demanding $15 an hour and unions
The News: Fast-food workers throughout Atlanta are gathering today at a McDonald’s in Southwest Atlanta to demand the right to a union at McDonald’s, Burger King, Wendy’s and other fast-food chains. They are also demanding a pay bump to $15 per hour. Lobbying: The fast-food workers aren’t ending their efforts with the strike. They will […]
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Fraud Alert: No, you can’t register to vote by phone in Georgia
The Scam: Officials in several states have reported a scam involving scammers attempting to register residents to vote over the telephone and gaining personal information in the process. While the Secretary of State’s office is not aware of any attempts made to do this in Georgia, residents should be aware of the scam. Some of […]
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Survey: Nearly half of Georgia residents are unprepared for retirement
Today, the Association for Financial Counseling and Planning Education released results from a statewide survey that examined the retirement preparedness of Georgians. The survey, which was funded by a grant from the Investor Protection Trust in collaboration with Georgia Secretary of State, Brian P. Kemp, revealed that 42 percent of Georgia residents believe they are not […]
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These 8 public schools and 5 private schools are the highest performing schools in Georgia
Eight Georgia schools were named Blue Ribbon Schools Monday, one of the highest honors from the U.S. Department of Education gives annually. Here is the list of Georgia public schools that made the cut: Austin Elementary School (DeKalb County) Britt David Elementary Computer Magnet Academy (Muscogee County) Heards Ferry Elementary (Fulton County) Kittredge Magnet School […]
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Cows are roaming Atlanta’s Interstate system (again)
What Happened?: For the third time this year, cows are on the loose on Atlanta’s Interstates. Monday’s spill happened at the Cobb Cloverleaf, where I-75 and I-285 intersect and released more than 70 cows onto the roadways. According to the Associated Press, the chaos that ensued caused multiple car accidents, at least one injured driver and […]
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Police search for clues in Norcross shooting
Gwinnett County Police responded to a report of a person shot in the area of Castor Drive in unincorporated Norcross. According to police, a black male was shot in the leg by another black male during a dispute, after which the suspect fled the scene. The victim was transported to a local hospital, and his […]
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Big Creek Greenway to close for repairs October 8 through 12.
The City of Alpharetta will close a portion of the Big Creek Greenway for necessary emergency repairs. The trail will be closed between Old Milton Parkway and Preston Ridge Road, where the YMCA is located. The work is scheduled from Monday, Oct. 8 until Friday, Oct. 12. Trails will be closed from 7 a.m. to 5 […]
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2 Californians arrested at West Georgia Regional Airport on charges of drug trafficking
Two California residents were arrested at an airport in Carrolton after the Georgia Bureau of Investigation was called to the airport to investigate a suspicious aircraft. The GBI West Metro Regional Drug Enforcement Office responded to the West Georgia Regional Airport in Carrollton at the request of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security and Customs […]
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Lyft wants Atlantans to ditch their cars for a month
Ridesharing has already changed the way Americans depend on owning a car and how we get around cities – but now, ride-sharing company Lyft wants Atlanta residents to take an even bolder step toward creating a new future of mobility. The ride-sharing company wants to challenge the idea that owning your own vehicle is the […]
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2 arrested in child molestation case involving 13-year-old
Gordon County Sheriff’s Detectives arrested two men in connection with a child molestation case involving a 13-year-old female alleged to have occurred near the Dews Pond Community. According to court documents, detectives arrested Dustin Dakota Copeland, age 19, of Chatsworth on Sept. 24. Copeland has been charged with aggravated child molestation, statutory rape, and aggravated sexual battery. In connection […]
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Timber company accused of exploiting the elderly
The News: A Pike County-based Timber company had its assets seized and faces civil charges of racketeering after Georgia Forestry Commission officials say the defendants allegedly misrepresented both the type and amount of timber harvested so they could pay landowners a reduced price for the timber. At least 17 of the landowners were elderly. Six co-conspirators […]
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Fulton County task force to tackle sex trafficking ahead of Super Bowl
With the Super Bowl coming to Atlanta in under five months, the Fulton County Sex Trafficking Task Force is taking aim at curbing sex trafficking that occurs at major sports and entertainment events. On Sept. 26, Fulton County Chairman Robb Pitts convened the Task Force and held a high-level meeting to discuss options and tactics. […]
