A large outbreak of hepatitis A infections continues to concern state public health officials. Since June of last year, 214 cases have been reported in the state, including 64 last month alone, said Cherie Drenzek, the state epidemiologist, at a Tuesday board meeting of the Georgia Department of Public Health. One person has died, she […]
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Dunwoody’s deputy police chief announces retirement
DUNWOODY — Deputy Police Chief David Sides has announced his retirement from the police force. Along with his retirement comes the promotion of several officers. After 39 years of service at both the Marietta Police Department and then with the Dunwoody Police Department, Sides will retire April 10. “I am proud of the job David […]
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Wee Blessing subscription service wants to meet your whole family’s wardrobe needs
COLUMBUS — Premier children and teen subscription styling service, Wee Blessing announced the debut launch of its all-family offerings. The brand will expand from its signature children and teen styled boxes, to an assortment of professionally selected offerings for adult women and men. In addition to women and men’s styles, the line will broaden its selections to […]
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Clarkston takes a stand against LGBTQ discrimination
CLARKSTON — The City of Clarkston has joined two other Georgia cities in taking a firm stand against discrimination of LGBTQ people within its city limits. On Tuesday, April 2, the city passed a sweeping nondiscrimination ordinance to protect LGBTQ people, making it only the third city in Georgia with such protections. “Tonight Clarkston sent […]
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Dunwoody will celebrate 10 years of cityhood at this year’s State of the City address
DUNWOODY — This year, Mayor Denis Shortal’s state of the city address will also be a celebration of the city’s first decade. “This 10th anniversary year is an important milestone for all citizens and business owners in Dunwoody. We worked hard to get here,” said Shortal. “During the State of the City, I look forward […]
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Georgia is among five states hit by a mystery E. coli outbreak
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is investigating a mysterious outbreak of E. coli in five states, including Georgia. So far, 72 people have contracted the illness and no specific food item, grocery store or restaurant chain has been identified as the source of the outbreak. Eight people have been hospitalized and no deaths […]
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Meet the new president of Georgia Gwinnett College
The Board of Regents today named Dr. Jann Luciana Joseph president of Georgia Gwinnett College. Joseph will begin her new position July 1. “Dr. Joseph is an outstanding choice to lead Georgia Gwinnett College,” said University System of Georgia Chancellor Steve Wrigley. “Her higher education experience as both a faculty member and administrator will support […]
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Swainsboro house fire claims lives of teenager and 63-year-old
SWAINSBORO — A fire in a Swainsboro home claimed the lives of a 16-year-old and and a 63-year-old early Thursday morning. Georgia fire investigators say at about 3 a.m. Thursday morning, the Swainsboro Fire Department responded to a residential fire on Claxton Ave. Two adults were able to escape the home, but 63-year-old Irwin Woods […]
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Foot chase leads to tasing and discovery of counterfeit money
MACON — Bibb County Sheriff’s Patrol Deputies arrested a man for drug and counterfeit money possession just after 1 a.m. April 4. A deputy witnessed a Lincoln Town Car speeding on Williamson Road near McEvoy Drive. When the deputy first checked the vehicle it came back as stolen out of Bibb County. The Deputy conducted […]
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Meet the first members of Atlanta’s public trust task force
ATLANTA — Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms has announced her appointments to the city’s new Task Force for the Promotion of Public Trust. The Task Force is will evaluate the city’s legislative and administrative policies and procedures to ensure ethics, transparency and compliance. “This administration operates on the cornerstones of honor, accountability and transparency — Atlanta […]
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Hampton Inn & Suites opens on Clairemont Avenue
DECATUR — Vision Hospitality Group, Inc. announced the opening of the six-story Hampton Inn & Suites by Hilton Atlanta Decatur/Emory, which is one of eleven Vision hotels either in development or operation in Atlanta. The 145-room hotel has a contemporary design incorporating cool, neutral tones and caters to travelers with value-added amenities such as an indoor […]
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Here’s how you can vote early in the Atlanta District 3 City Council runoff election
ATLANTA — Fulton County will be opening one early voting site for the City of Atlanta District 3 Runoff election. Next week Fulton County voters can cast their ballots early for the City of Atlanta Council District 3 Special Election Runoff at the Fulton County Government Center, at 130 Peachtree Street, SW, Atlanta 30303. The […]
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Shoplifter walks out of store with MacBook in his pants
PEACHTREE CORNERS — A customer at a Peachtree Corners computer store decided to take matters into his own hands — or pants — after his credit card was declined several times while attempting to purchase a MacBook Air. Gwinnett County Police say the shoplifter put the computer in his pants and left while a store […]
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62-year-old woman struck while crossing street in Savannah
SAVANNAH — A 62-year-old woman was struck attempting to cross a Savannah street Tuesday. The Savannah Police Department’s Traffic Investigation Unit is investigating the crash that resulted in serious injuries to the pedestrian, identified as Diane Parham. At about 6 p.m. Tuesday, officers responded to Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard at W. Bryan Street. Police […]
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Chickamauga McDonald’s worker found to be infected with Hepatitis A
CHICKAMAUGA — The Georgia Department of Public Health Northwest Health District officials have confirmed a case of Hepatitis A in a food handler at the McDonald‘s at 106 Lafayette Road in Chickamauga. An investigation found that this employee worked at the restaurant while infected during the month of March. While it is relatively rare for […]
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Wolf Creek Amphitheater kicks off 2019 season in May
ATLANTA — Fulton County’s Wolf Creek Amphitheater will launch its 2019 season on Saturday, May 4. Concertgoers can look forward to a full season with a diverse offering of talent at the Atlanta-based venue. This year’s season will include concerts and events produced by Live Nation and Fulton County along with other promoters. This new […]
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Tybee Tour of Homes returns in May
Tybee Island will host the 22nd Annual Tybee Tour of Homes Saturday, May 4 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tickets are $45 per person and include admission into eight homes, a parking pass and lunch from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Lunch will be served at Tybee Island Maritime Academy and proceeds from this year’s tour will benefit […]
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Reporter’s Notebook: Georgia Lawmakers pass THC Oil, Safe Schools Act, Rural Broadband and Sexual Exploitation bills on Sine Die
April 2 was Sine Die under the Gold Dome. It was the last day of the legislative session for this year and the last day a bill could be passed until next year. Below is our notebook coverage of Day 40 of the 2019 legislative session. Please wait a moment for the notebook to load.
