SUWANEE — If you were stuck on I-85 Monday afternoon wondering what was causing the delay, it turns out it was a serious accident involving a police car and three other vehicles. Shortly before 5:30 p.m. a Gwinnett Police officer notified Gwinnett Communications that he had been involved in a collision on I-85 Northbound south […]
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Georgia man arrested for threatening to behead Supreme Court justices
CLAYTON COUNTY — Friday evening, federal Agents from the Department Of Commerce contacted the Clayton County Sheriff’s Office after they began receiving threats from a Jonesboro man who was rejected for over 250 trademarks that he submitted. The following examples of what he submitted provide a clue of why they were rejected: “Kill everyone in […]
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Police charge another suspect in Super Bowl LIII ticket scams
GWINNETT COUNTY — Gwinnett Police have charged another ticket scammer in a series of deception cases that range from unincorporated Duluth, unincorporated Suwanee, city of Atlanta, and areas of Florida for Super Bowl LIII tickets. Leah Marie Evers has been charged with Computer Theft and Theft by Conversion in relation to the scams. Police say […]
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Rockdale asks residents to weigh in on new trail
ROCKDALE COUNTY — Want to weigh in on the new multi-use trail being built along Granade Road? You’ll have an opportunity in April. The Rockdale County Department of Transportation will be holding a public information open house Thursday, April 25 from 5 to 7 p.m. at Heritage High School at 2400 Granade Rd SW in […]
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Fulton County will spend $19 million to restore its historic courthouse
FULTON COUNTY — Fulton County will be spending $19 million to restore the facade of the historic Fulton County Courthouse. The project, which is part of the county’s $90 million urban redevelopment bond, will maintain the building’s historic status by restoring or repairing the building’s exterior using the terracotta stonework that was part of the […]
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Police search for suspects in Canton burglary
CANTON — Canton detectives are searching for two burglary suspects and are asking for your help locating them. This week, police officers responded to two reported theft incidents in the River Green Subdivision. First, on Monday, March 25, at about 1:42 p.m., units were called to the location and upon further investigation, learned both restrooms […]
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New bill would require Georgia’s nonprofit hospitals to be more transparent
In a whirlwind of activity on health care bills, the General Assembly on Friday approved substantial changes to the state’s certificate-of-need system and the renewal of a Medicaid funding mechanism. The CON provisions in House Bill 186 will allow Cancer Treatment Centers of America a pathway to expand the capacity of its Newnan facility and […]
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Georgia’s ‘heartbeat bill’ heads to Gov. Brian Kemp. Here’s what you need to know about it
Georgia’s controversial “heartbeat bill” outlawing abortion after a heartbeat has been detected is on its way to Gov. Brian Kemp’s desk. The bill finished its track through the legislature Friday after being passed by the House after the Senate passed it with revisions. What’s in the Bill?: The “heartbeat bill,” which is numbered House Bill […]
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Savannah has been named a finalist for the Smart City Award
The City of Savannah has been named a finalist in the Transportation/Infrastructure category for its partnership with the company Roadbotics. It’s a recognition bestowed by International Data Corporation’s 2019 Smart Cities North America Awards. Roadbotics worked with the city to create a database of road infrastructure conditions through machine learning technology that grades every mile […]
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Top apparel company to create 575 jobs in Palmetto
Governor Brian Kemp announced Thursday that PVH Corp., one of the largest global apparel companies, will create 575 jobs and invest $77.6 million in a new distribution and warehouse facility in Palmetto. “We are excited that PVH Corp. chose to locate their new distribution and warehouse facility in Georgia,” said Kemp. “By creating 575 jobs and […]
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Police search for suspect in theft at Parker’s in Savannah
Savannah Police Southside Precinct detectives need your help identifying a suspect in a theft at Parker’s on the 10500 block of Abercorn Street on Tuesday, March 19. Shortly before 9 p.m., the female suspect entered the store and stole a tablet, belonging to Parker’s, before leaving in a white, late model Mazda 3. The suspect […]
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What is Sine Die in Georgia?
Over the course of the next few days, you may encounter the term Sine Die, especially if you’re following the Georgia legislature. In case you are unfamiliar or rusty on this Latin term and what it signifies, what follows is a quick refresher. What is Sine Die?Sine Die is the term used for the last […]
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Buckhead staple Johnny’s Hideaway is turning 40
Johnny’s Hideaway in Buckhead is celebrating its 40th anniversary on Thursday, April 25, and in honor of the big occasion, the iconic Atlanta nightclub is revealing the top 40 hits that have kept loyal patrons on the dance floor since 1979. “There’s nothing that makes me happier than seeing our guests enjoy the dance floor,” says Johnny’s […]
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Georgia lawmakers just passed a flurry of health care reforms
The state House passed a high-profile bill Monday that would allow Gov. Brian Kemp to seek health care “waivers’’ from the federal government to expand and improve coverage in Georgia. And in another big vote, the Senate approved a bill to change Georgia’s controversial certificate-of-need system regulating medical providers. These votes were part of a […]
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Liberty County ordered to pay $209,106 in back wages to public safety workers for unpaid hours
The Liberty County Board of Commissioners will pay $209,106 in back wages to 131 employees for violations of the overtime and record-keeping provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act found in a U.S. Department of Labor’s Wage and Hour Division investigation. Investigators found the county failed to pay courthouse guards, jail guards, and patrolmen for […]
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The City of Atlanta will start requiring residents to schedule bulky waste pick ups in April
The City of Atlanta Department of Public Works announced the implementation of scheduled residential bulk collection to begin Monday, April 1. Residents will receive 12 scheduled bulk pick-ups per year at no charge. This includes over 20 bags of yard trimmings. “The City of Atlanta consistently strives to improve the quality of solid waste service […]
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Georgia Senate passes controversial ‘heartbeat bill’
The controversial “heartbeat bill” passed in the Georgia senate Friday evening by a vote of 34 to 18. The “heartbeat bill,” which is numbered House Bill 481, would make abortion illegal once a doctor is able to detect a heartbeat in the womb. The bill considers the moment of fetal heartbeat detection to be the […]
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What do you think Northwest Georgia needs most?
If you live in the 15-county area that makes up Northwest Georgia, your elected leaders are ready to hear what you have to say about the needs of the region. Your locally elected officials, mayors and county commissioners of Northwest Georgia are required by state law to update and create a five-year plan for the region. The Northwest Georgia […]
