Updated Friday, March 22: According to the Catoosa County Sheriff’s Office, Michael Gregory Bates has been found. Previous story: The Catoosa County Sheriff’s Office is seeking your help locating a missing teenager. Michael Gregory Bates is a 16 year old white male with brown hair and green eyes. He is 5’09” tall and weighs 125 […]
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Macon man banished from Bibb County after pleading guilty to arson
A Macon man was sentenced to prison Monday after he pleaded guilty to setting fire to a New Clinton Road duplex in 2017. Rodney Kevin Curry pleaded guilty to arson and was sentenced to 10 years, with the first four years to be served in prison. The judge also banished Curry from Bibb County. According […]
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Fire at Toccoa home ruled arson
A fire investigator with the Insurance and Safety Fire Commissioner’s Office has determined that a house fire, which occurred Sunday night around 5:24 p.m. in Stephens County, was intentionally set. The residence was located on Locust Street in Toccoa. Investigators say they believe the fire was set on the outside of the structure and then burned […]
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Georgia lawmaker files bill to force older men to report to law enforcement agencies when they release sperm
The backlash to the passage of Georgia’s heartbeat bill by democrats continues this week with yet another bill aimed at male reproductive health. The Bill: The new bill, House Bill 604 reads simply: “Any male 55 years of age or older shall immediately report to the county sheriff or local law enforcement agency when such […]
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Georgia lawmaker proposes ‘Testicular Bill of Rights’ that would classify sex without a condom as aggravated assault
In response to the Georgia House of Representatives passing the controversial “Heartbeat Bill” which would criminalize abortion after a heartbeat has been detected, one Georgia democrat is proposing a “Testicular Bill of Rights” that she says addresses men’s reproductive rights. State Rep. Dar’shun Kendrick, a democrat from Lithonia, is drafting a bill that would criminalize […]
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New app allows Newton County residents to help students in need
A new app will allow Newton County residents to help students in need from their smartphones. The Newton County School System has a new partnership with Purposity, an app connecting users with one-to-one needs in their community. The partnership aims to fulfill the essential needs of the students enrolled in Newton County Schools. If you […]
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15-year-old teen dies in accidental shooting
A 15-year-old boy is dead after an accidental shooting at a Paulding County home. On Friday March 8, at about 7:05 p.m. Paulding County Deputies responded a call in reference to a teenager that had been accidentally shot. Responders arrived on scene and attempted to resuscitate the victim, but he had already died. According to […]
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Students get to decide what’s on the school lunch menu in Fulton County
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 […]
