Gwinnett County Administrator Glenn Stephens has announced the appointment of Assistant Fire Chief Russell Knick to succeed Fire Chief Casey Snyder, who is retiring after 29 years of service to Gwinnett County. Knick, a 24-year veteran of the Department of Fire and Emergency Services, assumes his new role on May 6 and is expected to […]
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New school-justice partnership could decrease the number of incarcerated students in Bibb County
After participating in a two-day presentation and discussion, prosecutors, representatives from the Georgia Department of Juvenile Justice, Bibb County School District and other government and community partners have developed the framework for a new school-justice partnership. The partnership, modeled on successes experienced by Clayton County’s schools and juvenile court, will focus on addressing the root […]
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Gulfstream’s $55 million expansion to bring 200 new jobs to Savannah
Gov. Nathan Deal today announced that Gulfstream Aerospace Corp., the world’s leading business jet manufacturer, will create 200 jobs and invest $55 million in an expansion of its service center operations in Savannah. New jobs will include positions in Gulfstream’s service and support organization. “Aerospace products are currently the No. 1 export for our state […]
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Former medical office employee who pleaded guilty to theft and forgery ordered to pay $711,000
Melissa Dyan Zediker, a 49-year-old former medical office staffer, plead guilty to 49 counts of theft by taking and one count of forgery. A judge handed down a 30 year sentence, five of which must be serve din prison. Zediker also must pay $711,881 in restitution to her former employer.
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Live in Forsyth County? Need to recycle paint or electronics? You’re in luck
Keep Forsyth County Beautiful invites residents to participate in their upcoming paint and electronics recycling event on Saturday, May 19, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Cumming Fairgrounds’ parking lot 3 off of Castleberry Road. “This event is something that the staff looks forward to being a part of, every spring and fall. […]
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Georgia eighth-graders are improving in reading and math
The results of the 2017 National Assessment of Educational Progress show Georgia’s students are improving in eighth grade reading and math, and holding steady in fourth grade math. There was a slight (two-point) decrease in fourth-grade reading. Georgia is above the national average in eighth-grade reading, and nearing the national average in the other three […]
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The Public Record: Tips, Taxes and Deportation Plans
“Because public men and women are amenable ‘at all times’ to the people, they must conduct the public’s business out in the open.” Charles L. Weltner Sr., former Chief Justice of the Georgia Supreme Court What is this?: The Public Record is a recurring feature on this website where we present recent quotes by public […]
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Savannah to host largest Earth Day event in Georgia
The City of Savannah will once again be a major partner in the Savannah Earth Day Festival occurring this Saturday, April 21, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. in Forsyth Park.
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Rossville’s new Food City to create new jobs
In a few short months, Walker County residents who live between Rossville and Chickamauga will encounter a new shopping experience. Food City’s replacement store on Mission Ridge Road will be nearly twice the size of the previous grocery, originally built by Red Foods 46-years ago.
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The city of Savannah is suing pharmaceutical companies over the opioid epidemic
The city of Savannah has filed a lawsuit against several drug manufacturers and distributors alleging the companies “engaged in false and deceptive marketing regarding the risks of using opioid painkillers, downplayed the serious risk of addiction, and unlawfully distributed opioids into Savannah without reporting or stopping suspicious orders.”
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Roswell Fire Dept. hosts free car seat inspections
The Roswell Fire Department, in partnership with Safe Kids North Fulton, Carl Black GMC and the Georgia Department of Public Health will offer free car seat inspections and education to parents and caregivers Saturday, May 5. The event will be from 9 a.m. to noon at Fire Station 4, at 1400 Old Alabama Road in […]
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Deal: ‘Handshake’ agreement reached between Blue Cross and Piedmont
Blue Cross customers who use Piedmont Healthcare services will not face any interruption of services due to the contract dispute between the insurance company and the health care provider. According to the Governor’s office, the two sides have reached a “handshake” agreement, with a full contract and announcement to follow. “A handshake agreement between Blue […]
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Expect single lane road closures on Lawrenceville-Suwanee Road this week
Resurfacing on State Route 317 (Lawrenceville-Suwanee Road in Gwinnett County) will mean single lane closures during the evening hours between Interstate 85 and State Route 13 (Buford Hwy). Crews will begin work at 7:00pm and remain overnight until 6:00am Monday through Sunday. This project length is 2.245 miles of resurfacing on State Route 317. It […]
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Georgia Government 101: What does the Insurance Commissioner do?
The recent dispute between Blue Cross/Blue Shield and Piedmont Healthcare makes any discussion about Georgia’s insurance commissioner — and the upcoming election for that post — timely and relevant.
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Scam Alert: The Gordon County Sheriff’s office doesn’t call asking residents for money
Gordon County residents say they have been receiving phone calls from a person identifying himself as “Deputy Marshall” or “Deputy Davis.” The caller attempts to collect fees or fines from the residents and is not affiliated in any way with the Gordon County Sheriff’s Office.
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Crime Beat: Shots fired over bad barbecue
It’s time for another roundup of unique crime stories from Georgia. This week, as with most, the stories focus on the ill-thought-out plans and actions of folks who are either criminals or had a run-in with police. Those must be some ribs A 74-year-old Monroe County man who is said to be in poor health, […]
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Nathan Deal sets Tuesday deadline, threatens ‘executive action’ if Blue Cross, Piedmont cannot agree
Gov. Nathan Deal has given Piedmont Healthcare and Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Georgia a deadline to resolve their contract dispute.
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Nathan Deal to meet with Blue Cross, Piedmont Monday
State health officials said Thursday that they believe Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Georgia and Piedmont Healthcare — which are deadlocked without a new contract — have moved closer to agreement on reimbursement rates.
