Gwinnett County police are searching for a suspect they say used a dead man’s identity to purchase a car at a Gwinnett County car dealership. On Friday, Dec. 7 a man purchased a 2018 BMW 740 at the BMW of Gwinnett dealership at 3264 Commerce Avenue in unincorporated Duluth. He used a loan to complete […]
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Atlanta Hawks and Kumho Tire celebrate Big Brothers Big Sisters program
Kumho Tire and the Atlanta Hawks donated an all-expense paid trip to Big Brothers Big Sisters of Metro Atlanta in celebration of National Mentoring Month. January is National Mentoring Month, and Big Brothers Big Sisters of Metro Atlanta is celebrating those who are already volunteering as mentors, “Bigs,” and also recruiting volunteers. Two dedicated mentors […]
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A new bakery is coming to Roswell and they need your help to open
Roswell baker, Canita Allen is has secured retail space in Roswell and is turning to GoFundMe to help stock the new bakery. The bakery, I Canita Cake will be more than baked goods. The retail space will also be used for cookie decorating classes, according to the GoFundMe page. Funds raised through the campaign will […]
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The Woodstock Police will start using Nextdoor to communicate with residents
A Georgia Police Department has joined Nextdoor in an effort to enhance its communication with residents. The Woodstock Police Department has started using Nextdoor (nextdoor.com), the private social network for neighborhoods, to improve city-wide communications by connecting with residents on a hyper-local level. According to department officials, this integration enables the police department to use […]
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Georgia task force nabs 21 in undercover operation targeting suspects seeking to have sex with a minor
As a result of a five-day undercover operation centering around the Super Bowl in Atlanta, 21 suspects were arrested on child exploitation charges, according to the Georgia Bureau of Investigation. “Operation Interception” was centered in Brookhaven, DeKalb County, GA. The operation took several months of planning. Most of the arrestees, ranging in age from 20 […]
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True crime story comes to Atlanta Center for Puppetry Arts in March
Multiple mysterious house fires are rattling a small Norwegian community. As homes are burnt to cinders, neighbors wonder who among them could cause such fear and anguish. Inspired by true events and based on the best-selling Norwegian novel by Gaute Heivoll, Ashes is an emotional thriller that has a shocking twist and examines the fire […]
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More than $2,800 worth of jackets stolen from Tommy Hilfiger store at Sugarloaf Mills
Gwinnett Police are asking for the your identifying suspects in a shoplifting case. According to police, on Jan. 20, three suspects entered the Tommy Hilfiger store in the Sugarloaf Mills Mall. The suspects removed numerous winter jackets from the rack, estimated at nearly $2,800 in value, and fled the store on foot without paying. Suspect […]
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Real Time Coverage: Super Bowl LIII in Atlanta
Below is our Real Time Coverage of the Super Bowl. If you’re like most Americans, you will already be watching the big game on TV. This feed is meant to go along with what you’re already watching. We will be doing live updates of the game and commentary on both the game and the coverage […]
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Georgia’s Groundhog Gen. Beauregard Lee sees shadow despite 60 degree temperatures
Georgia’s own groundhog Gen. Beauregard Lee emerged from his new home at the Dauset Trails Nature center in Jackson Georgia and declared through his proxies that he had seen his shadow. According to Groundhog Day lore, this means six more weeks will be tacked on to winter. However, the good general’s prognostications should be taken […]
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Savannah officials get redevelopment tips from Alpharetta
The mayor and city council of Savannah traveled to Alpharetta this week to learn how the City of Alpharetta plans, partners on, and brings to life community transforming projects like Avalon, City Center, and the AlphaLoop. The delegation from Georgia’s first city, known for its designed and natural scenic beauty, are working to redevelop Savannah’s […]
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These cities were named the best live, work and play cities in Georgia for 2019
The Georgia Municipal Association in partnership with Georgia Trend magazine, has released the list of communities throughout the state that it deems the best to live work and play. The cities given this distinction were chosen for their efforts in advancing job creation, housing offerings, and recreational amenities. Nine Georgia cities received the 2019 Live, […]
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He was paralyzed by the West Nile Virus, now this Georgia man is turning to GoFundMe to afford his health care
David Carmon’s body began to shut down just three days after a mosquito bite over Labor Day weekend. He arrived at a Gainesville emergency room extremely ill. No one knew what was wrong. “They ran every test,” says his wife, Jessie. “By the fifth day, he was paralyzed, on a respirator and fighting for his life.” […]
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Did you know AAA will drive you (and your car) home from a Super Bowl party?
Millions of Americans will be huddled around their televisions for the big game this weekend, but it’s before and after Super Bowl watch parties that can be dangerous and deadly for motorists. To promote safe driving and encourage motorists to plan ahead for getting home safely during the Super Bowl weekend, AAA and Anheuser-Busch (Budweiser) […]
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Do you know who is staying at the Airbnb across the street? Advocacy group warns parents to keep kids safe during Super Bowl
National child safety advocacy group, Stop Child Predators, raised concern today with the expected increased usage of Airbnb, HomeAway and other short-term rentals during the Super Bowl warning parents in the Greater Atlanta area to take extra precaution to keep their children safe. “With thousands expected to rent out homes to visiting Super Bowl fans, […]
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Miss America visits Georgia students
Nia Franklin Miss America 2019 visited with students at the Ron Clark Academy as a judge in The Amazing Shake National Competition on Thursday. The Amazing Shake is a competition that places an emphasis on teaching students manners, discipline, respect, and professional conduct. Prior to the competition, students learn the nuances of professional human interaction […]
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Want to get married or renew your vows on Valentine’s Day? Here’s how
Valentine’s Day is a perfect day for couples to say “I do” or “I still do,” and they can take the plunge or renew their vows Thursday, Feb. 14 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the historic Isaac Adair House in downtown Lawrenceville. The annual Valentine’s Day wedding and vow renewal event is co-hosted […]
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Walgreens to pay $60 million to Georgia and 38 other states for overcharging for drugs
Walgreens, the nation’s largest retail pharmacy, has agreed to pay $60 million to settle allegations that it knowingly overcharged government healthcare plans such as Medicaid for prescription drugs based on an announcement today by Stein Mitchell Beato & Missner LLP. With this unprecedented settlement, Walgreens resolved allegations that the company defrauded the U.S. government, Georgia […]
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A Quick Guide to Atlanta Turn Signal Etiquette
If you’re a tourist visiting Atlanta for the Super Bowl and you happened to drive here, you’ve probably noticed that in Atlanta we use turn signals a little differently than other parts of the country. In the spirit of Southern Hospitality and not wanting visitors to feel out of place when they visit our fair […]
