Earlier this year, the State of Georgia launched its participation in See Something, Send Something, a smartphone app that directs citizen concerns to local law enforcement. See Something, Send Something operates nationwide, allowing citizens to report suspicious activity and join in the fight against terrorism and criminal activity. The City of Avondale Estates is participating […]
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Boil Water Advisory in effect for Canton
A boil water advisory is in effect for the following areas near Canton: Oakdale Community, Norton Lakes, Misty Hollow, Cottonwood Creek, Woodlands, Ivey Dr, Sunset, South McCollum, Alexander Ridge and Canterbury Ridge areas for residents, additionally impacting businesses and customers along Marietta Highway from Cherokee High. A water main break is causing water pressure in […]
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Norfolk Southern to build new headquarters in Atlanta
Railway and transportation giant Norfolk Southern will be building a new campus in midtown Atlanta to house its new headquarters. The new campus is expected to create 850 jobs and is an investment of $575 million. Where will it be located?: Norfolk Southern is purchasing property at 650 West Peachtree St. NW in Midtown Atlanta and […]
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Parents approve of new game called ‘Not Parent Approved’ as a way to keep kids off the screen
How many times has a parent told their kid that their words or actions were inappropriate? One hilariously edgy card game is about to give permission for kids to behave, ahem, unbecoming. And almost a dozen toy judges and over 60 mom bloggers wholeheartedly approve! If you need a last-minute holiday gift idea for tweens, who […]
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Roswell Police Chief Rusty Grant to retire
Roswell Police Chief Rusty Grant announced his retirement today, effective December 30. Grant has served as Roswell Police Chief since March 2013. Prior to being appointed Roswell’s Police Chief, Grant served as the City’s Deputy Police Chief. Before coming to Roswell, Grant had more than 30 years of law enforcement experience with the Georgia Bureau […]
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A small earthquake hit north Georgia and the social media reactions were hilarious
No, you weren’t dreaming last night and it wasn’t indigestion that woke you up at 4 a.m. North Georgia did experience an earthquake and typical of other natural disasters that hit the state, Georgians were quick to joke about the less-than-harrowing experience on social media. Before we get to that response, let’s get the news […]
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Police make two arrests in Brookhaven shooting where victims were found at Waffle House
The DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office has arrested two suspects in the Nov. 30 murder of a man during an alleged armed robbery in Brookhaven. A third suspect in the incident, 34 year-old Pierre Gregory Singletary of Brookhaven, has been in custody since Dec. 6 after police issued an alert for assistance in locating his whereabouts. The DeKalb […]
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Threat of black ice forces Georgia government offices to close Tuesday morning
Acting on the latest forecast from the National Weather Service, Gov. Nathan Deal today announced that state government will delay opening until 10 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 11. The National Weather Service has warned that counties north of I-20 may have black ice on roads as temperatures drop below freezing overnight. “Out of an abundance of […]
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Police search for suspect in Macon carjacking
The Bibb County Sheriff’s office is searching for a man police say attempted a carjacking and later assaulted an employee at a veterinarians office, took her car keys and stole her car. Police say the whole incident began on the 900 block of Patterson Street, near Napier Avenue. The incident occurred shortly before noon Friday. […]
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Gwinnett County to close out bicentennial celebration with birthday party and gala
Gwinnett County will be closing out its bicentennial celebration Dec. 15. The yearlong bicentennial celebration concludes with a family-friendly party and an evening gala at the Infinite Energy Center. The festivities will kick off with the Family Cultural Birthday Party from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Hudgens Center for Art & Learning and the […]
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Here’s how you can give your input on Walker County’s Sunday alcohol sales ordinance
In November, Walker County voters approved two alcohol questions on their ballots. Voters said yes to restaurants selling beer, wine and distilled spirits by the drink on Sundays between 11 a.m. and midnight. Voters also said yes to allowing grocery and convenience stores to sell beer and wine on Sundays between 12:30 and 11:30 p.m. The […]
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Special election to be held for House District 5 after death of John Meadows
Gordon County will have a special election on Jan. 8, 2019 for Georgia House District 5 after the death of State Rep. John Meadows. If needed, a runoff be held on February 5, 2019. Wednesday, Dec. 12 is the last day to register to vote. Early voting will begin Monday, Dec. 17 and will end Friday, […]
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Parade to celebrate Atlanta United’s Championship Win
On the heels of the Atlanta United’s victory in the MLS championship game against the Timbers Saturday, the city of Atlanta will be hosting a victory parade and pep rally for the team Monday at 10 a.m. The parade will begin at the corner of Peachtree St. and Baker St. and will culminate in The […]
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Live Coverage: Winter weather hits Georgia
It won’t be the return of Snowpocalypse, but winter weather is expected in parts of north Georgia this weekend, with rain and flooding throughout the rest of the state. Below are live updates on the storm’s progress, closures and cancelations: The wintry weather is part of a large storm system that is sweeping the South. […]
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How to keep the Grinch from stealing your Christmas packages
The Brookhaven Police Dept. is warning residents that the number of stolen packages greatly increases this time of year. However, there are precautions that you can take to make sure presents you have delivered get placed under your tree. “Remember, if we make this easy for the Grinch, he will continue to steal our Christmas,” said […]
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Truck driver killed in four car pileup on I-475
A four car pileup involving two cars and two tractor trailers on I-475 ended in tragedy when a truck driver was killed in the crash Thursday morning. The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office is investigating the fatal traffic accident that occurred in the north bound lane of Interstate 475 between Thomaston Road and Zebulon Road. The […]
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Here’s your chance to get Christmas portraits of your pets
Gwinnett Animal Welfare will host Holiday Pet Portraits for families and pets with some well-known holiday characters on Saturday, Dec. 8 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Portraits are free with a pet food donation. “For many, pets are part of their family,” said Alan Davis, manager of the Animal Welfare and Enforcement Division. “Our […]
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How to make safe toy choices this Christmas
With holiday shopping season underway, Georgia’s Attorney General is reminding consumers that now is the time to make toy safety a priority. “We want all Georgians to be informed about toy safety so they don’t inadvertently give a gift that could harm a child,” said Attorney General Chris Carr. “To that end, we are passing […]
