Gwinnett families now have a place that not only puts cash back into their pockets, but sells gently-used sports and fitness equipment for less. A favorite with families, the new Play It Again Sports in Buford recently opened Nov. 1 at 3200 Woodward Crossing Blvd. The resale store buys and sells gently-used sports and fitness […]
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Savannah will start serving alcohol at 11 a.m. on Sundays
The Savannah City Council has approved a referendum passed during the general election that will allow on-premises alcoholic beverages to be served beginning at 11:00 a.m. on Sundays, as opposed to the previous earliest time of 12:30 p.m. In May, Governor Nathan Deal signed Senate Bill 17, which gave local municipalities the option to vote […]
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What did we learn from the 2018 Georgia governor’s race?
It was one of the most contentious governor’s races in Georgia’s history. Brian Kemp and Stacey Abrams were the candidates, but they were largely stand-ins in a larger political and philosophical battle. It was a battle between republicans and democrats, Trump supporters and detractors, small government and large government. When the dust finally settled 10 […]
Posted inTips and Knowledge, Food
How to roast a turkey without making your guests sick
Whole roasted turkey is the centerpiece for many holiday meals and gatherings. There are a variety of ways to prepare and present it, but food safety is always the most important part of any turkey recipe. Harmful bacteria grow rapidly between the temperatures of 40 and 140 degrees Fahrenheit. Avoiding time-temperature abuse needs to be […]
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Perimeter Transportation Summit to focus on metro Atlanta’s transit needs
The Dunwoody Perimeter Chamber, in collaboration with the Perimeter Community Improvement Districts, will host its Perimeter Transportation Summit on Thursday, November 29, 2018, from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. The summit will be held at the Atlanta Marriott Perimeter Center at 246 Perimeter Center Pkwy NE, Atlanta, GA 30346. The summit will focus on the […]
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In Rockdale, local government comes to the Barber Shop
Rockdale County Chairman, Oz Nesbitt, Sr., will host the fourth Shop Talk forum Saturday, December 8th from 11am-1pm at DT’s Barber Shop, 1240 Sigman Road NW in Conyers. This fourth event in the series will feature the following speakers to answer questions and concerns from a candid audience. George Levett, Coroner Cynthia Willingham, Board of Elections Director Shop […]
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Kemp vows to stay humble as he takes governor’s office
The following is a message from Georgia Governor-elect Brian Kemp. On Friday, Stacey Abrams ended her campaign for governor. The election is over and I am honored to be the Governor-elect of Georgia. The last twenty months on the campaign trail were challenging but I was blessed to have my wife, Marty, and daughters – […]
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The first 3 hours of parking will be free in Savannah on Small Business Saturday
In an effort to promote Small Business Saturday, all City of Savannah parking will be free for the first three hours on November 24. City of Savannah Mayor Eddie DeLoach was joined Monday in Ellis Square by representatives from the Small Business Chamber of Commerce and the University of Georgia Small Business Development Center to […]
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Georgians overwhelmingly vote in favor of housing for the homeless
Beyond the debate around Georgia’s election outcome, one result is a clear victory for health care. Three of four Georgians voted to approve a referendum Nov. 6 that will help nonprofits provide permanent housing to homeless people with mental illness. Referendum B allows a property tax exemption for nonprofit housing of these individuals in residences that […]
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Tips to avoid scams during the holiday shopping season
As the holiday shopping season kicks into high gear this week, Georgia Attorney General Chris Carr is taking the opportunity to remind Georgians not to be caught off guard by scammers this year “The way we are making holiday purchases is changing with more sales being made and processed on our phones, tablets and laptops,” […]
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Macon man hospitalized after multiple shots were fired into his house
The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a shooting incident that was reported on the 3300 block of Thunderbird Rd., just before 9 p.m. Saturday. According to police, it was reported that 21-year-old Eric Brown Jr., of Macon, was in his house when and unknown person fired multiple shots into the home. Police say Brown […]
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Fulton County will open 15 early voting sites for December 4 runoff election
Fulton County voters can once again cast their ballots early for the Dec. 4, 2018 General and Special Election Runoff. Early voting locations will be open Monday, Nov. 26 through Friday, Nov. 30 from 8:30 a.m. to 7 p.m. Residents can verify their eligibility to vote in this runoff before heading to the polls. “We are opening […]
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Do some good this Black Friday. Donate a coat to a child in need at these metro Atlanta H&R Block locations
WHAT: This Black Friday, H&R Block is asking the community to think about those in need during the fall and winter seasons. While out shopping, H&R Block is asking the community to consider picking up a new or gently used coat for someone else in need. All they have to do is stop in and […]
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Georgia Secretary of State’s Office releases number of ballots were impacted by court orders
Georgia Secretary of State Robyn Crittenden released the number of absentee and provisional ballots that were affected by two court orders requiring the state to recount provisional and absentee ballots that were thrown out due to voter identification issues. The numbers were released just prior to the secretary of state’s office certifying the results of […]
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Abrams acknowledges Kemp victory but doesn’t concede
Stacey Abrams has ended her campaign and her legal efforts to challenge the election results. However, Abrams refused to concede on moral grounds. “I acknowledge that former secretary of state Brian Kemp will be certified as the victor in the 2018 gubernatorial election… Let’s be clear. This is not a speech of concession. Because concession […]
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Fulton Commission Chair Robb Pitts reminds county residents that driving under the influence isn’t just a night time problem
Earlier this year, Robb Pitts was involved in a car accident in Sandy Springs. The car Pitts was riding in was struck and totaled by a driver who was under the influence. The suspect was arraigned in Fulton County magistrate court Thursday, and Pitts took the opportunity to remind Fulton residents that driving under the […]
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Georgia Senate Republicans choose Mike Dugan as majority leader
The Georgia Senate Majority Caucus has elected Sen. Mike Dugan (R – Carrollton) to serve as Senate Majority Leader. “I am humbled that my caucus colleagues trust me to serve as their leader in the Senate,” said. Sen. Dugan. “I will not take my duties lightly and look forward to working with not only our […]
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Dems choose Elena Parent as vice-chair for campaigns and fundraising
Sen. Elena Parent (D – Atlanta) was elected to serve as the Minority Caucus Vice-Chair for Campaigns and Fundraising by her colleagues in the minority caucus. “At a crucial time as the Democratic Party makes gains in Georgia, I am honored to have been elected to this position by my colleagues,” said Sen. Parent. “While […]
