🌳 The Gist: Gwinnett County is set to reveal its pioneering Sensory Treehouse, designed to provide unique enrichment experiences for children with disabilities. 🎉 The Details: The grand unveiling of Gwinnett’s Sensory Treehouse is slated for Thursday, March 21, at 2:30 p.m. at the Gwinnett Environmental and Heritage Center at 2020 Clean Water Drive in […]
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Tragic Morning in Cobb County: Teen Struck in Serious Pedestrian Crash
🚦 The Gist: A 15-year-old boy in Austell suffered serious injuries after being hit by a car Wednesday morning. 🚑 The Details: The incident unfolded on Clay Road east of Austell Road at around 8:42 a.m. when a gray 2021 Kia Rio, driven by a 22-year-old from Marietta, collided with the teen. According to reports, […]
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April’s Solar Eclipse Will Shut Down DeKalb County Schools, But Only Sort Of
🌒 The Gist: In the case of an upcoming rare celestial event, the DeKalb County School District will switch to an independent learning day for the April 8 solar eclipse. 📚 The Details: As the cosmos conspires to bring us the Great American Eclipse, the school district isn’t taking any chances. They’ve declared Monday, April […]
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Safer Skies Ahead: Cobb County Airport Receives $675,000 Boost for Air Traffic Control
✈️ The Gist: Senators Raphael Warnock and Jon Ossoff have secured $675,000 for Cobb County International Airport to enhance its air traffic control operations, funded by the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law. 🔧 The Details: This funding is earmarked for the replacement of outdated air traffic control tower equipment, a move aimed at bolstering the safety and […]
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St. Patrick’s Day Sting: Twiggs County’s ‘Operation Wrong Exit’ Nets 54 Arrests
🚨 The Gist: Motorists driving through Twiggs County over St. Patrick’s Day Weekend didn’t find a pot of gold, but did find plenty of citations and trips to jail. Over St. Patrick’s weekend, Twiggs County Sheriff’s Office’s “Operation Wrong Exit” led to 54 arrests and significant drug seizures. 📜 The Details: The operation saw a […]
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Macon-Bibb Mayoral Candidate Charged with Battery and Obstruction
🔒 Overview: Macon-Bibb County mayoral candidate Shekita Maxwell faces charges after a dispute at an apartment complex. 🔎 Incident Report: On August 31, 2023, court documents say Maxwell allegedly became aggressive during an argument at the Bowman Station apartment complex, resulting in physical contact and injury to another individual. The incident reportedly began over a […]
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Former Clayton County Sheriff Victor Hill is Out of Prison: What We Know
🔒 The Gist: Victor Hill, the ex-sheriff of Clayton County, has been moved to community confinement ahead of his anticipated July 2024 release. 🔎 The Details: Once the sheriff of Clayton County, Hill received a conviction for infringing upon the civil rights of individuals in his custody by improperly using restraint chairs. Initially confined in […]
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Roswell Police Shut Down 9 More Unlicensed Massage Parlors
🚨 The Gist: In a determined effort to ensure local business legitimacy, Roswell Police closed nine unlicensed massage parlors on March 18. 🔍 The Details: As part of an ongoing campaign to uphold legal and ethical standards in the city, Roswell authorities have taken decisive action against massage establishments operating without proper licenses. The closures […]
Posted inEducation
Here is The Calhoun County School Calendar for 2024-2025
Calhoun County Schools has released its academic calendar for the 2024-2025 school year, laying out a comprehensive schedule of instruction days, professional learning for teachers, and breaks for students and staff. The calendar indicates a total of 160 student learning days and includes 10 designated days for teacher professional learning, emphasizing the district’s commitment to […]
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An RV and an Outbuilding Were Consumed by Fire in Pickens County
🚒 The Gist: An RV and outbuilding were destroyed by fire on Cowart Mountain Road in Pickens County. Firefighters contained the fire, preventing further spread, with no injuries reported. 📰 The Details: Pickens County fire services were called to a structure fire on Cowart Mountain Road at about 3:15 p.m. The first unit on scene […]