Qualifying to run for a local city council seat will begin on Monday, Aug. 31, at 8:30 a.m. and will run through 4:30 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 4. The cities of Attapulgus, Bainbridge and Climax, and the Town of Brinson are scheduled to hold municipal elections on Nov. 3. Qualifying will begin on Aug. 31, […]
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Sumter County gymnasts bring home the gold
This past weekend nine gymnasts from Sumter Gymnastics traveled to Tampa Florida to compete in the AAU National Championships as a part of Team Georgia. Over 1600 gymnasts from around the country travelled to Tampa for this competition. The nine gymnasts brought home over 30 medals between them including a National Champion. Taylor Rush became […]
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Man robs Dollar General using items he found in store
A suspect who robbed a Macon Dollar General store is accused of stealing cigarettes using items he found inside the store. According to police, the suspect acted as though he were going to buy the items, but instead, used them to commit a crime. The suspect picked out a knife and laundry basket while shopping […]
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Georgia has new laws on the books this month. Do you know about them?
The Gist: Every year on July 1, new laws go into effect in Georgia. If you don’t actively pay attention to what your lawmakers are doing at the Capitol each year and if you don’t have time to follow every bill the governor signs into law, it can be difficult to keep up with what the […]
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Family-friendly Fourth of July events around Georgia
So, you know you want to do something involving fireworks or maybe a parade for July 4, but you aren’t sure where to go. No problem. Below is a sampling of some of the Independence Day festivities throughout the state. All of the events on this list take place on the 4th. Avondale Estates Features: […]
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Dunwoody Police investigating Winters Chapel Road home invasion
Dunwoody Police Officers responded to a home invasion and robbery on Winters Chapel Road Thursday night. The victim told police he heard loud noises coming from inside the home but did not realize someone had broken in. Moments later, an unknown white or Hispanic male suspect opened the door to where the victim was and […]
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Gwinnett County to launch new mobile-friendly website
Gwinnett County will launch a new, device-responsive website Friday evening. The new site will make it easier for Gwinnett residents to pay their water bills, learn about upcoming events and stay up to date with the latest Gwinnett County news from a phone or tablet. Besides offering a better experience for device users, the new […]
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FBI investigating violent takeover and robbery of bank in Woodbury, Ga.
The Gist: Shortly after noon Wednesday, three suspects entered the United Bank at 33 Jones Mill Road in Woodbury. According to FBI officials, two of the suspects were armed with handguns and the third was armed with an AR-15 rifle. The suspects forced employees to the ground at gunpoint and stole an undisclosed amount of […]
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Chamblee launches new app for residents
The City of Chamblee has launched a new app called “MyChamblee.” The app is the official platform for residents to access their government in a single location where residents can submit, track and view nearby service requests through their smartphones, the new tool will be more accessible and user friendly. When used on a mobile […]
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Roy Minter chosen as Savannah’s new police chief
The city of Savannah announced Thursday the appointment of Roy Minter as its new police chief. Who is Roy Minter?: Minter comes to the job with 30 years of experience in public safety. He has served as police chief in Peoria, Arizona and Denton, Texas. Prior to becoming a police chief, Minter spent 15 years in […]
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Repeat felon gets 35-year sentence for pistol-whipping and attempting to influence witnesses
A Macon man convicted earlier this month of influencing witnesses, aggravated assault and other charges was sentenced to prison Wednesday afternoon. The Sentence: A judge sentenced 59-year-old Roland Linnette Ray to serve 35 years in prison. As a repeat offender, he will serve his entire prison term without the possibility of parole. Jurors found Ray guilty […]
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Scam Alert: Fraudulent email targets Catholics
The Georgia Attorney General is warning Catholics about a new email scam that is targeting Catholic church members in Georgia. The Scam: If you are a Catholic, or a member of any faith-based community in Georgia, you may want to think twice about sending money in response to an email from your priest or pastor. […]
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Starting July 1, it is free to freeze your credit in Georgia
This year, Gov. Nathan Deal signed Senate Bill 376, allowing Georgians to freeze and thaw their credit reports free of charge beginning July 1, 2018. “A credit freeze can be a powerful and pro-active weapon against identity theft,” said Attorney General Chris Carr. “We hope this new law will encourage more Georgians to use this […]
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Gwinnett to hire full-time staff member in fight against homelessness
Gwinnett County is working with United Way of Greater Atlanta to reduce homelessness. Count commissioners agreed Tuesday to pay $50,000 to cover half the staffing costs of a new full-time position to lead a joint effort. Chairman Charlotte Nash said funding for this agreement comes from the additional $500,000 allocated in the County’s 2018 budget […]
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Supreme Court sends Georgia v. Florida Water Wars case back downstream
The latest battle in the decades old water wars between Georgia and Florida goes to Florida after the Supreme Court decided to send the case back to “special master” judge Ralph Lancaster Jr. for further deliberation. Lancaster’s original report recommended the high court dismiss Florida’s complaint outright. The Gist: The Supreme Court found that Lancaster’s […]
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Police search for a pair of suspected Target shoplifters
Gwinnett County Police are on the lookout for two female suspects who police say attempted to shoplift about $1,000 worth of merchandise from the Peachtree Corners target on Holcomb Bridge Road June 21. According to police, the suspects were observed wandering around the store for about two hours, filling a shopping cart up and exited […]
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A veteran protesting Veterans Affairs set himself on fire outside the Georgia Capitol
A veteran who Georgia State Patrol officials said was “disgruntled with the VA” set himself on fire while he was protesting at the Georgia state capitol Tuesday morning. According to Fox 5 Atlanta, the man used gasoline and fireworks to start the blaze. The explosion was heard at a news conference outside the capitol promoting […]
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Reminder: Be careful using fireworks at home
As the July Fourth holiday approaches, Insurance and Safety Fire Commissioner Ralph Hudgens is urging Georgia residents to use extreme caution to avoid fires and severe injuries when using fireworks this Independence Day. “The safest way to enjoy fireworks is to attend a public fireworks display,” Hudgens said. “Each year in the U.S., around 11,000 […]
