A large tree fell across both lanes of Knox Bridge Highway near Ficklen Church Way today at about 1:30 p.m., blocking traffic and prompting a warning from the Cherokee Sheriff’s Office for drivers to avoid the area if possible. Heavy rains and high winds have been battering the region throughout the day, creating hazardous driving […]
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Early morning cop attack ends in police shooting in Atlanta
The Gist: An early morning police shooting in Atlanta has left one man injured and one officer hurt. What Happened?: The GBI is now investigating a Saturday morning shooting involving an Atlanta police officer. The incident led to a man being hospitalized with a gunshot wound, while the officer suffered face and head injuries. The […]
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Here’s what your Easter weather will look like in Georgia
Get ready for a wet and windy start to your Easter weekend. According to the National Weather Service, showers are expected throughout the day on Saturday, with a high temperature near 51 degrees. Prepare for windy conditions, as an east wind will blow at around 15 mph, with gusts reaching as high as 30 mph. […]
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Brookhaven Massage Parlor Busted for Prostitution. This is the Third Time in 3 Years
The News: Brookhaven police say Pine Tree Massage has been busted for illegal activities, marking the third time in three years that the Brookhaven establishment has been caught for prostitution. What Happened?: On March 8, Brookhaven Police Department’s Criminal Investigations Division began investigating Pine Tree Massage, formerly known as “Orange Massage,” at 2901 Buford Highway. […]
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Norcross announces rain plan for Easter Shop Hop
The Gist: Norcross businesses are gearing up for Easter fun, with a rain plan in place just in case the skies open up on Saturday, April 8 during the Easter Shop Hop. What Happened?: The Historic Norcross Business Association has adopted an indoor plan for their Easter festivities if heavy rain interferes with outdoor activities. […]
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Georgia Lawmakers Fail to Tackle Affordable Housing
Despite agreement among lawmakers and advocates that Georgia needs more quality affordable housing, the General Assembly this year took few steps to address the shortfall. Most of the bills aimed at housing problems failed to pass, foundering on the shoals of inter-chamber disagreements and controversy about the extent to which the state government can limit […]
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Gunshots in Norcross weren’t real, just reel
The Gist: Norcross residents near Jimmy Carter and Best Friends roads may have been startled by gunshots yesterday. But police say there is no need to worry, the noises are actually coming from Eagle Rock Studios for filming purposes. What Happened?: Norcross Police received multiple reports of gunshot-like sounds in the vicinity of Jimmy Carter […]
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Kamala Harris was in Georgia today. Here’s why
South Korea-based solar panel manufacturer Qcells has signed an agreement with the nation’s largest commercial solar company to buy 2.5 million solar panels, most to be produced in Georgia, Vice President Kamala Harris announced Thursday. Harris traveled to a Qcells factory in Dalton to unveil the largest domestic community solar purchase in history, which will […]
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Violent sexual predator on the loose in Atlanta
The News: A search is underway for the individual responsible for a brutal physical and sexual assault in Atlanta, and the police are urging the public to help identify the suspect. What Happened?: On March 30, in the vicinity of 3261 Peachtree Rd NE, the suspect carried out a violent physical and sexual assault on […]