Georgia lawmakers have signed off on legislation allowing hospitals to start police departments using certified law enforcement officers, similar to the approach many colleges take. Lawmakers on both sides of the aisle overwhelmingly voted in favor of House Bill 383, the Safer Hospitals Act, to send the measure to Gov. Brian Kemp, a Republican. The […]
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Is Roswell’s new open records policy the end of anonymous public records requests?
ROSWELL — Residents wishing to make an anonymous open records request in Roswell could face additional hurdles after a recent policy change. The Roswell City Council voted 5-1 Monday to approve changes to the city’s open records policy, requiring individuals and entities to provide verifiable names and addresses to receive public records. Councilwoman Sarah Beeson […]
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Meet Woodstock’s new fire chief Shane Dobson
WOODSTOCK — Shane Dobson, a seasoned firefighter with 30 years of experience, is set to return to his roots as the new Fire Chief for the City of Woodstock. Dobson, who began his firefighting career with Woodstock in 1993, will assume his new position with Woodstock Fire & Rescue on Monday, April 24, 2023. Before […]
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Representing You: Georgia Lawmakers Champion Gas Leaf Blower Bill
The Georgia Legislature is one step closer to passing a bill designed to protect gas-powered leaf blowers and appliances from cities and counties that might seek to restrict them. Lawmakers attached a slew of other bills to the original leaf blower bill, including provisions regarding de-annexing properties from cities and county bodies called Commercial Property […]
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Glynn County community unites for justice for hospitalized teen Trenton Lehrkamp
The Glynn County community has been shaken by the harrowing events involving 19-year-old Trenton Lehrkamp, who was left at the Southeast Georgia Health Center by three juveniles on Tuesday, March 21, after he was tortured and forced to consume large amounts of alcohol and controlled substances by a group of minors he thought were his […]
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Body of 4-year-old who went missing in Yellow River found
After an extensive search for the 4-year-old boy reported missing in Yellow River, search teams have sadly located the body of a child matching the description provided by the child’s mother. The search resumed at 10:39 a.m. Sunday, with three boats deployed into the river to work alongside teams on the riverbanks. They conducted a […]
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Georgia is under a state of emergency due to tornadoes that hit Sunday morning
The Gist: Georgia Governor Brian Kemp has declared a state of emergency for tornadoes and severe storms that have caused damage to homes and businesses across the state on March 26. What Happened: A severe storm system moved into West Georgia earlier today, producing thunderstorms, high-velocity straight-line winds, and multiple tornadoes. The tornadoes and straight-line […]
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Emergency crews search for 4-year-old boy missing in Yellow River
A frantic search is underway for a 4-year-old boy who was reported missing in Yellow River at 5:41 p.m. Saturday. The child was spotted floating down the river and unable to get out, according to a 911 call. Emergency crews from Gwinnett County Fire Department, Gwinnett Police Department, and DeKalb Fire Units were involved in […]
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One killed in helicopter crash in Hall County
The News: A helicopter crash on Clarks Bridge Road in Hall County resulted in one fatality and a temporary road closure. What Happened?: A helicopter crashed in the 4700 block of Clarks Bridge Road just north of Glade Farm Road, according to the Hall County Sheriff’s Department. The incident led to the closure of the […]
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Have you seen missing 11-year-old Georgia girl Havana Alexander?
ROSSVILLE — The Walker County Sheriff’s Office is urgently seeking the public’s help in locating a missing child, 11-year-old Havana Alexander. Havana was last seen at 10 p.m. on March 23, at her residence on Asterwood Drive in Rossville. Havana is described as a white female, 5’3″ in height, weighing about 104 pounds, with brown […]