Street racing has been identified as the key factor in the fatal crash earlier this month that resulted in the deaths of five teens, according to the Gwinnett County Police Department. 20-year-old Emanuel Rene Esfahani, of Lawrenceville, was arrested yesterday in connection to the fatal crash that occurred on the exit ramp from State Route […]
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From Victim to Voice: Max Gruver’s Legacy in the Fight Against Hazing
Georgia resident Max Gruver spent the early morning hours of Sept. 14, 2017, heavily intoxicated and passed out on a couch inside the Phi Delta Theta chapter house at Louisiana State University. He had been forced to repeatedly chug 190-proof Diesel liquor in a hazing ritual called “Bible Study,” during which pledges are quizzed on […]
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Temple Convenience Center Now Accepting Food Grade Glass for Recycling
The Gist: The Temple Convenience Center has added food grade glass to its list of recyclable items, joining the Newnan Road and Dyer Road Convenience Centers in offering this service. The Details: Effective immediately, the Temple Convenience Center is accepting glass jars and bottles for recycling. However, mirrors, crystal, ceramic cups and plates, clay flowerpots, […]
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Why Was Traffic Backed up on I-285 at I-75 in Clayton County This Morning?
Early this morning, commuters in Clayton County faced unexpected delays at the intersection of I-285 and I-75. The traffic back up was due to an overturned tractor trailer, resulting in the closure of all lanes. According to the Clayton County Police Department, the vehicle was also leaking diesel fuel, adding to the complexity of the […]
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Georgia Lawmakers Debate Dual Enrollment
ATLANTA – Simplifying Georgia’s dual enrollment program is the key to making it financially sustainable, a former school counselor who now runs a private counseling business told state lawmakers Tuesday. “Until we can get to the clarity piece, we’re never going to have improvement,” Jill Oldham, co-owner of South River Counseling and Consulting in Conyers, […]
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Camera catches singing burglar breaking into Atlanta home
The Gist: It wasn’t an American Idol audition, but it may be an audition for the county jail. A man serenaded a security camera before breaking into a home on Seaborn Road in Atlanta. Atlanta’s finest are asking the public to help identify him in the hopes they can change his tune. The Details: On […]
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A Man Killed While Riding His Bike on Cobb Parkway
The Gist: A late-night collision on Cobb Parkway in Acworth left a bicyclist dead. Authorities are still looking into the circumstances surrounding the incident, calling for witnesses to come forward. The Details: Around 9:20 p.m. on Monday night, police say a man riding a bicycle near Clubhouse Drive was killed. A 23 year old from […]
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Two Georgia Restaurants Named America’s Best Restaurants for 2023
In a recent accolade that has the culinary community buzzing, the New York Times released its list of America’s Best Restaurants. Among a diverse range of eateries spanning from Alaska to South Florida, two restaurants based in Georgia managed to catch the paper’s attention. Bomb Biscuits: Homage to Southern Heritage Located in Atlanta’s Old Fourth […]