The Gwinnett County Police Department has launched a search operation after an 84-year-old man with an extensive medical history went missing on Friday, July 22nd. According to police, Donald Hively, a resident of Village Park Assisted Living at 5701 Spalding Drive in unincorporated Peachtree Corners, was last seen around 2 p.m. on Saturday. Police now […]
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All-Male Anti-Abortion Conference Ends with Dire Prediction of Civil War
An all-male panel of anti-abortion religious leaders from around the country met Friday night to discuss the strategies that should be used to end abortion in every state at any stage of pregnancy, without exceptions for rape and incest, and with criminal punishment for the pregnant person in line with existing criminal penalties for murder, […]
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Marjorie Taylor Greene has raised a whopping $1.7 million for her campaign
U.S. Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene ATLANTA – U.S. Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene. R-Rome, is proving to be the most prolific campaign fundraiser by far among Georgia’s congressional delegation. The conservative firebrand raised $1.7 million toward her bid for a third term in the House during the first half of this year, according to a report […]
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Georgia is giving more than 700 bridges higher truck weight restrictions
Andrew Heath ATLANTA – The Georgia Department of Transportation (DOT) is posting new weight restrictions on more than 700 bridges across the state to comply with legislation the General Assembly passed this year allowing higher truck weights. House Bill 189, which Gov. Brian Kemp signed in May, lets some commercial trucks exceed the previous legal […]
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Here Are the Largest Lottery Jackpots in US History
Stacker compiled a list of the 15 largest lottery jackpots in U.S. history from news reports and lottery press releases.
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Thieves Broke Into Over 100 Cars in Atlanta Last Night. They Even Broke Into a Police Car
The Gist: Over 100 vehicles, including an Atlanta Police patrol car, were targeted by thieves in a mass car break-in that took place early this morning in a quiet Atlanta neighborhood. What Happened?: Atlanta Police Zone 6 officers rushed to Montag Circle following reports of extensive car break-ins. Arriving around 7 a.m., officers verified the […]
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5 Things You Didn’t Know About DeKalb County
Named After a Revolutionary War Hero: Baron Johann de Kalb DeKalb County, one of the most populous counties in Georgia, was named after Baron Johann de Kalb. Born in Germany, de Kalb served as a major general in the American Revolutionary War, making significant contributions to the fight for independence. Baron de Kalb, despite being […]
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Cherokee County Reels Under Tornado-like Downbursts
The Gist: The Clayton community of Cherokee County was struck by potent straight-line winds, causing widespread damage and leaving thousands without power. The winds, reaching speeds of up to 95 mph, are on par with an EF-1 tornado, but no tornadic activity was confirmed. What Happened? This morning, the National Weather Service performed a survey […]
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Cobb County Teens Can Earn Cash by Turning Recyclables Into Art Projects
The Gist: Attention teen artists! The clock is ticking, but there’s still opportunity to dig into the recycling bin and turn trash into a treasure for Cobb County’s Teen Summer Recycling Craft Competition. The competition is not just for bragging rights, winners will earn cash prizes. What Happened?: Keep Cobb Beautiful has thrown down the […]
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Scam Alert: Georgia sheriff’s office warns of social media scammers
The Gist: Fake profile scammers on social media are targeting Good Samaritans in Haralson County and throughout Georgia, according to a warning from the Haralson County Sheriff’s Office. The strategy in this scam involves sharing heart-wrenching pictures of injured animals and disoriented elderly folks to lure kind-hearted locals into falling for their scam. What Happened? […]