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Infinite Energy Center to get $73 million renovation
The Infinite Energy Center in Gwinnett County will be getting a $73 million upgrade soon. Holder Construction Group LLC will manage the upcoming expansion and renovations at the center under a $73 million at-risk contract Gwinnett commissioners approved last week. The project will add about 50,000 square feet of exhibit space, almost doubling the existing […]
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How Well Can You Pronounce These Georgia Towns?
The fine folks at the “It’s A Southern Thing” channel on YouTube have made a valiant effort at trying to pronounce several Georgia towns in the video above. This video just goes to show that not all southerners pronounce things the same way, and just because you may be from Georgia, it isn’t a guarantee […]
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Are you planning to go to the Peach Drop on New Year’s Eve? Here’s what you need to know
Underground Atlanta is playing host to Atlanta’s New Year’s Eve Peach Drop once again this year and if you’re planning to go there are a few things you should know. If you’re not planning to go, but will be downtown, you’re also going to need to know about road closures. How to Get In: Admission is free, and […]
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Here’s what’s happening at the Children’s Museum of Atlanta in January
The Children’s Museum of Atlanta wants families to jumpstart 2019 with a new selection of January programs. Children will be able to build bubble wands on New Year’s Day, hear Martin Luther King Jr.’s famous speech and score big during special football themed events. Children of all ages can also explore the new feature exhibit Run! Jump! Fly! Adventures […]
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Sandy Springs to host Itzhak Perlman violin recital in February
The City of Sandy Springs, in partnership with the Sandy Springs Society and the Atlanta Jewish Film Festival, is proud to present a recital by renowned artist Itzhak Perlman at the Sandy Springs Performing Arts Center on Saturday, February 16, 2019. Undeniably the reigning virtuoso of the violin, Itzhak Perlman enjoys superstar status rarely afforded […]
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5 Things You Didn’t Know About Manheim Steamroller
During the holidays, it is hard to turn on a radio station or watch a Christmas-themed program on television without hearing the familiar synthesized sounds of Mannheim Steamroller. The story of the groundbreaking band is one of success that grew out of rejection from the music industry as a whole. Here are five things you […]
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DeKalb police officer shot in friendly fire incident after hostage situation
On Sunday, December 23, 2018, the GBI was asked by the DeKalb County Police Department to investigate a shooting incident. According to the GBI, preliminary information indicates that on Sunday, December 23, 2018, at about 3:30 a.m., DeKalb officers responded to a domestic involving a man and a woman in Decatur. Police believe the […]
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GBI investigates shooting of 25-year-old during marijuana-related arrest
On Saturday, December 22, 2018, the Georgia Bureau of Investigation was asked by the Atlanta Police Department to investigate an officer involved shooting. According to the GBI, preliminary information indicates that on Saturday, December 22, 2018, at about 5 p.m., Atlanta police officers made contact with two male subjects inside a business located at 1166 […]
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Scam Alert: Gordon County deputies don’t call to collect a fine when you miss jury duty
The Gordon County Sheriff’s Office is warning residents of a phone scam involving callers posing as sheriff’s deputies attempting to collect a fine for missed jury duty. Sheriff’s office officials say the scammers accuse the person answering of missing jury duty. Some calls have originated from 706-629-3337, and the scammers have used the names, “Deputy […]