Gwinnett County is working with United Way of Greater Atlanta to reduce homelessness. Count commissioners agreed Tuesday to pay $50,000 to cover half the staffing costs of a new full-time position to lead a joint effort. Chairman Charlotte Nash said funding for this agreement comes from the additional $500,000 allocated in the County’s 2018 budget […]
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Supreme Court sends Georgia v. Florida Water Wars case back downstream
The latest battle in the decades old water wars between Georgia and Florida goes to Florida after the Supreme Court decided to send the case back to “special master” judge Ralph Lancaster Jr. for further deliberation. Lancaster’s original report recommended the high court dismiss Florida’s complaint outright. The Gist: The Supreme Court found that Lancaster’s […]
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Police search for a pair of suspected Target shoplifters
Gwinnett County Police are on the lookout for two female suspects who police say attempted to shoplift about $1,000 worth of merchandise from the Peachtree Corners target on Holcomb Bridge Road June 21. According to police, the suspects were observed wandering around the store for about two hours, filling a shopping cart up and exited […]
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A veteran protesting Veterans Affairs set himself on fire outside the Georgia Capitol
A veteran who Georgia State Patrol officials said was “disgruntled with the VA” set himself on fire while he was protesting at the Georgia state capitol Tuesday morning. According to Fox 5 Atlanta, the man used gasoline and fireworks to start the blaze. The explosion was heard at a news conference outside the capitol promoting […]
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Reminder: Be careful using fireworks at home
As the July Fourth holiday approaches, Insurance and Safety Fire Commissioner Ralph Hudgens is urging Georgia residents to use extreme caution to avoid fires and severe injuries when using fireworks this Independence Day. “The safest way to enjoy fireworks is to attend a public fireworks display,” Hudgens said. “Each year in the U.S., around 11,000 […]
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Savannah named new IT corridor
The City of Savannah hosted members of the Georgia Legislature at city hall Friday to officially announce the formation of the Savannah Logistics Technology Corridor. The formation of the corridor was part of the city’s 2018 legislative agenda. The city was ultimately successful in lobbying the legislature to name an area of Savannah, along the […]
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Free pet adoptions from June 25 to June 30
All dogs and cats can be adopted at no cost at the Gwinnett Animal Shelter from June 25 to June 30. As part of an end of June special, the Gwinnett Animal Welfare and Enforcement Division is waiving all adoption fees. Shelter fees are typically $90 for a dog. Cat adoptions are $30. Late spring […]
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Several Fulton County libraries are closing for renovations. Here’s where you can go if your local library is closed
The Atlanta-Fulton Public Library System has announced the closing dates for seven libraries included in the first group of the Library Renovation Program. The Sandy Springs, Southwest Atlanta, Kirkwood and Washington Park Libraries will close to the public on Wednesday, August 8, while the Dogwood, Roswell and West End Libraries will close to the public […]
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Road Closure alert: Reps Miller Road in Norcross closed to through traffic until August 6
Reps Miller Road will be closed to through traffic starting Monday June 25 through the beginning of August. Using a process called Full Depth Reclamation, contractors will be working to rebuild the road foundation to support the current vehicle loads for long-term sustainability. Work will be done on one lane at a time, with the […]