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Georgia governor candidate Michael Williams calls out ‘politically correct bedwetters’ in response to Boy Scouts name change
Background: The Boy Scouts of America announced yesterday that as part of their continuing efforts to include more girls in the scouting program, they would be dropping the word “Boy,” from Boy Scouts. The name of the umbrella organization will continue to be Boy Scouts of America, but the programs will be Cub Scouts, Scouts […]
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Fun Spot America adds new features to Fayetteville theme park
Fun Spot America, a family-owned theme park with a history dating back to 1969 has announced an expansion to its Atlanta location. The property’s first project is the construction of the Samson Monster Track. As part of a $2 million-dollar investment, Fun Spot America is developing this new multilevel go-cart track. Fun Spot America has also […]
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Deal signs transit bill into law
Gov. Nathan Deal today signed the long-awaited transit bill, legislation that creates the state-level Atlanta-region Transit Link Authority, known as the ATL, which provides a new structure for coordinated transit planning and funding for the 13-county metro Atlanta region. The ATL will be responsible for developing a Regional Transit Plan, as well as identifying and […]
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Here’s what Georgia’s new hands-free driving law means for you
Gov. Nathan Deal signed the hands-free driving bill into law Wednesday along with the state budget.
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Marc Urbach withdraws from governor’s race
Republican candidate for Governor Marc Urbach has notified the secretary of state’s office that he is withdrawing from the gubernatorial race.
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Instacart to open new facility in Atlanta area
Gov. Nathan Deal today announced that Instacart, a technology-driven, nationwide on-demand grocery delivery service, will create more than 400 jobs and invest $40 million in a Customer Experience Center in the Atlanta area throughout the next 24 months. “As one of the nation’s fastest-growing grocery delivery companies, Instacart will benefit from our skilled workforce and […]
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Here’s how you can help keep adoptable pets from being euthanized
Macon-Bibb’s Animal Welfare will hold its third Midnight Miracle event Friday, May 4 from 11:00 a.m. until midnight to find permanent or foster homes for stray and abandoned dogs and cats, and to relieve overcrowding in the shelter. To see all of the animals that are up for adoption, follow Animal Welfare on Facebook and Twitter. […]
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Gwinnett Police need your help finding two credit card fraud suspects
Gwinnett police detectives need your help identifying two suspects in a theft and credit card fraud case. On March 15, the victim’s credit cards were stolen from his locker at his gym on Buford Drive unbeknownst to him. A few hours later, when the victim was home, he received notification that his credit cards had […]
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Burn ban goes into effect for metro Atlanta
The Georgia Environmental Protection Division will begin its annual Open Burning Ban in 45 counties in and around the metro Atlanta area. The ban is in effect for the ozone season, which runs May 1 through Sept. 30. “During summer months, ozone in the air we breathe can reach unhealthy levels,” said Ron Methier, chief […]