Resurfacing on State Route 317 (Lawrenceville-Suwanee Road in Gwinnett County) will mean single lane closures during the evening hours between Interstate 85 and State Route 13 (Buford Hwy). Crews will begin work at 7:00pm and remain overnight until 6:00am Monday through Sunday. This project length is 2.245 miles of resurfacing on State Route 317. It […]
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Georgia Government 101: What does the Insurance Commissioner do?
The recent dispute between Blue Cross/Blue Shield and Piedmont Healthcare makes any discussion about Georgia’s insurance commissioner — and the upcoming election for that post — timely and relevant.
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Scam Alert: The Gordon County Sheriff’s office doesn’t call asking residents for money
Gordon County residents say they have been receiving phone calls from a person identifying himself as “Deputy Marshall” or “Deputy Davis.” The caller attempts to collect fees or fines from the residents and is not affiliated in any way with the Gordon County Sheriff’s Office.
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Crime Beat: Shots fired over bad barbecue
It’s time for another roundup of unique crime stories from Georgia. This week, as with most, the stories focus on the ill-thought-out plans and actions of folks who are either criminals or had a run-in with police. Those must be some ribs A 74-year-old Monroe County man who is said to be in poor health, […]
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Nathan Deal sets Tuesday deadline, threatens ‘executive action’ if Blue Cross, Piedmont cannot agree
Gov. Nathan Deal has given Piedmont Healthcare and Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Georgia a deadline to resolve their contract dispute.
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Nathan Deal to meet with Blue Cross, Piedmont Monday
State health officials said Thursday that they believe Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Georgia and Piedmont Healthcare — which are deadlocked without a new contract — have moved closer to agreement on reimbursement rates.
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New waiver means some Georgia students will take fewer tests
The U.S. Department of Education has given Georgia a waiver that will keep some middle school students from unnecessary testing.
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Hidden Treasures: Athens is home to The Tree That Owns Itself
Strange tourist attractions can add spice to any family road trip, whether one is searching for The Monument to the Hog in Alabama or Florida’s Airstream Ranch. If you know where to look in Athens, you can find the unusual spectacle of a tree that doubles as its own landowner. The Treasure: The Tree That […]
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Teen arrested in shooting of 3-year-old Decatur boy
A 15-year-old has been arrested in connection with the April 1 shooting of 3-year-old T’Rhigi Craig in Decatur.
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Macon woman charged with inflicting string of injuries on a child
A grand jury indicted a Macon woman Tuesday on four counts of cruelty to children.