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It was a harrowing day for a 77-year-old Forsyth County woman who was kidnapped and robbed by two women Monday.

Crime

Two women arrested in kidnapping and robbery of elderly Georgia woman

by Thom ChandlerMay 19, 2021September 24, 2023

It's that time of year again when Georgia residents fire up the old grill and get ready for some serious outdoor cooking. Grilling is as much a part of southern culture as College Football, but injuries don't have to be a part of the outdoor cooking experience.

Tips and Knowledge

7 Ways to avoid a grilling disaster

by Thom ChandlerMay 19, 2021May 21, 2021

Labor advocates and state lawmakers in Georgia called on Gov. Brian Kemp Wednesday to reverse his decision to end expanded federal unemployment benefits next month, saying the move would hurt low-wage workers during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Labor and employers battle over plan to nix $300 extra unemployment

by Beau Evans | Capitol Beat News ServiceMay 19, 2021September 24, 2023

The Bartow County Sheriff's Office is looking for Justin Ray Green who has multiple outstanding felony warrants.

Crime

Sheriff’s Office: Man who shot at officers escaped into woods in Bartow County

by Thom ChandlerMay 19, 2021May 19, 2021

LAWRENCEVILLE -- The Gwinnett Police Department is investigating a shooting at Reflections on Sweetwater Apartments.

Crime

Gwinnett Police identify victims in Tuesday shooting, suspect arrested

by Crime ReportsMay 19, 2021May 19, 2021

Technician removing specimens from freezer

Cryogenic freezer company to open manufacturing facility in Bartow County

by Business ReportsMay 19, 2021September 24, 2023

ATLANTA -- The Atlanta Police Departments Special Victims Unit is requesting the public’s assistance in locating 12-year-old Aniyah Smith.

Atlanta police search for missing 12-year-old girl

by Thom ChandlerMay 19, 2021May 19, 2021

A lot of money in a glass bottle

Georgia’s most expensive college revealed

by Grant Suneson | 24/7 Wall St. via The Center SquareMay 18, 2021May 18, 2021

Georgia energy regulators will decide this fall how much of the costs of building the first of two additional nuclear reactors at Plant Vogtle Georgia Power can recover from customers.

Could building Georgia’s first nuclear power plant make your electric bill go up?

by Dave Williams | Capitol Beat News ServiceMay 18, 2021May 18, 2021

A kidnapping suspect is dead after being shot by Chamblee Police officers during a foot pursuit that ended on some railroad tracks in Decatur.

Crime

Kidnapping suspect killed by Chamblee Police officers

by Thom ChandlerMay 18, 2021May 18, 2021

The Gwinnett County Police Department is mourning the loss of K9 Zane, who died from Cancer May.

Crime

Gwinnett County Police Department mourns death of police K9 Zane

by Thom ChandlerMay 18, 2021May 18, 2021

Speeding ambulance

Here’s how Atlanta could shorten emergency response times

by City ReportsMay 18, 2021September 24, 2023

In a well-kept west Atlanta yard Saturday, two women held up small pieces of a rock-like material they had spotted on the ground.

West Atlanta neighborhoods fight lead problem

by Andy Miller | GHNMay 18, 2021September 24, 2023

Congratulations to the Class of 2021! Your last year of school hasn't been easy, but you managed to get through it. Hats off to you. Treasure this early success.

Tips and Knowledge

21 Tips for The Class of 2021

by Thom ChandlerMay 18, 2021May 21, 2021

SNELLVILLE -- The Gwinnett Police Department is working to identify a man they say has exposed himself and performed lewd acts at Lenora Park.

Crime

Police search for man who exposed himself several times at a Snellville Park

by Thom ChandlerMay 17, 2021September 24, 2023

Fasten Your Seat Belt

Traffic & Transportation

‘Click It or Ticket’ returns for Memorial Day

by Thom ChandlerMay 17, 2021May 17, 2021

Forsyth County will be assisting Public Health District 2 in the distribution of COVID-19 vaccines on May 21, 24, and June 1, 2, 4, at Lanier Technical College at 3410 Ronald Reagan Blvd. The Johnson & Johnson vaccine will be used these dates.

How to get your coronavirus vaccine in Forsyth County

by Thom ChandlerMay 17, 2021May 17, 2021

The National Center for Missing & Exploited Children and the Marion County Sheriff’s Office in Tennessee are seeking the public’s help in finding this missing 13-year-old girl who may be in Georgia.

Search continues for missing 13-year-old girl

by Thom ChandlerMay 17, 2021May 19, 2021

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