Georgia has a new state flower, and it is one that actually belongs here. The state senate recently passed a bill replacing the Cherokee rose with the sweetbay magnolia as Georgia’s official state flower, according to the Columbus Botanical Garden. The Cherokee rose, while long associated with Georgia, is considered an invasive species. The sweetbay […]
Posted inCrime
Police search for wanted Georgia man charged with child sex crimes
Gwinnett County police want your help finding a man accused of multiple serious crimes against a child. What’s Happening: Bernardo Antonio Romero-Linarte is wanted on warrants charging him with kidnapping, false imprisonment, aggravated sodomy, aggravated child molestation, sexual battery, and child molestation. Police do not know where he is. He was last known to be […]
Posted inPublic Safety
Glynn County police crack down on illegal e-bikes and dirt bikes
Glynn County police say they will actively enforce Georgia laws covering electric bikes and electric motorcycles throughout the county, targeting a rise in minors riding high-speed electric vehicles on public roads, sidewalks, and trails. What’s Happening: Officers will be writing tickets, making court referrals, and impounding vehicles that do not meet Georgia’s legal requirements for […]
Posted inEvents
Woodstock firefighters will soak kids at free summer fkickoff event Friday
What’s happening: The Woodstock Fire Department is hosting a free “Wet Down” event from 4 to 5 p.m. Friday at the Northside Hospital-Cherokee Amphitheater, located at 101 Arnold Mill Road. Crews will run several rounds of hose spraying throughout the hour. What to expect: The department says students should plan to get wet. Popsicles, hula […]
Posted inScam Alert
Scam Alert: Texts accusing Rome residents of ‘messing with some girl’ are fake
What’s Happening: Residents are getting random texts accusing them of “messing with some girl” and demanding money, according to Rome police. When someone refuses to pay, the scammers follow up by sending maps of local addresses, names of family members, and threatening videos to try to scare the person into paying. What’s Important: The scammers […]
Posted inMissing
A Coweta County man is missing. His car was found abandoned in Carroll County
A 25-year-old Coweta County man has been missing for four days, and his car has been found abandoned in a neighboring county. What’s Happening: Malik Polk was last heard from May 17. His family reported him missing two days later. His phone is turned off, and his family has not been able to reach him. […]
Posted inFood
Duluth sushi restaurant fails health inspection with a score of 55
A Duluth seafood restaurant failed its most recent inspection with a score of 55, a grade that puts its operating permit at risk. The inspection Oystra Seafood Kitchen, located at 2863 Peachtree Industrial Blvd. in Duluth, received an unsatisfactory score during a routine inspection conducted May 18, according to the Gwinnett, Newton and Rockdale County […]
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Banks County warns residents about fake door-to-door salespeople
The Banks County Sheriff’s Office says it has received reports of fake salesmen going door-to-door claiming to sell services, including pest control. What’s happening: Deputies say some of these individuals may be claiming to represent companies without actually doing so. The sheriff’s office has not said how many reports it has received or whether any […]
Posted inEconomy
Georgia gas hits $4 a gallon ahead of Memorial Day weekend
Georgia gas prices have hit a four-year high just days before one of the busiest driving weekends of the year, and a new survey finds many drivers are responding in ways that could end up costing them more. What’s Happening: The average price of gas in Georgia reached $4.00 per gallon Wednesday, up from $2.92 […]
Posted inEntertainment
Grammy-nominated Crowder coming to Tifton in August
Grammy-nominated Christian artist Crowder will perform in Tifton this summer, the Tifton-Tift County Chamber of Commerce announced. What’s Happening: Crowder is scheduled to perform Sunday, Aug. 23 at the John Hunt Auditorium at the UGA Tifton Campus Conference Center in Tifton. Tickets: Tickets go on sale Friday, May 22 at 10 a.m. through Freshtix. A […]
