Hall County homeowners are looking at a 14.12 percent property tax increase this year, and three public hearings are now scheduled where residents can speak before the county makes it official. What’s happening: The Hall County Board of Commissioners announced today it intends to set a property tax rate that is 14.12 percent higher than […]
Posted inYour Government
Lawrenceville City Council member resigns: Find out why
What’s happening: Bruce Johnson announced Wednesday he is resigning from the Lawrenceville City Council. His last day is September 2. Johnson said he and his wife, Lisa, are moving out of state to be near their family, including their only grandchild. What’s next: After September 2, the council will move to fill the empty seat […]
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Iran blamed for metro Atlanta water hack hitting 300,000 homes
A water utility that serves 300,000 homes and businesses in metro Atlanta is still investigating whether a hacker caused a service outage last week. That July 27 shutdown in northern Clayton County occurred the same day that water utilities in at least seven states started reporting incidents to the federal government involving the computers that […]
Posted inClark Chronicles
My Dog Thinks She Saved the World Last Week. Some of You Do Too.
We were gone for a week. Seven days. One hundred and sixty-eight hours. Sunny, our dog, was in perfectly capable hands the entire time — fed, walked, loved on, and by all accounts living her best life. She did not suffer. She did not pine away in a corner. She was, by every available measure, […]
Posted inFood
Canton restaurant bombs health inspection with filthy 52 score
A Canton restaurant is facing a follow-up inspection after health inspectors found more than a dozen violations Monday, including food being held at unsafe temperatures, a bartender handling food with bare hands after touching dirty dishes, and equipment stored as clean that was visibly covered in food debris. Hickory Flat Kitchen, at 6205 Hickory Flat […]
Posted inWeather
Strong storms hit Georgia Tuesday afternoon
Thunderstorms rolled through parts of northeast, southeast, and central Georgia Tuesday afternoon, bringing dangerous wind gusts, hail, lightning, and heavy rain capable of causing flooding. What’s happening: The National Weather Service issued three separate weather alerts for Georgia counties, all based on radar. The storms are affecting areas in Hart and Elbert counties, Effingham County, […]
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Sheriff warns of phone scam targeting families of Toombs County jail inmates
Families and friends of people locked up at the Toombs County Detention Center are being warned about scammers calling and demanding money using inmates’ names. What’s happening: The Toombs County Sheriff’s Office said it received several complaints today about phone scams tied to the detention center. The sheriff’s office said detention center staff do not […]
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BEAR vs. BEAVER: Buc-ee’s drags Georgia gas station to federal court
A small Georgia convenience store chain is now in federal court fighting off a lawsuit from Buc-ee’s, which says the Georgia company ripped off its beaver mascot and brand identity closely enough to fool customers. Both Teddy’s locations are BP franchises. What’s happening: Buc-ee’s, based in Texas, filed the suit May 1 in federal court […]
Posted inEducation
SCHOOL ZONE DANGER: 10 safety rules every Georgia family needs now
The American Red Cross of Georgia is urging parents, students, and drivers to brush up on safety basics as children across the state return to school this week. From crossing the street to buckling a seat belt, the organization released a list of 10 practical steps families can take to reduce the risk of injury […]
Posted inTraffic & Transportation
Do you know what to do when a school bus stops near you on Georgia roads?
School is back. That big yellow bus is not a suggestion. Georgia law says when its red lights flash and the stop-arm swings out, most drivers on most roads must stop. Your morning coffee can wait. A kid’s life cannot. 📍 What’s Happening: Police across Georgia are reminding drivers what the law actually says, because […]