The Gist: Angelika McDonald, a 40-year-old officer with the Thomson Police Department, has been arrested and charged by the Georgia Bureau of Investigation for violation of oath of office, false statements and writings, and tampering with evidence. What happened: According to the GBI, McDonald attended a block party on May 20 on Knox Street while […]
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Here Are the Roads Being Resurfaced in Roswell This Summer
ROSWELL — Residents of Roswell will soon experience better road conditions as the city undergoes a massive road resurfacing program this summer. A contract worth $3,734,013.95 was recently approved by mayor and city council with Allied Paving Contractors, which will help fund the repaving of 38 roads in the city, totaling 11.54 miles. The resurfacing […]
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Can the interchange of I-285 and I-20 be redesigned to relieve traffic?
ATLANTA – The Georgia Department of Transportation is narrowing its search for a contracting team to overhaul the design of one of the nation’s worst traffic bottlenecks. The DOT has selected two finalists to redesign the interchange of interstates 285 and 20 west of Atlanta, Meg Pirkle, the agency’s chief engineer, told members of the […]
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Road closures ahead at Fulton/Clayton county line this weekend
The Gist: Georgia DOT contractors will be closing alternating single left or right lanes on SR 3/ Metropolitan Parkway as part of a resurfacing project from the Clayton County line to Marietta Street. What Happened?: GDOT contractors will be installing overnight lane closures on SR 3/ Metropolitan Parkway starting 8 p.m. on Friday until 5 […]
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Missing Parkview Student Found with 41-year-old Clayton County Man
A 14-year-old Parkview student from Stone Mountain who was reported missing on May 24, has been found and reunited with her family, according to the Gwinnett Police Department. The girl was found at a home on Sanders Drive in Morrow with 41-year-old Russell Cheeves, who has been charged with enticing a child for indecent purposes […]
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28 Celebrities You May Not Know Are Nonbinary
Stacker researched nonbinary, genderqueer, or otherwise gender-nonconforming celebrities that you should know.
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Alternative medicine doctor in Ringgold found guilty of violating False Claims Act
The Gist: An Alternative medicine doctor in Ringgold was found guilty of violating the False Claims Act recently. Alternative medicine physician Charles C. Adams, M.D. and his practice group Charles C. Adams, M.D., P.C. have been found guilty of violating the False Claims Act by submitting false diagnoses to Medicare for chelation therapy reimbursements. What […]
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What’s the History of Father’s Day, and When Is Father’s Day 2023?
Here’s everything you need to know about the origins of Father’s Day 2023.
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Major Water Main Break Causes Disruptions in DeKalb County
DECATUR — Residents in DeKalb County have temporarily regained access to their water supply after a major 30-inch water main break caused severe disruptions. DeKalb County Department of Watershed Management crews are continuing to work on repairing the water main break, which is located on East Ponce de Leon near DeKalb Industrial Way. According to […]
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The Basics Of Forming An LLC
Starting a business involves many important decisions, but one that carries significant weight is the legal structure. Limited liability companies (LLCs) offer a flexible and straightforward option for many entrepreneurs. An LLC provides its owners, known as members, with the benefits of both a corporation’s liability protection and a partnership’s simplicity. When you own an […]
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Georgia 400 Toll Lanes Are Being Delayed. Here’s Why
Georgia 400 ATLANTA – A plan to add toll lanes along Georgia 400 in Fulton and Forsyth counties is being delayed by about four months after one of three contractor finalists dropped out of consideration. Express 400 Partners, one of three roadbuilding consortiums the Georgia Department of Transportation had short-listed for the project, withdrew from […]
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Georgia’s independent pharmacies will start selling cannabis oil
ATLANTA – Georgians eligible to treat their chronic illnesses with cannabis oil soon will have a lot more choices of places to get the medicine. The state Board of Pharmacy has released a set of regulations that will allow Georgia’s independent pharmacies to dispense cannabis oil to eligible patients enrolled in a registry maintained by […]
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Georgia Power is ready for summer storms
The Gist: Georgia communities are preparing for isolated or severe summer storms, which may have high winds, hail, and heavy rain, over the next week. Georgia Power is reminding customers of electrical safety during storms and offers tools to stay informed and connected in the face of any potential service interruptions. Georgia Power is closely […]
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Join the World’s Largest Swim Lesson and Protect Your Child from Drowning
The Cherokee County Aquatic Center will be one of the host locations for The World’s Largest Swim Lesson on June 22. This global event is expected to draw tens of thousands of participants from aquatic centers, swim schools, and waterparks across the world. The event will take place from 12 p.m. to 12:30 p.m. and […]
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How to get rid of geese that won’t leave your property
Are you tired of Canada geese taking over your property and refusing to leave? Look, we get it. Those honking feathered fiends can be a real pain in the tail feathers. But fear not, the Georgia Department of Natural Resources’ Wildlife Resources Division has some tips that may just help you out. First things first, […]
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22-year-old Javon Granville who went missing in Macon has been found
Update: According to Javon Granville’s family, the 22-year-old has been located and is safe. The original story is below. MACON — Javon Granville, a 22-year-old Macon man, has been missing since June 4. The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office is seeking public assistance in locating him. Granville’s family says he has medical issues. According to the […]
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Moooooove over: Stray cows are on the loose in Henry County
Wandering cattle have been reported in the Wilkerson and Rex Road area of Henry County, posing a risk to motorists. The Henry County Sheriff’s Office urges residents to contact them if they spot any stray animals and has provided a tip line for this purpose – (678) 215-3106. Sheriff’s deputies are actively working to contain […]
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Shooting in Dacula Tuesday night. What we know
The Gist: A man was killed in a shooting that occurred on Stanley Road in Dacula last night. The victim’s name has not been released. What We Know: According to Gwinnett County Police Department, officers responded to a “person shot call” on Stanley Road at 10 p.m. When the officers arrived at the scene, they […]
