A slew of Lynwood Park projects including construction of a new splashpad will be discussed when The Brookhaven City Council conducts its next regularly scheduled business meeting Tuesday, Oct. 26, at 7 p.m. In consideration of social distancing recommendations, the meeting will be held via video conference. In order to ensure transparency and accountability, the public will be […]
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Stone Mountain Gets New Management Company
A new company owned by a veteran executive at Stone Mountain was named Monday as the finalist to take over management of the park next summer. The Stone Mountain Memorial Association’s board voted unanimously to enter into negotiations with Thrive Attraction Management. The new firm’s owner, Michael Dombrowski, has served as the park’s vice president […]
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Georgia sheriff’s office warns of police impersonator
The Dooly County Sheriff’s Office says sheriff’s officials have been made aware of an incident that occurred Oct. 23 where someone may have impersonated a police officer. According to the sheriff’s office, the suspect used a flashing red light to stop a vehicle. If you have any questions or encounters with an incident like this, […]
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Braves fans react to World Series berth
In case you missed it, the Atlanta Braves defeated the LA Dodgers last night to advance to the World Series. With the win, The Braves ended the team’s 22-year pennant drought. Braves fans were overjoyed by the win and took to Twitter to express their adulation and to congratulate the team. Here are some of […]
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Missing Mississippi woman’s car found in Georgia
Clayton County Police Officers responded to the 3400 block of Mt. Zion Road in reference to a suspicious vehicle Saturday. Upon checking the vehicle’s tag it returned to the victim, Kayla Barnett, who is currently listed as an endangered missing person out of Mississippi. Barnett was not located with her vehicle at this time. Barnett […]
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Arrest made in death of homeless Gainesville man
GAINESVILLE — A death investigation of a Gainesville man found near railroad tracks has led Gainesville Police to an arrest. Just before 7 p.m. on Monday, October 18., Gainesville officers responded to the railroad track area near Georgia Ave. and Industrial Blvd. regarding an unconscious man. The man, identified as 68-year-old Leon Hines, was seen […]
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Three Cherokee County parks are getting new pavilions
Three Cherokee County parks are getting new pavilions. Calm Waters Inc. will construct a pavilion at Hunkey Mauldin Sports Complex, one at Cherokee Veterans Park near the playground, and one at Patriots Park near the playground. Funding for the pavilion at Hunkey Mauldin comes from a grant from Pilgrims, and Special Purpose Local Option Sales […]
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What is the most educated city in Georgia?
The average cost of a college education in the United States is $35,720 a year — three times higher than it was two decades ago. While rising tuition costs are discouraging many Americans from enrolling, a college education is an investment that can broaden access to career opportunities, improve job security, and increase earning potential. […]
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Bacteria in aromatherapy spray may be linked to Georgian’s death
A Georgia resident died this summer of a rare disease caused by bacteria that appears linked to an aromatherapy spray, the CDC said Friday. The Georgian died of melioidosis, and was one of four people infected with bacteria similar to that found in a contaminated spray sold at some Walmart stores. The spray, “Better Homes […]
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63-year-old Americus woman accused of meth trafficking
AMERICUS — On Wednesday, October 13, the GBI Southwestern Regional Drug Enforcement Office and Americus Police Department arrested 63-year-old Barbara Kathran Castleberry for possession of methamphetamine with intent to distribute and trafficking methamphetamine. The GBI, Americus Police Department, and Sumter County Sheriff’s Office received information that Castleberry was allegedly distributing methamphetamine in her place of employment, […]
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COVID booster shots will be available Tuesday. Do you need one?
The Georgia Department of Public Health and health districts throughout Georgia will begin offering booster doses of Moderna and Johnson & Johnson COVID vaccine Tuesday, Oct. 26, pending guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. These boosters are in addition to previously approved booster doses of Pfizer vaccine. For individuals who received a […]
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TSPLOST: What’s in it for Roswell?
ROSWELL — This election cycle, voters throughout Fulton County — outside the City of Atlanta — will decide whether they want to renew TSPLOST, a special sales tax that has been supporting transportation projects in participating Fulton County cities over the past five years. The tax is set to expire in March 2022, unless Fulton County […]
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Georgia’s graduation rate held steady despite the pandemic
Georgia’s high-school graduation rate remained steady this year despite the impacts of the coronavirus pandemic. The Peach State posted a graduation rate of 83.7% for the 2020-2021 school term, down slightly from the 83.8% rate achieved during the previous term, the Georgia Department of Education reported Thursday. COVID-19 forced school districts to make a series […]
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Arrest made in Butts County event center shooting
A suspect has been arrested in a shooting Saturday at the Francis Event Center in Butts County. According to the Butts County Sheriff’s Office, deputies responded to the Francis Event Center in Jenkinsburg, in reference to a person shot. Deputies arrived on scene and quickly secured the scene so Butts County EMS could respond and […]
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Authorities search for victims in case of Roswell teacher accused of molestation
ROSWELL — The GBI is assisting the Roswell Police Department with identifying additional sexual assault victims in an ongoing criminal investigation. The Roswell Police Department arrested 63-year-old Robert Vandel, of Canton, on multiple charges, including rape and aggravated child molestation in September. Investigators believe that there are more victims in Holly Springs, Canton, Woodstock, Valdosta, Duluth, […]
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How to return your absentee ballot in Cobb County without mailing it
Cobb residents who have absentee ballots but are worried about sending them through the mail have several options to drop their ballots off in-person. You can hand-deliver your voted ballot to one of these three libraries: • West Cobb Regional Library: 1750 Dennis Kemp Ln NW, Kennesaw, GA 30152• Powder Springs Library: 4181 Atlanta St., […]
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Georgia Democrats release a Congressional map of their own
The Georgia House and Senate Democratic caucuses Thursday released their own proposed congressional map ahead of the special legislative session starting Nov. 3. The Democrats’ map follows a congressional map the Republican-controlled state Senate put out back in September. With the GOP holding majorities in both the state House and Senate, the Democratic map isn’t likely to […]
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Bartow authorities search for men who robbed Shell station
CARTERSVILLE — The Bartow County Sheriff’s Office is asking for your help identifying two men who robbed a Shell gas station Oct. 13. They men are wanted in connection with a burglary and theft at the Shell station on Hwy 20 in Cartersville. Anyone with information is asked to call the Bartow County Sheriff’s Office […]
