Since April, the state department of public safety has been working to curb crime in Atlanta. Part of this operation has involved several police agencies being out in full force on weekends. Last weekend, the Georgia Department of Public Safety coordinated the 21st wave of its multi-agency crime suppression detail in Atlanta. The multi-agency detail […]
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Police kill 27-year-old man after standoff in Smyrna
SMYRNA — A standoff between police and a 27-year-old man at an apartment complex in Smyrna ended when police shot and killed the man. Officers responded to an apartment on North Lincoln Trace Avenue, in Smyrna Saturday afternoon following a 911 call about a suicidal man. When officers arrived on scene, they found Unsfored Lewis […]
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Can’t keep a good dog down: DeKalb K9 officer who was shot gets medal
Last week, the DeKalb County Police Department awarded K9 D’Jango the Exceptional Merit Medal and the Meritorious Service Medal for his apprehension of a suspect wanted for 11 felonies. At the time of the apprehension, the armed suspect shot K9 D’Jango one time in the leg, later resulting in the amputation of his leg and […]
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One dead after shooting in Norcross lounge parking lot
NORCROSS — The Gwinnett Police Department is investigating a homicide that occurred in the parking lot of 4771 Britt Rd. Shortly after 2:50 am, an off-duty officer working security at a karaoke restaurant heard shots being fired nearby. The off-duty officer drove through the parking lot of the shopping center, and located one man on the ground, […]
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What are the safest cities in Georgia?
With reported murders up 64% compared to this time two years ago in Atlanta, SafeWise decided to look into the cities where Georgia residents can feel safe. SafeWise just released its 7th annual “50 Safest Cities in Georgia” report for 2021. To determine the safest cities in Georgia, Safewise analyzed the latest violent crime and […]
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67-year-old Georgia man charged with human trafficking of a child for sexual purposes
A 67-year-old Pickens County resident was arrested on charges related to human trafficking of a child for sexual purposes Monday. According to the Georgia Bureau of Investigation, Roland Buchanan was arrested and charged with one count of Criminal Attempt to Commit the Offense of Human Trafficking, one count of Criminal Attempt to Commit Aggravated Child […]
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What do you think of these proposed new MARTA designs?
MARTA is asking for your opinion on the exterior graphic design of new railcars, after a successful campaign earlier this year to solicit feedback on interior design features. MARTA’s next generation of railcars will build upon new technology and advance safety and security for all customers. The goal is to expand comfort and convenience elements to create […]
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Missing 70-year-old Gwinnett man found safe
Update: According to the Gwinnett County Police Department, Gregory Martine has been found safe and his family has been notified. The original story is below. The Gwinnett Police Department is asking for your help in locating a missing elderly man who is reported to have dementia and no cell phone. Police say 70-year-old Gregory Martine […]
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Georgia colleges report decrease in COVID-19 cases
New cases of COVID-19 on University System of Georgia campuses started to come down this week after increasing at the beginning of the fall semester. The number of positive tests reported at nine schools – including the University of Georgia and Georgia Tech – declined this week, mirroring a trend that occurred at the same […]
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Marjorie Taylor Greene faces another republican challenger
Marjorie Taylor Greene will face another republican primary challenger in next year’s primary elections. Healthcare CEO Jennifer Strahan announced her intention to run for Georgia’s 14th Congressional District. Strahan identifies herself as a small business owner, a Christian, a wife, and a mother to a rambunctious boy. Strahan joins Republican Mark Clay, who is also […]
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Here are the changes to how Valdosta City Schools will handle quarantine
Valdosta City Schools released new COVID-19 quarantine guidelines earlier this week. Below is the information from the news release sent out by the school district so you can see the changes and reasons straight from the horse’s mouth. On Tuesday, September 14, the Valdosta Board of Education adopted new COVID-19 quarantine guidance in accordance with […]
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How to handle wasps and hornets at the end of summer
Late summer is a good time to observe many types of insects buzzing around homes and gardens. As we approach fall, the local populations of many types of insects begin to reach their peak. This time of year, University of Georgia Cooperative Extension agents get more calls about yellow jackets and hornets, as their nests […]
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Love & Hip Hop star gets 17 years for running a Ponzi scheme
Maurice Fayne, who starred in Love & Hip Hop: Atlanta, has been sentenced to more than 17 years in federal prison for conspiracy and wire fraud related to a Ponzi scheme, and for bank fraud, and making false statements to a financial institution related a fraudulent Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loan application. “Fayne planned to […]
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Here’s how Georgia students did on the SAT
For the fourth year in a row, Georgia public-school students outperformed their counterparts in the nation’s public schools on the SAT. The mean score of 1077 Georgia students recorded was 39 points higher than the national average for public-school students. According to a report issued Wednesday by the state Department of Education, Georgia’s public-school class […]
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Most coronavirus outbreaks in Georgia are happening at schools
About 60 percent of current Covid outbreaks in Georgia are occurring in K-12 schools across the state, public health officials said Tuesday. That’s seven times more than the child outbreaks in previous virus surges, Cherie Drenzek, the state epidemiologist, told the board of the Department of Public Health. Cases, hospitalizations and deaths among children have […]
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Taliaferro County’s public school shut down due to COVID
Due to students and faculty members either having tested positive or being in close proximity to people who have tested positive for COVID, Taliaferro County’s one public school is shutting down at 3:30 p.m. Wednesday. Thursday and Friday instruction will be virtual. Intercession will also be held via virtual instruction. The school system will also […]
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Dunkin’s new Dulce De Leche Donut lands in metro Atlanta tomorrow
Starting tomorrow, Dunkin’ will celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with its new Dulce De Leche Donut at participating restaurants throughout the greater Atlanta area. The limited-time donut features Dunkin’s classic yeast donut shell and Dulce De Leche filling tossed in powdered sugar. The Dulce De Leche Donut is available beginning Wednesday, September 15 through Friday, October 15 at participating […]
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Here’s why Chase Road in Cornelia will be closed next week
CORNELIA — Habersham County will be placing a road detour for Chase Road located in Cornelia. This detour will be in place from September 20, at 8 a.m. until September 24 at 5 p.m., weather permitting. This detour is needed to replace two failing cross-drain pipes. The area of Chase Road not highlighted in yellow […]
