As Tropical storm Elsa nears the west coast of Florida today, residents in Costal and South Georgia are bracing for the impacts of the storm on Georgia. The potential impacts for South and Coastal Georgia could be seen as early as Wednesday morning. If the track continues as is, Coastal Georgia could see rain, coastal […]
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Arson suspected in Gwinnett County apartment fire
Gwinnett County fire investigators are trying to determine who is responsible for starting two fires at an apartment complex during the early morning hours of Sunday, June 2. According to fire officials, a fire was in the breezeway and in an area of pine straw. The incident occurred at 1705 Club Parkway in unincorporated Norcross. According […]
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3 dead after Fourth of July shooting in Bulloch County
Three people are dead after a July 4 shooting at a trailer park in Bulloch County. The Bulloch County Sheriff‘s Office was dispatched to a call at Lundy’s Trailer Park off of Miller Street Extension in Statesboro at about 7 p.m. in reference to a female gunshot victim. When deputies arrived at the scene, they […]
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5 Grilling Safety Tips for July Fourth
Summer brings warm, sunny days and time outdoors, including grilling and eating outside. But just as we like the warmth and freedom of partying in the yard, so do bacteria that could make our food unsafe. They could turn a perfectly planned holiday cookout into a health concern, and even nightmare for some. Food safety […]
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24-year-old dies in Forsyth County motorcycle crash
A 24-year-old Cumming man is dead after an afternoon motorcycle crash in Forsyth County Saturday. Forsyth County Sheriff’s Office and Fire Department were dispatched to the area of Buford Dam Road and Timber Lake Trail in reference to a collision between a SUV and a motorcycle at about 2:36 p.m. According to the sheriff’s office, […]
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Where to watch fireworks in Coffee County
DOUGLAS — Freedom Fest Fireworks will be held tonight, July 3 in Coffee County. The City of Douglas, First National Bank of Coffee County, and other great partners will host the 2021 Freedom Fest July 4th celebration on Saturday, July 3, 2021 at JC Adams Municipal Park in Jardine Stadium. The gates will open at […]
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Expect higher gas prices in Georgia for Fourth of July weekend
(The Center Square) – While Georgia’s gas prices remain below the national average, AAA predicts the cost of fuel will continue to climb over the holiday weekend. More Americans will take road trips this Fourth of July weekend than ever before, AAA predicted. Nearly 44 million Americans will take a road trip this holiday, reflecting […]
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Operators of Georgia dogfighting facility plead guilty
The operator of an illegal dogfighting facility broken up in Dodge County three years ago has pleaded guilty in federal court. James Lampkin, 46, of Eastman, is awaiting sentencing after admitting to a charge of conspiracy to violate the Animal Welfare Act, said David H. Estes, acting U.S. attorney for the Southern District of Georgia. […]
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Georgia man arrested for pointing a laser at a police helicopter
Gwinnett County Police Officers arrested a man after they say he pointed a laser at a police helicopter flying in the area of Twin Brook Way on July 1. The police helicopter was patrolling the local area shortly after 10 p.m. when a green laser was pointed at the cockpit area of the aircraft. The pilot of […]
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Fourth of July fireworks safety tips
Fireworks are legal in Georgia, but they are only as safe as the person lighting them. If you want to enjoy your fireworks without your house, hand, or pickup truck becoming a casualty, you’ll want to practice a few safety measures before you shoot off any fireworks on the fourth. The Gwinnett County Department of Fire […]
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More Atlanta residents have access to fresh food
ATLANTA — The City of Atlanta recently released its annual Fresh Food Access Report, which shows that 75 percent of city residents lived within half a mile of fresh food in 2020 – a 23 percent point increase over this percentage in 2015. The Bottoms’ Administration set a goal to ensure that at least 85 percent […]
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The Do’s and Don’ts of Shooting off Fireworks in Georgia
Fireworks are legal in Georgia, but that doesn’t mean they are completely unregulated. Before you decide to wow your family and neighbors with fireworks, it is a good idea to know the rules state law has provided for using fireworks. When can you shoot fireworks in Georgia? You can set off fireworks on normal days […]
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Meet Johns Creek’s new police chief
JOHNS CREEK — The city of Johns Creek has a new police chief, nearly a year after the previous chief came under fire for comments he made about Black Lives Matter protests. Mark J. Mitchell was sworn in last month as the new police chief. A 28-year law enforcement veteran, Mitchell most recently served as […]
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Georgia man shot while investigating noise outside his home
DALLAS — A Paulding County man was shot Tuesday night after he heard an unusual noise outside his house and went outside to investigate. The shooting occurred outside a home on Smith Ferguson Road in Dallas. Police responded to a 911 call to find the homeowner who had been shot in the shoulder. Not knowing […]
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U.S. House votes to give Georgia’s confederate statue the boot
The U.S. House voted Tuesday to remove a statue of former Georgia governor Alexander Hamilton Stephens from Statuary Hall at the Capitol, as well as evict stone monuments to other men who fought for the Confederacy or served in its government. Also flagged for removal is a bust of 19th century Supreme Court Chief Justice […]
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Here are the new laws going into effect July 1
The controversial election bill the Republican-controlled General Assembly passed in March garnered the most publicity by far of anything lawmakers did during this year’s session. But the legislature approved a host of other bills during 40 days under the Gold Dome covering a variety of issues that, like the election measure, take effect on Thursday. […]
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What does Georgia law say about four wheelers and golf carts?
In the summer months, many Georgians like to take to golf carts and four wheelers for transportation or recreation. The Camden County Sheriff’s Department among others in Georgia reports it has received a number of reports of violations involving these recreational vehicles lately. So, what does Georgia law have to say about operating ATVs, UTVs […]
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Expect a rainy day in North Georgia today
The weak remnants of Tropical Storm Danny will continue to move west across northern portions of the state through this afternoon. Scattered to numerous showers and a few thunderstorms can be expected into this evening. Isolated storms could become strong with locally heavy rain and gusty winds. Localized flooding will be the primary hazard this […]
