The Recall: About 56,000 Light Up-Magic Wands have been recalled due to an ingestion and choking hazard. The recall includes a fuchsia colored Toysmith Light-Up Magic Wand topped with a star that flashes and makes noise. The recalled wands have a manufacturing date code printed in white on the bottom portion of the wand. Only […]
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$11,000 worth of mowers stolen from Hall County business
GAINESVILLE — Sheriff’s department officials in Hall County are trying to unravel a case that stretches from Gainesville to Cincinnati, Ohio. They are asking for the public’s assistance in identifying one of the suspects. “Details are sketchy, but here’s what we know. A suspect or suspects posed as an employee(s) of a construction company with […]
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John Lewis heralded as a hero on heels of pancreatic cancer announcement
Georgia’s 5th Congressional District Representative John Lewis recently learned from doctors that he must undergo treatment for pancreatic cancer. In a statement released this afternoon, the 79-year-old Congressman vowed to fight cancer just as he has fought other battles in his life and said he plans to continue serving in Congress. Below is Lewis’ statement […]
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2019 In Georgia: The heartbeat bill and the new governor were at the top of the news
In 2019, Georgia swore in a new governor, said goodbye to a senator who was known for his bipartisanship, welcomed the Super Bowl to Atlanta, and grappled with a controversial new law. Here is a look back at the year we had. Battle over a heartbeat Georgia’s legislative session was dominated by a controversial “heartbeat […]
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Measles and Ethylene Oxide were among the top health concerns of 2019 in Georgia
From waivers to toxic pollution to disease outbreaks, Georgia experienced an eventful year in health care. Here is our list of the Top 10 health care stories in 2019. Let us know what we got right – and what we missed! 1. Gov. Brian Kemp unveiled proposals to offer more people Medicaid coverage and improve private […]
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Arrests made in robbery of teenager inside Publix bathroom
SNELLVILLE — Two arrests have been made in connection with the robbery of a teenager in the bathroom of a Gwinnett County Publix. According to the Gwinnett County Police Dept., 18-year-old Roderick Doral Fountain and 18-year-old Alim Njai Yilla, both of Snellville, were both arrested on Thursday, Dec. 26, and booked in to the Gwinnett […]
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Scam Alert: The police don’t call to ask you to pay fines using a prepaid card or gift card
The holidays are here and phone scammers are active. The Gwinnett County Police Dept. sent out an advisory today reminding residents that police and official government agencies don’t ask for money over the phone and don’t accept prepaid cards or gift cards as forms of payment. The Gwinnett County Police Department and many other law […]
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Police search for Georgia teen missing since Christmas night
Hall County Sheriff’s Office Investigators are asking members of the public to be on the lookout for a teenager who has been missing from her home in Flowery Branch since Christmas night. Sheriff’s officials say 15-year-old Jordan Faith Strickland was last seen at her residence in the Mulberry Preserve/Elizabeth Lane area at about 11 p.m. […]
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Yearly Reminder: Be safe with fireworks on New Year’s Eve
As the turn of the new year approaches, Insurance and Safety Fire Commissioner John F. King is urging Georgia residents to use extreme caution to avoid fires and severe injuries when using fireworks this New Year’s Eve. “Each year in the U.S., hospital emergency rooms treat roughly 12,000 people for fireworks-related injuries,” King said. “The […]
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Georgia’s elected officials send you good tidings for a Merry Christmas
We often only think about our elected officials when we’re unhappy about something or when they make the news. Whether you love them or hate them and whether you agree with them or not, your elected officials on both sides of the political spectrum are real people with real families. Let’s take a moment at […]
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NORAD Santa Tracker: When will Santa be in Georgia?
Kids getting anxious about Santa’s arrival? Want to know the moment Santa crosses into Georgia? Once again NORAD is tracking Santa’s path across the sky, and The Georgia Sun is happy to be able to bring you is progress. Simply wait for the tracker to load below and you can watch Santa on his path. […]
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Georgia’s favorite Christmas song is about snow
Georgia’s favorite Christmas song comes with a touch of wistfulness and irony. VerizonSpecials.com recently released its list of the most popular Christmas songs by state, And the favorite Christmas melody for Georgia residents is somewhat surprising. According to the analysis, Georgia residents love “Let It Snow! Let It Snow! Let It Snow!” While the peach […]
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To mirror The 12 Days of Christmas, your true love would need to spend almost $39,000
The Gist: PNC released its annual report on the true cost of the 12 days of Christmas. The Christmas Price Index tells how much the True Love in the song 12 Days of Christmas could expect to pay in today’s dollars. The price tag this year is $38,993.59. Is this important?: Believe it or not, […]
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13 Georgia cities are positioned for economic advancement in the next decade
Financial website Lendedu.com has released a list of the 400 U.S. cities that are best positioned for economic advancement in the next decade. Analyzing a variety of socioeconomic factors like recent income growth, population changes, and educational attainment levels for hundreds of cities in the United States, Lendedu ranked each based on how well positioned […]
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Missing Person Alert: 16-year-old boy missing in Cherokee County
ACWORTH — The Cherokee County Sheriff’s office is asking for the public’s help locating a missing 16-year-old boy. According to the Sheriff’s Dept., Christopher Lampley, who goes by “Chris” was last seen at his residence off Gold Court in the Centennial Lakes subdivision in Acworth before leaving around 2 a.m. Monday. Sheriff’s officials described him […]
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Analysis: Doctors who received payments linked to specific drugs prescribed more of those drugs
ProPublica is a Pulitzer Prize-winning investigative newsroom. Sign up for The Big Story newsletter to receive stories like this one in your inbox. Doctors who receive money from drugmakers related to a specific drug prescribe that drug more heavily than doctors without such financial ties, a new ProPublica analysis found. The pattern is consistent for […]
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Georgia Senator Greg Kirk dies of cancer
AMERICUS — Georgia State Sen. Greg Kirk, who represents the 13th senate district, has died after a battle with cancer. Kirk’s district encompasses Crisp, Dodge, Dooly, Lee, Tift, Turner, Worth and parts of Sumter and Wilcox counties. He was 56 years old and had announced on Dec. 18 that he was planning to run for […]
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GBI: Georgia man shot and killed after allegedly hitting an officer with a shovel
CARROLL COUNTY — A man is dead in Carrolll county after allegedly striking a Sheriff’s department investigator with a shovel. The incident started as a domestic dispute that occurred around 5 p.m. Saturday at a home in Carroll County. According to the GBI, preliminary information indicates that 26-year-old Marc Denver Thompson allegedly threatened his mother […]
