DALLAS — Pet parents living in or near Dallas will soon be able to bring their dogs and cats to Essentials PetCare at Walmart for routine veterinary care and minor illness exams on a walk-in basis, without the need to set an appointment. Essentials PetCare is scheduled to open the first walk-in veterinary clinic located within […]
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Georgia’s nonprofit hospitals are concerned about new financial transparency rules
Nonprofit hospitals in Georgia soon will face tough new financial transparency rules, under a law passed earlier this year by the General Assembly. The new law will require disclosure of data on executives’ compensation and the financial holdings of hospitals. The state is developing regulations on how it will be implemented, and there is considerable anxiety among […]
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Recall Alert: Essential oils recalled due to child resistant packaging violation
The Recall: Healing Solutions Wintergreen and Birch 100 percent Pure Therapeutic Grade Essential Oils have been recalled. The recall effects about 32,000 bottles. The Reason: The bottles are not child resistant as required by the Poison Prevention Packaging Act, posing a poisoning risk if the contents are swallowed by young children. The Fix: Consumers should […]
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Lake House Tavern in Lavonia burns down
LAVONIA — State fire officials are searching for clues in a fire that destroyed the Lake House Tavern in Lavonia last week. The fire occurred around 10 a.m. Aug. 31. “The Lake House Tavern was located at 3288 Rock Springs Road in Lavonia, Georgia. The building was about 14 years old and 2,000 square feet […]
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Police search for suspect in hit-and-run collision at gas station air pump that caused serious injury
Update: According to the Gwinnett County Police Dept. the suspect identified as 36-year-old Christopher Dale Bruner of Winder. He is in custody at Gwinnett County Detention Center and charged with Felony Hit & Run and Serious Injury by Vehicle The original story is below. DACULA — Gwinnett County Police are searching for a man who […]
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An award winning pizza restaurant in North Fulton is celebrating 40 years with throwback pricing
ALPHARETTA — A popular North Fulton pizzeria is turning 40 and will mark the occasion with specials, giveaways and other festivities. On October 7, Mama’s Pizza will celebrate 40 years in business with throwback pricing on cheese pizza and slices. A slice of New York style thin crust cheese pizza will be $1.00 from 11 […]
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Georgia man arrested for setting fire to mobile home with five people inside
JESUP — On Wednesday, August 7, 44-year-old Michael Kenneth Blocker, of Jesup, was arrested on a First Degree Arson charge. The charge stems from a fire that occurred on June 16, on Old Screven Road in Jesup. According to the fire safety commissioner’s office, the fire was set to a double-wide mobile home, which suffered […]
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Words Your Southern Grandma Used That Are Dying Out
No one has a way with words quite like a Southern grandma. Unfortunately, a generation of Southern Grannies is dying off and they’re taking some words that we will miss. If you had a grand mother who was a member of The Greatest Generation, you’ll be familiar with some of these classic Granny-isms that we […]
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Georgia Senator David Perdue was in China this week talking trade with Chinese officials
BEIJING — As the trade war with China continues, one of Georgia’s senators was among those tapped to travel to China to meet with high-ranking officials on trade. U.S. Senators David Perdue (R-GA) and Steve Daines (R-MT) have concluded a series of high-level meetings with senior government officials in Beijing. As a follow-up to their […]
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Which County in Georgia Was Ranked the Least Livable?
Ben Hill was ranked Georgia’s worst county to live in, according to a Wall St. 24/7 analysis of regions with the poorest quality of life within all 50 states. Ben Hill recorded a five-year population change of negative 1.9 percent. Its poverty rate was estimated at 30.4 percent, while the share of adults with bachelor’s […]
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Construction worker in critical condition after falling off bridge in Macon
MACON — A construction worker is in critical condition after falling off a bridge Friday. Bibb County Sheriff Deputies, the Macon-Bibb County Fire Department, and Emergency Medical Services were called to the new bridge construction area, located just off of Spring Street, in reference to a report of a construction worker falling from the bridge. […]
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Sterigenics plant shuts down until October as air testing begins
A medical sterilization facility in metro Atlanta is shutting down operations until October as it undergoes construction to reduce emissions of a toxic gas. Sterigenics said Friday that a September shutdown will expedite the improvements that the company has promised state officials that it will make to reduce ethylene oxide pollution. The move comes as […]
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Mall of Georgia debuts new, state-of-the-art play area
Simon, a global leader in premier shopping, dining, entertainment and mixed-use destinations, today announced the reimagined, interactive play area is now open for Mall of Georgia guests to enjoy. “We welcome families across the region to explore the collaborative elements of our new,dynamic play area,” said John DiCioccio, general manager for Mall of Georgia. “As […]
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Recall Alert: Walker Edison recalls children’s bunk beds
The Recall: Walker Edison Furniture is recalling its Twin Cottage Bunk beds due to fall and injury hazards. Reason: The bunk bed’s support boards can break, posing fall and injury hazards. The Fix: The bunk beds must be replaced. Consumers should immediately stop using the bunk beds and contact Walker Edison Furniture to arrange for […]
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Dunwoody can’t make traffic go away, but the city’s new Traffic Control Center can ease congestion
DUNWOODY — The congested roads of Dunwoody may soon see traffic relief now that the city has a new Traffic Control Center. The City of Dunwoody’s new Traffic Control Center at Dunwoody City Hall is fully operational and connected to all 60 traffic signals within the city limits. The Traffic Control Center allows engineers to monitor […]
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A Georgia woman’s wallet was stolen while she was shopping. The next day, her house was broken into
LAWRENCEVILLE — A Woman’s wallet was stolen while she shopped and later her house was broken into. Police are now asking for the public’s help finding the man they believe is responsible for both crimes. On August 10, the victim was shopping at Sugarloaf Mills Mall. She walked away from her purse momentarily and her […]
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Caught on Camera: Two men attempt to burglarize Lawrenceville home
LAWRENCEVILLE — The Gwinnett County Police Department needs the public’s help in identifying the suspects who attempted to break into a Lawrenceville home. The two suspects were caught on camera August 28 while in the back yard of a home on Cruse Road. “Though they were unsuccessful in gaining entry into the home, we still […]
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‘Country’s Newest Redneck’ is coming to Alpharetta
ALPHARETTA — Dubbed “Country’s Newest Redneck” by Taste of Country, Hardy is bringing his Mississippi swamp-infused country rock anthems and hard-charged live show to Kicks 101.5 Country Fair at Ameris Bank Amphitheatre in Alpharetta on Oct. 5. While he is a newcomer to The Big Loud Records/Tree Vibez Music, Hardy kick-started his career with a […]
