GREENVILLE — On Tuesday, Sept. 3, the Georgia Bureau of Investigation arrested Tyler Estes, a 25-year-old who they identified as a high-ranking member and organizer of the Ghost Face Gangsters Criminal street gang and charged him with conspiracy to commit battery and two counts of violation of the Georgia criminal gang statute. The investigation of […]
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Georgia students rank 13th in the nation in math and reading
A new report shows that Georgia’s students rank in the top 15 for achievement goals in reading and math. Georgia ranks 13th in the nation for K-12 achievement, according to Education Week’s 2019 Quality Counts report released Wednesday. Georgia’s K-12 Achievement score of 74.4 was also higher than the national average of 73.0. “We’ve set a course […]
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Three missing children in Athens found
Update: According to the Clarke County Police Department, the three children have been located. ATHENS — Police in Athens-Clarke County are searching for three missing children ranging in age from 4 to 11 years old. Police and Fire officials are searching for 3 children, Caliah Mize, Johndon Mize, and Chelton Elder in the Judy Circle […]
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GDOT will close two bridges Tuesday as Dorian nears the Georgia coast
The Gist: As Hurricane Dorian moves toward the Georgia coast, The Georgia Department of Transportation plans two bridge closures beginning Tuesday evening. Sidney Lanier Bridge on US 17/SR 25 in Glynn County will close as well as the Talmadge Memorial Bridge on US 17 in Savannah-Chatham County effective at 8 p.m. tomorrow, Tuesday, Sept. 3 in […]
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Monday Update: Hurricane Dorian is deadly and slowly creeping toward the Georgia coast
Hurricane Dorian, a powerful Category 5 storm, turned deadly as it roared over the Bahamas on Sunday. The storm made landfall on three different islands with punishing sustained winds of 185 mph and gusts that reached speeds of 225 mph. Late Sunday night, the first recorded death in Abaco following Hurricane Dorian was confirmed. Seven-year-old […]
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Georgia Governor orders evacuation of six counties as Hurricane Dorian approaches
Ahead of Hurricane Dorian, Governor Brian Kemp has issued an Executive Order ordering the mandatory evacuation of individuals east of Interstate 95 in Bryan, Camden, Chatham, Glynn, Liberty, and McIntosh Counties starting at noon on Monday, Sept. 2. The Governor’s order also directs the Georgia Emergency Management and Homeland Security Agency and Georgia Department of Transportation to […]
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As Hurricane Dorian approaches, here are some tips to keep you and your family safe
Although Hurricane Dorian is not forecast to make landfall until Tuesday, It is important that Georgia residents prepare now. The storm will bring heavy rains and strong winds, which create dangerous driving conditions, with little to no visibility. AAA urges motorists to heed official warnings and stay off the roads, if possible. “A storm of this magnitude can […]
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19-year-old shot outside of Dave and Buster’s in Lawrenceville
LAWRENCEVILLE — A 19-year-old was shot Saturday night outside of Dave and Buster’s in Lawrenceville. The shooting occurred at about 9 p.m. Aug. 31 outside of the Dave and Buster’s located inside the Sugarloaf Mills Mall at 5900 Sugarloaf Parkway. Gwinnett County Police Officers responded to find a man suffering a from a single gunshot […]
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Hostage situation ends when police shoot armed Georgia man at his ex-wife’s home
MCCAYSVILLE — A hostage situation in Fannin County ended after police shot a man who was allegedly holding his ex-wife and a 14-year old hostage. On Friday August 30, 2019, at about midnight, the McCaysville Police Department responded to a report of an armed man who forcibly entered the residence of a woman on Darry […]
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How to keep your pets safe during a Hurricane
While no one is immune from the devastation of a natural disaster, preparing before a storm hits is key to keeping everyone in your family—including your pets—safe. Here are six ideas to keep in mind for your pet as you map out your disaster preparedness plan. • Have your pet microchipped. In the event of an emergency—natural […]
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Anthem is in yet another contract dispute with a Georgia health system
September is shaping up as a worrisome time for thousands of Georgia patients. Consumers are being notified that on Sept. 30, the contract between the state’s largest health insurer, Anthem, and Northeast Georgia Health System is due to expire. That would make Northeast Georgia’s Gainesville hospital and other facilities out of network for Anthem members, who […]
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Georgia Governor Brian Kemp has already declared a state of emergency in preparation for Hurricane Dorian
Hurricane Dorian is still days away from making landfall, but Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp has already declared a state of emergency in the counties expected to be hardest hit by the storm. Ahead of Hurricane Dorian, Kemp has issued two Executive Orders. One executive order declares a State of Emergency in twelve counties — Brantley, Bryan, […]
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Everything you need to know about Johnny Isakson resigning from the Senate
The News: Georgia Senator Johnny Isakson, a Republican from Cobb County, announced today he will be resigning from the U.S. Senate in December. Significance: Isakson’s senate term is up in 2022, so this is not an announcement that he isn’t seeking reelection. Isakson’s resignation means he will be leaving his seat before his term is […]
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Rabies has been detected in animals near Lake Lanier
FORSYTH COUNTY — The Georgia Department of Public Health recently detected the rabies virus among wildlife in Forsyth County near Lake Lanier. A raccoon in the area of Sweetwater Drive and Buford Dam Road tested positive for rabies. The United States Army Corps of Engineers Mobile District encourages anyone visiting recreation areas at Lake Lanier, […]
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An Atlanta City Council member is putting up $3,000 of her own money to help catch the Atlanta University Center shooter
ATLANTA — An Atlanta city council member is adding $3,000 of her own money to the reward already being offered by Crime Stoppers to help catch the shooter in the August 20 shooting at the Atlanta University Center. Council member Cleta Winslow’s addition brings the total reward to $5,000 for providing pertinent information toward identifying […]
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Fulton County chairman to business owners: ‘Pay your fair share’
FULTON COUNTY — Fulton County Commission Chairman Robb Pitts is taking aim at business owners in the county, specifically those who own commercial property. According to Pitts, commercial property owners have a high rate of success appealing tax assessments on their businesses, resulting in lower property values than those set by the tax assessor’s office. […]
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Calhoun City Schools among school systems hit by data breach
CALHOUN — Calhoun City Schools reported a data breach today stemming from software it used between 2005 and 2018 provided by Pearson Assessments. Below is the school system’s statement on the breach: Calhoun City Schools was recently made aware of a data security incident related to their AIMSweb 1.0 product by an unauthorized third party. […]
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Police in Georgia are trying to find a girl who has been missing for more than 20 years
UNADILLA — The Georgia Bureau of Investigation is asking for the public’s help finding Shy’Kemmia Pate, who has been missing since Sept. 4, 1998. At the time of her disappearance, Shy’Kemmia was eight years old. The GBI is specifically looking for individuals who were in or around the Crumpler Ave. area of Unadilla, Georgia in […]
