A group of Georgia lawmakers is calling on the legislature to approve more restrictive gun laws in the wake of two mass shootings last weekend. State Reps. Dar’Shun Kendrick, D-Lithonia, Park Cannon, D-Atlanta, Sandra Scott, D-Rex, and Derrick Jackson, D-Tyrone, met on the steps of the state Capitol building Thursday to demand change in response […]
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3-year-old girl seriously injured in Savannah crash
SAVANNAH — A 3-year-old girl was seriously injured after being struck by a Ford F-150 Friday night. The Savannah Police Department is investigating a crash that occurred around 7 p.m. Aug. 9, when officers responded to the 2200 block of Vicksburg Drive after the child ran out of the home and into the roadway, resulting […]
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Hall County school resource officer saves student from choking
OAKWOOD — A Hall County school resource officer is being hailed as a hero after saving a choking student’s life during lunch. Hall County Deputy Zack Marley routinely sits with students during lunch at West Hall High School where he serves as school resource officer. But Thursday’s lunch period turned frightening in a matter of […]
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Georgia ice cream man sentenced to 25 years in prison for molesting 14-year-old
ATLANTA — An ice cream man has been convicted of child molestation for sexual acts with a 14-year-old employee last summer. On Wednesday, July 25, 2018, the Atlanta Police Department responded to a suspicious person call along Carter Street in Atlanta. Upon arrival, the responding officers met with the individual who made the call. The […]
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You Can’t Ride a Scooter After 9 P.m. in Atlanta Anymore
ATLANTA — In response to recent accidents involving scooters, Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms has prohibited the use of scooters after 9 p.m. The ban also applies to rental scooters. Bottoms directed the Department of City Planning to implement a daily citywide No Ride Zone from 9 p.m. to 4 a.m. for electric scooters and […]
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Caught on camera: Can you identify these burglars?
LILBURN — Police are searching for two men who were caught on camera burglarizing homes in the Lilburn area. The Gwinnett County Police Department is asking for your help in identifying the suspects who broke into a residence in the Lilburn area. On July 18, at about 9 a.m., three suspects were captured on surveillance […]
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Sugar Factory is coming to Midtown Atlanta
MIDTOWN — Sugar Factory American Brasserie, America’s favorite eatery and celebrity hotspot, expands with its newest location in Midtown Atlanta, opening to the public early September 2019. The two-story, 8,000-square-foot restaurant will include a full-service café and confectionary shop; retail store; indoor and outdoor dining areas; two full-service bars and a private dining room, as […]
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‘A complete disregard for human life:’ 7 indicted in alleged abuse scheme involving disabled adults
Seven individuals have been indicted in an alleged abuse scheme victimizing disabled adults in DeKalb County, state Attorney General Chris Carr announced Wednesday. Three of those indicted operated homes for people with mental and physical disabilities, the attorney general said in a press release. The three – Eric West, Valerie West and Erica West – […]
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Mall Bomb Scare: No explosives were found at Mall of Georgia
BUFORD — It was a harrowing few hours for shoppers at Mall of Georgia Wednesday afternoon, as police officers, cruisers and helicopters swarmed the area surrounding the mall. Gwinnett Police received a call at about 1 p.m. about an unknown person calling the Mall of Georgia and saying that multiple explosive devices had been placed […]
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Six Flags is celebrating Batman’s 80th birthday
He may not look it, but comic book legend Batman is turning 80 this year and Six Flags over Georgia is ready to celebrate. The theme park is hosting 80 minutes of exclusive ride time on Batman: The Ride August 17, from 9 to 10:20 p.m. Six Flags Members and guests wearing Batman gear, including […]
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Woodstock 15-year-old missing since Friday
WOODSTOCK — A teenager from Woodstock has been missing since Friday, and police are asking for you help finding him. 15-year-old Christopher Cabarroguis is a student at Woodstock High School and was last seen on the evening of Friday, August 2 in Woodstock. According to the Woodstock Police Department, Christopher is described as a black […]
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Early morning crash kills pedestrian on McGinnis Ferry Road
SUWANEE — A 31-year-old Lawrenceville man died early Wednesday morning while he was attempting to cross McGinnis Ferry Road. The Gwinnett County Police Department is investigating an overnight crash that occurred on McGinnis Ferry Road near Northolt Parkway in unincorporated Suwanee at around 1:30 a.m. Wednesday. According to the preliminary investigation, Jonathan Glass was attempting […]
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Hospital prices in Georgia are among the highest in the nation
A recently published analysis of hospital prices shows Georgia in the top third among 25 states studied. The Rand Corp. data uses prices paid by health insurers under employer-based coverage, and compares that spending to what Medicare pays at the same facilities. The sampling is limited, with claims studied representing only a small share of […]
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Water on Atlanta’s west side will be tested for lead
ATLANTA — After elevated levels were found in the drinking water of some Atlanta neighborhoods, the city is asking the Environmental Protection Agency to test the water on the entire west side. District 3 Council member Antonio Brown introduced a resolution at Monday’s full council meeting asking the EPA test for the presence of lead […]
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Dunwoody launches campaign to improve pedestrian safety
DUNWOODY — The City of Dunwoody is rolling out a pedestrian safety campaign this week called “See and Be Seen: We’re All Responsible.” It’s designed to help drivers and pedestrians understand and obey the rules of the road. “Our Mayor and City Council are very concerned about this issue. After some close calls and accidents […]
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Want to be a songwriter? Learn from Chuck Jones and Tony Arata
VALDOSTA — Do you want to try your hand at songwriting? You have a chance to learn from two country songwriting legends who have several top hits under their collective belts. On Saturday, August 17, Valdosta Main Street is hosting a Songwriter Showcase featuring Nashville, Tennessee artists Tony Arata and Chuck Jones. The Songwriter Showcase […]
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Georgia supermarket pays $47,115 after 16-year-old lost finger in meat slicer
JONESBORO — A Jonesboro supermarket paid $47,115 after a U.S. Department of Labor investigation found the supermarket allowed a minor to operate a power-driven meat-slicing machine. Tienda Y Carniceria La Unica 2 Inc., a supermarket based in Jonesboro, paid the civil penalty after a U.S. Department of Labor Wage and Hour Division investigation found the […]
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DeKalb police officer shot in line of duty, suspect still at large
LITHONIA — A DeKalb County Police officer was hospitalized after a shootout with a suspect early Thursday morning. According to the GBI, preliminary information indicates that at about 12:30 a.m., the DeKalb County Police responded to a person shot call on Hodgdon Corners Cove in Lithonia. Police say as officers approached the residence, a subject […]
