In a recent survey conducted by TopCashback.com, a cross-section of 1,243 adults, aged 18 and over were polled and found that 69 percent of Americans plan to shop for back-to-school items with 41 percent planning to spend up to $500 per child. Will Americans spend more or less than last year on back-to-school supplies? More […]
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Car crashes into Buford restaurant
BUFORD — A local restaurant in Gwinnett County is having to access the damage from a Wednesday afternoon crash that left one person with minor injuries. On Wednesday, July 10, shortly after 4 p.m., Gwinnett County police officers were dispatched to an accident at the Rico’s World Kitchen located at 306 West Main Street in […]
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Lane closures along Medlock Bridge Road in Johns Creek are on the way
JOHNS CREEK — Contractors for the Georgia Department of Transportation will begin overnight lane closures on SR 141/Medlock Bridge Road in Fulton County next week to begin milling, inlay and resurfacing activities on the roadway. This project will resurface Medlock Bridge Road from the Gwinnett County line to the Forsyth County line, approximately 5.5 miles. […]
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Second pedestrian this week hit in Savannah
SAVANNAH — Savannah police are investigating a second pedestrian involved accident on the city’s roads this week. The crash occurred Wednesday morning morning and resulted in serious injuries for a 36-year-old Savannah man. Around 5:45 a.m. Danny Wright was attempting to cross 37th Street at Montgomery Street against the pedestrian signal when he was struck by […]
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Amazon’s new fulfillment center in metro Atlanta is expected to create 1,000 jobs
Amazon announced plans to build a new fulfillment center at the border of Gwinnett and DeKalb Counties. The online retail giant expects the new center to create 1,000 new jobs. “I am excited to announce that Amazon will expand its operations here in Georgia,” said Governor Brian Kemp. “This announcement demonstrates that the Peach State has […]
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If you live in Chamblee and want a tree planted in your front yard, the city will do it for $25
CHAMBLEE — Chamblee residents who would like to have a tree planted in their front yard can have one planted in their yard for just $25 through a program being offered by the city. The City of Chamblee and Keep Chamblee Beautiful will kick off the new Front Yard Tree Program on Thursday, July 18 […]
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Thief steals items from lockers in two Gwinnett County gyms
LAWRENCEVILLE — While the victims were at the gym exercising, a thief was lurking in the locker room. The Gwinnett Police Department is asking for your help in identifying a suspect in two theft cases at local gyms. Police say the suspect broke into lockers at two separate gyms June 18. One gym is an […]
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In 2018, more than 100 infants died in Georgia as a result of co-sleeping
Last year, more than 100 infants in Georgia died due to co-sleeping or being placed in unsafe sleeping environments. The Georgia Bureau of Investigation’s Child Fatality Review Unit wants to equip parents to keep their kids safe while sleeping and has offered some tips the help new parents. According to the CDC, in the United States […]
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Another pedestrian has been struck by a car Savannah
SAVANNAH — The Savannah Police Department is investigating a crash on Interstate-516 late July 8 that resulted in serious injuries to a 42-year-old pedestrian. According to police, the initial investigation shows Howard Akins, of Chester Township, Pennsylvania, was walking in the middle of the left, southbound lane of I-516 between Mile Markers six and seven […]
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Caution: Road work will be taking place near Piedmont Fayette Hospital Wednesday and Thursday
FAYETTEVILLE– Motorists are urged to use extra caution along Hwy. 54 by Piedmont Fayette Hospital on Wednesday and Thursday, July 10 and 11, as road crews will be re-striping the busy intersection located at the hospital’s main entrance. Improvements to the intersection have been made in recent weeks to increase pedestrian safety as they cross […]
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Bob Barr to serve on Judicial Qualifications Commission
Former Georgia congressman and presidential hopeful Bob Barr has been appointed to a 10-member state commission on judicial qualifications. Gov. Brian Kemp appointed former Barr to the Judicial Qualifications Commission, which has three members on a hearing panel and seven on an investigative panel. Barr succeeds Edward Tolley on the investigative panel for a term […]
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Motorcycle driver killed in Sunday night crash
LILBURN — The Gwinnett County Police Department is investigating a Sunday motorcycle crash that left one person dead. Police say at around 9 p.m., officers were dispatched to a traffic accident on Dickens Road near Pepperwood Trail in unincorporated Lilburn. The caller stated said a motorcycle was involved in the crash near Hopkins Elementary School. […]
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A Hall County Deputy was killed in the line of duty. All four suspects are in police custody
GAINESVILLE — A Hall County Deputy was killed in the line of duty Sunday night while chasing a stolen vehicle. The Georgia Bureau of Investigation is investigating the officer involved shooting that resulted in the death of Hall County Sheriff’s Deputy Nicolas Dixon. Dixon was 28. According to the GBI, preliminary information indicates that on […]
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Georgia hasn’t announced tax free weekend yet, but The Outlet Shoppes at Atlanta will give you $8 for every $100 spent
WOODSTOCK — For the third year in a row, The Outlet Shoppes at Atlanta will host its More Than Tax Free event offering shoppers an $8 gift card for every $100 spent on all their purchases for one weekend only. The event was initially inspired by the state’s annual tax-free weekend and has continued on […]
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Georgia’s poorest town may surprise you
Brunswick was ranked the poorest town in Georgia in a 24/7 Wall St. analysis examining small communities with high poverty rates and financial hardships. With a population of 15,919, Brunswick recorded a median household income of $24,417 annually, based on 2017 U.S. Census Bureau data. Brunswick’s poverty rate was pegged at 39.0 percent, and its median […]
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Georgia’s court system fended off a ransomware attack before it could spread
A Georgia state agency intercepted a malware attack before the perpetrator could ask for ransom. Georgia’s Administrative Office of the Courts was able to recover two of its infected administrative systems following a cyber attack on a portion of its court system. Last weekend, the Administrative Office discovered malware on its servers during a routine […]
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Do you know what to do at a flashing red arrow?
BROOKHAVEN — The city of Brookhaven has debuted a new type of traffic signal at a high traffic intersection and it’s one of the first of its kind in metro Atlanta. Improvements to the intersection of North Druid Hills Road and Briarwood Road are ongoing, but motorists turning from Briarwood onto North Druid Hills will […]
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GBI: Man shot and killed after attacking Roswell police officer with stick
ROSWELL — An altercation between a police officer and a man at a Roswell gas station ended with an injury to the police officer’s arm and the officer shooting and killing his assailant. On Thursday, July 4, the Roswell Police Department asked the Georgia Bureau of Investigation to conduct an officer involved shooting investigation. According […]
