ATLANTA — Fulton County District 4 Commissioner Natalie Hall served as the Grand Marshall for the Juneteenth Atlanta Parade and Music Festival. The parade began at Mozley Park and ended at the Home Depot Backyard at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. The 7th Annual Juneteenth Atlanta Parade & Music Festival was a three-part series of weekend events which […]
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Georgia voters won’t be casting their 2020 presidential primary ballots on Super Tuesday
The Gist: Georgia voters learned the date they would be voting in the 2020 primary election this week and it isn’t Super Tuesday like most election years. What is Super Tuesday?: You’ve probably heard the term Super Tuesday, but you may not know what it is. Super Tuesday refers to the first Tuesday in March, […]
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Georgia continues to rank near the bottom in health care
Georgia’s child well-being ranking has climbed one spot, to 38th among the states, in an annual national report on kids. The KIDS COUNT Data Book for 2019, released Monday, measures children on education, economic well-being, health, and family and community. Georgia has come a long way from a ranking of 48th in 1990, the report said. […]
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Freaknik is back and it starts Friday
ATLANTA — It’s been 20 years, but Freaknik is coming back to Atlanta June 22. The festival that was known as black spring break in the 90s is back this summer with a massive lineup of talent and events fit to welcome back hip-hop’s favorite festival. Guests can expect performances from rap favorites including Uncle […]
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A car crashed through a wall at Sugarloaf Mills while the mall was open
LAWRENCEVILLE — A Father’s Day crash at Sugarloaf Mills Mall did not result in any injuries, but did leave a hole in the wall near a book store. Firefighters responded on June 16, 2019 at 6:47pm to a report of a vehicle that crashed through a wall at the mall. Crews arrived to find a […]
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This Georgia 10-year-old saved her little sister’s life
CHAMBLEE — 10-year-old Jayla Dallis was playing in the pool with her aunt and her with her 3-year-old sister Kali last month when Kali began to struggle under the water. Jayla sprang into action and got the 3-year-old out of the pool and began to perform CPR until first responders arrived on the scene. The […]
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Dunwoody wants to hear what residents have to say about the future of Dunwoody Village
The City of Dunwoody will hold a public workshop on the Dunwoody Village Master Plan to seek input on master plan updates and zoning requirements for the area. The workshop will be held on Saturday, June 29 from 1 to 4 p.m. at Vintage Pizza, 5510 Chamblee Dunwoody Road. The public is invited to attend […]
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Car drives into Stone Mountain Goodwill store
STONE MOUNTAIN — Gwinnett County Firefighters responded at 3:13 p.m. to a report of a car being driven into the Goodwill store at Rockbridge Road SW in Stone Mountain. The caller to 9-1-1 reported that a car went into the building. According to fire officials, crews arrived at Goodwill to find a vehicle that had […]
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Sheriff’s Office says teen’s death stemmed from a dispute over a video game controller
LITHIA SPRINGS — A Lithia Springs teenager died from a gunshot wound Monday and the Douglas County Sheriff’s office said the incident began over an argument about a video game controller. At approximately 12:45am on Monday June 10 the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office received a call from a concerned citizen who said they heard a […]
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Meet Georgia’s new insurance commissioner
Less than one month after beleaguered insurance commissioner Jim Beck took a voluntary suspension after being indicted for allegations of fraud, Gov. Brian Kemp has appointed his successor. Kemp has chosen Doraville Police Chief and Brigadier General John King to serve as Georgia’s Insurance Commissioner and Safety Fire Commissioner. King is the first Hispanic Insurance […]
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Georgia Jaycees donate $21,000 to fight human trafficking
Jaycees members across the state of Georgia held a major fundraiser to benefit Out of Darkness, a non-profit focused on battling human trafficking. As a result of the fundraising for the Georgia Jaycees Gala, representatives of the Georgia Jaycees were able to present a donation for $21,000. “We can’t thank our local communities enough for […]
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Meet Jay Vinicki, Dunwoody’s new assistant city manager
DUNWOODY — Jay Vinicki has been named the new Assistant City Manager for the City of Dunwoody. Vinicki comes to Dunwoody from Atlanta Public Schools, where he has served as the executive director of budget services since May 2018. “Having worked in and around the Dunwoody area for more than a decade, I appreciate the […]
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Arrest made in string of robberies and sex act on a 74-year-old woman
SNELLVILLE — Gwinnett County Police have arrested a man who is accused of multiple robberies and performing a sex act on a 73-year-old woman in December. During the course of the investigation, the lead detective assigned to this case identified 20-year-old Walter Tommy Williams III of Stone Mountain as the suspect in this series of […]
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70-year-old motorcycle driver killed in early morning crash
NORCROSS — A 70-year-old Lilburn resident is dead after an early morning crash involving his motorcycle on Singleton Road. The Gwinnett County Police Department Accident Investigation Unit is investigating the incident, which took place at about 1 a.m. Monday. Police say there were three vehicles involved. 70-year-old Miguel Maldonado-Lemus was driving a black motorcycle. Police […]
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Here’s why dads should be more involved in playing with the kids
(StatePoint) Experts say that it’s just as important for dads to provide emotional comfort to their kids as moms, and that playing is one of the best ways for dads to serve as role models and strengthen bonds. It all starts with finding the time. “There are so many distractions taking us away from playing […]
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Abandoned baby found in plastic bag in Forsyth County
FORSYTH COUNTY — On June 6, 2019 at approximately 10:08 PM, Forsyth County Deputies responded to what a caller described as a baby crying in the woods near Daves Creek Road. Shortly after deputies arrived on scene they located a newborn female infant that had been abandoned in a wooded area along Daves Creek Road. […]
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The Little Mermaid will headline the 2019 Coca-Cola Summer Film Festival at The Fox
ATLANTA — The Fox Theatre presents the 2019 Coca-Cola Summer Film Festival with a screening of Disney’s “The Little Mermaid” for the film’s 30th Anniversary.This family favorite will return to the venue with a sing-along component for all to participate in! After opening night, the festival will include early and evening shows including “Saturday Morning Cartoons,” “To […]
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Another Georgia Health System is Having a Contract Dispute with an Insurance Company
Northeast Georgia Health System has sent letters to 40,000 patients, warning them that its contract with Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield may end Sept. 30 without a new agreement. The Gainesville-based system said that Anthem is seeking “drastic cuts’’ in payments for medical services. Anthem is making decisions on local networks from its Indianapolis […]
