DECATUR — The DeKalb County Public Library will host Mike “Stinger” Glenn’s “Once He Learns How to Read: A Legacy of Literacy” exhibit Jan. 4 through Jan. 22, at the Decatur Library, located at 215 Sycamore Street, Decatur, GA 30030. Mike Glenn, a former NBA player and current broadcaster for “Hawks Live,” the pre-game show […]
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Special election to be held Feb. 4 to fill deceased state senator Greg Kirk’s seat
An election date has been set to fill the Georgia state senate seat vacated last month when Sen. Greg Kirk died after a battle with cancer. Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger announced Wednesday the date of the special election required for Senate District 13. The special election will be Feb. 4 for the district, which […]
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Traffic crashes caused 14 deaths in Georgia over the Christmas holiday travel period
In the three-day period encompassing Christmas Eve, Christmas Day and the day after Christmas, 14 people lost their lives on Georgia’s roads and there were 207 total traffic crashes. Traffic crashes across Georgia during the Christmas holiday travel period resulted in 14 traffic deaths. The holiday travel period was 54-hours long. It began at 6 […]
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5 Strangest things that happened in Georgia in 2019
For those who live here, the Peach State is known for its characters, Southern charm, and quirks. It is also known for its fair share of strange news stories. Below is a roundup of some of this year’s oddest headlines. Proving a pointThe heartbeat bill was a serious issue that drew passionate debate on both […]
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Gwinnett County judge dies after being hit by a truck while crossing the street
BUFORD — Gwinnett County Senior Magistrate Judge Emily Powell died New Year’s Eve after being struck by a vehicle while she was crossing the street Dec. 20. The Gwinnett County Police Department is actively investigating the fatal pedestrian incident that took place at the intersection of South Lee Street and West Moreno Street. According to […]
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28-year-old man killed in New Year’s Eve shooting in Savannah
SAVANNAH — A 28-year-old man is dead following a New Year’s Eve shooting in Savannah. According to the Savannah Police Department, at about 3:20 p.m. officers responded to Wilder Drive at Avery Street and discovered Tommy Frazier suffering from gunshot wounds. He was transported to a hospital where he later died as a result of […]
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If you live in Georgia you can get a ‘Save The Honeybee’ license plate
“Save the Honeybee” license plates are now available for Georgia drivers to purchase, thanks to the efforts of the Georgia Beekeepers Association. “The idea of the honey bee tag had been tossed around for over a decade among members of the Georgia Beekeepers Association, but due to the cost and amount of work it would […]
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The Hall County Sheriff’s office gave bicycles to more than 100 kids this Christmas
HALL COUNTY — Over the Christmas holiday, the Hall County Sheriff’s Office gave over 100 bicycles to children in need as part of its annual Christmas Bicycle Program. From its humble beginnings in 1997, the program has grown each year with new bicycles destined to be what may be the only gifts some children in […]
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Nickajack Road which runs up Lookout Mountain has shifted and is down to one lane
LOOKOUT MOUNTAIN — Travel along a section of Nickajack Road has been temporarily reduced to one lane. According to Walker County officials, land near a curve in the road recently shifted and needs to be stabilized so that it doesn’t impact the integrity of the road. A portable red light system has been installed to keep […]
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Suspect in custody in Alpharetta bank robbery
ALPHARETTA — Police in Alpharetta have taken a suspect into custody in the robbery of a Bank of America last Friday. Tuesday afternoon Alpharetta detectives, with the assistance of the FBI – Federal Bureau of Investigation and the Dunwoody Police Department, took 39-year-old Manbir Minhas of Dunwoody into custody without incident a short distance from his home following […]
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Missing Person Alert: Search underway for 43-year-old man last seen in Lawrenceville
LAWRENCEVILLE — The Gwinnett County Police Department is asking for the public’s help locating Logan McCaskill Jr., a 43-year-old man last seen in Lawrenceville. On Dec. 30, McCaskill traveled with his father from Yemassee, South Carolina, to make deliveries for the Allied Moving Company at 750 Progress Industrial Boulevard in Lawrenceville. When McCaskill and his […]
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29 People displaced after fire at Duluth apartment complex
DULUTH — Gwinnett County Firefighters say 29 people have been displaced just before the new year after a fire claimed their apartment building Dec. 30. Firefighters were dispatched at 8:38 p.m. to a report of a fire at the Landmark at Bella Vista Apartments at 4015 Satellite Boulevard NW in unincorporated Duluth. Multiple callers to […]
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Parking spaces in downtown Roswell will become paid parking Jan. 2
ROSWELL — Several on-street parking spaces on Elizabeth Way and part of Canton Street in downtown Roswell will be converted to paid parking spaces Jan. 2. The conversion to paid parking is designed to discourage long-term parking, a challenge identified by several downtown business owners who brought the issue to Roswell’s mayor and city council. […]
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Light up magic wands recalled after child swallows battery
The Recall: About 56,000 Light Up-Magic Wands have been recalled due to an ingestion and choking hazard. The recall includes a fuchsia colored Toysmith Light-Up Magic Wand topped with a star that flashes and makes noise. The recalled wands have a manufacturing date code printed in white on the bottom portion of the wand. Only […]
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$11,000 worth of mowers stolen from Hall County business
GAINESVILLE — Sheriff’s department officials in Hall County are trying to unravel a case that stretches from Gainesville to Cincinnati, Ohio. They are asking for the public’s assistance in identifying one of the suspects. “Details are sketchy, but here’s what we know. A suspect or suspects posed as an employee(s) of a construction company with […]
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John Lewis heralded as a hero on heels of pancreatic cancer announcement
Georgia’s 5th Congressional District Representative John Lewis recently learned from doctors that he must undergo treatment for pancreatic cancer. In a statement released this afternoon, the 79-year-old Congressman vowed to fight cancer just as he has fought other battles in his life and said he plans to continue serving in Congress. Below is Lewis’ statement […]
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2019 In Georgia: The heartbeat bill and the new governor were at the top of the news
In 2019, Georgia swore in a new governor, said goodbye to a senator who was known for his bipartisanship, welcomed the Super Bowl to Atlanta, and grappled with a controversial new law. Here is a look back at the year we had. Battle over a heartbeat Georgia’s legislative session was dominated by a controversial “heartbeat […]
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Measles and Ethylene Oxide were among the top health concerns of 2019 in Georgia
From waivers to toxic pollution to disease outbreaks, Georgia experienced an eventful year in health care. Here is our list of the Top 10 health care stories in 2019. Let us know what we got right – and what we missed! 1. Gov. Brian Kemp unveiled proposals to offer more people Medicaid coverage and improve private […]
