DALLAS — A Paulding County 6-year-old who was accidentally shot by her 4-year-old brother in the family’s car Monday has died. Paulding Police officials confirmed the death of the child, Millie Drew Kelly Thursday morning. “Our hearts break for this family and we hope God puts his healing hands around them during this difficult time,” […]
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Unidentified body found in Darien River
UPDATE: The GBI has identified the body as 29-year-old Sammeka Barriner of Broward County in Florida. Original Story: DARIEN — Police are searching for information on an unidentified woman whose body was found in the Darien River. According to the GBI The body is described as a black woman, between the ages of 25 to […]
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Georgia Governor demands action from Congress for farmers impacted by Hurricane Michael
Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp is railing against Congress for what he calls its inaction with regard to Southwest Georgia farmers who were affected by Hurricane Michael last year. According to Kemp, no disaster relief funds have been appropriated to the state by Congress since the hurricane made landfall Oct. 10. The hurricane did an estimated […]
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14,000 square foot pet resort coming to Cumming
CUMMING — PetSuites has recently begun construction on a 14,000 square foot pet care facility featuring pools, kitty play areas, big dog and little dog play yards, overnight boarding, grooming and more. The new resort will be located at 4405 Front Nine Drive in Cumming. “We chose to open our 14,000 square feet of fun […]
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Child shot by younger brother in Paulding County
DALLAS — A Paulding County six year old is in critical condition after her four year old brother accidentally shot her in their family car Monday. Paulding County Sheriff’s Deputies responded to a home on Laurelcrest Lane regarding a child who had been shot. When Deputies arrived on scene they began rendering aid with other […]
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Cold Beer, a new beverage-focused sharable plates restaurant overlooking the BeltLine lands Nashville chef
ATLANTA — Red Beard Restaurants chef-owner Kevin Gillespie recently announced the hiring of Brian Baxter as chef de cuisine of Cold Beer, his new beverage-focused sharable plates concept. Set to debut this summer, the restaurant, with its multiple patios, will overlook the Atlanta BeltLine in Historic Old Fourth Ward. Baxter, who was named one of Forbes magazine’s […]
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Outbreak: Georgia grapples with hepatitis A and E. coli infections
A large outbreak of hepatitis A infections continues to concern state public health officials. Since June of last year, 214 cases have been reported in the state, including 64 last month alone, said Cherie Drenzek, the state epidemiologist, at a Tuesday board meeting of the Georgia Department of Public Health. One person has died, she […]
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Dunwoody’s deputy police chief announces retirement
DUNWOODY — Deputy Police Chief David Sides has announced his retirement from the police force. Along with his retirement comes the promotion of several officers. After 39 years of service at both the Marietta Police Department and then with the Dunwoody Police Department, Sides will retire April 10. “I am proud of the job David […]
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Wee Blessing subscription service wants to meet your whole family’s wardrobe needs
COLUMBUS — Premier children and teen subscription styling service, Wee Blessing announced the debut launch of its all-family offerings. The brand will expand from its signature children and teen styled boxes, to an assortment of professionally selected offerings for adult women and men. In addition to women and men’s styles, the line will broaden its selections to […]
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Clarkston takes a stand against LGBTQ discrimination
CLARKSTON — The City of Clarkston has joined two other Georgia cities in taking a firm stand against discrimination of LGBTQ people within its city limits. On Tuesday, April 2, the city passed a sweeping nondiscrimination ordinance to protect LGBTQ people, making it only the third city in Georgia with such protections. “Tonight Clarkston sent […]
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Dunwoody will celebrate 10 years of cityhood at this year’s State of the City address
DUNWOODY — This year, Mayor Denis Shortal’s state of the city address will also be a celebration of the city’s first decade. “This 10th anniversary year is an important milestone for all citizens and business owners in Dunwoody. We worked hard to get here,” said Shortal. “During the State of the City, I look forward […]
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Georgia is among five states hit by a mystery E. coli outbreak
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is investigating a mysterious outbreak of E. coli in five states, including Georgia. So far, 72 people have contracted the illness and no specific food item, grocery store or restaurant chain has been identified as the source of the outbreak. Eight people have been hospitalized and no deaths […]
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Meet the new president of Georgia Gwinnett College
The Board of Regents today named Dr. Jann Luciana Joseph president of Georgia Gwinnett College. Joseph will begin her new position July 1. “Dr. Joseph is an outstanding choice to lead Georgia Gwinnett College,” said University System of Georgia Chancellor Steve Wrigley. “Her higher education experience as both a faculty member and administrator will support […]
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Swainsboro house fire claims lives of teenager and 63-year-old
SWAINSBORO — A fire in a Swainsboro home claimed the lives of a 16-year-old and and a 63-year-old early Thursday morning. Georgia fire investigators say at about 3 a.m. Thursday morning, the Swainsboro Fire Department responded to a residential fire on Claxton Ave. Two adults were able to escape the home, but 63-year-old Irwin Woods […]
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Foot chase leads to tasing and discovery of counterfeit money
MACON — Bibb County Sheriff’s Patrol Deputies arrested a man for drug and counterfeit money possession just after 1 a.m. April 4. A deputy witnessed a Lincoln Town Car speeding on Williamson Road near McEvoy Drive. When the deputy first checked the vehicle it came back as stolen out of Bibb County. The Deputy conducted […]
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Meet the first members of Atlanta’s public trust task force
ATLANTA — Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms has announced her appointments to the city’s new Task Force for the Promotion of Public Trust. The Task Force is will evaluate the city’s legislative and administrative policies and procedures to ensure ethics, transparency and compliance. “This administration operates on the cornerstones of honor, accountability and transparency — Atlanta […]
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Hampton Inn & Suites opens on Clairemont Avenue
DECATUR — Vision Hospitality Group, Inc. announced the opening of the six-story Hampton Inn & Suites by Hilton Atlanta Decatur/Emory, which is one of eleven Vision hotels either in development or operation in Atlanta. The 145-room hotel has a contemporary design incorporating cool, neutral tones and caters to travelers with value-added amenities such as an indoor […]
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Here’s how you can vote early in the Atlanta District 3 City Council runoff election
ATLANTA — Fulton County will be opening one early voting site for the City of Atlanta District 3 Runoff election. Next week Fulton County voters can cast their ballots early for the City of Atlanta Council District 3 Special Election Runoff at the Fulton County Government Center, at 130 Peachtree Street, SW, Atlanta 30303. The […]
