PEACHTREE CORNERS — A customer at a Peachtree Corners computer store decided to take matters into his own hands — or pants — after his credit card was declined several times while attempting to purchase a MacBook Air. Gwinnett County Police say the shoplifter put the computer in his pants and left while a store […]
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62-year-old woman struck while crossing street in Savannah
SAVANNAH — A 62-year-old woman was struck attempting to cross a Savannah street Tuesday. The Savannah Police Department’s Traffic Investigation Unit is investigating the crash that resulted in serious injuries to the pedestrian, identified as Diane Parham. At about 6 p.m. Tuesday, officers responded to Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard at W. Bryan Street. Police […]
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Chickamauga McDonald’s worker found to be infected with Hepatitis A
CHICKAMAUGA — The Georgia Department of Public Health Northwest Health District officials have confirmed a case of Hepatitis A in a food handler at the McDonald‘s at 106 Lafayette Road in Chickamauga. An investigation found that this employee worked at the restaurant while infected during the month of March. While it is relatively rare for […]
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Wolf Creek Amphitheater kicks off 2019 season in May
ATLANTA — Fulton County’s Wolf Creek Amphitheater will launch its 2019 season on Saturday, May 4. Concertgoers can look forward to a full season with a diverse offering of talent at the Atlanta-based venue. This year’s season will include concerts and events produced by Live Nation and Fulton County along with other promoters. This new […]
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Tybee Tour of Homes returns in May
Tybee Island will host the 22nd Annual Tybee Tour of Homes Saturday, May 4 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tickets are $45 per person and include admission into eight homes, a parking pass and lunch from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Lunch will be served at Tybee Island Maritime Academy and proceeds from this year’s tour will benefit […]
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Reporter’s Notebook: Georgia Lawmakers pass THC Oil, Safe Schools Act, Rural Broadband and Sexual Exploitation bills on Sine Die
April 2 was Sine Die under the Gold Dome. It was the last day of the legislative session for this year and the last day a bill could be passed until next year. Below is our notebook coverage of Day 40 of the 2019 legislative session. Please wait a moment for the notebook to load.
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Here’s why traffic was backed up on I-85 Monday afternoon
SUWANEE — If you were stuck on I-85 Monday afternoon wondering what was causing the delay, it turns out it was a serious accident involving a police car and three other vehicles. Shortly before 5:30 p.m. a Gwinnett Police officer notified Gwinnett Communications that he had been involved in a collision on I-85 Northbound south […]
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Georgia man arrested for threatening to behead Supreme Court justices
CLAYTON COUNTY — Friday evening, federal Agents from the Department Of Commerce contacted the Clayton County Sheriff’s Office after they began receiving threats from a Jonesboro man who was rejected for over 250 trademarks that he submitted. The following examples of what he submitted provide a clue of why they were rejected: “Kill everyone in […]
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Police charge another suspect in Super Bowl LIII ticket scams
GWINNETT COUNTY — Gwinnett Police have charged another ticket scammer in a series of deception cases that range from unincorporated Duluth, unincorporated Suwanee, city of Atlanta, and areas of Florida for Super Bowl LIII tickets. Leah Marie Evers has been charged with Computer Theft and Theft by Conversion in relation to the scams. Police say […]
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Rockdale asks residents to weigh in on new trail
ROCKDALE COUNTY — Want to weigh in on the new multi-use trail being built along Granade Road? You’ll have an opportunity in April. The Rockdale County Department of Transportation will be holding a public information open house Thursday, April 25 from 5 to 7 p.m. at Heritage High School at 2400 Granade Rd SW in […]
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Fulton County will spend $19 million to restore its historic courthouse
FULTON COUNTY — Fulton County will be spending $19 million to restore the facade of the historic Fulton County Courthouse. The project, which is part of the county’s $90 million urban redevelopment bond, will maintain the building’s historic status by restoring or repairing the building’s exterior using the terracotta stonework that was part of the […]
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Police search for suspects in Canton burglary
CANTON — Canton detectives are searching for two burglary suspects and are asking for your help locating them. This week, police officers responded to two reported theft incidents in the River Green Subdivision. First, on Monday, March 25, at about 1:42 p.m., units were called to the location and upon further investigation, learned both restrooms […]
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New bill would require Georgia’s nonprofit hospitals to be more transparent
In a whirlwind of activity on health care bills, the General Assembly on Friday approved substantial changes to the state’s certificate-of-need system and the renewal of a Medicaid funding mechanism. The CON provisions in House Bill 186 will allow Cancer Treatment Centers of America a pathway to expand the capacity of its Newnan facility and […]
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Georgia’s ‘heartbeat bill’ heads to Gov. Brian Kemp. Here’s what you need to know about it
Georgia’s controversial “heartbeat bill” outlawing abortion after a heartbeat has been detected is on its way to Gov. Brian Kemp’s desk. The bill finished its track through the legislature Friday after being passed by the House after the Senate passed it with revisions. What’s in the Bill?: The “heartbeat bill,” which is numbered House Bill […]
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Savannah has been named a finalist for the Smart City Award
The City of Savannah has been named a finalist in the Transportation/Infrastructure category for its partnership with the company Roadbotics. It’s a recognition bestowed by International Data Corporation’s 2019 Smart Cities North America Awards. Roadbotics worked with the city to create a database of road infrastructure conditions through machine learning technology that grades every mile […]
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Top apparel company to create 575 jobs in Palmetto
Governor Brian Kemp announced Thursday that PVH Corp., one of the largest global apparel companies, will create 575 jobs and invest $77.6 million in a new distribution and warehouse facility in Palmetto. “We are excited that PVH Corp. chose to locate their new distribution and warehouse facility in Georgia,” said Kemp. “By creating 575 jobs and […]
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Police search for suspect in theft at Parker’s in Savannah
Savannah Police Southside Precinct detectives need your help identifying a suspect in a theft at Parker’s on the 10500 block of Abercorn Street on Tuesday, March 19. Shortly before 9 p.m., the female suspect entered the store and stole a tablet, belonging to Parker’s, before leaving in a white, late model Mazda 3. The suspect […]
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What is Sine Die in Georgia?
Over the course of the next few days, you may encounter the term Sine Die, especially if you’re following the Georgia legislature. In case you are unfamiliar or rusty on this Latin term and what it signifies, what follows is a quick refresher. What is Sine Die?Sine Die is the term used for the last […]
