The Gordon County Sheriff’s Office is warning residents of a phone scam involving callers posing as sheriff’s deputies attempting to collect a fine for missed jury duty. Sheriff’s office officials say the scammers accuse the person answering of missing jury duty. Some calls have originated from 706-629-3337, and the scammers have used the names, “Deputy […]
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Is your home safe from fire this holiday season?
For many Georgia residents, decorating the home is a favorite part of the busy holiday season. “During the holidays the fire-loading inside a typical single or multi-family dwelling increases,” said Gwinnett Fire Captain Tommy Rutledge. According to the National Fire Protection Association two of every five home decoration fires are started by candles, and nearly half […]
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Bibb County police search for clues in murder of unknown victim
Bibb County police officers are searching for clues in the murder of an unknown man in the early morning hours on Friday. A Bibb Sheriff’s Patrol Deputy discovered the man lying in next to the road at the corner of Popular and Third Street at around 1 a.m. Friday morning. The deputy noticed that the […]
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Atlanta braces for Friday night cold snap, opens warming center
With temperatures expecting to reach the low 30s Friday night, the city of Atlanta is preparing to open several warming centers throughout the city. The center will open Friday, December 21, 2018 at 6 p.m. The warming center is located at the Old Adamsville Recreation Center, 3404 Delmar Lane NW, Atlanta, GA 30331. Transportation will […]
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New podcast series, ‘Murderville,’ takes a hard look at rural Georgia justice
“Murderville,” a seven-episode crime podcast investigating a series of gruesome murders and a wrongful conviction in the small Georgia town of Adel, will be available on all podcast platforms starting Thursday, Dec. 20. Based on exclusive reporting by award-winning Intercept journalists Jordan Smith and Liliana Segura, this case is also being reported as a four-part feature series […]
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Find out if your child’s school just got state funding for fine arts education
The Georgia Department of Education is awarding a total of $260,000 to rural school districts to help them expand the fine arts opportunities available to their students, State School Superintendent Richard Woods announced today. Twenty rural districts are receiving stART grants, which can be used to create or expand arts initiatives that significantly improve students’ […]
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Here’s how you can pay your respects to fallen DeKalb County Police Officer Edgar Flores
The funeral service for fallen DeKalb County Police Officer Edgar Flores will take place Tuesday at All Saints Catholic Church in Dunwoody at 11:00 a.m. Heavy traffic delays are expected in the area before and after the service. If you would like to pay your last respects to Officer Flores, the city of Dunwoody has […]
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Scam Alert: The Court of Appeals won’t call and ask you to pay a fine by phone
Georgia’s Attorney General is urging consumers to be on guard this Holiday Season and not to fall prey to telemarketing and imposter phone scams. “During what should be an enjoyable time of the year, we don’t want consumers to be duped by con artists,” said Georgia Attorney General Chris Carr. “We want consumers to use […]
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Heavy weekend rains cause sewage overflows in Valdosta
Over the weekend, the city of Valdosta’s Withlacoochee Wastewater Treatment Plant was over capacity due to heavy rains, resulting in intermittent sewage spills. According to city officials, the spill was caused by large amounts of rainfall received within a 24-hour period in addition to heavy rainfall over the past two weeks. The plant has a […]
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You weren’t imagining it. Gas is getting cheaper in Georgia
Gas prices in Georgia have declined for the ninth consecutive week, for a total discount of 62 cents. Gas prices averaged $2.18 per gallon on Sunday, 3.5 cents less than a week ago, about 32 cents less than last month, and 12 cents less than last year. Georgia motorists are saving nearly $10 on a full tank of […]
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Bah, Humbug? Georgians don’t plan to spend as much for Christmas this year
Georgians are cutting back this holiday season and don’t plan to spend more than they did last year, according to a survey by a financial services company. Of Georgians surveyed, 40 percent of Georgians plan to spend $500 or less and only 14 percent plan to spend in excess of $1,000 this holiday season. According […]
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MARTA is about to become The ATL. What do you think of the new bus design and logo?
The ATL, metro Atlanta’s new transit authority has a logo and released conceptual plans for what the regional transit system’s new buses will look like starting next year. The design of the logo resembles both a star and a compass providing clarity and guidance to transit riders. “The new design is for agency use and […]
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Officer involved shooting in Calhoun leads to death of 27-year-old Columbus woman
The Georgia Bureau of Investigation is investigating an officer involved shooting that occurred at a BP station in Gordon County that lead to the death of a 27-year-old woman. Here is the timeline of events according to the GBI: At 3 p.m. Tuesday, Calhoun police officer Jeremy Thompson encountered a female at the BP station […]
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Police search for suspect in multiple robberies and a sex act against an elderly woman
The Gwinnett County Police Department Robbery Unit needs your help identifying a man who is targeting a community in unincorporated Snellville. According to police, on three of these occasions, a black male dressed in dark clothing and armed with a handgun robbed food delivery drivers. Police say the suspect would call and make a food […]
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‘Stuff the Bus’ food drive to help seniors this Christmas
District 10 Atlanta City Council member Andrea L. Boone will sponsor a “Stuff the Bus” donation drive in partnership with National Church Residences Atlanta on Tuesday, Dec.18 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Big Bethel Village at 500 Richard Allen Blvd. SW. All donations will be distributed to National Church Residences properties and to […]
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Avondale Estates among Georgia cities encouraging use of See Something, Send Something app
Earlier this year, the State of Georgia launched its participation in See Something, Send Something, a smartphone app that directs citizen concerns to local law enforcement. See Something, Send Something operates nationwide, allowing citizens to report suspicious activity and join in the fight against terrorism and criminal activity. The City of Avondale Estates is participating […]
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Boil Water Advisory in effect for Canton
A boil water advisory is in effect for the following areas near Canton: Oakdale Community, Norton Lakes, Misty Hollow, Cottonwood Creek, Woodlands, Ivey Dr, Sunset, South McCollum, Alexander Ridge and Canterbury Ridge areas for residents, additionally impacting businesses and customers along Marietta Highway from Cherokee High. A water main break is causing water pressure in […]
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Norfolk Southern to build new headquarters in Atlanta
Railway and transportation giant Norfolk Southern will be building a new campus in midtown Atlanta to house its new headquarters. The new campus is expected to create 850 jobs and is an investment of $575 million. Where will it be located?: Norfolk Southern is purchasing property at 650 West Peachtree St. NW in Midtown Atlanta and […]
