Gwinnett County will launch a new, device-responsive website Friday evening. The new site will make it easier for Gwinnett residents to pay their water bills, learn about upcoming events and stay up to date with the latest Gwinnett County news from a phone or tablet. Besides offering a better experience for device users, the new […]
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FBI investigating violent takeover and robbery of bank in Woodbury, Ga.
The Gist: Shortly after noon Wednesday, three suspects entered the United Bank at 33 Jones Mill Road in Woodbury. According to FBI officials, two of the suspects were armed with handguns and the third was armed with an AR-15 rifle. The suspects forced employees to the ground at gunpoint and stole an undisclosed amount of […]
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Chamblee launches new app for residents
The City of Chamblee has launched a new app called “MyChamblee.” The app is the official platform for residents to access their government in a single location where residents can submit, track and view nearby service requests through their smartphones, the new tool will be more accessible and user friendly. When used on a mobile […]
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Roy Minter chosen as Savannah’s new police chief
The city of Savannah announced Thursday the appointment of Roy Minter as its new police chief. Who is Roy Minter?: Minter comes to the job with 30 years of experience in public safety. He has served as police chief in Peoria, Arizona and Denton, Texas. Prior to becoming a police chief, Minter spent 15 years in […]
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Repeat felon gets 35-year sentence for pistol-whipping and attempting to influence witnesses
A Macon man convicted earlier this month of influencing witnesses, aggravated assault and other charges was sentenced to prison Wednesday afternoon. The Sentence: A judge sentenced 59-year-old Roland Linnette Ray to serve 35 years in prison. As a repeat offender, he will serve his entire prison term without the possibility of parole. Jurors found Ray guilty […]
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Scam Alert: Fraudulent email targets Catholics
The Georgia Attorney General is warning Catholics about a new email scam that is targeting Catholic church members in Georgia. The Scam: If you are a Catholic, or a member of any faith-based community in Georgia, you may want to think twice about sending money in response to an email from your priest or pastor. […]
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Starting July 1, it is free to freeze your credit in Georgia
This year, Gov. Nathan Deal signed Senate Bill 376, allowing Georgians to freeze and thaw their credit reports free of charge beginning July 1, 2018. “A credit freeze can be a powerful and pro-active weapon against identity theft,” said Attorney General Chris Carr. “We hope this new law will encourage more Georgians to use this […]
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Gwinnett to hire full-time staff member in fight against homelessness
Gwinnett County is working with United Way of Greater Atlanta to reduce homelessness. Count commissioners agreed Tuesday to pay $50,000 to cover half the staffing costs of a new full-time position to lead a joint effort. Chairman Charlotte Nash said funding for this agreement comes from the additional $500,000 allocated in the County’s 2018 budget […]
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Supreme Court sends Georgia v. Florida Water Wars case back downstream
The latest battle in the decades old water wars between Georgia and Florida goes to Florida after the Supreme Court decided to send the case back to “special master” judge Ralph Lancaster Jr. for further deliberation. Lancaster’s original report recommended the high court dismiss Florida’s complaint outright. The Gist: The Supreme Court found that Lancaster’s […]
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Police search for a pair of suspected Target shoplifters
Gwinnett County Police are on the lookout for two female suspects who police say attempted to shoplift about $1,000 worth of merchandise from the Peachtree Corners target on Holcomb Bridge Road June 21. According to police, the suspects were observed wandering around the store for about two hours, filling a shopping cart up and exited […]
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A veteran protesting Veterans Affairs set himself on fire outside the Georgia Capitol
A veteran who Georgia State Patrol officials said was “disgruntled with the VA” set himself on fire while he was protesting at the Georgia state capitol Tuesday morning. According to Fox 5 Atlanta, the man used gasoline and fireworks to start the blaze. The explosion was heard at a news conference outside the capitol promoting […]
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Reminder: Be careful using fireworks at home
As the July Fourth holiday approaches, Insurance and Safety Fire Commissioner Ralph Hudgens is urging Georgia residents to use extreme caution to avoid fires and severe injuries when using fireworks this Independence Day. “The safest way to enjoy fireworks is to attend a public fireworks display,” Hudgens said. “Each year in the U.S., around 11,000 […]
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Savannah named new IT corridor
The City of Savannah hosted members of the Georgia Legislature at city hall Friday to officially announce the formation of the Savannah Logistics Technology Corridor. The formation of the corridor was part of the city’s 2018 legislative agenda. The city was ultimately successful in lobbying the legislature to name an area of Savannah, along the […]
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Free pet adoptions from June 25 to June 30
All dogs and cats can be adopted at no cost at the Gwinnett Animal Shelter from June 25 to June 30. As part of an end of June special, the Gwinnett Animal Welfare and Enforcement Division is waiving all adoption fees. Shelter fees are typically $90 for a dog. Cat adoptions are $30. Late spring […]
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Several Fulton County libraries are closing for renovations. Here’s where you can go if your local library is closed
The Atlanta-Fulton Public Library System has announced the closing dates for seven libraries included in the first group of the Library Renovation Program. The Sandy Springs, Southwest Atlanta, Kirkwood and Washington Park Libraries will close to the public on Wednesday, August 8, while the Dogwood, Roswell and West End Libraries will close to the public […]
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Road Closure alert: Reps Miller Road in Norcross closed to through traffic until August 6
Reps Miller Road will be closed to through traffic starting Monday June 25 through the beginning of August. Using a process called Full Depth Reclamation, contractors will be working to rebuild the road foundation to support the current vehicle loads for long-term sustainability. Work will be done on one lane at a time, with the […]
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Everything you need to know about the state’s $100 million Georgia 400 project
The Gist: The state of Georgia is coming to the aid of commuters stuck in traffic on Ga. 400 to the tune of $100 million. The money will fund what the state calls “bus rapid transit exchanges” on the roadway. What will the project do?: The project will create new lanes along the 16 mile […]
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Georgia approves funding for 19 transportation projects. Will traffic in your area improve?
Georgia drivers will notice improvements to traffic conditions on roads and in corridors throughout the state soon thanks to about $18.1 million in additional infrastructure funding. The State Road and Tollway Authority announced Tuesday that it has awarded funding for 19 transportation infrastructure projects across the state through the Georgia Transportation Infrastructure Bank. Here is […]
