The first sexual abuse that Erin Merryn suffered was by an adult neighbor. She was 6 years old when it started and 8 when it ended. “I didn’t tell anyone,’’ Merryn says now. “Nobody knew why I was acting out.’’ Then a teenage cousin sexually abused her when she was 11 to 13 years old. […]
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Update: Deal vetoes HOA closing packages bill
Gov. Nathan Deal vetoed House Bill 410, the HOA bill, May 8. The governor cited concerns that the cap was lower than any other state that has implemented such a bill and might not cover the costs the HOA management company would be incurring.
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Norcross completes Mosaic Mural on Mitchell Road
In what began as a spark of creativity for local artist and Norcross Elementary teacher Bobbie Adamczyk, the Mitchell Mosaic quickly became a movement that goes far beyond art and cultural awareness, embracing ideas of community and togetherness. The mural was completed this month. “Although the lessons in art are important, the mural represents a […]
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Early morning hit-and-run kills 46-year-old pedestrian
An early morning hit-and-run accident took the life of a 46-year-old woman Monday. The victim has been identified as Teresa Reynolds.
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Commentary: Vote buying, beer and small town politics
In local politics, truth is often stranger than fiction. This year in Georgia, we have a heated governor’s race, several other statewide offices that have crowded fields of candidates, and a slew of state house and senate races that are being contested. But while the governor’s race has been heating up and some of the […]
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2017 was a record-breaking year for tourism in Georgia
Georgia’s tourism industry generated a record-breaking $63.1 billion in economic impact in 2017, an increase of 3.8 percent over the previous year, according to the U.S. Travel Association and Tourism Economics. “Last year, a record number of visitors traveled to Georgia to explore our mountains, coastline, thriving cities and small towns. The continued growth of […]
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The Public Record: Did Tom Price say eliminating the individual mandate would increase insurance costs?
In a speech given to the World Health Care Conference in Washington D.C., former Health and Human Services Secretary Tom Price spoke candidly about the impact of repealing the individual mandate portion of the Affordable Health Care Act.
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Gyrocopter crashes in Gordon County
Sheriff’s deputies in Gordon County were dispatched to private property in a rural area near McDaniel Station/Darby Road in southern Gordon County Friday night in response to a report of an aircraft accident. When deputies arrived they discovered the wreckage of a small ‘gyrocopter,’ a rotary-wing aircraft, in an open field. Gordon County fire/rescue and […]
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Georgia governor candidate Michael Williams calls out ‘politically correct bedwetters’ in response to Boy Scouts name change
Background: The Boy Scouts of America announced yesterday that as part of their continuing efforts to include more girls in the scouting program, they would be dropping the word “Boy,” from Boy Scouts. The name of the umbrella organization will continue to be Boy Scouts of America, but the programs will be Cub Scouts, Scouts […]
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Fun Spot America adds new features to Fayetteville theme park
Fun Spot America, a family-owned theme park with a history dating back to 1969 has announced an expansion to its Atlanta location. The property’s first project is the construction of the Samson Monster Track. As part of a $2 million-dollar investment, Fun Spot America is developing this new multilevel go-cart track. Fun Spot America has also […]
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Deal signs transit bill into law
Gov. Nathan Deal today signed the long-awaited transit bill, legislation that creates the state-level Atlanta-region Transit Link Authority, known as the ATL, which provides a new structure for coordinated transit planning and funding for the 13-county metro Atlanta region. The ATL will be responsible for developing a Regional Transit Plan, as well as identifying and […]
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Here’s what Georgia’s new hands-free driving law means for you
Gov. Nathan Deal signed the hands-free driving bill into law Wednesday along with the state budget.
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Marc Urbach withdraws from governor’s race
Republican candidate for Governor Marc Urbach has notified the secretary of state’s office that he is withdrawing from the gubernatorial race.
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Instacart to open new facility in Atlanta area
Gov. Nathan Deal today announced that Instacart, a technology-driven, nationwide on-demand grocery delivery service, will create more than 400 jobs and invest $40 million in a Customer Experience Center in the Atlanta area throughout the next 24 months. “As one of the nation’s fastest-growing grocery delivery companies, Instacart will benefit from our skilled workforce and […]
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Here’s how you can help keep adoptable pets from being euthanized
Macon-Bibb’s Animal Welfare will hold its third Midnight Miracle event Friday, May 4 from 11:00 a.m. until midnight to find permanent or foster homes for stray and abandoned dogs and cats, and to relieve overcrowding in the shelter. To see all of the animals that are up for adoption, follow Animal Welfare on Facebook and Twitter. […]
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Gwinnett Police need your help finding two credit card fraud suspects
Gwinnett police detectives need your help identifying two suspects in a theft and credit card fraud case. On March 15, the victim’s credit cards were stolen from his locker at his gym on Buford Drive unbeknownst to him. A few hours later, when the victim was home, he received notification that his credit cards had […]
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Burn ban goes into effect for metro Atlanta
The Georgia Environmental Protection Division will begin its annual Open Burning Ban in 45 counties in and around the metro Atlanta area. The ban is in effect for the ozone season, which runs May 1 through Sept. 30. “During summer months, ozone in the air we breathe can reach unhealthy levels,” said Ron Methier, chief […]
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Yes, you’re paying more for gas. Here’s why
Unless you own an electric car, walk or bike to work, you’ve had to fill up your tank at some point this month. Chances are, you experienced some sticker shock at the pump. It isn’t your imagination, gas prices have been on the rise all month. The Numbers: In Georgia, the average price per gallon of […]
