Start your engines—early! NASCAR fans in metro Atlanta will not have to wait until February’s Folds of Honor QuikTrip 500 event to get a glimpse of the 2019 race at Atlanta Motor Speedway. QuikTrip, one of the nation’s premier convenience and gasoline marketers, will host a Pit Party for fans on Saturday, Jan. 26 at a Norcross QT store […]
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Atlanta City Council members honor outgoing Georgia Governor Nathan Deal
Council member Michael Julian Bond, joined by members of the Atlanta City Council, honored Georgia Governor Nathan Deal Monday with a proclamation and celebrated the two-term governor’s accomplishments, including his reform of the state’s criminal justice system. “Most people don’t realize this but many of the Atlanta zip codes were the biggest contributors to the […]
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Savannah State University president announces retirement
Savannah State University President Cheryl Davenport Dozier announced last week she will retire as president effective June 30. “It has been an honor and a privilege to lead and serve as the 13th president of SSU – with the outstanding faculty and staff,” said Dozier. “The reward is the daily satisfaction of witnessing students succeed […]
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A Stone Mountain man was arrested for attempting to abandon his dog
A Stone Mountain man was recently arrested for attempting to abandon his dog along the side of the road. The incident took place on Dec. 30, at about 11:30pm on Breckinridge Blvd. in unincorporated Duluth. Gwinnett County Police Officers observed a vehicle pull off quickly and noticed a small dog running after it. Police say as […]
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When will Brian Kemp be sworn in as governor of Georgia?
Brian Kemp’s road to the Georgia governor’s mansion was not an easy one. First, he had to get through a tense republican primary where he was the underdog. Then, he went head to head with Lieutenant Gov. Casey Cagle in a runoff election. After winning the runoff, Kemp faced a strong challenge from democrat Stacey […]
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Liz Russo and Beat Bugs headline Aurora Theatre’s winter lineup
Theatergoers can look forward to a month full of sensational programming at Aurora Theatre as it kicks-off 2019. Guests of all ages are invited to celebrate fresh beginnings during Teatro Aurora’s Reyes Y Mariachis or let imaginations run wild during Aurora Children’s Playhouse. Aspiring young actors can learn the ins and outs of performing arts when attending winter classes at Aurora Theatre Academy, while […]
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Atlanta Boat Show sails into town next week
The 2019 Progressive® Insurance Atlanta Boat Show is coming ashore to the Georgia World Congress Center Hall A Jan. 10 through 13, 2019, showcasing more than 600 of the newest boats along with the latest in marine accessories and products. Tickets are on sale now at AtlantaBoatShow.com with $3 off all advance online tickets until Jan. 9. This year’s Show will move to […]
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Portrait of Governor Nathan Deal unveiled at State Capitol
Gov. Nathan Deal was today joined by First Lady Sandra Deal, chief of staff Chris Riley and House Speaker David Ralston to unveil the official portrait of Gov. Deal and Mrs. Deal at the Georgia State Capitol. The portrait, painted by Thomas Nash, will be displayed outside the governor’s office on the second floor of […]
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What do you think of Fulton County’s new logo?
Fulton County began 2019 by unveiling a new logo. This is the first branding update undertaken by Georgia’s largest county since 1989. Adopted by the Board of Commissioners in October of last year, the identity refresh includes a redesign of the County’s oak tree logo featuring fresh design elements and a new color palette emphasizing […]
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Georgia sues pharmaceutical companies for consequences of opioid epidemic
The Gist: Georgia has joined a growing list of states, counties and cities that are responding to America’s opioid epidemic by suing pharmaceutical companies. The lawsuit filed Thursday seeks an injunction to stop deceptive marketing practices as well as damages for those impacted by what the lawsuit calls “a man-made plague, 20 years in the making.” […]
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Here’s where you can dispose of your Christmas tree in Gwinnett County
Don’t leave your used Christmas tree by the curb after you take it down. Bring it to the annual Bring One for the Chipper event sponsored by Gwinnett Clean & Beautiful and Gwinnett County. You can drop off natural Christmas trees without lights or decorations through Jan. 20 at designated sites in Gwinnett County. BufordFire Station 14, […]
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Paul Bunyan and the Tall Tale Medicine Show heads to Atlanta
It’s time to saddle up for a 10-gallon historical hoedown. The Center for Puppetry Arts is rounding up some of America’s most famous heroes and heroines to present a production packed with tall tales, twangy tunes and glory stories of the American west. Folklore fans will hear how the larger-than-life lumberjack Paul Bunyan and his […]
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Want to bring all the birds to your yard? This class will show you how
The new year is here, offering a fresh start to gardens indoors and out. To celebrate, the pros at Pike Nurseries are welcoming in 2019 with free classes to provide green thumbs of all skill levels with insight needed to freshen the air with houseplants and enjoy watching birds flutter outside the windows. With these expert tips, […]
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Scam Alert: Scammers are posing as Gwinnett County Police Officers. Here’s how you can avoid being ripped off
There has recently been a renewed wave of scam phone calls from people claiming to be officers with the Gwinnett County Police Department. The callers identify themselves as a police officer, usually using the name of a real officer obtained from the internet. According to Gwinnett Police Sgt. Jake Smith, the scammers have used his […]
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Georgia officials stop traffic to help stop human trafficking
The Gist: Georgia’s top officials kicked off National Human Trafficking Awareness Month by using school buses wrapped in anti-human trafficking messages to create a mile-long moving billboard to get residents thinking about human trafficking. The Problem: Atlanta is a major transportation hub, which has also made it a major hub for human trafficking due largely to Hartsfield-Jackson […]
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Want to know more about local government? Chamblee 101 may be for you
If you’ve ever wanted to learn more about local government and how it operates, then Chamblee 101 is for you. The nine-week program begins in February and is designed to educate residents and business owners on how the city government works, who’s responsible for what and what steps you can take to make a difference. […]
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Photographers: The City of Suwanee wants your pics
The City of Suwanee is accepting submissions through Jan. 31 for its annual Snap Suwanee photo competition. The annual photography competition provides a means for participants to share images that convey something telling about the Suwanee community, and is open to professional and amateur photographers alike. The mission of the contest is to celebrate the […]
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Off-duty police officer thwarts robbery on Memorial Drive
An attempted robbery at a package store in Stone Mountain on New Year’s Eve was thwarted by an off-duty Pine Lake police officer who shot and killed the suspect. The Georgia Bureau of Investigation has been asked by the DeKalb County Police Department to investigate the officer involved shooting. According to the GBI, preliminary information […]
