Tanger Outlets in Commerce recently showed its thanks and support to several area agencies. As part of their ‘Random Acts of Kindness’ campaign, Tanger made separate $500 donations to the Banks County Sheriff’s Department, the Banks County Fire Department, the Jackson County Sheriff’s Department, Jackson County Rescue-911 and the Maysville Fire Department. “We are very […]
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Georgia to get $16.3 million in settlement with Wells Fargo over fake account claims
Wells Fargo will pay $16.3 million to Georgians to resolve claims for alleged unfair and deceptive trade practices. The $16 million is part of a much larger settlement with several states totaling $575 million nation wide. “Companies and institutions must operate with transparency and disclosure to assure customers that their personal and financial information is […]
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Yearly reminder: Fireworks are allowed in Georgia until 1 a.m. New Year’s Day
If fireworks aren’t your chosen way to ring in the new year Monday night, remember those fireworks your neighbors are setting off are legal until 1 a.m. While the state encourages residents to be a good neighbor and to remember those who may have difficulty processing loud noises such as those with prior trauma or […]
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Johns Creek police officers shoot suspect who drove into patrol car
On Sunday, December 23, 2018, the Georgia Bureau of Investigation was asked by the Johns Creek Police Department to investigate an officer involved shooting. According to the GBI, preliminary information indicates that early Sunday at about 4:08 a.m., Johns Creek police officers attempted to make a traffic stop on a Ford Fusion for failure to […]
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Infinite Energy Center to get $73 million renovation
The Infinite Energy Center in Gwinnett County will be getting a $73 million upgrade soon. Holder Construction Group LLC will manage the upcoming expansion and renovations at the center under a $73 million at-risk contract Gwinnett commissioners approved last week. The project will add about 50,000 square feet of exhibit space, almost doubling the existing […]
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How Well Can You Pronounce These Georgia Towns?
The fine folks at the “It’s A Southern Thing” channel on YouTube have made a valiant effort at trying to pronounce several Georgia towns in the video above. This video just goes to show that not all southerners pronounce things the same way, and just because you may be from Georgia, it isn’t a guarantee […]
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Are you planning to go to the Peach Drop on New Year’s Eve? Here’s what you need to know
Underground Atlanta is playing host to Atlanta’s New Year’s Eve Peach Drop once again this year and if you’re planning to go there are a few things you should know. If you’re not planning to go, but will be downtown, you’re also going to need to know about road closures. How to Get In: Admission is free, and […]
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Here’s what’s happening at the Children’s Museum of Atlanta in January
The Children’s Museum of Atlanta wants families to jumpstart 2019 with a new selection of January programs. Children will be able to build bubble wands on New Year’s Day, hear Martin Luther King Jr.’s famous speech and score big during special football themed events. Children of all ages can also explore the new feature exhibit Run! Jump! Fly! Adventures […]
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Sandy Springs to host Itzhak Perlman violin recital in February
The City of Sandy Springs, in partnership with the Sandy Springs Society and the Atlanta Jewish Film Festival, is proud to present a recital by renowned artist Itzhak Perlman at the Sandy Springs Performing Arts Center on Saturday, February 16, 2019. Undeniably the reigning virtuoso of the violin, Itzhak Perlman enjoys superstar status rarely afforded […]
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5 Things You Didn’t Know About Manheim Steamroller
During the holidays, it is hard to turn on a radio station or watch a Christmas-themed program on television without hearing the familiar synthesized sounds of Mannheim Steamroller. The story of the groundbreaking band is one of success that grew out of rejection from the music industry as a whole. Here are five things you […]
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DeKalb police officer shot in friendly fire incident after hostage situation
On Sunday, December 23, 2018, the GBI was asked by the DeKalb County Police Department to investigate a shooting incident. According to the GBI, preliminary information indicates that on Sunday, December 23, 2018, at about 3:30 a.m., DeKalb officers responded to a domestic involving a man and a woman in Decatur. Police believe the […]
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GBI investigates shooting of 25-year-old during marijuana-related arrest
On Saturday, December 22, 2018, the Georgia Bureau of Investigation was asked by the Atlanta Police Department to investigate an officer involved shooting. According to the GBI, preliminary information indicates that on Saturday, December 22, 2018, at about 5 p.m., Atlanta police officers made contact with two male subjects inside a business located at 1166 […]
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Scam Alert: Gordon County deputies don’t call to collect a fine when you miss jury duty
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’ […]
