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A timeline of Southern Brewing Company's sudden, indefinite closure
Southern Brewing Company has closed its doors indefinitely after over nine years in Athens, Georgia and almost five years in Monroe, Georgia. Though the brewery has yet to issue an official statement on their social media accounts, its Athens location has a sign on the door that reads: “We thank you for your loyalty throughout the years. We hope to be back in business in the future.”
Second fox tests positive for rabies in metro Atlanta, officials warn caution
The Georgia Department of Public Health Laboratory say a second fox in Griffin tested positive for rabies after an incident on Placid Road near Grandview Drive and East College Street.
GBI Investigates Shooting of Covington Man by Deputies Following 911 Call
The Georgia Bureau of Investigation (GBI) is investigating an officer-involved shooting that occurred on August 24, 2024, in Covington, Newton County. The Newton County Sheriff’s Office (NCSO) requested the GBI to conduct an independent investigation into the incident. John Cortez Biles, 34, of Covington, was injured in the shooting....
Another Heat Wave is Expected in Georgia This Week
While the risk of hazardous weather remains low today, Georgia residents should prepare for a significant heat wave this week, with temperatures approaching record highs. Isolated thunderstorms may also return by Friday. The Details:. Today and Tonight: There’s little to no chance of hazardous weather today, with conditions expected to...
‘Hands Across the Border’ campaign targets drunk and drugged driving ahead of Labor Day weekend
State troopers and local law enforcement officers in Georgia will collaborate with counterparts in Alabama, Florida, South Carolina, and Tennessee to conduct sobriety road checks leading up to Labor Day.
Gwinnett County Officers Rescue Missing Elderly Man Submerged in Creek
Several Gwinnett County police officers are being commended for their successful rescue of a 77-year-old man who was found submerged in a creek off Interstate 85 Northbound near Buford. On August 20, police were alerted to the disappearance of the elderly man from Snellville, who was reported missing by his...
DeKalb County Elections Board Monthly Meeting on September 12 in Decatur, Public Comments Welcome
The DeKalb County Voter Registration and Elections Board announced their upcoming meeting, set for September 12, 2024, at 4:30 p.m. This gathering is intended for the board to deal with its regular monthly business and will take place in person at 4380 Memorial Drive, Decatur, Georgia. For those unable to attend, proceedings will be broadcast live for remote viewing. The broadcast can be accessed through DeKalb County's official UStream channel.
Gwinnett Co. to begin construction on first-of-its-kind human services, community resource center
The 78,800-square-foot, three-story facility will feature a 30-bed inpatient stabilization unit and a 23-hour temporary observation day center to accommodate up to 15 people.
East Lake restoration helps add ‘wow’ factor to Tour Championship hospitality
One of the main storylines around the Tour Championship this week will be Andrew Green’s restoration of the famed East Lake Golf Club, an offseason project that will leave the property unrecognizable to many. Green’s restoration will no doubt have the attention of the last 30 players remaining in...
12-year-old missing boy returns home, Atlanta police say
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) - Atlanta police said a 12-year-old boy has returned home after being reported missing. Police said the boy was last seen at his home on Lenox Road NE Sunday. He reportedly left the home “following a dispute with his siblings” and was going to the...
ESPN's Stephen A. Smith on Invest Fest and the importance of financial literacy
Sunday marks the final day of Invest Fest in Atlanta. The annual financial education conference is hosted by Earn Your Leisure to promote financial literacy and help entrepreneurs navigate the business world, cryptocurrencies and more. There are more than 400 small businesses and vendors at this year's conference, along with...
Dragon Con Fan Creates Quilts for Charity
COVINGTON — For more than 35 years, the Dragon Con convention has tapped into the varied interests of its ever-growing constituency, hosting events ranging in subject matter from science and technology to anime to costuming and alternate realities. Referred to as “the largest multi-media, popular culture convention focusing on...
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