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Gwinnett County BOC District 3 commissioner to host Town Hall Saturday on fighting Fentanyl
The Gwinnett County community is invited to attend a town hall meeting hosted District 3 Commissioner Jasper Watkins III this upcoming weekend. District 3 encompasses Dacula, Grayson, Loganville, Snellville, and parts of Lawrenceville. The town hall meeting dubbed, Fighting Fentanyl Town Hall with District 3 Commissioner Jasper Watkins III, is...
Thousands Attend Snapping Shoals EMC Annual Meeting
More than 3,000 people, including about 1,500 members, gathered Thursday for the Snapping Shoals Electric Membership Corp. annual meeting at the Georgia International Horse Park. In addition to the traditional blue grass sounds of The Purple Hulls, attendees received health information from Piedmont Newton Hospital, energy tips from SSEMC employees and a visit from 811’s Digger the Dog. Keith Williams of Covington was the lucky winner of the 2003 Ford Ranger that was retired from SSEMC’s fleet. Rufus and Margaret Johnson of Covington were recognized as the Oldest Married Couple present and will receive a $100 credit on their power bill. Carolyn Greeson of Covington was recognized as the Oldest Member in attendance and will receive a $50 credit. Lance Harper (District 1), G. Anthony Norton (District 2), Walter Johnson (District 3) and Gene Morris (District 4) were each re-elected to serve three-year terms for their districts on the SSEMC board of directors. Jeff Wigington was elected to fill the unexpired term of District 2 director Dr. Millard Ross, who died last July. Snapping Shoals EMC is a member-owned electric cooperative providing electric service to approximately 100,000 homes and businesses in an eight-county area that includes large portions of Newton, Rockdale and Henry counties, as well as part of DeKalb, Butts, Walton, Jasper and Morgan counties.
Police: Parents find body of pregnant teen in residential woods
GWINNETT COUNTY, Ga. (Court TV) — The ex-boyfriend of a pregnant teen whose body was found by her parents in the woods near their home is in custody. According to police, doorbell camera footage showed 16-year-old Mia Campos leaving her Loganville house on the evening of July 14 with an unknown person. Hours later, her... Read more » Fore more crime and trial news coverage, visit Court TV
Braves make expected roster moves but it cost them quite a bit of outfield depth
The Atlanta Braves have been forced to shuffle their roster over the last couple of days due to injuries to key players. First, Max Fried was placed on the 15-day injured list with neuritis and then second baseman Ozzie Albies suffered a fractured wrist in the final inning of Sunday's loss to the Cardinals.
Falcons veteran QB appears on top 10 trade block big board
The Falcons will report to training camp this time next week, but there could still be a couple of moves on the horizon. The defense needs bolstering. I hope to god that Raheem Morris isn’t content with the cornerback room, but the safety and edge units could also use some TLC.
Townsend defeats Stephens in Atlanta Open’s final Sunday Showdown
Taylor Townsend defeated Sloane Stephens in two sets on Sunday night, bringing her vibrant personality and powerful serves to the Atlanta Open Showdown. The post Townsend defeats Stephens in Atlanta Open’s final Sunday Showdown appeared first on Rough Draft Atlanta.
Homeowner disputes neighbor's outrageous claim that tree is dying: 'There is actually symbiosis going on here'
When we hear stories about trees being cut down unnecessarily, images of large-scale deforestation typically come to mind. However, the pressure to eliminate healthy trees can hit a lot closer to home and even within our residential homeowners associations. In a viral Reddit post, one homeowner shared pictures from several...
Killer Mike Shows Off Completed Bankhead Seafood Renovation
Killer Mike‘s longstanding plans are finally coming to fruition, as his restaurant Bankhead Seafood (which he and T.I., along with other partners, bought in 2018) is finally remodeled and on the verge of opening. Bankhead Seafood was an Atlanta staple for half a century, until it closed in 2018....
Gorman homer helps Cards split doubleheader with Braves
Nolan Gorman hit a two-run homer in a four-run second inning and the St. Louis Cardinals overcame two homers by Marcell Ozuna to beat the Atlanta Braves 9-5 and avoid being swept in Saturday’s split doubleheader.
Braves pitching prospect goes viral for his horrific statistics
Atlanta Braves pitching prospect Francisco Vicioso still has a few kinks to work through at the minor league level. Vicioso went viral over the weekend, and let’s just say he probably would have preferred to remain anonymous. The reason so many people are now familiar with Vicioso is that the 19-year-old currently has some of... The post Braves pitching prospect goes viral for his horrific statistics appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
Atlanta City Council Member Andrea L. Boone & Atlanta Falcons Kyle Pitts Donates Resources/Furniture Following Fairburn Road Apartment Fire
Atlanta City Council Member Andrea L. Boone & Atlanta Falcons Kyle Pitts Donates Resources/Furniture Following Fairburn Road Apartment Fire. District 10 Atlanta City Council member Andrea L. Boone. WHAT: Donating resources and furniture for families displaced by apartment complex fire. WHEN: Monday, July 22, 11:30 a.m. WHERE: 320 Fairburn Road...
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