Dacula, GA|News|
Gwinnett Kayaker's Body Pulled From Chattahoochee River
The body of a Lawrenceville man whose kayak was found near the Gwinnett-Forsyth county line was recovered Tuesday from the Chattahoochee.
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Loganville-Grayson, GA|News|
Grayson Student Blamed For Zoom Bombing Loses Suspension Appeal
A Couch Middle School student was suspended in February, accused of Zoom bombing an online class with racial slurs. He said he didn't do it.
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Cartersville, GA|News|
Memorial Day 2021: Lake Allatoona Drowning Rates, Safety Tips
Travelers to Lake Allatoona should take note of the risks associated with visits to the lake as summer 2021 approaches.
Jim Massara, Patch Staff
Cartersville, GA|News|
Man Punches Dog, Facebook Video Leads To Arrest: Cartersville PD
A Facebook video that authorities say clearly showed a Cartersville man punching a dog led to his arrest on a charge of animal cruelty.
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Dallas-Hiram, GA|News|
Paulding Jailers Charged With Sexual Assault: Sheriff's Office
After one female inmate accused Paulding County jailers of "inappropriate sexual contact," two more inmates made similar allegations.
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Dacula, GA|News|
Anti-Maskers Disrupt, Delay Gwinnett County School Board Meeting
A vocal group of unmasked parents forced the Gwinnett school board to retreat to another room Thursday night to conduct its monthly meeting.
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Loganville-Grayson, GA|News|
Gwinnett Restaurant Inspections: Five Guys, Three Dollar Cafe
Heading out to grab a bite to eat this weekend? Get the dish on recent restaurant and food-service inspections in Gwinnett County.
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Cartersville, GA|News|
Man Snatches Girlfriend's Child, Charged With Kidnapping: Police
Authorities charged a Bartow man with kidnapping and assault after they say he forced a collision with his girlfriend, then took her child.
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Loganville-Grayson, GA|News|
$40K Amazon College Scholarship Delivered To Grayson High Senior
Yoanna Turura of Grayson High School is one of two Gwinnett County seniors to receive a 2021 Amazon Future Engineer Scholarship.
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Dacula, GA|News|
Good Boy: Gwinnett County Cop K9 Zane Dies Of Cancer
Over a seven-year career with the Gwinnett County Police Department, K9 Zane racked up 42 patrol apprehensions and 52 evidence recoveries.
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Douglasville, GA|News|
Douglas County Restaurant Inspections: McDonald's, Red Lobster
Heading out to grab a bite to eat? Get the dish on recent restaurant and food-service inspections in Douglasville and Douglas County.
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Loganville-Grayson, GA|News|
3 Accused Of Killing Barrow Woman Caught Saturday In Mexico
Three suspects accused in connection with the death of Rossana Delgado were arrested Saturday in Mexico. Two others are still at large.
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Dallas-Hiram, GA|News|
Paulding Restaurant Inspections: Cheeseburger Bobby's, Stevi B's
Heading out to grab a bite to eat? Get the dish on recent restaurant and food-service inspections in Dallas, Hiram and Paulding County.
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Cartersville, GA|News|
Bartow Restaurant Inspections: Cracker Barrel, Hardee's, Subway
Heading out to grab a bite to eat? Get the dish on recent restaurant and food-service inspections in Cartersville and Bartow County.
Jim Massara, Patch Staff
Atlanta, GA|News|
Tax Day Atlanta 2021: Only One Post Office Is Open Until Midnight
Mailing your tax return and running late? Only one post office in the metro Atlanta area is open until midnight, ensuring a May 17 postmark.
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Loganville-Grayson, GA|News|
Teens Charged With Murder In Connection With Valentine Shooting
Two Loganville teenagers were charged with murder in connection with the shooting death in Dacula of another Loganville resident.
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Dacula, GA|News|
Couple Found Dead In Apparent Murder-Suicide: Gwinnett Police
A man and woman were found shot dead in a parked car in unincorporated Lawrenceville Sunday in what authorities say is a murder-suicide.
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East Cobb, GA|News|
Second East Cobb Cityhood Online Town Hall Scheduled Thursday
The latest East Cobb Cityhood virtual town hall will include a live session with Mayor Joe Lockwood of Milton, which became a city in 2006.
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Cartersville, GA|News|
Slice Of $14.7 Million Literacy Grant Awarded To Bartow Schools
The Bartow County School System was among 19 Georgia districts awarded a grant from the state Thursday to improve student literacy.
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Loganville-Grayson, GA|News|
Gwinnett Restaurant Inspections: Frontera, IHOP, Steak 'n Shake
Most Gwinnett restaurants and food operations inspected over the last week received high marks, but one was rated "unacceptable."
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