Dallas-Hiram, GA|News|
Elder Scam Investigation Snares Suspects From Paulding, Cobb
Two Georgia women — one from Dallas, the other from Marietta — are among five people accused of scamming seniors out of more than $350,000.
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Atlanta, GA|News|
Cocktails-To-Go Could Join Wine And Beer For Restaurant Take-Out
A bill just passed by the Georgia House would allow mixed drinks with take-out food orders. All it needs now is Gov. Brian Kemp's signature.
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Dacula, GA|News|
Suspect Sought In Connection With Double Homicide: Gwinnett PD
A woman and her teenage son were found shot dead Friday in Flowery Branch, and police said they think the woman's boyfriend is to blame.
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Loganville-Grayson, GA|News|
Two Men Shot Dead Identified By Gwinnett Police
Two Lawrenceville men found shot dead Sunday afternoon in a home on Oxford Hall Drive were publicly identified Monday by authorities.
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Dallas-Hiram, GA|News|
Argument In Hiram Subdivision Leads To Murder Charge: Sheriff
A 19-year-old man is charged with murder in connection with the shooting death of a 21-year-old at the tennis courts in a Hiram subdivision.
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Loganville-Grayson, GA|News|
Free Krispy Kreme In Gwinnett? Just Show Your Vaccination Card
Starting this week, Krispy Kreme in Gwinnett will give a free Original Glazed doughnut to customers showing their COVID-19 vaccination card.
Jim Massara, Patch Staff
East Cobb, GA|News|
Free Krispy Kreme In Marietta? Just Show Your Vaccination Card
Starting this week, Krispy Kreme in Marietta will give a free Original Glazed doughnut to customers showing their COVID-19 vaccination card.
Jim Massara, Patch Staff
Douglasville, GA|News|
Teen Accused Of Murder Arrested: Douglas County Sheriff's
The sheriff's office announced Monday night it had arrested Nathanael Michael Searcy in connection with a shooting death in Lithia Springs.
Jim Massara, Patch Staff
Atlanta, GA|News|
Georgians 16 And Over Eligible For Vaccinations Starting Thursday
Gov. Brian Kemp announced that all Georgians 16 and older will be eligible starting Thursday for COVID-19 vaccinations.
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Dallas-Hiram, GA|News|
Dallas Woman Honored With UNG Female Student Leadership Award
Morgan Gaynor, a senior at the University of North Georgia, was one of 10 winners of the school's 2021 Female Student Leadership Award.
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Dacula, GA|News|
$10K Reward Offered For Info Leading To RaceTrac Murder Suspect
The FBI and RaceTrac are offering $10,000 in reward money for information leading to the arrest of a suspect in Friday's shooting death.
Jim Massara, Patch Staff
Loganville-Grayson, GA|News|
Former Ingles Store Purchased For $5.2 Million By Gwinnett County
The vacant Ingles store on Grayson Highway will replace Gwinnett's current Records Management Center, which is almost full.
Jim Massara, Patch Staff
Dacula, GA|News|
Gwinnett Teen Charged By GBI With Second Murder
A Gwinnett teen was already in custody in connection with one shooting death. On Friday, she was charged in connection with a second death.
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Cartersville, GA|News|
Cartersville Restaurant Inspections: Cody J's, 5 Guys, Martin's
Heading out to grab a bite to eat? Get the dish on recent restaurant inspections at various Cartersville establishments.
Jim Massara, Patch Staff
East Cobb, GA|News|
East Cobb Elementary Schooler Scores As GA Spelling Bee Finalist
A Marietta elementary-school student finished among 20 finalists Friday in Georgia’s 2021 State Spelling Bee.
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Dallas-Hiram, GA|News|
Paulding Middle Schooler Scores As GA Spelling Bee Finalist
A Dallas middle-school student finished in the top 10 among 20 finalists Friday in Georgia’s 2021 State Spelling Bee.
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Loganville-Grayson, GA|News|
GA Spelling Bee Runner Up From Gwinnett County Middle School
A Lawrenceville student was runner-up in Georgia’s 2021 State Spelling Bee. Students from Grayson and Peachtree Corners were finalists.
Jim Massara, Patch Staff
Douglasville, GA|News|
Hunter Park Ball Field Renamed To Honor Former Brave Terry Harper
The City of Douglasville honored former Atlanta Brave and Douglasville native Terry Harper Saturday by naming a baseball field after him.
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Dallas-Hiram, GA|News|
Paulding Restaurant Inspections: Atami Steak & Sushi, Taco Mac
While most Paulding County restaurants inspected over the last two weeks scored high marks, one in Acworth was rated "unacceptable."
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Loganville-Grayson, GA|News|
Gwinnett Restaurant Inspections: Chick-fil-A, Houndstooth Grill
Heading out to grab a bite to eat? Get the dish on recent restaurant inspections at Gwinnett County establishments.
Jim Massara, Patch Staff