Loganville-Grayson, GA|News|
Grayson Highway Jaywalker Struck, Killed Near Lawrenceville
A Lawrenceville man died Tuesday night when he was hit by a car while trying to cross Grayson Highway near Maranatha Road.
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Dacula, GA|News|
Gwinnett Voters Will Have To Request Absentee-Ballot Applications
Gwinnett commissioners refused a request Tuesday to fund sending absentee-ballot applications to all active county voters.
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Loganville-Grayson, GA|News|
Memorial Day Gatherings Fueled GA Summer COVID Surge: Report
Coronavirus numbers will spike again after Labor Day if Georgians aren’t more careful, according to an immunology expert.
Jim Massara, Patch Staff
Cartersville, GA|News|
Racist Online Threats Follow Political Clash At Cass High School
An 18-year-old Hartwell man not connected with Cass faces charges of terroristic threats, harassing phone calls and child cruelty in Bartow.
Jim Massara, Patch Staff
Loganville-Grayson, GA|News|
Kidnapping, Carjacking Suspect Sought By Gwinnett Police
The unidentified man was seen on security video punching a woman and forcing her into the back seat of her car with her 1-year-old child.
Jim Massara, Patch Staff
Dallas-Hiram, GA|News|
Free Books For Paulding Kids Funded By Dallas Insurance Agent
A $2,500 donation from State Farm through agent Suzanne Whitworth will pay Ferst Readers to mail books to kids through their fifth birthday.
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Douglasville, GA|News|
Anti-Trump Post Lands Douglas County Schools Staffer In Hot Water
Nicole Hayes declined comment Monday on her status after an anti-Trump Facebook rant she said she didn't post put her job in jeopardy.
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Cartersville, GA|News|
GA Coronavirus: Daily New Cases, Deaths From COVID-19 Both Drop
Gov. Brian Kemp touted "measurable progress" against COVID-19 but urged Georgians "to stay vigilant and continue to use best practices."
Jim Massara, Patch Staff
East Cobb, GA|News|
Marietta Man Pleads Guilty To Stealing $300,000 PPP Money
A U.S. attorney’s complaint alleged that Stanely Dorceus falsified documents when he requested the PPP loan on May 10.
Jim Massara, Patch Staff
Dacula, GA|News|
Semi-Pro Football Game At Gwinnett Park Ends With Gunfire
Police arrived at Gary Pirkle Park to find a "massive amount of chaos," according to the incident report. A Snellville man was wounded.
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Loganville-Grayson, GA|News|
Ball Python Found, Killed In Backyard Of Walton County Home
When pythons like this are found loose, they've either escaped or been released by their owners. They're already thriving in South Florida.
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Dallas-Hiram, GA|News|
GA Coronavirus: State Trumpets 'Good Numbers' On DPH Website
A news release posted Monday to Georgia's health-department website pointed out how case numbers have dropped from a peak in late July.
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East Cobb, GA|News|
Online Petition Demands Wheeler High School Keep Its Name
The new petition comes two months after another petition argued that Wheeler — named for a Confederate general — should change its name.
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Loganville-Grayson, GA|News|
Grayson Standout Smith Medically Disqualified From GA Tech Team
Jeremiah Smith was a top college-football prospect from Grayson High who helped the Rams win three region titles and a state championship.
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Dacula, GA|News|
Vehicular Homicide Charge In Connection With Fatal Norcross Crash
Brianna Leake of Lilburn died at the scene after her Nissan was struck by a Honda "traveling at a high rate of speed" on Indian Trail Road.
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Dacula, GA|News|
GA Coronavirus: 1,739 New Cases, 42 More Deaths
Georgia has recorded 5,132 deaths so far from COVID-19. On Saturday, Georgia became one of 10 states with more than 5,000 deaths.
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Dacula, GA|News|
GA Coronavirus: More Than 5,000 Deaths From COVID-19
On Saturday, Georgia became the 10th state and second southern state to report more than 5,000 deaths due to COVID-19.
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Loganville-Grayson, GA|News|
Gwinnett Cop Shown Tasing Woman In Viral Video Fired Friday
Michael Oxford was terminated for not de-escalating what started as a property-damage call that eventually devolved into a wrestling match.
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East Cobb, GA|News|
Coronavirus: GA Within Mask's Breadth Of 5,000 Deaths
On Friday, Georgia's health department reported 4,998 total deaths from COVID-19. The state will almost certainly surpass 5,000 on Saturday.
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Douglasville, GA|News|
Arbor Place Mall Owner Strikes Debt Deal To Stay In Business
Arbor Place's owner announced on Aug. 18 it had lost more than $81 million for the second quarter of 2020.
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