St. Pete, FL|News|
Bomb Threats Made At Several Historically Black Colleges in FL
Several historically Black colleges in Florida began receiving bomb threats Monday, just as Black History Month gets underway.
Nikki Gaskins, Patch Staff
Nikki Gaskins, Patch Staff
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Atlanta, GA|News|
Bomb Threats Target Spelman, Other GA Historically Black Colleges
Historically Black colleges and universities in Georgia began getting bomb threats Monday, just before the start of Black History Month.
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Decatur-Avondale Estates, GA|News|
Volunteers Needed At Decatur Food Banks As Omicron, Costs Rise
As more Decatur residents turn to food banks to get through hard times, volunteers are in short supply.
Nikki Gaskins, Patch Staff
Roswell, GA|News|
Roswell PD To Host Citizens’ Police Academy Starting Feb. 15
The Roswell Police Department's Citizen's Police Academy is designed to introduce members of the public to various functions of police work.
Nikki Gaskins, Patch Staff
Decatur-Avondale Estates, GA|News|
DeKalb County Police Searching For Missing 13-Year-Old Boy
Louis Williams, 13, was last seen on the 3400 block of Waldrop Trail in Decatur wearing a navy blue hoodie, DeKalb County police said.
Nikki Gaskins, Patch Staff
Loganville-Grayson, GA|News|
Loganville's Main Street To Close As Apple TV's 'Zoltar' Films
Main Street will be temporarily closed from Lawrenceville Road to Highway 78 as Apple TV's 'Zoltar' begins filming this Friday.
Nikki Gaskins, Patch Staff
Snellville, GA|News|
7-Year-Old Accidentally Shot Outside Snellville Chipotle
Snellville police said another child shot the 7-year-old with a gun left in a car while the adult went inside Chipotle to pick up food.
Nikki Gaskins, Patch Staff
Dacula, GA|News|
Jackie Robinson's Birthplace Marker In Georgia Rededicated
Jackie Robinson's new birthplace marker replaces the one vandalized by gunfire in 2021, according to the Georgia Historical Society.
Nikki Gaskins, Patch Staff
Johns Creek, GA|News|
Volunteers Wanted For iHeart Johns Creek Advisory Committee
The iHeart Johns Creek Advisory Committee helps make recommendations to city council regarding health care innovation and wellness.
Nikki Gaskins, Patch Staff
Decatur-Avondale Estates, GA|News|
Decatur Man Struck By Bullet While Sitting At Living Room Table
Decatur police said someone fired several shots into an apartment, striking a man who is currently in critical condition.
Nikki Gaskins, Patch Staff
Stone Mountain-Lithonia, GA|News|
Driver Fatally Shot Identified By Gwinnett County Police
A driver who crashed his car into a homeowner's yard after being shot has been identified, Gwinnett County police confirm.
Nikki Gaskins, Patch Staff
St. Pete, FL|News|
These Colleges In Florida Offer 2022’s Best Online Degrees
U.S. News & World Report on Tuesday released its annual ranking of the best online programs. See which colleges in Florida made the grade
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Baltimore, MD|News|
These Colleges In Maryland Offer 2022’s Best Online Degrees
U.S. News & World Report on Tuesday released its annual ranking of the best online programs. See which colleges in Maryland made the grade.
Nikki Gaskins, Patch Staff
Lawrenceville, GA|News|
GA Police Chief Suspended Amid Sexual Harassment Probe
Lawrenceville Police Chief Tim Wallis has been suspended for 10 days without pay, city officials confirmed.
Nikki Gaskins, Patch Staff
Decatur-Avondale Estates, GA|News|
DeKalb County Jail Installs Full-Body Scanners
The DeKalb County Sheriff's Office said it hopes to prevent weapons and contraband from coming into the jail.
Nikki Gaskins, Patch Staff
Norcross, GA|News|
Gwinnett County To Install Cameras Near Schools To Deter Speeders
The cameras will issue citations one hour before school starts in the morning and an hour after school ends, Gwinnett County officials said.
Nikki Gaskins, Patch Staff
Stone Mountain-Lithonia, GA|News|
Driver Found Fatally Shot After Crashing Car In Gwinnett County
Gwinnett County police said they are investigating a deadly shooting after a driver crashed his car into a tree in a homeowner's yard.
Nikki Gaskins, Patch Staff
Roswell, GA|News|
Cumming Woman Charged With Meth Trafficking In Roswell
Almost 7 pounds of methamphetamine were seized during a traffic stop and arrest, the Roswell Police Department said on Facebook.
Nikki Gaskins, Patch Staff
Johns Creek, GA|News|
Johns Creek Man To Receive Kidney From Long-Lost Classmate
Rob Latzsch of Johns Creek desperately needed a kidney. A classmate he lost touch with over the years agreed to give him one of hers.
Nikki Gaskins, Patch Staff
Miami, FL|News|
Coast Guard Suspends Search For Missing 34 People Off FL Coast
Coast Guard rescue crews in Florida recovered five bodies during the two-day search and rescue operation.
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