Rehabbing the Horse with EPM
Traditional treatment of horses that have been diagnosed with equine protozoal myeloencephalitis (EPM) has relied heavily on medication, time and repeated neurologic examinations. It wasn’t until more recently that proactive rehabilitation was added as a consideration in the protocol. “If we look at equine veterinary...
Dahlonega Celebrates 71st Annual Gold Rush Days Festival
On Oct. 18 and 19, Dahlonega hosted their 71st annual Gold Rush Days Festival in the historic square. The streets were lined with over 300 art and craft booths, food vendors, live music, gold panning, and plenty of activities for children. Gold Rush Festival Days is a celebration of Dahlonega’s...
Gainesville to Clear Soccer Field Homeless Camp as Part of Infrastructure Project
GAINESVILLE, GA — A community soccer field in Gainesville, long home to a large homeless encampment, is set to be cleared in the coming weeks to make way for sewer improvements and a creek cleanup project, city officials confirmed. The encampment, located near a popular recreation area, has grown...
New Paws, New Love: Adopt Dogs Today in Sandy Springs, GA
Interested in adding a furry friend to your family? Even if you're just keen on viewing some of the cute critters available for adoption nearby, there are ample pets waiting for their forever homes in animal shelters throughout and around sandy springs.
Georgia lawmakers discuss eliminating state income tax
GAINESVILLE, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) — Georgia lawmakers are examining what it would take to eliminate the state’s income tax as a Senate committee continues its statewide tour to gather public input. The state Senate’s special committee on eliminating Georgia’s income tax held its third public hearing at Longstreet Café...
Owner reacts after restaurant shot up, allegedly by customer upset about bill
A customer is accused of opening fire on Harold’s Chicken and Ice Bar in Gwinnett County early Sunday morning, leaving employees shaken but unharmed.
City of Lawrenceville opens one-of-a-kind housing facility to help support homeless men
The city of Lawrenceville has opened the F.I.R.S.T. Housing Center, a unique project aimed at providing shelter and support for homeless men.
Unity Christian runners qualify for state meet
Runners from Unity Christian competed at the Region 1-Division II cross country meet Saturday at Horizon Christian Academy in Cumming. Ten Lions runners qualified for the GAPPS state meet as individuals, held Oct. 25 at One Church in Fayetteville, with an 11th qualified as part of the boys team. In the boys race,...
Freeze: Auburn will rotate QBs in practice ahead of Arkansas game
When an offense is taking on water, the head coach and the quarterback get the most fingers pointed at them. Hugh Freeze is already the subject of Auburn fans' frustration and has been for a few weeks now, and Jackson Arnold has also seen his fair share of criticism for his recent showings with the Tigers —...
Gwinnett County police install prescription medication disposal boxes at its precincts
Gwinnett County Police precincts have installed prescription medication collection receptacles to provide residents with a safe way to dispose of unwanted medications.
