Woodstock resident drowns at Lake Chatuge Saturday morning
A Woodstock resident who was swimming at Lake Chatuge Saturday morning drowned according to officials. The Georgia Department of Natural Resources (DNR) Law Enforcement Division reports that at 4 a.m. Saturday, Georgia Game Wardens responded to a possible drowning at Lake Chatuge in Towns County. Initial reports...
Hall County Commissioners deny application for residential development in District 2
The Hall County Board of Commissioners denied a re-zoning application that would have brought a residential development to the eastern part of the county during its Aug. 14 voting meeting. Residential developer Cook Communities applied to rezone the lot on Yellow Creek Road from Agricultural Residential 1 to Planned...
Cherokee County hires more firefighters, increases crew size
CHEROKEE COUNTY, Ga. - Fire crews in Cherokee County will soon have extra firefighters, according to the agency. The Cherokee County Fire and Emergency Services Department is increasing the minimum number of firefighters on each truck. The agency said all trucks will operate with at least three firefighters on board,...
Canton Man Suspected in Hit-and-Run That Killed Trucker on I-75
Marietta Police say they’ve identified the driver accused of a hit-and-run that killed a Chattanooga trucker on I-75—and they now have a warrant in hand. The man’s attorney told investigators he will turn himself in. 🚓 What’s New:vMarietta Police announced they secured a warrant charging 48-year-old Christopher...
Roswell house fire possibly started by lightning strike, firefighters say
Roswell firefighters extinguished a house fire Saturday evening and rescued a couple of family pets in the process.
This Massive Thrift Store In Georgia Has Deals So Good, You’ll Never Want To...
In the heart of Lawrenceville, Georgia, there exists a retail wonderland where bargain hunters experience something akin to a religious experience—Park Avenue Thrift, where “shoppers’ paradise” isn’t just a worn-out marketing phrase but an actual geographical location. This isn’t your grandmother’s dusty charity...
Ex-employee accused of stealing from DSO practice
A former employee accused of stealing $29,000 from the dental service organization (DSO) practice in Georgia where she worked was arrested, according to a story published on August 12 by Access WDUN. Felicia Waycaster, 40, is accused of stealing money from Great Expressions Dental Center in Gainesville, GA, where...
Senior job training program funding still undecided as reports of program members facing eviction,...
There’s been an update in the frozen funds for the senior work-based employment training program. The Senate Appropriations Committee recently approved the FY 2026 Labor, HHS, Education Appropriations Bill. In it, there is a cut out for $395-million for the Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP). That’s...
Dunkin’ opens new Flowery Branch location with free coffee, donation
FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. - A new Dunkin’ location in Flowery Branch opened its doors Friday morning with plenty of perks for early customers. The store, located on Spout Springs Road, began serving guests just minutes before the celebration kicked off. The first 100 people in line received 100 days of free coffee.
Primary Care Provider joins Northeast Georgia Physicians Group in Flowery Branch
A new edition to the medical staff within Northeast Georgia Physicians Group's (NGPG) Flowery Branch location brings with her a vastly growing career of experience. After earning her bachelor’s degree in nursing from Augusta University and her master’s degree from the University of North Georgia in Dahlonega, Nurse...
