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Georgia's Ossoff's Prison Camera Reform Act goes into effect

A bill introduced by U.S. Sen. Jon Ossoff (D-GA) that mandates federal prisons to upgrade faulty security camera systems has been signed into law.

By South Gwinnett News Report | Jan 9, 2023

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Gwinnett County approves ordinance to curb street racing: It 'should serve as a deterrent for all offenders'

A new ordinance set to impound vehicles of those charged with drag racing on the streets has been approved by the Gwinnett County Board of Commissioners.

By Emily Bevard | Oct 18, 2022

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CEO of Helping Mamas diaper supply bank: 'Families are hurting'

By Andy Nghiem | Sep 30, 2022

The CEO of Helping Mamas Diaper supply bank recently said that approximately a third of Georgia parents are having trouble affording basic goods.

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Reed: 'This last year has been probably the most rewarding' with police Behavioral Health Unit

By Emily Bevard | Aug 21, 2022

The Gwinnett County Police Department Behavioral Health Unit is set to expand from two to 12 employees by the end of the year, aiming to have more coverage to respond to mental health calls.

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Giuliani subpoenaed in Fulton County grand jury investigation into 2020 election, claims: 'nationwide election fraud conspiracy'

By Emily Bevard | Jul 16, 2022

Rudy Giuliani, attorney to former President Donald Trump, has been called among those subpoenaed by a Fulton County grand jury in its ongoing investigation into whether he and others interfered with the results of the 2020 election in Georgia.

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Moved by 'record-high inflation,' Kemp issues temporary extension of state's gas tax ahead of Memorial Day weekend

By Emily Bevard | May 28, 2022

A temporary extension of the state’s 29 cents per gallon gas tax was issued Thursday by Gov. Brian Kemp, ahead of Memorial Day weekend.

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McDonald on anti-mask bill: 'It is past time for our children to return to normal classrooms'

By Emily Bevard | Apr 1, 2022

Mask mandates might be seeing an end in schools as the Georgia House of Representatives recently approved a bill ending requirements.

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Uber driver recalls Peachtree Corners carjacking: 'My life flashed before me'

By John Suayan | Dec 27, 2021

A grandmother who drives for Uber alleges that she was carjacked in Peachtree Corners on the night of Dec. 20.

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Lance Bottoms reinstates indoor mask mandate in Atlanta due to 'high transmission' of COVID-19

By Andy Nghiem | Dec 27, 2021

The City of Atlanta has reimplemented indoor mask mandates in response to the surging number of COVID-19 cases.

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Gwinnett officer spotlights increase in fentanyl overdoses, deaths throughout Georgia

By T.H. Lawrence | Oct 1, 2021

Opioid abuse has been a major concern in Georgia for more than a decade, and in recent years, fentanyl has risen to the top of the list for poisons that people are using.

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Most Americans, health care experts favor 'encouragement' over 'vaccine shaming'

By Trina Thomas | Aug 23, 2021

A new poll revealed that most Americans oppose the public shaming of people who have opted out of the COVID-19 vaccine.

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Georgia public policy expert: Unemployment assistance 'should be a temporary measure'

By Savannah Howe | 2 years ago

With thousands laid off last year during the pandemic, unemployment benefits suddenly became more important than ever.

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Kemp promises end to 'evil industry' of sexual exploitation of children

By Trina Thomas | Jul 4, 2021

Ground was broken for a new Department of Juvenile Justice shelter in Gwinnett County to provide a safe haven for child victims of sexual exploitation, Gov. Brian Kemp said.

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Warnock urges Georgia to 'implement this common measure' for Medicaid expansion

By Karla Florez | Jun 27, 2021

U.S. Sen. Raphael Warnock urged Georgia elected officials to expand Medicaid for older state residents and home health care workers.