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Henry County brothers, 9 and 12, recognized for community service achievements
HENRY COUNTY, Ga. (Atlanta News First) - Two young brothers from Henry County were presented with certificates of recognition during a board of commissioners meeting on Tuesday. Noah and Treandos Thornton, aged 9 and 12, received a standing ovation from board members and others at the meeting for their community...
Fayetteville chase ends with vehicle overturn, arrests
FAYETTEVILLE, Ga. - A high-speed police chase came to a dramatic end on Tuesday afternoon when the driver of a vehicle lost control while attempting a sharp turn, resulting in the arrest of all occupants, according to Fayetteville Police Department officials. The incident began at approximately 1:42 p.m. when officers...
From tornado ruins to field of dreams: Griffin High School's field gets facelift from Atlanta Braves
ATLANTA — A Griffin school's field got a makeover from the Atlanta Braves, according to the team on Friday. The field was revealed to students at Griffin High School on Thursday. It shows off a brand new covered batting cage and outfield windscreens for both the baseball and softball fields. The Braves, in partnership with Truist, also donated Nike-branded team apparel, cleats and travel bags to both teams.
Pike County residents concerned after their home was struck by gunfire for 2nd time in 3 years
ZEBULON, Georgia (WANF) -- A house in Pike County has been shot at for the second time in three years, leaving its owners concerned for their safety. At 4:46 a.m. on Sunday morning, the resident’s Ring camera captured someone walking down their driveway with a gun before firing several shots at their home.
DAVID CARROLL: The Name Game
I recently attended a 100th birthday party for a wonderful lady named Mildred. A singer serenaded her, inserting her name into the lyrics of familiar songs. This was likely the first time in her life that she heard a song about “Mildred.”. Mildred is a fine name, and it...
New PrEP and naloxone resources available in Northeast Health District
The Northeast Health District is expanding resource availability of PrEP, a medication that reduces the risk of HIV infection, and naloxone, a nasal spray that blocks the effects of opioids and reverses overdoses, to local residents, according to a press release. The district serves Barrow, Clarke, Greene, Jackson, Madison, Morgan,...
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