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Georgia News

Deputies: Gunman call near Yargo Elementary was a false alarm
It may have been a "misunderstanding" of a reported gunman near Yargo Elementary School in Barrow County that led to a lockdown at the school Monday afternoon.
1:50PM ( 8 years ago )
Snake bites begin early this year; copperheads posing threat
Authorities say they're already seeing a large number of snake bites in Georgia this year.
11:59PM ( 8 years ago )
Georgia man said to be among candidates for head of FBI
A former federal prosecutor in Georgia is said to be among the candidates for FBI Director, as President Trump seeks a replacement for James Cromey, whom he fired last week.
9:08AM ( 8 years ago )
Collapsed interstate bridge in Georgia reopens to traffic
A key section of interstate highway through Atlanta has partially reopened, six weeks after a highway bridge collapsed because of a large fire.
7:41PM ( 8 years ago )
Former student arrested for alleged burglary at Winder-Barrow High School
A former student faces a list of charges for allegedly burglarizing Winder-Barrow High School early Wednesday morning.
4:25PM ( 8 years ago )
Suwanee moves ahead with agreement for sidewalks between George Pierce Park, neighborhood
Suwanee city council members are moving ahead with an inter-governmental agreement with Gwinnett County for a plan that will bring a sidewalk connection between George Pierce Park and the Ruby Forest neighborhood.
12:31PM ( 8 years ago )
Bradford Street to close Thursday morning for railroad crossing work
Bradford Street in Gainesville will close at 8 a.m. Thursday as Norfolk Southern does repair work on the railroad crossing.
12:13PM ( 8 years ago )
Plane bound for Barrow County Airport makes emergency landing in Athens
No injuries were reported when a plane headed for the Barrow County Airport had to make an emergency landing shortly after its departure from Athens-Ben Epps Airport Tuesday afternoon.
4:10PM ( 8 years ago )
9th District congressional candidate to host 'Health Care Town Hall' in Gainesville
A candidate for Georgia's 9th Congressional District is hosting a non-partisan town hall event this Thursday in Gainesville to discuss the Affordable Health Care Act (ACHA) and its impact on local families.
10:50AM ( 8 years ago )
Section of Ga. 11 to close for 90 days in Jefferson, starting later this month
A portion of Ga. 11 will close for 90 days, starting Tuesday, May 30, in Jefferson as crews replace an aging drainage structure.
12:45PM ( 8 years ago )