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B.J. Williams

B.J. Williams
Lumpkin County commissioners postpone decision on Iron Mountain Park use
After listening to nearly four hours of pros and cons Tuesday night, the Lumpkin County Commission decided to table a decision on a Special Land Use Application for the developers of Iron Mountain Park.
11:59AM ( 6 years ago )
Longstreet Bridge single lane closures begin Wednesday morning
The Georgia Department of Transportation said single lane closures will occur during the day this week on State Route 11/US 129 at the Longstreet Bridge construction project.
7:01AM ( 6 years ago )
Hoschton mayor, council member told to resign amid racial strife
The mayor and a council member in a mostly white north Georgia city are facing calls to resign over racially charged comments.
5:12AM ( 6 years ago )
Kemp signs bill to preserve rape kits for longer
Georgia's law enforcement will have to preserve rape kits for much longer than what was previously required under a bill signed by Republican Gov. Brian Kemp.
5:10AM ( 6 years ago )
Forsyth County woman charged with felony murder in neglect death of mother
A Forsyth County woman charged last year with neglect in the death of her elderly mother has now been charged with felony murder.
11:45AM ( 6 years ago )
Kemp signs fetal heartbeat legislation
Georgia's Republican Gov. Brian Kemp has signed legislation banning abortions once a fetal heartbeat can be detected. That can be as early as six weeks.
10:39AM ( 6 years ago )
Commerce business that supplies materials to libraries to hire 115
Baker & Taylor, a leading provider of books and services to public libraries nationwide, has announced plans to expand its operations in the Commerce area.
10:16AM ( 6 years ago )
As Kemp prepares to sign LIFE Act, ACLU prepares legal action
Georgia's Republican Gov. Brian Kemp is set to sign legislation banning abortions at around six weeks of pregnancy
7:18AM ( 6 years ago )
Oakwood PD searches for suspect who smashed glass door of business, stole merchandise
The Oakwood Police Department is on the lookout for a burglary suspect who smashed a glass door at an AT&T retail store on Winder Highway.
6:54AM ( 6 years ago )
Georgia high court to hear appeal in election challenge
Georgia's highest court plans to hear an appeal of the dismissal of a lawsuit challenging the outcome of the election for lieutenant governor in November
5:10AM ( 6 years ago )