Here are our top five stories from over the weekend you may have missed.
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Gwinnett County Sheriff’s Office to host 2nd Thanksgiving Giveaway
Gwinnett County Sheriff’s Office will host its annual Thanksgiving Food Giveaway on Thursday, Nov. 10.
The giveaway will take place at the Gwinnett County Fairgrounds and begin at 12:00 p.m. and end at 5 p.m. according to a press release from the Sheriff’s Office.
There will be an onsite live DJ from iHeart Media to help celebrate the annual giveaway.
Some of this year’s sponsors for the event include Purdue, Southeast Cooperative, Jim Ellis Automotive Group, Jackson EMC, Publix, and Georgia Power. Read More
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City of Cumming to host Fall Fun Day
The City of Cumming will host a Fall Fun Day on Sat., Oct. 22, that will be full of events for everyone to enjoy.
Starting at 10 a.m., the city will host its first Seasonal Pop-Up Market, presented by Pieces & Peaches. The Pop-Up Market will feature many vendors and local makers, as well as events such as live music, family karaoke, crafts, cupcake decorating, and a pie-eating contest. The market will be open until 6 p.m.
The fall fun will continue at 6 p.m. with the Forsyth County Fire Department’s Annual Public Safety Trunk or Treat Event, which will last until 9 p.m., and the American Cancer Society's Illuminating Life Lantern Parade starting at 6 p.m.. Read More
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AAA launches ‘Move Over for Me’ campaign
AAA is encouraging drivers to move over any time they spot an emergency responder or disabled vehicle on the side of the road under its new "Move Over for Me" campaign.
According to the agency, nearly 350 people are struck and killed outside a disabled vehicle each year, and about a quarter of drivers do not know that Slow Down, Move Over laws exist in their state.
“For years, Slow Down, Move Over efforts have focused on emergency responders, and it’s critical that we continue to protect these individuals who come to the aid of motorists,” Scott VerBracken, vice president of Automotive Services for AAA said. “But as motorists get flat tires, break down, run out of gas, or find themselves otherwise in trouble at the roadside, they also face the dangerous elements of high-speed traffic and need the same protection.”
Drivers are encouraged to remain alert, keep an eye out for disabled vehicles or emergency vehicles and watch for people on the roadside. Passengers can also help identify roadway issues and can remind the driver to slow down and move over.
AAA said stranded motorists should pull as far over on the shoulder as safely possible, turn their hazard lights on and call for assistance. Read More
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North Georgia Wildlife and Safari Park receives top ranking from TripAdvisor
North Georgia Wildlife and Safari Park started as a small wildlife outreach program and petting zoo in Cleveland, and is now a top attraction in North Georgia and worldwide. NOGA Wild recently won its third Traveler’s Choice award from TripAdvisor due to its top 10 percent attraction ranking.
This worldwide ranking comes from visitors’ positive online reviews.
“[The TripAdvisor award] was very humbling to us,” said NOGA Wild Director and Founder Hope Bennett. “We have an incredible conservation program here. But we are rustic, we are out in the woods. We don't have fancy concrete paths, but we do have the personal connection counters, the beautiful scenery, that natural part of being out in God's nature.” Read More
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Hall County: Claude Parks Road on schedule to re-open in December
Hall County officials say repairs are underway on a portion of Claude Parks Road near Murrayville that was washed out in September.
In a release Thursday, officials said the portion of the road near the intersection of Jake Kemp Road is expected to be open some time in December if repairs stay on schedule. Read More
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