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Georgia senator's Prison Camera Reform Act signed into law

U.S. Sen. Jon Ossoff's (D-GA) Prison Camera Reform Act has now been signed into law, meaning that federal prisons will be required to upgrade faulty security camera systems.

By North Gwinnett News Report | Jan 9, 2023

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Gwinnett County approves ordinance cracking down on street racers

The Gwinnett County Board of Commissioners has approved an ordinance that paves the way for those charged with drag racing on the streets to have their vehicles impounded for up to a month.

By Emily Bevard | Oct 17, 2022

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

By Emily Bevard | Aug 22, 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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'I'm going to respond to record-high inflation': Kemp extends temporary suspension of gas tax ahead of Memorial Day weekend

By Emily Bevard | May 28, 2022

Gov. Brian Kemp extended a temporary suspension of the state’s 29 cents per gallon gas tax Thursday, aiming to help residents traveling for Memorial Day weekend.

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Georgia police issue Amber Alert for mother, 6-year-old girl

By Zachary Richter | Dec 30, 2021

Georgia police have issued an Amber Alert for a missing six-year-old Forsyth County girl and her mother, who investigators believe was taken against their will the day after Christmas.

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Gwinnett authorities look for victims of 'fake' dentist

By David Beasley | Dec 21, 2021

Now that Gwinnett authorities have arrested a man for allegedly operating as a dentist without a license, they are now trying to find more of his alleged victims, Fox 5 reported.

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

By Savannah Howe | Aug 9, 2021

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

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Kemp promises to end 'evil industry' of sexual exploitation

By Trina Thomas | Jul 4, 2021

Gov. Brian Kemp promised the state would do everything it could to end sexual exploitation of children during a groundbreaking for a Department of Juvenile Justice shelter recently in Gwinnett County that will provide a safe haven for young victims.

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Kemp praises United Way, Gwinnett County for 'work to end homelessness'

By Karla Florez | Jun 27, 2021

Gov. Brian Kemp commended the United Way of Greater Atlanta and Gwinnett County for creating HomeFirst Gwinnett, a women and children's homeless shelter in Norcross.

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Buford hotel general manager urges Rep. Woodall to stop lenders' COVID-19 'vulture tactics'

By Karen Kidd | Apr 11, 2020

Buford Hampton Inn's general manager, Sagar Barhe, urges Rep. Woodall to stop lenders' COVID-19 'vulture tactics' and add protective language to current legislation.