The Acworth Dragon Boat Festival Makes a Splash with Exciting Races and Community Celebrations

The Acworth Dragon Boat Festival Makes a Splash with Exciting Races and Community Celebrations

The Acworth Dragon Boat Festival, a highly anticipated annual event, made its return to the shores of Lake Acworth this past weekend, drawing crowds eager to experience the thrill of dragon boat racing and the joy of a community celebration. With teams paddling furiously in brightly decorated boats, the festival not only showcased intense competition … Read more

Guthrie’s Celebrates Opening of New Location in Woodstock, GA with Exciting Giveaways

Guthrie’s Celebrates Opening of New Location in Woodstock, GA with Exciting Giveaways

Guthrie’s, renowned for its crispy chicken fingers and signature sauce, has opened a new restaurant in Woodstock, Georgia, expanding its presence in the Atlanta area. Located at 2004 Eagle Drive, at the bustling intersection of Eagle Drive and Rose Creek Drive, this new location promises to be a go-to spot for quick lunches, family dinners, … Read more

Involuntary Manslaughter Charges Against Former Georgia Officer in Fatal Traffic Stop Shooting

Involuntary Manslaughter Charges Against Former Georgia Officer in Fatal Traffic Stop Shooting

A former Georgia police officer has been charged with involuntary manslaughter, in a disturbing case that has sparked debates over police behavior and racial tensions. The charge is based on an alleged shooting death of Black man Emmanuel Millard by ex-Woodstock police officer Grant Matthew Shaw following a traffic stop. Millard was purportedly surrendering. October … Read more

Georgia Police Officers Fired After Violent Arrest Captured on Bodycam

Georgia Police Officers Fired After Violent Arrest Captured on Bodycam

In a distressing incident caught on bodycam footage, two Georgia police officers were terminated following the brutal handling of Montavious Smith, an unarmed Black teenager, during an arrest near Six Flags Over Georgia. The event, which transpired on the night of August 19, 2023, has sparked outrage and a reevaluation of police conduct within the … Read more

I-575 South Opens in Woodstock Again Subsequent to Vehicle Fire Event

I-575 South Opens in Woodstock Again Subsequent to Vehicle Fire Event

After emergency personnel effectively put out a car fire that had momentarily stopped traffic, Interstate 575 southbound in Woodstock was opened again. The Thursday early afternoon event, which took place just south of Highway 92, seriously disrupted traffic. Approximately 12:45 p.m., first responders received word of a car on the freeway that was on fire. … Read more