Lawrenceville purchases breathing apparatus for gas main breaks

When inspecting gas main breaks, Lawrenceville takes city workers safety very seriously. Special equipment is required to protect workers and ensure their safety.

To meet that need the Lawrenceville city council agreed Jan. 4, to the purchase of six emergency self-contained breathing masks and related equipment. The $14,612 contract is awarded to the lowest of four bidders, Stag Enterprises Inc. of Ball Ground.

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Crews battle 2 apartment complex fires across Atlanta

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1 dead, 2 injured after fight leads to shooting in Carrollton, police say

Several local elections across metro Atlanta are headed to runoffs

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Atlanta among airports where FAA will cut flights due to shutdown

The U.S. Department of Transportation will cut flights by 10% across 40 of the nation’s busiest airports on Friday to alleviate pressure on air traffic controllers.

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Metro Atlanta’s water smells, tastes weird again. Blame fall and Lake Lanier.

It’s safe to drink, but a seasonal change in Lake Lanier each fall means most of the metro’s water tastes like dirt and mold.

15 family-friendly things to do in metro Atlanta this weekend

Our list of 15 family-friendly doings in metro Atlanta for Oct. 31-Nov. 2 includes several festivals, a chili cookoff, a circus and so much more.