Public Safety
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Government
Should Background Checks Be Required at Gun Shows?
With another gun show scheduled soon in Gwinnett County, it's time to note a significant feature of such events. Background checks apparently are not required in Georgia and several other...
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Opinion
Personal Safety Tactics: What to Do if You're Stuck on the Side of the Road
The ScenarioIt’s late at night and you’re on the last leg of your trip. The gas gauge shows that you have between 1/8 and ¼ of a tank left. No problem—there are plenty of gas stations up ...
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Public Safety
Video: Fireworks Safety Tips From Gwinnett Fire
The Gwinnett County Fire Department held a demo Wednesday to show how to safely use fireworks and sparklers this season. According to the department, statistics show that in 2010 the...
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Public Safety
Personal Safety Tactics: At What Point Do You Call Police?
The Scenario You’re relaxing at home when you hear a strange noise outside. It sounds like someone is trying to break in through a window. What is the first thing you should do? ...
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Public Safety
Behind the Badge: A Day in the Life of Snellville PD
Neal Carter, a Snellville Police officer for six years now, was hired straight out of Columbus State University. A Lilburn native and Parkview graduate, Carter considers the police force ...
