Thursday, January 3, 2013
The Georgia State Patrol reported its troopers investigated 586 accidents as of daybreak today, Jan. 2.
Georgia State Troopers have investigated more crashes during this New Year's holiday than last year, with injuries rising above New Year's 2012 levels, and almost as many deaths – six so far this year, compared to seven last year. The GSP investigated three of the fatal traffic accidents, with local agencies investigating the other three. Troopers have investigated 585 accidents as of daybreak today, Jan. 1, which included 266 injuries and three deaths. During last year's entire 102-hour holiday, the Department of Public Safety investigated 296 accidents. Those accidents included 172 injuries and 7 deaths. Deaths have been investigated by the following Troop locations and local agencies: The fatal crashes investigated by the Georgia …
Monday, December 31, 2012
The American Academy of Ophthalmology offer some advice for a safe New Year's celebration.
The following public service announcement was provided by the American Academy of Ophthalmology. A champagne toast is a great way to welcome 2013, but be mindful as you uncork the bottle: warm bottles of champagne and improper cork-removal techniques cause serious, potentially blinding eye injuries every year. The American Academy of Ophthalmology warns that champagne bottles contain pressure as high as 90 pounds per square inch – more than the pressure found inside a typical car tire. This pressure can launch a champagne cork at 50 miles per hour as it leaves the bottle — fast enough to shatter glass. It's also fast enough to permanently damage vision. Champagne cork mishaps can lead to various, serious eye injuries, such as rupture of …
Check out these interesting fun facts and trivia about New Year's Eve.
If you're celebrating New Year's Eve this year and find a lull in the conversation, impress your family and friends with this New Year's trivia. How do you plan on celebrating New Year's Eve?
Sunday, December 30, 2012
If you're looking for something to do to ring in 2013, check out these events around Cumming.
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Sunday, December 30, 2012
There's much to do this New Year's Eve in Cumming as revelers ring in 2013. Here are several events happening around town, if you don't see your event here, be sure to add it in the comments section below. New Year's Eve Celebrations: Coo Coo's Nest Ring in the New Year with the Coo Coo's Nest house band, The Ruckus. It's the biggest bash of the year, special dinner pricing. Call 678-456-8932 for more information. Cumming Playhouse What do you get when you bring together a fiddle, mandolin, banjo, guitar, upright slap bass, rhinestone costumes, hilarious comedy and great classic country, bluegrass, rockabilly and gospel music at a theatre near you - Branson On The Road, according to the Cumming Playhouse website. Two shows today and …
Friday, December 21, 2012
Eight people were killed last year in Georgia traffic crashes that occurred between Christmas and New Years Day.
In 2011, eight people were killed in traffic crashes in Georgia between Christmas and New Years Day and there were 401 people were arrested for driving under the influence. There is no question that the holiday season is one of the busiest times of the year, from shopping for that perfect gift to attending countless celebrations with family, friends and co-workers. This year the Christmas holiday travel period begins Friday, Dec. 21 at 6 p.m. and ends Tuesday night, Dec. 25. The New Year’s holiday period begins Friday, Dec. 28 at 6 p.m. and ends Tuesday night, Jan. 1, 2013. Both holiday periods are 102-hours long. Be safe while traveling to and from your holiday destinations. Georgia State Troopers will be patrolling throughout the …
Friday, December 30, 2011
TNT Fireworks guides consumers to safely ring in the new year.
TNT Fireworks — the nation’s largest distributor of consumer fireworks and sparklers — is encouraging Americans to safely enjoy their New Year’s celebrations with the following tips: TAKE PRECAUTIONS. Always keep a hose and a bucket of water nearby in case of emergencies. LIGHT ONE AT A TIME. Never light two or more fireworks or sparklers at the same time. KEEP IT OUTSIDE. Only use fireworks and sparklers outdoors on flat, hard surfaces in clear areas and away from houses, buildings and dry grass. HAVE ADULT SUPERVISION. Never allow young children to light or handle fireworks or sparklers. Be aware of the minimum permitted age in your state. Adults should always be present when lighting or handling fireworks or sparklers. STAY ALERT. …
Thursday, December 29, 2011
If you're looking for something to do to ring in 2012, check out these events around Cumming and nearby towns.
There's much to do this weekend in Cumming as revelers ring in 2012. Here are 10 events happening around town, if you don't see your event here, add it in the comments section below and we'll be sure to include. For more information on these and other events click the links below. Around Cumming: Castleberry Ale House Come celebrate its first Pajama New Year's Party! DJ EB will be playing the music for the party. Free give aways and champagne toast to all in the house! Cumming Playhouse Now showing "Branson on the Road "Christmas Style." Two shows Dec. 31 at 3 p.m. and 8 p.m. Stars and Strikes New Year's Eve family celebration from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. and adult celebration from 10 p.m. to 2 a.m. The Ridge Ring in the new year at The Ridge …
Saturday, December 10, 2011
This holiday movie bonanza with a massive, celebrity-stuffed cast is two hours you'll never get back.
No less than a dozen different story lines intertwine in the star-stuffed film "New Years Eve." These stories are spliced together and made into a movie. The small stories include first kisses, midnight rendezvous, newborn babies, dying fathers, trapped strangers and husbands at war. The end result is a big, bloated cast of celebrities with very little to say, except, happy holidays. So who's in the film ? Let's roll the credits… Halle Berry, Jessica Biel, Jon Bon Jovi, Abigail Breslin, Chris "Ludacris" Bridges, Robert De Niro, Josh Duhamel, Zac Efron, Hector Elizondo, Katherine Heigl, Ashton Kutcher, Seth Meyers, Lea Michele, Sarah Jessica Parker, Michelle Pfeiffer, Til Schweiger, Hilary Swank, Sofia Vergara, Ryan Seacrest, Matthew …
