Wrecked police car provides sobering reminder of Move Over Law

Submitted by Beth Sawicki, Where U Live Producer

Monday, April 6th, 2015, 11:58am

Wrecked police car provides sobering reminder of Move Over Law

GWINNETT COUNTY, Ga. -- A totaled car is turning heads among visitors to Gwinnett County's Justice and Administration Center.

Gwinnett County Sheriff Butch Conway and the county's board of commissioners placed the car there for a very important reason -- to stress the importance of Georgia's Move Over Law.

The car belonged to Gwinnett County Sheriff's Deputy Justin Lunt. Last year, Lunt activated the car's lights and parked it alongside a roadway to provide visibility and protection for a work crew. The car was rear-ended by a driver who later told police he was changing music on his phone when the accident occurred.

Lunt was seriously injured in the crash and still has not returned to work. His wrecked car will be on display, along with a banner reinforcing the law's purpose, through the end of April.

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Submitted by Beth Sawicki, Where U Live Producer

Monday, April 6th, 2015, 9:31am

Krispy Kreme introduces camping-inspired donuts

(WXIA) -- Whether you enjoy camping in the woods or on the couch, Krispy Kreme has the perfect new donut for you.

The chain recently launched three new "campfire" donuts. They are available now through Sunday, May 17, and include:

Oreo Dirt Cake: A yeast donut filled with a blend of Kreme filling and Oreo cookie crumbles, dipped in milk chocolate and topped with Oreo cookie crumbles and a gummy candy worm

S'mores: A yeast donut filled with marshmallow Kreme, dipped in milk chocolate and topped with a blend of graham cracker crumbles, chocolate chips and white icing drizzle

Honey Bee: A donut dipped in yellow icing with a candy sugar piece

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Submitted by Beth Sawicki, Where U Live Producer

Friday, April 3rd, 2015, 2:45pm

(WXIA) -- Here's some good news for spring breakers and Atlanta Braves fans: road construction will be limited for the next two weekends.

The Georgia Department of Transportation announced Wednesday it will close fewer interstate lanes than usual from midnight on Friday, Apr. 3 to 5 a.m. on Monday, Apr. 6. The construction break is meant to accommodate drivers who are heading into or out of Atlanta for spring break and Easter weekend.

Lane closures will also be limited from 10 p.m. on Friday, Apr. 10 to 5 a.m. on Monday, Apr. 13, for the Braves' opening weekend at Turner Field.

Traffic throughout Georgia is expected to be heavy both weekends, and drivers are asked to be cautious.

"Also, incident management or emergency maintenance-related lane closures could become necessary on any time on any route," GDOT director of construction Jeff Baker said.

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Friday, April 3rd, 2015, 12:58pm

GWINNETT COUNTY, Ga. -- A 36-year-old woman is accused of shooting her estranged husband to death inside his Gwinnett County apartment.

Olivia Annette Smith has been charged with felony murder and aggravated assault in the death of 34-year-old Cory Smith.

Investigators responded to a domestic dispute call at around 9:15 p.m. Thursday at the Preston Hills at Mill Creek Apartments in the 2900 block of Buford Drive. They found Cory Smith inside his apartment. He was pronounced dead from an apparent gunshot wound.

Annette Smith was taken to Gwinnett County Police headquarters for questioning before her arrest. An investigation revealed the suspect and victim were arguing when Annette Smith produced a gun and shot Cory Smith.

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Submitted by Beth Sawicki, Where U Live Producer

Friday, April 3rd, 2015, 7:52am

2015 Shuler Hensley Awards nominees announced

ATLANTA -- Twenty-four productions have been nominated for the 2015 Georgia High School Musical Theater Awards, otherwise known as the Shuler Hensley Awards.

The program is named for Tony Award-winning actor Shuler Hensley, a Cobb County native. This year's winners will be announced Thursday, Apr. 23 during an awards ceremony at the Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre.

Winning a Shuler Hensley Award can reap major benefits for a budding performer. Just ask Jai'Len Josey, who won Best Actress in 2014 for her portrayal of Effie White in Tri-Cities High School's production of Dreamgirls.

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Thursday, April 2nd, 2015, 9:26pm

GWINNETT COUNTY, Ga. -- Police in Gwinnett County believe they've caught a man behind a string of luxury car thefts.

Investigators believe Deshun Williams masterminded a key-swapping theft ring where the criminals take fake key fobs to a dealership, then secretly switch them out for real ones.

Officers say Williams stole a $250,000worth of high-end vehicles, scratched out the VIN numbers, and resold them.

Police are also investigating Williams in connection with another string of stolen cars.

Williams is facing several charges, including theft by taking and theft by deception.

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Submitted by Beth Sawicki, Where U Live Producer

Thursday, April 2nd, 2015, 7:37am

(WXIA) -- It has the makings of an April Fools' Day joke, but QuikTrip really did begin offering a breakfast pizza on Apr. 1.

The new culinary creation features a crispy crust topped with sausage, bacon, scrambled eggs and melted cheddar jack cheese. It is available from 6 a.m. to 10 a.m. daily at the QT Kitchens full service counters. The pizza costs $2.99 for one slice or $5 for two.

So far, the breakfast pizza is a hit, according to QuikTrip Corporate Chef Nick Powell.

"Our savory breakfast pizza is a new and exciting breakfast option. Customers rave about it," Powell said in a statement.

Visit quiktrip.com to find your nearest QuikTrip.

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