Starting Saturday, July 16, people seeking mental health services can call 988 to access counselors and response teams at the 24/7 National Suicide Prevention Lifeline.
Callers will be redirected from the current number, 1.800.273.8255, which will stay operational during and after the 988 expansion. The new number will make it easier for individuals to get access to the help they need by providing an easy-to-remember three-digit number for mental health crises.
To learn more about the crisis hotline, visit 988LifeLine.org.
Month: July 2022
Margaritaville Restaurant opens in downtown Atlanta and more restaurant news from the week
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Beer Pick: A Tiny Beautiful Something Pale Ale from Maine Beer Co.
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GA Man Catches, Drags Alligator By Tail Across Playground: Report
A Savannah man caught a 7-foot-long alligator in a park.
Gwinnett employees required to wear masks starting July 18
In response to increasing COVID-19 case numbers, Gwinnett County is requiring all employees and strongly encouraging visitors to wear face masks or face coverings while inside county buildings and facilities effective July 18.
Mask requirements for visitors inside courtrooms will be at the discretion of the presiding judge.
Gwinnett County’s COVID-19 Community Level — which is determined by hospital bed usage, hospital admissions, and the total number of new COVID-19 cases in the community — is high. When community levels are high, the CDC recommends wearing a well-fitting mask indoors in public, regardless of vaccination status or individual risk.
The mandatory face mask policy for employees is intended to protect County workers as they provide essential services to the public, said County Administrator Glenn Stephens.
“For two and a half years, our employees have adapted to provide running water, safe roads, emergency response, and other critical services to residents,” said Stephens. “It is imperative that we keep our workforce safe to continue to deliver the superior quality services our residents expect and deserve.”
T’s Brunch Bar debuts on Peachtree Street with all-day brunch menu
T’s Brunch Bar is open in Midtown for waffles, eggs, pancakes and brunch cocktails.
Rooftop bar Patina to open in West Midtown’s Star Metals District
Patina, a rooftop concept from the team behind Atlanta entertainment-driven bars the Painted Duck and the Painted Pin, is coming to the Star Metals District at 1050 Howell Mill Road in West Midtown.
REVIEW: Mac’s Raw Bar serves fresh oysters in style on Marietta Square
Review: Mac’s Raw Bar brings an appealing vivacity and sophistication to bustling Marietta Square.
Transforming Gwinnett Transportation event set for July 16
Learn how Gwinnett Transportation keeps you moving to your next destination at the Transforming Gwinnett Transportation event Saturday, July 16 from 11:00am to 2:00pm in Lois Lane Allen Pavilion at Alexander Park.
Residents of all ages can look forward to music, food, face painting, games. The event will also serve as an information session for residents to explore the services and programs available to them from Gwinnett Transportation. Visitors can learn about upcoming transportation projects — including Special Purpose Local Option Sales Tax projects — and share their feedback for the forthcoming comprehensive transportation and transit development plans.
The department will also display specialized vehicles during the event. For more information, visit GwinnettCounty.com or contact Gwinnett Transportation at 770.822.7400.
The Lois Lane Pavilion at Alexander Park is located at 955 Scenic Highway in Lawrenceville.
Mexican restaurant Palo Santo coming to West Midtown in August
Mexican restaurant Palo Santo will open in West Midtown later this summer at 955 West Marietta Street.