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Yahoo
02-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Local magician 'books' kid-friendly shows at libraries this summer
The Brief Magician Ken Scott is hosting his "Summer Library Tour 2025" through the end of July, visiting dozens of local libraries in Georgia. At each stop, Scott will perform magic for young audiences and hopes to ignite a passion for reading. This summer, Scott has more than 100 shows scheduled over the course of nine weeks, his busiest summer tour yet. PEACHTREE CORNERS, Ga. - Libraries have always been magical places — but this morning in Gwinnett County, one branch in particular served up a little more "abracadabra" than usual! The Gwinnett County Public Library Peachtree Corners Branch (5570 Spalding Drive in Peachtree Corners) hosted magician Ken Scott for a summer reading-themed comedy magic show — and, of course, Good Day Atlanta was there to marvel at every single trick! We're well acquainted with Scott around here, having first featured the magician back in 2020. During that interview, Scott actually talked about how libraries helped shape his passion for magic. "My love for magic came from my mom," he says. "She got me a magic book when I was 8, and she was always sending me to the library to check out more books. And that's how I would develop some of my tricks... and go show my friends and my family as much as I could." Scott's enthusiasm for both books and magic led him to schedule shows at libraries throughout the state this summer — and the magician says he hopes those shows inspire kids to find their own "magic" in reading. For more information on Ken Scott's summer schedule, head to his website here. And click the video player in this article to check out our morning in Gwinnett County, "oohing and ahhing" along with some very excited young readers! The Source Good Day Atlanta's Paul Milliken spent the morning at the Peachtree Corners library branch, enjoying a "magical" visit with Ken Scott.
Yahoo
03-04-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Good Day's Paul Milliken, Buck Lanford recognized for hard work, contributions
ATLANTA - Two familiar faces from Good Day Atlanta are receiving well-earned recognition for their contributions both on and off the air. Paul Milliken, the show's feature reporter, was honored Tuesday at the Georgia State Capitol with House Resolution 738, commending his dynamic storytelling and engaging coverage of metro Atlanta and communities across the state. State leaders praised Milliken for his fun and hardworking approach to feature reporting, noting his positive impact on viewers throughout Georgia. Watch more here Meanwhile, Buck Lanford received a surprise announcement during Tuesday's broadcast—he's being inducted into the Gwinnett County Sports Hall of Fame. Lanford, a former basketball player at South Gwinnett High School, was recognized for his longstanding sports broadcasting career and deep roots in the Gwinnett community. "This is incredible—thank you so much," Lanford said during the live segment. Watch full surprise below FOX 5 I-Team reporter Dana Fowle also received a special honor at the Georgia State Capitol this week, where she was officially recognized as an Outstanding Georgia Citizen by Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger. Members of the Georgia House of Representatives presented Fowle with a certificate acknowledging her work as a journalist and designating her a Goodwill Ambassador from Georgia—a title that celebrates her contributions to the state and its communities. In a social media post about the honor, Fowle expressed gratitude for the recognition, saying she feels privileged to tell the stories of Georgians, challenge those in power, and advocate for the underdog.
Yahoo
07-02-2025
- Yahoo
Massive police presence halts traffic on Centerville Highway in Gwinnett County
GWINNETT COUNTY, Ga. - Traffic has come to a standstill along Centerville Highway in Gwinnett County due to a massive police presence. The road appears to be closed near the entrance to the Walmart Supercenter near Annistown Road. What we know Nearly a dozen police cars were blocking the roadways as cars turned around from the scene. All lanes of traffic in both directions were blocked. What we don't know Authorities have not yet responded to inquiries about the incident. It was no clear when the road would reopen. The Source This article is based on observations using the Georgia Department of Transportation cameras and viewer tips. This story is breaking. Check back for details. If you have additional information, pictures, or video email newstipsatlanta@ Tune in to FOX Local starting at 4:30 a.m. for Good Day Atlanta with the latest updates.
