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Lake Lanier, once known as a picturesque natural landscape, has become one of the most dangerous lakes of the United States. With the death of a 24-year-old man, the list of victims around the lake rises to eight within this year

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Another heartbreaking incident at Lake Lanier increases the horrors of the residents around. A 24-year-old man lost his life on Saturday night after slipping and falling into the water at the Holiday Marina. The victim has been identified as Gavrie Alexander Whitlock, a resident of Snellville, Georgia. The Department of Natural Resources (DNR) was alerted about the drowning incident at around 10.30 pm on Saturday. Witnesses of the incident reported that Whitlock was running down a dock near the Holiday Marina when he suddenly slipped and fell into the lake's depths. Tragically, the young man never resurfaced. DNR along with the Hall County Fire Rescue team began the search operation for Whitlock immediately after getting the alert. After an extensive search, they managed to recover his lifeless body submerged in approximately 17 feet of water. Despite their best efforts, Whitlock could not be revived and was pronounced dead at the scene. Authorities are continuing their investigation into the circumstances surrounding Gavrie Whitlock's tragic drowning. As of now, they have not released further details regarding the incident. Eighth drowning in this year alone This unfortunate incident marks the eighth drowning at Lake Lanier this year alone. This increasing number of accidents highlights the pressing need for enhanced safety measures and public awareness about the lake's potential dangers. Just a few weeks ago, in August, 23-year-old Edgar Steven Cruz Martinez became the seventh person to lose their life in a drowning incident at the lake. Earlier to that, it was two men who lost their lives on July 31 while swimming in Lake Lanier. Lake Lanier, Georgia’s largest lake, is known for its natural beauty and recreational activities. It is also home to Holiday Marina, one of the oldest and largest floating marinas on the lake. However, these incidents shift the focus from the picturesque location to the hidden dangers in the area. Currently, Lake Lanier residents and visitors are urged to exercise extreme caution when enjoying the lake's waters. Whether swimming, boating or simply strolling along the docks, safety should always be a top priority, the authorities warned. But sadly, this unfortunate event serves as a reminder that even routine activities near the water can take a devastating turn.

The National Weather Service issued one warning for areas including Duluth, Snellville and Lilburn until 10 a.m.

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GWINNETT COUNTY, Ga. — People in Gwinnett County and areas outside Athens are waking up Monday to flash flood warnings that will be in effect through the mid-morning.

The National Weather Service issued one warning for areas including Duluth, Snellville and Lilburn until 10 a.m.

Other counties with flash flood warnings in effect include:

Outside our viewing area, Wilkes County and Taliaferro County also have flash flood warnings in effect.

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The warnings follow on heavy rains overnight. More showers and storms could be on the way this afternoon, with much of Georgia under a Level 1 severe weather threat for Monday.

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Seattle-based fashion retailer Nordstrom, Inc. announced plans to open a new Nordstrom Rack in Snellville, Georgia.

“We look forward to opening this new Nordstrom Rack location in Snellville, strengthening our network of stores and introducing new customers to Nordstrom Rack’s unique product offering,” said Carl Jenkins, Senior Vice President of Nordstrom Rack Stores. “In addition to shopping great brands at great prices, our customers in Snellville can take full advantage of this convenient new location to pick-up online orders and make returns.”

The 35,000 square-foot store will be located in Presidential Markets, a popular shopping center that includes Publix and a number of off-price retail stores. Presidential Markets is managed by First Washington Realty and is ideally located off of Scenic Highway Route 124, a main retail corridor within a 10-mile radius in the Atlanta Market. With the addition of this new location, Nordstrom will operate six Nordstrom Rack stores and two Nordstrom stores in Georgia. The store is scheduled to open in spring 2024.

“We are delighted to welcome Nordstrom Rack to Presidential Markets in Snellville, GA,” said Mary Rottler, Chief Operating Officer at First Washington Realty. “The addition of Nordstrom Rack and their reputation for quality merchandise further enhances our commitment to providing an exceptional shopping experience to the community of Snellville.”

Nordstrom Rack is the off-price retail division of Nordstrom, Inc. and plays a critical role in the company’s Closer to You strategy, which focuses on delivering customers a more convenient and interconnected experience across its stores and digital platforms. Nordstrom Rack offers customers up to 70 percent off on-trend apparel, accessories, beauty, home and shoes from many of the top brands sold at Nordstrom stores as well as core services like online order pickup for Nordstrom.com and NordstromRack.com, easy returns and alterations at select stores. Nordstrom Rack is the largest source of new customers to Nordstrom.

Nordstrom is committed to giving back to the diverse communities where it operates. Since 2019 along with its customers, Nordstrom has donated more than $1.5 million in support of its long-term partnership with Big Brothers Big Sisters of the United States. These proceeds support the recruitment, training and engagement of adult mentors and mentorship moments between Bigs and Littles, including preparing for an interview, learning to tie a tie and helping with homework.

About First Washington RealtyFirst Washington Realty is a fully integrated national real estate investment and management firm that specializes in the ownership and operation of essential retail real estate. Founded in 1983, FWR owns an interest in nearly 150 shopping centers with a value of over $9.1 billion in 22 states and the District of Columbia. Our centers contain nearly 22.4 million square feet with approximately 4,000 tenants. The company is headquartered in Bethesda, Md. with offices in Dallas, Kansas City, Orange County, Portland, Sacramento, and San Diego.

About NordstromAt Nordstrom, Inc. (NYSE: JWN), we exist to help our customers feel good and look their best. Since starting as a shoe store in 1901, how to best serve customers has been at the center of every decision we make. This heritage of service is the foundation we’re building on as we provide convenience and true connection for our customers. Our digital-first platform enables us to serve customers when, where and how they want to shop – whether that’s in-store at more than 350 Nordstrom, Nordstrom Local and Nordstrom Rack locations or digitally through our Nordstrom and Nordstrom Rack apps and websites. Through it all, we remain committed to leaving the world better than we found it.

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Family wins land battle with Gwinnett County

The Livsey family is celebrating their win to hold on to their legacy. The property is called the Promised Land and Gwinnett County was attempting to take it away. It has been in the family since the 1920s and after a public uproar, it looks like the issue has been tabled.

SNELLVILLE, Ga. - After a significant amount of backlash, Gwinnett County has notified the Livsey family it has ended its push to take their property known as "The Promised Land".

"My matriarchs and patriarchs worked hard to purchase this land," said Doretha Livsey.

Livsey’s father-in-law, a share-cropper, bought the property located on Lee Road in Snellville in the 1920s.

"People everywhere…they come here to The Promised Land," said Livsey.

Her husband, Thomas, in the 1960s built small businesses and homes there. He helped turn, what used to be a plantation that enslaved his ancestors, into a thriving community for African Americans.

"Words are inadequate to express how important it is," said Livsey.

Livsey and her husband live right across from the property. Gwinnett County, earlier this month, informed the couple it would exercise eminent domain, pay them $700,000, and take the land for public purposes.

"Oh, now…this cannot happen," said Livsey.

The county wanted it for a museum and a park.

"I was ready to fight for it, OK," said Livsey.

The Livsey’s fought with the help of a collective uproar from their community. She received a letter dated April 20 from the county reading commissioners "terminated" their efforts to acquire the property.

"We won out. We won out," she said.

Livsey is gratified her family gets to keep the property generations toiled to build.

The Livsey family is celebrating their win to hold on to their legacy.

"I’m happy to say we were victorious," she said.

THE Gwinnett County Board of Commissioners on Tuesday tabled a vote on the property.

"No further actions will be taken in this regard," she said.

The Livseys get to hold on to their piece of The Promised Land.

FOX 5 asked for comment from the county, but did not get a response as of Wednesday evening.

Known as Atlanta’s longest-operating Greek restaurant, Grecian Gyro recently announced an expansion and relocation of its Snellville, Georgia, location.

The family-owned restaurant will move from its Gwinnett County location in the Snellville Plaza Shopping Center to a free-standing building at 2735 Main Street W, Snellville, Georgia, replacing a former Zaxby’s restaurant.

George and Pano Koulouris inherited the restaurant brand from their father, carrying on the tradition of providing traditional Greek food to the community.

With the planned Fall 2023 opening, the brothers are excited about this new expansive opportunity.

“My father emigrated to the US and opened the first Grecian Gyro in Hapeville to create a better life for himself and his family. Over forty years later, we still feel like we’re living the American dream, and are so happy to be expanding into this new location that will allow us to offer a Drive-Thru and Izzy’s Ice Kreme to the Snellville community, which has welcomed us so warmly,” Koulouris said in a press release shared with What Now Atlanta.

The expanded Snellville location will feature an easily accessible drive-thru and offer the brand’s signature ice cream, IZZY’S EUROPEAN ICE KREME. Founded in 2019, Izzy’s European Ice Kreme offers a Euro flair to traditional soft serve, featuring ultra-creamy Ice Kreme and Greek FroYo made with Oikos Greek Yogurt.

The menu at the new Grecian Gyro location will remain the same and is comprised of classic Greek and Mediterranean specialties, including handcrafted gyros and plates, fresh Greek salads, Grecian potatoes, spanakopita, hummus, and more.

Each Grecian Gyro location serves lunch and dinner daily, offering a captivating fast-casual dining experience reminiscent of a traditional Greek café. In addition to dine-in and take-out, Grecian Gyro provides online ordering, delivery, and catering throughout metro Atlanta.

Grecian Gyro is a family-owned, fast-casual restaurant founded by owner Nick Koulouris in 1982. Since its opening, Grecian Gyro has continued to grow with Nick’s two sons, George and Pano, expanding upon their father’s dream to six locations, including Dunwoody, Forest Park, Hapeville, Snellville, Tucker, and Midtown, with catering available across metro Atlanta.

Grecian Gyro’s Snellville location is open Monday – Saturday from 11 a.m. to 9:30 p.m.