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Former Georgia Insurance Commissioner John Oxendine was sentenced to 3.5 years in prison for orchestrating a $3 million healthcare fraud conspiracy involving unnecessary lab tests.

Crime

Ex-Georgia Insurance Chief John Oxendine Jailed for $3M Health Fraud Scheme

by Thom ChandlerJuly 12, 2024July 12, 2024

Food

Georgians Warned Against Diamond Shruumz Products After Severe Illness Reports

by Thom ChandlerJuly 12, 2024July 12, 2024

SNELLVILLE -- A woman was found dead and a man injured in a domestic-related incident in Snellville last night.

Crime

Snellville Woman Found Dead and Man Shot in Apparent Attempted Murder-Suicide

by Thom ChandlerJuly 12, 2024July 12, 2024

Police Car Lights

What is Georgia’s New Law on Squatted Trucks?

by Thom ChandlerJuly 11, 2024July 11, 2024

Police siren

Crime

4 Teens and 2 Children Injured After High-Speed Chase in Stolen Vehicle in Macon

by Thom ChandlerJuly 11, 2024

MORROW -- The Georgia Bureau of Investigation is investigating a police shooting that took place in Morrow.The shooting left Keon Devon Christian, 26, of McDonough, injured and resulted in injuries to a Morrow police officer.

Crime

Officer and Suspect Shot in Police Shooting in Morrow: What We Know

by Thom ChandlerJuly 11, 2024July 11, 2024

A recent survey by DatingAdvice.com looked at which alumni are considered the most attractive in Georgia for dating profiles.

Georgia By The Numbers

Which Georgia College Has The Most Attractive Alumni?

by Thom ChandlerJuly 11, 2024July 11, 2024

The City of Savannah and the Savannah Fire Department face a lawsuit from former fire department Battalion Chief Jeffrey Croslen. Croslen alleges he was repeatedly overlooked for promotion in favor of less qualified white candidates and faced demotion and retaliation after voicing concerns about racial discrimination.

Your Government

Former Savannah Firefighter Sues City for Racial Discrimination and Retaliation

by Thom ChandlerJuly 11, 2024July 11, 2024

Once a bustling epicenter of commerce and culture, Underground Atlanta has seen its fair share of highs and lows. From its vibrant beginnings in the 19th century to its decline and eventual revival in the 1960s, this historic area has always mirrored the dynamic spirit of Atlanta itself.

7 Things You Didn’t Know About Underground Atlanta

by Thom ChandlerJuly 11, 2024

Thermometer

Weekend Weather: Georgia Gets Ready for Another Scorching Weekend

by Thom ChandlerJuly 11, 2024July 11, 2024

🔍 The Details: The county's license review board was tipped off by the attorney general’s office in 2022 about Asian Wellness Massage possibly advertising illicit services on adult websites. During an inspection, a county detective discovered a bed and suitcases, signs pointing to potential human trafficking. The spa was also hit with citations for employing unlicensed workers and not keeping employee lists updated. Owner Lingxia Zhang denied any wrongdoing, claiming the bed was simply for an employee's personal use.

Crime

Cobb County Shuts Down Marietta Spa Over Illicit Massage Allegations

by Thom ChandlerJuly 10, 2024

Cobb County residents frustrated with speeding cars in their neighborhoods now have more power to address the issue, thanks to recent policy changes.

Traffic & Transportation

Fed Up with Speeders? Cobb Neighborhoods Can Now Take Action

by Thom ChandlerJuly 10, 2024July 10, 2024

Shannon Boswell, a Black transgender woman from Stone Mountain, Georgia, was fatally shot and run over by a car last week just before her 31st birthday.

Crime

Trans Woman Fatally Shot in Stone Mountain Days Before Her Birthday

by Thom ChandlerJuly 10, 2024July 10, 2024

A block party in East Point turned tragic on July 6, when a woman was fatally shot while seated in a vehicle. The East Point Police Department is now seeking public assistance to solve the case.

Crime

Shooting at East Point Block Party Leaves Mother Dead

by Thom ChandlerJuly 10, 2024July 10, 2024

Zachary Rutledge, the 20-year-old Winder man reported missing at Lake Lanier, was found safe Tuesday morning after spending the night in Burton Mill Park.

Missing, Newsflash

Missing Lake Lanier Swimmer Found Safe After Spending The Night in a Park

by Thom ChandlerJuly 9, 2024July 9, 2024

Car crash

Traffic & Transportation

18 Traffic Deaths Reported Over the Independence Holiday Travel Period

by Thom ChandlerJuly 9, 2024July 9, 2024

The City of Columbus selected 16 finalists from over 7,000 applicants for its Remote Worker Talent Incentive Program, set to relocate this summer.

Columbus Offered $5,000 Incentives for Remote Workers to Move There. Now 16 of Them Are Moving in

by Thom ChandlerJuly 9, 2024

Authorities launched a search operation for Zachary Rutledge, 20, who disappeared while swimming at Burton Mill Park on Lake Lanier Monday evening.

Missing, Newsflash

Search Underway for Missing Swimmer at Lake Lanier

by Thom ChandlerJuly 9, 2024July 9, 2024