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It's time for another roundup of unique crime stories from Georgia. This week, as with most, the stories focus on the ill-thought-out plans and actions of folks who are either criminals or had a run-in with police.

Crime

Crime Beat: Shots fired over bad barbecue

by Thom ChandlerApril 16, 2018December 14, 2018

The U.S. Department of Education has given Georgia a waiver that will keep some middle school students from unnecessary testing.

New waiver means some Georgia students will take fewer tests

by Thom ChandlerApril 14, 2018December 14, 2018

Strange tourist attractions can add spice to any family road trip, whether one is searching for The Monument to the Hog in Alabama or Florida's Airstream Ranch. If you know where to look in Athens, you can find the unusual spectacle of a tree that doubles as its own landowner.

Evergreen, Georgia Places

Hidden Treasures: Athens is home to The Tree That Owns Itself

by Thom ChandlerApril 12, 2018September 24, 2023

A 15-year-old has been arrested in connection with the April 1 shooting of 3-year-old T’Rhigi Craig in Decatur.

Crime

Teen arrested in shooting of 3-year-old Decatur boy

by Thom ChandlerApril 11, 2018March 22, 2019

Georgia lawmakers passed a bill that will make recess mandatory in all elementary schools starting with the 2018-2019 school year.

Mandatory Fun: Recess is about to be required in all Georgia elementary schools

by Thom ChandlerApril 10, 2018May 11, 2019

If you're like most Georgians, you probably hear "Commissioner of Agriculture" and think peanuts and peaches. If you don't own a farm, you probably don't think the department of agriculture has anything to do with you. That couldn't be farther from the truth. Georgia's Commissioner of Agriculture has a hand in more of your everyday life than you're aware of. Since you're going to be voting for this seat in November, let's take a few moments to learn just how important this office is.

Georgia Government 101, Special Features

Georgia Government 101: What does the Commissioner of Agriculture do?

by Thom ChandlerApril 9, 2018May 22, 2022

The Players: In an exchange between former Griffin City Commissioner Larry Johnson, who is white, and current City Commissioner Rodney McCord, who is black, Johnson used the N-word three times to describe an area near where he grew up. The rest of the city commission also has a role in this exchange as well.

The Public Record

The Public Record: Former Griffin commissioner uses N-word during meeting

by Thom ChandlerApril 7, 2018December 14, 2018

As the weather is warming up, Georgian's are starting to come out of hibernation and many of us are looking for fun things to do with our families, particularly on the weekend days. Here are some of the more intriguing and unique events throughout the state that are worth a weekend or day trip. Only high pollen and rain could spoil the fun at these events.

15 Family-friendly Georgia events in April

by Thom ChandlerApril 4, 2018September 24, 2023

It may be Spring Break for students throughout Georgia, but that doesn't mean the learning has to slow down. Over the course of the last week, we've learned some big news and some trivial tidbits about our state.

6 Things About Georgia We Didn’t Know Last Week (April 3)

by Thom ChandlerApril 3, 2018September 24, 2023

A 3-year-old boy was the victim of a drive-by shooting that occurred on Easter Sunday near Eastland and Bouldercrest Roads in Decatur.

Crime

3-year-old killed in drive-by shooting in Decatur

by Thom ChandlerApril 2, 2018December 14, 2018

The Georgia legislature has adjourned for the year, with a couple of important bills failing to make their way to the Governor's desk. Below are our "reporter's notebook" entries, which provided live coverage of Sine Die throughout the day. A more detailed story will follow on Friday.

Your Government

Reporter’s Notebook: Transit Bill and Eagle’s Landing move forward, Hidden Predator and Voting Machines die

by Thom ChandlerMarch 29, 2018March 22, 2019

As anyone who has lived in Georgia for even a short amount of time can attest, the peach state has its fair share of quirky people and zany news stories. Here is a rundown of some of the wildest things that have happened recently in Georgia:

Only in Georgia: We don’t want your sea monsters, fake snakes, or old tires

by Thom ChandlerMarch 26, 2018September 24, 2023

Zell Miller was known for "telling it like it is." He was not one to mince words, and he was never vague about how he felt on any issue. Whether he was right or wrong, Georgians always knew where he stood. Like a true Southerner, he also had a charming and articulate way with words and was known for turning a memorable phrase every now and then. Here are some of his best:

Evergreen, Georgia People

Give ‘Em Hell, Zell: 20 of Zell Miller’s Finest Quotes

by Thom ChandlerMarch 24, 2018December 14, 2018

Zell Miller, who served as Georgia's Governor and as a U.S. Senator, died today. His family reports that he died peacefully surrounded by family. Miller was 86 years old and had been diagnosed and treated for Parkinson's disease.

Georgians Remember Zell Miller

by Thom ChandlerMarch 23, 2018December 14, 2018

An Albany woman who raised thousands of dollars online for cancer treatment before allegedly faking her death on social media appeared very much alive in an Albany courtroom this week. Abbey Arthur, who is well-known in professional wrestling circles and had made a name for herself as a trusted wrestling columnist, faced a judge relating to an October DUI. But this story isn't about driving under the influence.

She raised almost $10,000 for cancer treatment, but something didn’t add up

by Thom ChandlerMarch 23, 2018September 24, 2023

This week, a story about Atlanta City Hall's response to an open records request last year drew the ire of everyone who wants to see more transparency in government. To recap: WSB filed an open records request relating to water bills for two properties owned by then-mayor Kasim Reed and his brother, Tracy. Newly released records show internal text messages between Jenna Garland, former spokesperson for the mayor and Lillian Govus, former watershed dept. communications manager. According to WSB, In the text messages Garland said "I’d be as unhelpful as possible. Drag this out as long as possible. And provide information in the most confusing format available."

Being ‘as unhelpful as possible’ is common with open records requests

by Thom ChandlerMarch 22, 2018September 24, 2023

Just in time for Easter, we have some egg-citing oddball stories and arrests that have happened recently in Georgia. We'll start -- rather appropriately -- with one involving eggs. However, we would advise readers to stick with hunting eggs this Easter rather than throwing them.

Crime

Only in Georgia: Don’t egg the courthouse or steal from the dead

by Thom ChandlerMarch 17, 2018September 24, 2023

Tripp,

A Tribute to Tripp Halstead

by Thom ChandlerMarch 16, 2018March 22, 2019