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The Gwinnett County Police Department has apprehended a 21-year-old man from Lawrenceville, Alessio Vaduva, following a high-speed chase involving a small child in his vehicle. The incident occurred during a targeted operation addressing racing, reckless driving, and DUI.

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Georgia Man Arrested After High-Speed Chase With Small Child in The Car

by Thom ChandlerJune 24, 2024June 24, 2024

The Camden County Sheriff’s Office has issued an urgent warning to the community regarding a distressing scam targeting the families of recently arrested individuals. This latest scam involves fraudsters posing as bail bondsmen to extort money from unsuspecting families.

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Scam Alert: Camden County Families Targeted in Bail Bonds Scheme

by Thom ChandlerJune 23, 2024June 23, 2024

A Forest Park man has been convicted for the 2010 murder of a fast food restaurant employee, bringing a decade-long pursuit of justice to a close. On Tuesday, a jury found 33-year-old Rashad Rogers guilty of Malice Murder and Felony Murder in the death of 23-year-old Gary Andrews.

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Forest Park Man Convicted in 2010 Fast Food Restaurant Murder in DeKalb County

by Thom ChandlerJune 21, 2024June 21, 2024

In a significant development within the healthcare sector of Northwest Georgia, Tapestry Hospice and its senior officials have agreed to pay $1.4 million to settle allegations of engaging in a kickback scheme that violated federal law. The settlement addresses claims that the hospice organization offered financial incentives to medical directors in exchange for patient referrals.

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Northwest Georgia Hospice Provider Agrees to $1.4 Million Settlement Over Alleged Kickback Scheme

by Thom ChandlerJune 20, 2024June 20, 2024

We have been surrounded by the support and love of our friends, family, the community, and the Chatham County Sheriff’s Office. We sincerely appreciate your continued consideration and respect for our family’s privacy. We ask for your continued prayers.

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Chatham County Sheriff’s Family Gives Details on His Health and Hospitalization

by Thom ChandlerJune 19, 2024June 19, 2024

Hall County Solicitor General Stephanie Woodard has been indicted on 11 counts of theft by taking and 34 counts of false statements and writings.

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Hall County Official Indicted in Fraud Scheme

by Dave Williams | Capitol Beat News ServiceJune 19, 2024June 19, 2024

The state is launching an in-depth assessment of Georgia’s prison system to identify steps needed to improve safety, Gov. Brian Kemp announced late Monday.

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What is Georgia Doing to Improve its Prison System After Recent Shooting?

by Dave Williams | Capitol Beat News ServiceJune 18, 2024June 18, 2024

Police siren

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Police Shooting in Savannah: What We Know

by Thom ChandlerJune 18, 2024June 18, 2024

📰 The Gist: A shooting late Monday night on Napier Avenue in Macon resulted in the death of Teresa McKenney and injuries to three other victims.

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Fatal Shooting on Napier Avenue in Macon Leaves One Dead and 3 Injured

by Thom ChandlerJune 18, 2024June 18, 2024

Crime, Newsflash

Justin Ross Harris Released from Prison: What We Know

by Thom ChandlerJune 17, 2024June 17, 2024

The Gist: Human remains were discovered in a crawl space under a vacant residence in the 1600 block of Pio Nono Lane in Bibb County on Monday afternoon. The unsettling find was reported to authorities just after 1 p.m. by the property owner.

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Grim Discovery: Child’s Remains Found Under Vacant Georgia Home

by Thom ChandlerJune 17, 2024June 17, 2024

🚨 The Gist: The Cherokee County Sheriff's Office is requesting the public's assistance in identifying a person of interest connected to a mail theft in the Towne Lake Hills area on June 13, 2024. The suspect was captured on camera opening residential mailboxes.

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Mail Theft in Towne Lake: What We Know

by Thom ChandlerJune 17, 2024June 17, 2024

🗞️ The Gist: The ongoing investigation into the tragic shooting at Smith State Prison has uncovered a personal relationship between the Aramark food service employee and the offender involved in the incident. A suicide note, believed to be left by the inmate, has also been discovered.

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Personal Relationship Revealed in Murder-Suicide in Georgia Prison Kitchen

by Thom ChandlerJune 17, 2024June 17, 2024

prison fence, razor ribbon, wire

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Kitchen Worker Killed by Prisoner in Murder-Suicide at Georgia Prison

by Thom ChandlerJune 16, 2024June 17, 2024

📜 The Details: Watkins' guilty plea was part of a negotiated plea agreement related to a road rage incident on May 18, 2023. The altercation occurred on US Highway 27 near Walmart, where Watkins and the victim engaged in a verbal dispute that escalated. Watkins struck the victim with his vehicle, inflicting serious injuries.

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66-Year-Old Georgia Man Gets 20 Years for Road Rage Incident

by Thom ChandlerJune 15, 2024June 15, 2024

The Gist: A 17-year-old boy died following a shooting on Memorial Court in Lawrenceville on June 13, 2024.

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Tragic Shooting Claims Life of 17-Year-Old in Lawrenceville

by Thom ChandlerJune 14, 2024June 14, 2024

📌 The Gist: Sincere Rush, 22, was convicted of murdering Marcus Bradford, 51, after Rush accused Bradford of being too loud outside a rooming house where Rush was trying to sleep.

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Atlanta Man Convicted of Murder for Shooting Over Being Too Loud

by Thom ChandlerJune 14, 2024June 14, 2024

📅 The Gist: Gwinnett County Police have charged two teenagers for vandalizing downtown Buford with racist language and hate speech.

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2 Teens Arrested for Racist Graffiti in Buford: What We Know

by Thom ChandlerJune 12, 2024June 12, 2024

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