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A 16-month-old child died from a suspected methadone overdose early Tuesday morning at his Augusta home, according to a Richmond County Sheriff's Office incident report.

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16-Month-Old Georgia Child Dies From Methadone Overdose: What We Know

by B.T. ClarkJune 6, 2025June 6, 2025

A Georgia man who spent more than two decades in prison for a murder he didn't commit has filed a federal civil rights lawsuit against Floyd County and several law enforcement officials, alleging they fabricated evidence and concealed crucial information that could have proven his innocence.

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Falsely Accused Georgia Man Sues Floyd County After Spending 22 Years in Prison

by B.T. ClarkJune 6, 2025June 6, 2025

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Georgia Vice Principal Faces Child Porn Charges

by B.T. ClarkJune 5, 2025June 5, 2025

A 22-year-old man died after a fight involving multiple inmates at the Bibb County jail left five people injured, according to investigators.

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Inmate Dies After Fight At Bibb County Jail Injures Five

by B.T. ClarkJune 4, 2025

A 76-year-old man was found dead in his Morgan County bedroom Saturday night, and deputies say the scene showed signs of a violent struggle. His wife was later arrested on charges that include elder abuse and concealing a death.

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Georgia Woman Charged With Elder Abuse in Death of 76-Year-Old Husband

by Crime ReportsJune 4, 2025June 4, 2025

Gwinnett County Police arrested 19 people for shoplifting during a two-day retail theft operation on May 29 and 30 at the Mall of Georgia in Buford.

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19 Arrested in Shoplifting Crackdown at Mall of Georgia

by B.T. ClarkJune 4, 2025

A Guyton City Councilman is accused of using taxpayer money for personal purchases, and now he’s facing five felony charges. Residents say they want answers.

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Guyton City Councilman Faces Felony Fraud Charges: What We Know

by B.T. ClarkJune 3, 2025June 3, 2025

Climax Mayor Joseph Kelly was arrested Saturday, May 31, on two counts of child molestation. His wife, Natalie Kelly, is charged with two counts of second-degree cruelty to children. Both were taken into custody by the Georgia Bureau of Investigation following a request from the Decatur County Sheriff’s Office.

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Climax Mayor and Wife Arrested in Child Sex Abuse Case

by B.T. ClarkJune 3, 2025June 3, 2025

A 16-year-old boy is recovering from gunshot wounds after violence erupted in Augusta's Harrisburg neighborhood Sunday evening, prompting a temporary public safety alert for the area.

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Update: Teen Shot and Five Others Detained in Augusta Gunfire Exchange

by B.T. ClarkJune 2, 2025

Law enforcement officials are responding to shootings in the Harrisburg area of Augusta involving teenagers. Some of the young people involved are in custody, while authorities are still searching for others.

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Teens Open Fire in Augusta: What We Know

by B.T. ClarkJune 1, 2025June 1, 2025

A Columbia County Fire Department employee faces two rape charges in separate cases involving different victims, according to the Richmond County Sheriff's Office.

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Georgia Firefighter Arrested For Rape

by B.T. ClarkMay 30, 2025May 30, 2025

An elderly man was found dead in his Marietta home early Tuesday morning, leading to the arrest of a 62-year-old woman on charges of neglect of an elderly person.

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Woman Charged in Death of Elderly Man at Marietta Home

by B.T. ClarkMay 29, 2025May 29, 2025

A second suspect was arrested Thursday in connection with the July 2024 shooting death of 16-year-old Sadiq Brown of Wrens, Georgia.

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Second Arrest Made In Deadly Shooting Of Georgia Teenager

by B.T. ClarkMay 29, 2025May 29, 2025

An Augusta woman has pleaded guilty to running a "ghost" tax preparation business out of her home.

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Georgia ‘Ghost’ Tax Preparer Guilty of Filing False Returns

by Dave Williams | Capitol Beat News ServiceMay 28, 2025May 28, 2025

James Smith, former Deputy Director of Infrastructure and Operations in Gwinnett County's Department of Information Technology, was arrested this morning following an investigation into financial misconduct.

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Former Gwinnett County IT Deputy Director Arrested

by B.T. ClarkMay 27, 2025May 27, 2025

Georgia's lakes and rivers stayed safer this Memorial Day weekend. The Department of Natural Resources reports zero boating deaths despite heavy holiday traffic.

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29 Drunk Boating Arrests in Georgia on Memorial Day Weekend

by B.T. ClarkMay 27, 2025May 27, 2025

A Tifton special education teacher surrendered to authorities earlier this month after being accused of assaulting students at Eighth Street Middle School, police said. Dixie Hardy, 55, faces felony and misdemeanor charges following a five-day investigation sparked by a school board complaint

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Tifton Teacher Charged With Assaulting Students

by B.T. ClarkMay 26, 2025May 26, 2025

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