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Violence erupted in a church parking lot Monday night. Four people were shot following a basketball game at First Baptist Church of Jonesboro, leaving the community shaken and police searching for answers.
Posted inCrime

Argument After Church Basketball Game Leads to Shooting in Jonesboro

by B.T. ClarkJune 25, 2025June 25, 2025

Violence erupted in a church parking lot Monday night. Four people were shot following a basketball game at First Baptist Church of Jonesboro, leaving the community shaken and police searching for answers. 🚨 Why It Matters: This shooting brings gun violence directly into a space meant for community gathering and worship. Residents now face concerns […]

Mayor Donya Sartor is leaving office amid a city council-ordered financial audit, announcing her departure during Thursday's special meeting.
Posted inYour Government

Georgia Mayor Resigns: What We Know

by News DeskMarch 6, 2025March 6, 2025
On Thursday morning, millions will tune in for a holiday tradition: the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade. And a Georgia band will be among them: the Jonesboro High School Majestic Marching Cardinals. GPB's Allexa Ceballos has more.
Posted inIn The News

Jonesboro’s Majestic Marching Cardinals Will Represent Georgia at The Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade

by Allexa Ceballos | GPB News and Pamela Kirkland | GPBNovember 28, 2024
🔍 The Gist: The National Center for Missing & Exploited Children is asking for the public's help in locating 16-year-old Andrew Bates-Smith, missing since May 24, 2023.
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Still Missing: 16-year-old Andrew Bates-Smith Disappeared in Georgia 1 Year Ago

by Thom ChandlerJune 14, 2024June 14, 2024
📉 The Gist: WalletHub's recent analysis paints a dark picture for Georgia, positioning several of its cities at the bottom of its money management skills ranking, highlighting a critical demand for enhanced financial literacy.
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Georgians Rank Among The Worst At Money Management

by Thom ChandlerFebruary 28, 2024February 28, 2024
A male suspect is sought by Henry County Police for sexual battery, occurring on December 20 at a local business on Jonesboro Road.
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Henry County Police Search for Sexual Battery Suspect

by Thom ChandlerDecember 21, 2023December 21, 2023
The Gist: A Jonesboro teenager, 17-year-old Stephon Ford, was fatally shot by Clayton County police yesterday morning, in a series of events that began with the death of a police dog. This marks the 66th officer-involved shooting the GBI has been called to investigate this year.
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Police kill teen suspected of slaying police dog

by Thom ChandlerSeptember 3, 2023September 3, 2023

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