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A shooting spree that began inside a closed Walmart on Salem Road early Thursday left two people dead and another critically injured before the suspect fled across state lines, authorities said.
Posted inCrime

Georgia Walmart Employee Goes on Shooting Spree: What We Know

by B.T. ClarkApril 12, 2025

A shooting spree that began inside a closed Walmart on Salem Road early Thursday left two people dead and another critically injured before the suspect fled across state lines, authorities said. What We Know: Police say just after 1:30 a.m. on April 11, 24-year-old Dwayne Eduh, a Walmart employee from Covington, retrieved a firearm from […]

Travis Abbott has been charged with murder after investigators determined his ex-girlfriend's death in a Newton County lake was not an accidental drowning.
Posted inCrime

Ex-boyfriend Arrested in Murder of Collette Sease at Newton County Lake

by B.T. ClarkMarch 12, 2025March 12, 2025
Cobb County police are asking for the public’s help in finding 87-year-old John Elmer Eaton, who has been reported missing.
Posted inMissing

Mattie’s Call Issued for Missing 87-Year-Old Georgia Man with Dementia

by B.T. ClarkJanuary 30, 2025January 30, 2025
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Posted inAround Georgia

Around Georgia: Water Outages and Pet Gifts

by B.T. ClarkNovember 25, 2024November 25, 2024
Newton County Commission Chairman Marcello Banes and a local real estate broker have been indicted on federal charges of laundering money obtained through a fraud scheme.
Posted inYour Government

Newton County Commission Chairman Charged With Money Laundering

by Dave Williams | Capitol Beat News ServiceJune 27, 2024June 27, 2024
📊 The Gist: Incumbent David Scott won the Democratic primary in Georgia's District 13, defeating six primary challengers and securing enough of the vote to avoid a runoff, while Jonathan Chavez emerged victorious in the Republican primary.
Posted inYour Government

David Scott Fends Off Primary Challengers in District 13 Election

by Thom ChandlerMay 22, 2024May 22, 2024
Electric vehicle manufacturer Rivian will delay indefinitely plans to build a $5 billion EV plant east of Atlanta, the company announced Thursday.
Posted inBusiness

Rivian Puts Georgia Plant On Hold

by Dave Williams | Capitol Beat News ServiceMarch 7, 2024March 7, 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.
Posted inGeorgia By The Numbers

Georgians Rank Among The Worst At Money Management

by Thom ChandlerFebruary 28, 2024February 28, 2024
The Gist: The seasonal burn ban in Georgia ceased as of October 1, reinstating outdoor burning in 54 counties under specific regulations.
Posted inAnnouncements

Georgia’s outdoor burn ban has been lifted

by Thom ChandlerOctober 2, 2023October 2, 2023

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