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🚨 The Gist: Mathew Dylan Mccullock, a 19-year-old from Buford, was arrested by Gwinnett County Police for organizing and participating in illegal street racing events.

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Buford Teen Accused of Organizing Illegal Street Racing

by Thom ChandlerJanuary 19, 2024January 19, 2024

A Central Georgia man with a history of arson and sending death threats pleaded guilty in federal court Friday to mailing threatening communications to government officials.

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Georgia man pleads guilty to threatening public officials

by Dave Williams | Capitol Beat News ServiceJanuary 19, 2024January 19, 2024

🚨 The Gist: An early morning burglary at The Peach Cobbler Factory, a beloved local business in Atlanta, resulted in the loss of cash and property damage.

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Atlanta’s Peach Cobbler Factory Falls Victim to Early Morning Break-In

by Thom ChandlerJanuary 19, 2024

A sinister plot unfolded in the heart of Georgia, where James Wan, a 54-year-old Duluth resident, was sentenced for orchestrating a chilling murder-for-hire scheme via the dark web. In a twist that reads like a crime thriller, Wan used the shadowy depths of the internet and cryptocurrency in a failed attempt to eliminate his girlfriend.

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Web of Deceit in Duluth: The Dark Plot of James Wan

by Thom ChandlerJanuary 18, 2024January 18, 2024

🚨 The Gist: In a shocking turn of events, Forsyth County authorities have uncovered a major animal cruelty case involving several residents at a home on Archer Avenue, leading to multiple arrests and the rescue of numerous animals.

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Residents in Forsyth County Alarmed by Major Animal Cruelty Case

by Thom ChandlerJanuary 17, 2024January 17, 2024

🚨 The Gist: Gwinnett County Police Department officers were involved in a shooting at an apartment community in Snellville after a man armed with a handgun fired at them.

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Officers Use Deadly Force in Response to Suicide Threat in Snellville

by Thom ChandlerJanuary 16, 2024January 16, 2024

The Gist: In the early hours Sunday morning, a 42-year-old man was fatally shot in the 1000 block of Triple Hill Drive in Macon. The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office is investigating the shooting.

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42-year-old Man Fatally Shot in Macon Early Sunday Morning

by Thom ChandlerJanuary 14, 2024January 14, 2024

🚔 The Gist: The Roswell Police Department has launched "Connect Roswell," a voluntary program enabling residents and business owners to register their cameras or integrate their camera feeds to aid public safety efforts.

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Roswell’s New Surveillance Strategy Allows Residents to Register Their Cameras

by Thom ChandlerJanuary 13, 2024January 13, 2024

The January 6 insurrection at the U.S. Capitol, a stark assault on America's democratic heart, hits closer to home than many Georgians might realize. A detailed analysis of the defendants from Georgia reveals a surprising and unsettling truth: the insurrectionists weren't just a distant group of agitators, but in many cases, they were our neighbors, coming from communities just like ours.

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The Insurrectionist Nextdoor: A Closer Look at Georgia’s January 6 Suspects

by Thom ChandlerJanuary 12, 2024

The Gist: A human hip bone was discovered in a vacant field on Hawaiian Village Dr. in Bibb County, reported by a local citizen. Bibb County Sheriff’s Deputies and investigators have initiated an investigation into the incident.

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Human Hip Bone Found in Bibb County Field: What We Know

by Thom ChandlerJanuary 12, 2024January 12, 2024

An Athens man is scheduled to be sentenced next month for his role in the Jan. 6 insurrection at the U.S. Capitol.

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These Are The 22 Georgians Charged in The January 6 Attack

by Orlando Montoya | GPBJanuary 6, 2024January 7, 2024

🚓 The Gist: A 21-year-old man was arrested for aggravated assault after shooting a driver in the parking lot of a Walmart in Bibb County, near Macon.

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Arrest Made in Shooting of Man in Bibb County Walmart Parking Lot

by Thom ChandlerJanuary 6, 2024January 6, 2024

The Gist: Deputy Sheriff Eric Minix of the Coweta County Sheriff’s Office lost his life in the line of duty on January 4, during a vehicle pursuit.

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Coweta County Deputy Eric Minix Killed in The Line of Duty: What We Know

by Thom ChandlerJanuary 5, 2024January 5, 2024

In a heart-wrenching incident Wednesday evening, a 9-year-old boy lost his life in a hit and run crash at 365 Cleveland Avenue in Atlanta. The Atlanta Police Department, responding to the scene around 6:26 p.m. found the young victim with critical injuries.

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9-Year-Old Boy Killed in Hit-And-Run in Atlanta

by Thom ChandlerJanuary 3, 2024

In a somber turn of events, the community of Manchester is grappling with a tragic incident. A’darius Jashawn Williams, 19, has been charged with the murder of 17-year-old Brandon Smith, a student at Manchester High School.

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Manchester High School Student’s Death: Suspect in Custody

by Kelly PostJanuary 3, 2024January 3, 2024

The Gist: In East Point, a teen died after being shot inside a home on Dec. 31. One person was arrested, and police confirmed the arrested person to be someone from within the same residence.

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East Point Teen Fatally Shot on New Year’s Eve: What We Know

by Thom ChandlerJanuary 1, 2024January 1, 2024

🚔 The Gist: The Spalding County Sheriff's Office has issued a warning about fraudulent fundraising efforts following the death of Sergeant Marc McIntyre. They clarified that no GoFundMe accounts have been authorized and announced plans to establish a legitimate bank account for donations.

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Spalding County Sheriff’s Office Warns Against Scams Following Deputy’s Tragic Death

by Thom ChandlerJanuary 1, 2024January 2, 2024

🚔 The Gist: Sergeant Marc McIntyre of the Spalding County Sheriff's Office was fatally shot while responding to a domestic disturbance call in Griffin.

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Tragic Loss for Spalding County Sheriff’s Office: Sergeant Marc McIntyre Killed in Line of Duty

by Thom ChandlerDecember 30, 2023December 30, 2023