ATLANTA – Gov. Brian signed bipartisan legislation Tuesday establishing a mental health support program grant for veterans and their families. House Bill 414, which the General Assembly passed unanimously, will provide matching grants to nonprofits that serve veterans, subject to the availability of funding. “This important legislation provides support and resources for the brave men […]
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Stone Mountain Double Shooting Leaves One Dead, Another Injured
Gwinnett County Police are investigating a double shooting that occurred on Mountain Drive, leaving one man dead and another injured. Detectives are seeking information from the public to help uncover the motive and identify the deceased victim. The circumstances surrounding the shooting — and how police came to know about it are unusual. Late Monday […]
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When will charges be filed in the Fulton County 2020 election case?
ATLANTA – Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis will announce “charging decisions” resulting from an investigation of alleged interference by then-President Donald Trump in Georgia’s 2020 elections between July 11 and the beginning of September. Willis revealed that long-awaited timetable Monday in a letter giving Fulton Sheriff Patrick Labat a heads-up on her plans for […]
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Woman injured in stabbing that led to police shooting in Georgia
A Lithia Springs woman was hospitalized after suffering multiple stab wounds in a domestic dispute that ended in a police shooting in Douglas County on April 23. Georgia Bureau of Investigation agents are now conducting an independent investigation into the incident at the request of the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office. According to preliminary reports, deputies […]
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Georgia politician charged with kidnapping
The News: Former Columbus mayoral candidate Zephaniah Dwayne Baker was arrested on multiple charges, including kidnapping and aggravated assault Saturday morning. What Happened?: Baker, wanted by Cobb County Sheriff’s Office for several felonies and misdemeanors, was apprehended at 12:45 a.m. as authorities executed a search warrant. The arrest was the result of collaborative efforts by […]
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Here’s how you can dispose of hazardous household waste in Roswell
As spring blossoms, Roswell residents are gearing up for the city’s annual Household Hazardous Waste Collection event. Set for Saturday, May 13, 2023, from 8:30 to 11:30 a.m., the event provides a unique opportunity for locals to safely dispose of hazardous waste materials, ensuring a cleaner and safer community. The collection will take place at […]
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Weekly Weather Forecast: It could be a rainy week in Georgia
Georgia residents should be prepared for a week of mixed weather, as sunshine, rain, and thunderstorms are set to make their way through The Peach State, according to the National Weather Service. Today, there might be some light rain before 9 a.m., followed by mostly cloudy skies and a high near 71 degrees. A gentle […]
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Dispute at gas pump leads to fatal shooting at Norcross Shell station
NORCROSS — A shooting at a Shell Gas Station in Norcross left one man dead on Sunday. Officers responded to a report of a shooting at the gas station located at the intersection of Peachtree Industrial Boulevard and Jimmy Carter Boulevard just after 12:40 p.m. Upon arrival, police found the body of a man on […]
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Georgia Sheriff has harsh words for perpetrators of recent round of violence
In the wake of school fights this week and a shooting last night, Burke County Sheriff Alfonzo Williams is sending out a warning to the perpetrators of end-of-year school fights and other violence in the community. Below is a message the Sheriff posted on social media just after Saturday night’s shooting incident. If the persons […]
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About Burke County
About Burke County: Burke County is situated in eastern Georgia and is home to roughly 22,000 residents. In therms of education, 81% of the population holds a high school diploma, and 18% have attained a bachelor’s degree or higher. The county has a modest median household income of $37,000, which is indicative of its rural […]