Susan Holmes, a former state lawmaker and the first woman to serve as mayor of Monticello, has died. She was 76. Holmes served in the Georgia House of Representatives from 2011 to 2023, representing portions of Middle Georgia during her time in the General Assembly. She was widely recognized for her work on behalf of […]
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Daughter Gets 15 Years for Stealing $200K from Elderly Mother in Cancer Scam
A Catoosa County woman will spend the next 15 years behind bars after pleading guilty to exploiting her elderly mother through a fake cancer treatment scheme that left the victim homeless and financially devastated. What We Know: Vickie Long entered a non-negotiated guilty plea on March 6 to exploiting an elder person, identity fraud, and […]
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Gwinnett Creates Special Victims Unit: What We Know
Gwinnett County’s top prosecutor has launched a new team focused on helping victims of sex crimes, vehicular homicides and animal cruelty cases. 🔍 What We Know: The Gwinnett Solicitor General’s Office has created a Special Victims Unit dedicated to handling sensitive misdemeanor cases. The team will focus on sex crimes, vehicular homicides, stalking, pandering and […]
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Inmate Found Dead at Bibb County Jail
A Bibb County jail inmate with “extensive medical history” was found unresponsive early this morning and pronounced dead, launching an internal investigation. What We Know: Corrections deputies discovered 62-year-old George Oliver Crafter just before 6 a.m. at the Bibb County Law Enforcement Center. Emergency Medical Services responded but could only confirm he had died. Medical […]
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Gunfire Erupts During Domestic Dispute at Marietta Business
A domestic altercation escalated to gunfire Tuesday afternoon when a man allegedly attacked his wife at her workplace on Cobb Parkway, prompting the business manager to fire a warning shot. What We Know: Marietta police responded to 450 Cobb Parkway North to O Bros Motorsport around 4:00 p.m. on April 29 after receiving reports of […]
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False Alarm Triggers Brief Code Red Lockdown At Little River Elementary
Parents of Little River Elementary students received an unexpected notification Tuesday after a false alarm briefly disrupted the school day. 🚨 What We Know: According to Cherokee School District officials, a Code Red alarm was accidentally activated Tuesday morning at Little River Elementary School in Cherokee County. Officials quickly determined there was no actual threat […]
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Peeping Tom Arrested After Peering Into Albany Apartment Windows
A 56-year-old Albany man faces charges after allegedly spying on residents at a local apartment complex during predawn hours. What We Know: Coneleski Denard Stewart Sr. was arrested on April 28, 2025, and charged with Peeping Tom after he reportedly confessed to investigators. Multiple residents at Gable Homes apartments on Friendship Drive filed complaints in […]
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22-Year-Old Woman Stabbed to Death in Columbus Apartment. Ex-Boyfriend Arrested
A domestic relationship turned deadly Monday when a 22-year-old woman was found stabbed to death in her Columbus apartment, leading to murder charges against her former boyfriend who allegedly fled in her vehicle. What We Know: Columbus police discovered Abigail Cadoura’s body with multiple stab wounds inside her Summit Pointe Apartments unit on April 28, […]
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Inmates Charged In Bibb County Jail Hot Water Assault
Two inmates now face additional charges after a hot water attack left a 21-year-old inmate hospitalized. 🔍 What We Know: Bibb County Sheriff’s Office investigators identified 18-year-old Skylar Luke Hill and 20-year-old Wali Cooke as the suspects who allegedly threw hot water onto the face of Romario Justin Casey through his cell door on April […]
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Parking Changes Are Coming to Canton Street in Roswell, But Questions Remain
Roswell residents could see new parking rules on Canton Street, but many say they still do not have the answers they need. What We Know: City leaders are moving forward with a plan to enforce paid parking in downtown Roswell. The focus is on Canton Street, Elizabeth Way, and Old Mill Park. Right now, the […]
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Save Space For Grace
Our neighbor, Mrs. Louise, is of a different faith. And a different generation. And a different political party. Thus (according to partisan news and social media, anyway) Mrs. Louise is an evil enemy, devoid of moral character, who must be defeated at all costs… And yet… Despite her “monster” status, Mrs. Louise has always gone […]
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Georgia’s Medicaid Program Ranks Last in Mental Health Care
A new analysis from Addiction-Rep ranks Georgia’s Medicaid program as the lowest in the nation for mental health care. The report, which uses data from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, scores states on how well their Medicaid […]
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EMS Driver Sentenced To 25 Years For Rape Of Woman He Claimed To Help
A DeKalb County jury found Bruce Andre Hines, 47, guilty of rape. Hines, an Emergency Medical Services driver from College Park, was convicted of sexually assaulting a 51-year-old woman in her car on March 5, 2023. The woman had fallen asleep in her car near an apartment complex on Glenwood Road in Decatur after a […]
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Lyft Driver Accused Of Shooting Passenger After Dispute Near Atlantic Station
A rideshare trip in Midtown Atlanta turned violent early Monday morning when a Lyft driver allegedly shot a passenger after a heated argument. Atlanta Police say the shooting happened around 2:31 a.m. on April 28 near 231 18th Street Northwest. Officers arrived to find a 26-year-old man with a gunshot wound. Emergency crews took him […]
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Motorcycle Rider Killed in Early Morning Crash in Macon
A deadly crash on Hawkinsville Road in Macon Tuesday morning left a Warner Robins man dead and sent another man to the hospital. The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office says the crash happened just after 7:30 a.m., north of the Allen Road intersection. According to the sheriff’s office, a Chevrolet Avalanche was leaving a gas station […]
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Betting on the Braves: What You Need to Know for 2025
Major League Baseball (MLB) betting can be rewarding and unpredictable, specifically regarding teams with striking potential but facing some hurdles early in the season. The Atlanta Braves is the perfect example in 2025. Despite some challenges at the start of the season, the popular franchise is a team with depth and talent, making the Braves […]
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Guns, Drugs, and Ammo Seized in Savannah Traffic Stop
Savannah police arrested 23-year-old Gary Washington and 29-year-old Kadeem Grant during a patrol of Kayton Homes just after midnight on April 26. Officers say they stopped a vehicle and immediately smelled marijuana. After searching the car, police found four guns, more than 500 rounds of ammunition, drugs, and items used for drug distribution. Washington faces […]
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Scammers Pose as Georgia Deputies and Demand Gift Cards
Oconee County residents are reporting a rise in scam calls from people pretending to be with the Sheriff’s Office. The callers claim you can avoid arrest by paying with gift cards, cryptocurrency, or GreenDot cards. The Sheriff’s Office says these calls are scams. The Sheriff’s Office does not accept payment over the phone for any […]
