The Gwinnett County Sheriff’s Office said it arrested Samuel Baxter in connection with armed robberies carried out by suspects posing as sheriff’s deputies. What’s happening: On Jan. 9, the Gwinnett County Police Department told the Sheriff’s Office Fugitive Unit that a group of suspects had been impersonating deputies to commit armed robberies, according to the […]
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Falcons linebacker James Pearce Jr. arrested in South Florida
Atlanta Falcons linebacker James Pearce Jr. was arrested Saturday evening in Doral, Florida. He faces multiple charges connected to a domestic violence incident and fleeing police. What’s Happening: Jail records from Miami-Dade County Corrections and Rehabilitation show Pearce Jr. was booked on Feb 7. He faces six charges in all. The Charges: The charges listed […]
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Politics at Kickoff: Rick Jackson’s Super Bowl ad is the latest in a politicized game day
Republican Rick Jackson, who recently announced his campaign for Georgia governor, has purchased a 30-second ad to play during the Super Bowl. The ad follows his life as a child in foster care to becoming a self-made billionaire as the CEO of Jackson Health Care. Jackson pledges to devote his time in office to leading […]
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Georgia weather will continue to warm this week
Temperatures around Atlanta will climb fast through the first half of next week before rain moves in, according to the National Weather Service. What’s happening: Sunday will be partly cloudy. Highs will reach 54 to 59 degrees, and lows will drop to 26 to 31 degrees. Monday brings morning clouds with highs of 61 to […]
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Tybee Island police seek two suspects in theft of tens of thousands from elderly victims
Police on Tybee Island are asking the public to help find two people wanted in connection with the theft of tens of thousands of dollars from two elderly victims. What’s happening: Tybee Island police detectives said a group of suspects is believed to have stolen tens of thousands of dollars from two elderly people, according […]
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Albany police warn of heavy smoke on Broad Avenue
Albany police told drivers and walkers to stay away from part of Broad Avenue on Saturday because of heavy smoke. What’s Happening: The advisory covers Broad Avenue between the Jefferson and Jackson intersections, in the eastbound direction. The department called the smoke conditions “hazardous” and asked residents to avoid the area if they can. What’s […]
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Have you seen missing Georgia teenager Camila Albarran?
The Hall County Sheriff’s Office wants the public’s help finding a Gainesville teenager who left home early Saturday morning. What’s Happening: Deputies put out an alert on Feb. 7 for 16-year-old Camila Albarran of Gainesville. The agency called her a runaway. She was last seen at 3 a.m. in the 5000 block of Bryant Quarter […]
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2 Atlanta police officers injured in shooting at Cheshire Bridge Road apartment
Someone inside a northeast Atlanta apartment shot at police officers Saturday morning, injuring two of them. The shooter remained barricaded inside. What’s Happening: Atlanta police got a call about shots fired at about 7:55 a.m. Saturday at an apartment at 2470 Cheshire Bridge Road. When officers walked up to the apartment, someone inside immediately started […]
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Around Georgia: Honor band, book festivals, and chili cook-offs mark this weekend’s events in Georgia
Here’s a look at what’s happening around The Peach State this weekend: Honor band students take the stage in Statesboro Student musicians from Colquitt County will perform Saturday at the Georgia Southern Performing Arts Center in Statesboro as part of the District Honor Band. The middle school performance begins at 3 p.m., followed by the […]
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Richmond County school board reschedules hearings on T.W. Josey High School plan
The Richmond County Board of Education rescheduled public hearings on a school facilities plan and pushed back its final vote. What’s Happening: The board moved public hearings to February 9 and February 12. The board also moved its vote on the Master Plan to Monday, February 23. The board said weather caused the schedule changes. […]