The 465 commercial casinos operating in the United States at the end of 2019 reported a combined revenue of $43.6 billion — an all-time high. Gambling in the United States is by no means limited to casinos, either. All but six states had lottery games in 2019, and lottery ticket sales totalled $81.6 billion that […]
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Bibb County authorities search for credit card thief
Bibb County Sheriff’s Office investigators are asking for your help identifying a man wanted for questioning in a Financial Card Theft and Fraud Investigation. The incident occurred on April 7, 2021 in the 3200 block of Ridge Avenue. A victim noticed that her purse had been removed from her vehicle. She also received a notification […]
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Get ready for a stormy Saturday in Georgia
Today’s cool, dry weather will bring in a strong storm system tomorrow. According to the National Weather Service, some storms could become severe on Saturday with damaging wind as the main threat. Rainfall will also be heavy, and parts of the state could see more than two inches of rain. Storms are expected to push […]
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Georgia father and daughter plead guilty to selling stolen products online
A Georgia father and daughter have plead guilty to selling millions of dollars in stolen retail products online. Robert Whitley, who goes by Mr. Bob, and Noni Whitley, have each pleaded guilty to a separate criminal information charging them for their roles in operating Closeout Express and Essential Daily Discounts, which for years sold millions […]
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UGA grad student charged with cyberstalking Massachusetts woman
A University of Georgia graduate student was charged Friday with cyberstalking and extortion through interstate threats aimed at a Massachusetts woman. Gary E. Leach, 23, of Athens, is accused of obtaining private video calls from the victim by surreptitiously recording the calls, as well as photographs of a sexual nature from the victim. He then […]
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Inside Look: Why Georgia’s video gambling machine reforms failed
Efforts to reform Georgia’s coin-operated amusement machines (COAM) business will have to wait until next year. Legislation aimed at cleaning up the industry by offering game winners redeemable gift cards as an incentive to stop illegal cash payouts fizzled on the last night of this year’s General Assembly session. The bill fell victim to a […]
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Atlanta is getting more license plate readers
ATLANTA — The eyes of Atlanta are upon you. At least, the electronic eyes of Atlanta are upon your license plate. The number of those electronic eyes will soon be increasing. “The use of modern technology is integral to our holistic approach to increasing public safety in our communities,” Bottoms said. “LPR cameras are a […]
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Will Georgia colleges require students to get coronavirus vaccines?
After a stressful year of video conferences and hybrid coursework, University of North Georgia associate professor of rhetoric and composition Matthew Boedy is beginning to think about what he’ll say when he greets his students in the classroom this fall. “What I’m looking forward to most is the individual student conferences,” said Boedy, who is […]
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Georgia lawmaker leaves legislature to take job at Georgia Tech
Georgia Rep. Bert Reeves is leaving the General Assembly to join the administrative staff at Georgia Tech, the university announced Thursday. Reeves, R-Marietta, will serve as vice president for institute relations at his alma mater starting May 1. He will report directly to Tech President Angel Cabrera and serve as a member of the president’s […]