A 16-month-old child died from a suspected methadone overdose early Tuesday morning at his Augusta home, according to a Richmond County Sheriff’s Office incident report. Trae’son Kevin Dunn was found not breathing around 4:09 a.m. on June 3, the report states. Emergency medical services told deputies the child had overdosed on what they believed to […]
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Falsely Accused Georgia Man Sues Floyd County After Spending 22 Years in Prison
A Georgia man who spent more than two decades in prison for a murder he didn’t commit has filed a federal civil rights lawsuit against Floyd County and several law enforcement officials, alleging they fabricated evidence and concealed crucial information that could have proven his innocence. Joseph “Joey” Watkins filed the complaint in U.S. District […]
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Grady Health System Launches Medical Helicopter Service for Trauma Care
Grady Health System has started a new medical helicopter service to bring faster emergency care to patients across the Southeast. The helicopter, called Grady Air, works with Air Methods to provide hospital-level care while flying patients to treatment. Grady medical staff will care for patients during flights while Air Methods pilots fly the aircraft. The […]
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Female Veterans Deserve Better: This Georgia Shelter Is Stepping Up
They served their country. When they came home, they had nowhere to sleep. Now, one group in Middle Georgia is giving homeless female veterans something most Americans take for granted—stability. A Perry-based nonprofit dedicated to supporting homeless female veterans recently sold a donated motel valued at $930,000. The organization plans to use these funds to […]
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Brian Kemp is Going to Canada: Here’s Why
Gov. Brian Kemp will lead a three-day trade mission to Canada next week amid an atmosphere of uncertainty prompted by a series of tariffs President Donald Trump has imposed on the United States’ northern neighbor. Kemp, joined by Georgia First Lady Marty Kemp and state Economic Development Commissioner Pat Wilson, will attend the 2025 Southeast […]
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What to Know Before You Shoot The ‘Hooch This Summer
The Chattahoochee is calling—but before you grab your float and your six-pack, there are a few things you should know before jumping in. Even though the river is cleaner than it used to be, this is still nature we’re talking about. Conditions can change quickly. And if you’re not paying attention, that leisurely float down […]
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Feud Between Trump and Musk Blows Up on Social Media
(The Center Square) – Tension between President Donald Trump and former Department of Government Efficiency head Elon Must ratcheted up Thursday with the two exchanging words on social media over the “One Big Beautiful Bill Act” that Musk opposes and more. At an unrelated news conference with German Chancellor Friedrich Merz, Trump said he was […]
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Who is Running Against Georgia Schools Chief Richard Woods?
Georgia’s top elected school official announced plans to seek another four years in office Thursday, as others sign up to compete for the office against him. If Richard Woods wins re-election to a fourth term next year, he will be sworn in in January 2017 to serve alongside a third governor. Republican Gov. Nathan Deal […]
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Savannah Officials Want You to Wear Orange on Friday to Honor Victims of Gun Violence
Savannah leaders are asking everyone to wear orange this Friday in a bold show of unity against gun violence. The city is joining a national movement on June 6 to remember lives lost and to spotlight the growing demand for change 🧵 What We Know: National Gun Violence Awareness Day falls on the first Friday […]
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Good Samaritan Stops Two Carjackings in Marietta
A 66-year-old man intervened to stop two attempted carjackings in Marietta Monday night, holding the suspect at gunpoint until police arrived. What We Know: Officers responded to reports of an attempted carjacking at the intersection of Delk Road and Franklin Gateway just before 9 p.m. on June 2, 2025. Upon arrival, they found Gary Edwards, […]
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6 Georgia Lawmakers Oppose Trump’s AI Regulation Freeze
Six state legislators from Georgia have signed onto a letter urging members of Congress to oppose a provision tucked inside President Trump’s massive budget bill that would freeze state and local regulation of artificial intelligence for 10 years. The bipartisan letter, dated Tuesday and signed by more than 250 state lawmakers from across the nation, […]
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Free Summer Meals Available For Richmond County Kids
The Richmond County School System now offers free meals to all children 18 and younger at more than a dozen locations across Augusta. The summer meal program runs June 2 through June 27, with breakfast and lunch served on-site only. Most locations operate Monday through Friday, though some serve Monday through Thursday. All meal sites […]
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Georgia Vice Principal Faces Child Porn Charges
LaFayette High School’s vice principal and athletic coach, Ronnie Brent Massey, was arrested Monday on serious charges related to child sexual abuse material. Local families are now grappling with the shocking news about a trusted school official. What Happened:The Catoosa County Sheriff’s Office arrested the 49-year-old Ringgold resident after executing a search warrant at his […]
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Inmate Dies After Fight At Bibb County Jail Injures Five
A 22-year-old man died after a fight involving multiple inmates at the Bibb County jail left five people injured, according to investigators. Breele Jahiem Johnson was pronounced dead by medical staff after being transported to the hospital by ambulance, Bibb County investigators said. The incident occurred inside the jail facility and has prompted an investigation […]
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Widow Sues Macon Healthcare Facilities After Husband’s Death
A Bibb County widow has filed a lawsuit against multiple Macon healthcare facilities, claiming negligent care led to her husband’s death from cardiovascular disease in June 2023. What We Know: Genelda Carswell filed the complaint on May 29. The lawsuit names Fountain Blue Rehab & Nursing, Pruitt Health-Eastside, Atrium Health Navicent and several related corporate […]
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Powder Springs Teen Missing Since May 28
A 15-year-old girl from Powder Springs has been reported missing, according to Cobb County authorities. Morgan Cole was last seen around midnight on May 28, 2025, wearing a black jogging suit and white shoes. Cole is described as 5’9″, weighing 115 pounds, with brown eyes and brown hair. She has a small heart tattoo on […]
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‘Cop City’ Update: Atlanta Police Violated Open Records Laws
A Fulton County Superior Court Judge has ordered the Atlanta Police Foundation to comply with a series of open records requests filed by a group of reporters and researchers related to the Atlanta Public Safety Training Center, colloquially known as “Cop City.” The foundation has 30 days to release 15 unredacted public records it had […]
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Uber Adds Simplified Ride Option for Older Adults
Uber has introduced new features aimed at making transportation easier for older adults, including a senior-friendly app experience and tools for family support. The new offering, called senior accounts, gives riders access to a simpler interface with larger text, fewer buttons, and easy-to-follow screens. It is part of Uber’s Family profiles feature, which lets a […]
