ALBANY — The Albany Police Department is asking for the public’s assistance with finding 34-year old Desmond Carter regarding outstanding warrants for Aggravated Assault. According to police, on September 10, 34-year old John Spaulding was beaten repeatedly and struck in the head with a hammer. The incident occurred on North Harding Street in the 700 block. […]
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Georgia deputies arrest bank robbery suspect
MACON — A suspect in the robbery of a Wells Fargo Bank that took place Monday in Bibb County has been arrested. Bibb County Sheriff’s Office deputies arrested 30-year-old Joshua Ryan Chambley of Macon, for the armed robbery of Wells Fargo. Chambley was taken into custody just after 4:40 p.m. at the Sunoco Gas station […]
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28-year-old Atlanta man shot and killed by police
ATLANTA — Police shot and killed a 28-year-old Atlanta man following a domestic disturbance call Monday night. According to the GBI, preliminary information indicates that at about 7:25 p.m., a 911 call was placed about a domestic disturbance on Cassanova Street in Atlanta. When officers arrived, they observed 28-year-old Dearian Bell, of Atlanta, and his […]
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GBI: Georgia deputy kills woman who was armed with knife and blowtorch
An Oconee County deputy shot and killed a Georgia woman Monday during a domestic dispute call. According to the Georgia Bureau of Investigation, preliminary information indicates that at about 10:26 a.m., Oconee Sheriff’s deputies responded to a domestic dispute 911 call on Creek View Court in Athens. Deputies met with the male caller who said […]
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Arrest made in slaying of DeKalb County man
LITHONIA — An arrest has been made in the slaying of Jamaal Antoine Cobb last month in Lithonia. Cobb was shot to death at a Park Drive residence in Lithonia. Lithonia resident Ryan Anson Carter is being charged with Felony Murder, Aggravated Assault, Possession of a Firearm by a Convicted Felon, and Theft by Taking. […]
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Two Suwanee companies are providing laptops to students in need
SUWANEE — Gwinnett County Public School’s shift to digital learning in the spring caught many students and their families off guard and unprepared for virtual classrooms. Many simply didn’t have access to the necessary tools to continue with their studies from home and resources from the school system were in short supply. About the same […]
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Hall County Sheriff’s Office mourns loss of lieutenant killed in car accident
The Hall County Sheriff’s Office is mourning the loss of Lt. Stephanie Hollingsworth who was killed in a car accident Sunday evening. “She was a dear friend and co-worker for more than three decades,” Sheriff Gerald Couch said. “We will miss her dearly and offer our prayers and complete support for her family. Hollingsworth began […]
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‘When we count, we matter.’ Census push continues in Georgia
Local leaders from Rome to Savannah pressed Georgians on Monday to complete the 2020 census with only 10 days left before the deadline. Georgia ranks near the bottom of states in its progress on the decennial count, which influences federal money allocations and political representation. The deadline is Sept. 30. As of Monday, nearly 91% of […]
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News Blog: Ivanka Trump visits Atlanta
Ivanka Trump is visiting Atlanta today to participate in a roundtable about efforts to end human trafficking. Trump was accompanied by Attorney General William Barr. Trump will also tour the Georgia Center for Child Advocacy’s survivor care facility. Vehicle fire shuts down State Bridge Road in Johns Creek State Bridge Road at Jones Bridge Rd […]
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Atlanta Police take on street racers
ATLANTA — Over the weekend, the Atlanta Police Department continued its ongoing crackdown on street racing within the city limits. Between Friday and Sunday, the department conducted 36 traffic stops for street racing and issued 10 citations. A total of three arrests were made and three vehicles were impounded. One vehicle fled police. Police are […]