ATLANTA — The City of Atlanta will be easing some of its coronavirus restrictions based on new COVID-19 data. Technically, the city is moving out of Phase I of its coronavirus response and back into Phase II. Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms made the announcement Friday and it is effective immediately. In July, the City moved […]
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Police dog killed in line of duty in Gwinnett County
NORCROSS — A police dog and a suspect were both killed Thursday after a chase in Norcross. According to the Georgia Bureau of Investigation, preliminary information indicates that at about 12:40 p.m., the Gwinnett County Police Department was patrolling the parking lot of the In-town Suites at 1990 Willow Trail Pkwy in Norcross. An officer […]
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Former Southwest Georgia police officer charged with child molestation
ANDERSONVILLE — A 69-year-old former Southwest Georgia police officer has been arrested and charged with child molestation. On Wednesday, Sept/ 9, 2020, The Georgia Bureau of Investigation arrested 69-year-old Robert Alexander Scott and charged him with two counts of sexual battery, two counts of child molestation, and two counts of enticing a child for indecent […]
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Have you seen this 17-year-old who has been missing since Sept. 5?
The Douglas County Sheriff’s Department is asking for the public’s help finding a missing 17-year-old girl. According to the sheriff’s department, Lakota Owens-Howard was last seen Sept. 5 at her mother’s home in Douglas County. She was wearing a yellow shirt with the earth in blue on the front, yellow shorts, gray knee-high socks and […]
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Inmate death in Valdosta suspected to be homicide
VALDOSTA — An inmate at Valdosta State Prison died Wednesday and investigators say they believe the inmate’s death was a homicide. Agents say they have reason to believe inmate Bobby Carpenter died as a result of injuries sustained during an altercation with another inmate at the facility. Medical personnel responded and life saving measures were […]
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Coronavirus Cases on the Rise in Alpharetta
ALPHARETTA — Coronavirus cases in the city of Alpharetta are on the rise. The city has seen an increase in cases over the last five days and ihas the second highest infection rate of any city in Fulton County, including Atlanta. Milton currently has the highest infection rate. Alpharetta, Milton, Johns Creek, and Sandy Springs […]
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How and where to vote early in Hall County
Voters in Hall County will be able to cast their ballots from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., Mondays through Fridays between Oct. 12 and Oct. 30, as well as on Saturday, Oct. 24 from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. at one of the following seven locations: Chicopee Woods Agricultural Center Activity Hall, 1855 Calvary Church […]
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Six Flags extends Hallowfest to seven more nights this year
Hallowfest returns to Six Flags Over Georgia next week with seven new nights added to the schedule. The event will kick off on Sept. 18. The area’s premier Halloween celebration has added seven chilling nights and will operate on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays through Nov. 1. The event will feature Day Thrills with a variety of family-friendly […]
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20-year-old man fatally shot in Savannah
SAVANNA — The Savannah Police Department is investigating the fatal shooting of 20-year-old man. Officers responded to the 2400 block of Harden Street around 2:10 a.m. Sept. 8 and discovered Matthew Hayes suffering from gunshot wounds. He was transported to a hospital and died from his injuries the following day. Detectives continue to investigate the […]
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Police capture Texas fugitive accused of shooting Georgia deputy
A fugitive from Texas who is accused of shooting a Whitfield County deputy sheriff Monday has been captured by police. On Monday, a Whitfield County deputy was shot during a traffic stop on a stolen vehicle near the Whitfield County-Gordon County line. This triggered a manhunt for two suspects, one of whom was captured Tuesday […]