Former Georgia House Speaker Mark Burkhalter has been nominated by President Donald Trump to serve as U.S. ambassador to Norway. Burkhalter is a senior advisor in the Public Policy and Regulation practice in the Atlanta office of Dentons U.S. LLP and plays a significant role in the global law firm’s public affairs and economic development […]
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‘Justice for Ahmaud Caravan’ rides from Atlanta to Brunswick to demand district attorneys resign
BRUNSWICK – A caravan from Atlanta to the Glynn County Courthouse steps amplified calls that two southeast Georgia district attorneys leave office or be pushed out. The “Justice for Ahmaud Caravan” brought more attention to local calls for district attorneys Jackie Johnson and George Barnhill to either resign or be removed from office. Why did […]
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Shirtless man with gun shot by police
GREENVILLE — A man was shot by police Saturday night after two separate calls came in reporting a shirtless man was waving a gun on their property. According to the Georgia Bureau of Investigation, preliminary information indicates that at about 7:18 p.m., a woman at an address on Tobe Harris Street in Greenville called 911 […]
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Is your anxiety up because of coronavirus? You’re not alone
Becca loved her job in the travel-and-tourism industry, but few industries have been so thoroughly decimated during the COVID-19 pandemic. A 31-year-old metro Atlanta resident, Becca watched helplessly this year as the devastation deepened, and it eventually reached her company. She was furloughed in March. There’s no word when she’ll be rehired — if that […]
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Hall County man accused of distributing child porn on social media
GAINESVILLE — A 43-year-old Gainesville man is in the Hall County jail on charges of possession of child pornography and distribution of child pornography. According to the Georgia Bureau of Investigation, On Friday, May 15, Billy Eller, of Gainesville, was charged by agents of the GBI’s Child Exploitation and Computer Crimes Unit for two counts […]
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Georgia jailer jailed after an inmate was assaulted
A 23-year-old Ware County jailer was arrested following the assault of an inmate. According to the Georgia Bureau of Investigation, Ware County Jailer Larry David Ross III, was arrested Friday on charges of Violation of Oath of Office and Battery. The GBI was asked by the Ware County Sheriff’s Office to investigate allegations that Ross […]
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18-year-old wanted by Albany Police
ALBANY — The Albany Police Department is asking for the public’s help locating an 18-year-old who is wanted for a crime committed Thursday. According to the Albany Police Department, Landon Stafford is wanted for Reckless Conduct and Theft by Receiving Stolen Property (Felony) in the case involving the shooting of Jordan Delaney. Police say Stafford […]
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Victims identified in Social Circle death investigation
SOCIAL CIRCLE — The GBI is investigating two deaths in Social Circle that occurred early Thursday morning. According to investigators, preliminary information indicates that Social Circle Police Officers responded to Thurman Baccus Road for a report of two individuals found on the road. Upon arrival, officers discovered a man and a woman both with apparent […]
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Alpharetta cancels food truck events for the year to encourage dining at local restaurants
ALPHARETTA — As many Georgians clamor to return to business-as-usual amid the COVID-19 pandemic, one city has put the brakes on food trucks in an effort to encourage residents to spend their dollars at local restaurants. The City of Alpharetta has cancelled the 2020 Food Truck Alley series as part of its efforts to encourage […]