Atlanta City Council member Andrea Boone wants to help Atlanta residents clear misdemeanors off their criminal histories. She is co-hosting the Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday Legacy Expungement Bowl Jan. 25 with Fulton County Solicitor General Keith Gammage and the Georgia Justice Project. The free event is both an opportunity for misdemeanor record forgiveness and […]
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A new governor was sworn in this week, but that’s not what Georgians are reading about
Looking at this week’s top stories across Georgia, one thing is clear — y’all love a good crime story. Free Gas On The Government Dime: A fire chief in the tiny town of Oak Park was arrested this week. According to the Georgia Bureau of Investigation, the now ex-chief used the fire department’s fuel card for his own personal use. […]
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Georgia fire chief arrested for fuel theft
On Thursday, Jan. 17, the GBI arrested Oak Park Fire Chief Willie Herman Williamson of Vidalia for one count of Theft by Taking. On Oct. 2, 2018, the GBI was asked by the Oak Park Police Department to investigate allegations of misuse of city fuel funds. According to the GBI, Oak Park Police Chief Gerald […]
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Crime is decreasing in Valdosta
Residents of Valdosta have a reason to feel safer this year. Statistics show that Valdosta’s overall crime rate has declined significantly as compared to previous years. According to the Valdosta Police Department, crime is down 14% for violent and property crimes. Property crimes are usually crimes of opportunity. For example, incidents where a criminal sees […]
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Georgia’s new insurance commissioner is focused on transparency
Former insurance commissioner Ralph Hudgens was Georgia’s insurance chief for 18 years. His successor made several changes on the first day of his term in office to make the office of insurance commissioner more transparent. Newly-elected Insurance and Safety Fire Commissioner Jim Beck fulfilled his day one promises of enhancing transparency, consumer protection, and defending […]
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Police search for suspect in pedestrian hit and run incident
The Gwinnett County Police Department needs your help in identifying the suspect in a pedestrian hit and run accident. On Wednesday, Jan. 16, officers were dispatched to a call at about 6 a.m. According to the initial investigation at the scene, 32-year-old Nathan Hayes, of Lawrenceville, was crossing North Brown Road in the crosswalk when […]
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It’s Official: Kyle Marrero to take the helm at Georgia Southern
Dr. Kyle Marrero has officially been named president of Georgia Southern University. Marrero was named the sole finalist for the post last week and will begin his new position effective April 1. “Dr. Marrero is the right person to lead Georgia Southern University as it continues to expand its footprint in Southeast Georgia,” said University […]
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GBI links three suspicious deaths to one common cause
On Thursday, November 8, 2018, law enforcement agencies in Camden County responded to three separate deaths. Police found 57-year-old Andrew Jacob Bargman, 27-year-old Antone Moncrieff, and 41-year-old Melissa Nelson dead within hours of one another and all in various locations throughout Camden County. The Georgia Bureau of Investigation, the St. Marys Police Department, the Kingsland […]
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This new book will open your eyes about medical debt in the United States
A new book by Jerry Ashton, Robert Goff and Craig Antico, founders of the newsmaking national charity, RIP Medical Debt. RIP Medical Debt first came to America’s attention in 2016 when HBO’s “Last Week Tonight with John Oliver” used the charity to abolish $15 million in medical debt. By the end of 1018, RIP will […]
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DeKalb County to host 35th Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration
DeKalb County will present its annual Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration program, “King’s Vision: Humanity Tied in a Single Garment of Destiny,” Friday, Jan. 18, from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., in the Maloof Auditorium, 1300 Commerce Drive, Decatur. The King Day charge will be delivered by Juanita Baranco, executive vice president and chief operating officer […]
