A Cobb County courtroom broke down in tears as prosecutors described how 2-year-old Jacob Hicks spent at least four hours alone trying to get his murdered parents to wake up. What’s Happening: On the fourth day of Matthew Lanz’s murder trial, prosecutors detailed the horrific scene that unfolded after they say Lanz killed Justin and […]
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Accused Killer Asked If Victim Was Pregnant in Bizarre Police Confession
A Cobb County courtroom heard chilling police footage showing Matthew Lanz making unprompted statements about the 2021 murders of his neighbors just two days after their deaths. What’s Happening: During the third day of his bench trial, prosecutors played video of Lanz in a Sandy Springs police cruiser asking about whether Amber Hicks was pregnant […]
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Fugitive Arrested in Fatal Southwest Atlanta Shooting
A fugitive wanted for murder was captured by Atlanta police after a shooting last week in southwest Atlanta left one person dead. What’s Happening: Atlanta police fugitive units arrested 39-year-old Georgio Glover on Nov. 18 in connection with a Nov. 12 shooting on Middleton Road, according to the Atlanta Police Department. Officers found a 36-year-old […]
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Man Injured in Atlanta Shooting
A man was wounded by gunfire early Wednesday morning in west Atlanta after multiple people opened fire near the intersection of Sunset Avenue and Cameron Alexander Boulevard. What’s Happening: Atlanta police responded to reports of a shooting around 1 a.m. and found a man suffering from gunshot wounds. Paramedics took him to the hospital, where […]
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Braselton Police Chief Arrested for Stalking
The head of Braselton’s police department is facing criminal charges after investigators say he used police technology to track and harass people. What’s Happening: The Georgia Bureau of Investigation arrested Braselton Police Chief Michael Steffman on Tuesday after a multi-month investigation found he misused automated license plate recognition systems to stalk and harass multiple people, […]
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Cobb County Dumped 21 Million Gallons Of Tainted Water Into The Chattahoochee River
Cobb County’s water system released more than 21 million gallons of treated wastewater that failed to meet safety standards into the Chattahoochee River earlier this month. What’s Happening: The South Cobb Water Reclamation Facility discharged the substandard wastewater on Nov. 12. Officials didn’t classify it as a spill until Nov. 18 — six days later […]
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What City in Georgia Has The Highest Burglary Rate?
A new national study reveals that Arlington, a small town in southwest Georgia, has the highest burglary rate in the state. What’s Happening: Arlington recorded a burglary rate of 1.87 per 100 residents in 2023, according to a SafeWise study analyzing FBI crime data across the country. The town has a population of about 1,200 […]
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The Rise of Online Casino Games in the US: What Players Need To Know
The digital transformation of the US gambling industry has been nothing short of revolutionary. With the click of a button, a vast array of thrilling casino games is now at the fingertips of players across the nation. However, navigating the complex world of online casinos requires an understanding of various aspects, including legal frameworks, technological […]
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Georgia Faces Record-Breaking November Heat Wave This Week
Multiple Georgia cities could shatter November temperature records this week as unseasonable warmth blankets the state. What’s Happening: Temperatures will soar 15 to 20 degrees above normal through Saturday across Georgia. Atlanta is forecast to hit 78 degrees Wednesday, 79 Thursday, 77 Friday, and 76 Saturday. Athens, Columbus, and Macon will see similar warmth, with […]
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Black Friday 2025: The Best Retailers and Discounts Revealed
Shoppers in Georgia looking for the best Black Friday deals should head to JCPenney, which offers the steepest discounts in the nation this year. What’s Happening: JCPenney leads all retailers with an average discount of 76.2 percent on Black Friday, according to a new report from WalletHub. The financial website studied more than 4,300 deals […]