Former Hall County Solicitor General Stephanie Woodard pleaded guilty Friday to unlawfully using funds from the county and the Prosecuting Attorneys’ Council of Georgia (PAC) to cover personal expenditures. Woodard was charged with one count of unprofessional conduct for claiming a number of travel expenditures for which she was not entitled and misusing Local Victim […]
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I-75 Southbound Delays: Concrete Pavement Replacement
Motorists traveling through Bibb County on I-75 Southbound should be prepared for delays next week as maintenance crews from the Georgia Department of Transportation undertake concrete pavement replacement work. The work is scheduled to take place at Milepost 170, near the Riverside Road to Arkwright Road corridor. The Details: The replacement work will occur on […]
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Georgia Man Sentenced to Life for Brutal 2016 Rape of Ex-Girlfriend
Rassoloman Davis, 38, of Lithonia, has been sentenced to life in prison following his conviction for a brutal assault on his ex-girlfriend. The jury handed down the verdict on Thursday in DeKalb County Superior Court, where Davis was found guilty of multiple charges, including rape, home invasion, aggravated assault, kidnapping with bodily injury, and false […]
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Off-Duty Georgia Deputy Helps Stranded Motorist
On August 12, a Cobb County resident, Leslie Hayes, found herself in a difficult situation when her car broke down at the corner of Bill Carruth Parkway and Rosedale Drive. As she faced the stress of dealing with a disabled vehicle, an unexpected source of help arrived— an off-duty deputy who happened to be passing […]
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Labor Day 2024: Do Georgia Employers Respect Your Labor?
Labor Day is often mistaken as just another long weekend for barbecues and last-minute summer getaways, but it’s important to remember that it’s a day dedicated to the labor movement and the countless workers who have fought for the rights we sometimes take for granted today, such as the 40 hour workday, Saturday and Sundays […]
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Speed Limits Lowered on 3 Roads in Milton: Here’s Why
Residents of Milton may notice a change while driving through the city, as speed limits on Batesville, Hamby, and Hickory Flat roads were officially reduced to 40 mph this week. This adjustment is part of a broader initiative to enhance road safety across the city. The Details: New signs reflecting the reduced speed limit were […]
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Faster and More Reliable Network from Comcast to Power Cities of Monticello, Mansfield and Town of Newborn
The cities of Monticello, Mansfield and the Town of Newborn in Georgia are now equipped to meet tomorrow’s connectivity needs with the recent completion of a project extending reliable, high-speed Internet access. More than 2,000 residents in the area have access to the company’s full suite of Xfinity services. Businesses and local government buildings also […]
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First Responders Can Get Free Admission to LEGO Discovery Center Atlanta
Throughout the month of September, LEGO Discovery Center Atlanta is extending a special offer to first responders and healthcare workers as a gesture of gratitude for their dedication and service to the community. From September 1 to September 30, these professionals are invited to enjoy free entry to the popular family attraction located at Phipps […]
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Scattered Thunderstorms Roll Into Georgia For Labor Day
Residents in North and Central Georgia should prepare for potentially hazardous weather conditions over the next several days. The National Weather Service has issued an alert highlighting the likelihood of scattered thunderstorms, with a specific focus on the risks associated with these weather events. Today and Tonight: This afternoon and evening, scattered thunderstorms are expected […]
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DeKalb County Water Main Break: What We Know
Residents near Clairmont Terrace and Clairmont Road dealt with low or no water service as DeKalb County Watershed Management crews worked to repair a broken water main Thursday. The water main was damaged during a contractor’s efforts to replace and repair fire hydrants in the area, resulting in a break to a service line. This […]
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Kamala Harris Ends Two Day South Georgia Campaign Swing With Savannah Rally
Vice President Kamala Harris capped a two-day campaign swing through South Georgia late Thursday afternoon with a rally in Savannah. The newly minted Democratic presidential nominee pulled no punches in describing the race against Republican former President Donald Trump as an uphill battle. “This is going to be a tight race until the very end,” […]
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A Wells Fargo Worker Died At Her Desk And Was Discovered 4 Days Later
In a and deeply unsettling episode that has been getting attention across the country today, a Wells Fargo employee in Tempe, Arizona, was found dead at her cubicle four days after she had clocked in for work. The employee, Denise Prudhomme, 60, had apparently died shortly after arriving at her desk on August 16, but […]
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6 Presidential Candidates Will Be on The Georgia Ballot
Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger Thursday finalized a list of six presidential candidates whose names will appear on the state’s ballot Nov 5. Besides former President Donald Trump, the Republican nominee, and Vice President Kamala Harris, the Democratic nominee, Georgia voters will get a choice of four other third-party and independent candidates. Independent Cornel […]
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Georgia Snake Bites Off More Than it Can Chew
In the wilds of southeast Georgia, nature recently served up a curious spectacle, courtesy of the notoriously voracious eastern indigo snake. Matt Moore, a wildlife technician with the Georgia Department of Natural Resources, got far more than he bargained for during a routine survey last November. The day’s adventure began typically enough when Moore successfully […]
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Atlanta Pediatric Dentist Pleads Guilty to Possessing Child Porn
Paul Kim, a pediatric dentist from Sandy Springs has pleaded guilty to possession of child pornography, admitting to having thousands of explicit images and videos of minors, some as young as 12 years old. The Details: Kim, 31, was identified by the FBI as part of a broader investigation into a commercial sexual exploitation ring […]
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Savannah Police Officer Injured in Motorcycle Accident During Kamala Harris Motorcade
Savannah Police Corporal David Bates was injured in a motorcycle accident around 7 p.m. on August 28 while supporting the motorcade for Vice President Kamala Harris. The single-vehicle accident occurred while Corporal Bates was on duty, with no other vehicles involved. The Details: Corporal Bates, who was seriously injured, was immediately transported to Memorial Health […]
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Georgia Man Convicted in January 6th attack on U.S. Capitol
A Middle Georgia man has been convicted of assaulting law enforcement officers during the Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the U.S. Capitol as members of Congress were certifying President Joe Biden’s 2020 election victory. Michael Bradley, 50, of Forsyth was found guilty in federal court of multiple felony and misdemeanor offenses including civil disorder; assaulting, […]
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Georgia Teen Shot and Killed at Party
An outdoor party in Murray County turned deadly Sunday night, leading to the arrest of a Calhoun man on murder charges. The Details: Anthony Wilkinson, 25, of Calhoun, has been arrested and charged with aggravated assault and felony murder in connection with the shooting death of 18-year-old Jeffery Tyler Ray, a resident of Rydal. The […]
