A Warner Robins man will spend over a decade in prison after pleading guilty to masturbating in front of a 10-year-old child. What’s Happening: 57-year-old Jonathan Beach admitted to the crime Monday, just before his trial was set to start. A judge sentenced him to 25 years total, with 12 years behind bars and the […]
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Georgia Man Arrested For Spitting Blood at Officer
An Armuchee man managed to upgrade his misdemeanor arrest to felony status by spitting blood at a police officer, because apparently regular obstruction just wasn’t enough. What’s Happening: A 38-year-old Armuchee man now faces a felony obstruction charge after his Sept. 3 arrest at a Big Indian Trail residence went from bad to biohazardous. The […]
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Marietta Pedestrian Dies After Hit-and-Run Driver Flees Crash Scene
A Marietta man died after being hit by a car on Terrell Mill Road Monday night. Police say the driver left the scene but was later arrested at his home. What’s Happening: A 36-year-old man from Marietta was crossing Terrell Mill Road outside of a marked crosswalk around 7:12 p.m. on Monday, October 20, when […]
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3 Men Arrested After Deputies Stop Suspected Drone Drop at Georgia Prison
Three men are in custody after Washington County deputies found them with a drone and equipment near a state prison early Saturday morning. What’s Happening: Deputies stopped a vehicle leaving Washington State Prison in Davisboro around midnight on October 18 after spotting traffic violations. Inside, they found a large drone, drone batteries, and other items […]
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Savannah Father Gets Life in Prison for Killing Daughter
A Savannah man will spend at least 30 years behind bars for killing his 17-year-old daughter last summer. What’s Happening: Maurice Pollock pleaded guilty to murdering his daughter Maria in July 2024. A judge sentenced him to life in prison with the possibility of parole. What’s Important: Pollock cannot ask for parole until he serves […]
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Teen Found Shot Dead in Rome Neighborhood
Rome police are asking for your help after finding a teen shot to death early Friday morning. What’s Happening: Officers found the victim with a gunshot wound on Woodcreek Way around 5:20 a.m. He died from his injuries. The teen has been identified as 18-year-old Adam Hernandez of Rome. What’s Important: Police have opened a […]
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Houston Man Missing After Visit to Atlanta’s Lenox Mall
A 20-year-old man from Texas has been missing for nearly two weeks after visiting one of Atlanta’s busiest shopping centers. What’s Happening: Christopher Chapman was last seen on October 10 at Lenox Mall on Peachtree Road. His girlfriend reported him missing five days later on October 15. What’s Important: Chapman and his girlfriend were visiting […]
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Fall Weather Hits Georgia: How to Keep Your Family Safe From Home Fires
As temperatures drop across Georgia, fire safety experts are warning families about the dangers of heating their homes this fall and winter. What’s Happening: The American Red Cross of Georgia is urging residents to take safety steps now before turning on heaters and fireplaces. Space heaters cause most home heating fires. What’s Important: Keep all […]
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Atlanta Chili Cook Off Returns to Dunwoody with $5,000 in Prizes
The annual Atlanta Chili Cook Off is coming back to Brook Run Park in Dunwoody on November 22, and this year brings the biggest competition yet. What’s Happening: More than 40 teams will compete for $5,000 in cash and prizes at the event, which runs from noon to 4 p.m. Past champions from across Georgia […]
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Henry County Police Search for Missing Man Last Seen in McDonough
Henry County police are asking for help finding Ken Nguyen, who went missing Monday morning and may be confused. What It Means For You: If you see a tan 1998 Toyota Tacoma with Georgia tag PME5419 or a man matching Nguyen’s description, call police immediately at 770-957-9121. What’s Happening: Nguyen was last seen around 11:00 […]
