Marietta police responded to two separate bomb threats in less than two weeks, forcing evacuations and road closures at local businesses. Both turned out to be hoaxes. What It Means For You: If you work at or visit businesses in downtown Marietta, you may face sudden evacuations and road closures as police investigate these threats. […]
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Boyfriend Charged After 19-Year-Old Woman Shot to Death in Lawrenceville
A 19-year-old woman died early Thursday morning after being shot in the head at a Lawrenceville home, and her boyfriend now faces criminal charges. What It Means For You: Police say the shooting happened inside a home on Lauren Kay Court around 1:19 a.m. The suspect cooperated with police and remains in custody. What Happened: […]
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Trans Rights, Witchcraft, and J.K. Rowling: Wanna Change Your Life? Change Your Mind
I’m about to ask you a question that will literally change your life. Ready? Here it is: What if you’re wrong? Seriously. Sit with it. What if you’re wrong? About… anything. Small things. Big things. Everything. What if you’re wrong about your in-laws? The jerk at work? Abortion? How would your life change if you […]
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Savannah Police Arrest 54-Year-Old Man for Rogers Street Shooting Death
Savannah police have arrested a 54-year-old man for a shooting that killed someone in September on Rogers Street. What It Means For You: If you live near the 1200 block of Rogers Street, police have made an arrest in the shooting that happened there on Sept. 20. What Happened: Officers found a man with a […]
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Trader Joe’s is Coming to Peachtree City
Peachtree City will soon have a Trader Joe’s grocery store at 258 City Circle, Mayor Kim Learnard announced after touring the location with new general manager Reggie Jones. What It Means For You: You’ll have a new grocery option in Peachtree City, though the exact opening date hasn’t been announced yet. Trader Joe’s locations are […]
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Georgia Elementary School Student Dies on Field Trip to Farm
A student from McGarity Elementary School in Paulding County died Thursday during a class field trip to Carlton Farms in Rockmart, according to school officials and police. What Happened: Police were called to the farm at 12:16 p.m. Thursday after reports of a child not breathing. First responders found the student unresponsive and performed life-saving […]
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Georgia Finally Admits Health Insurance Costs Are About To Skyrocket
Georgia Access sent a letter to residents using the health insurance exchange today confirming what politicians and health experts have been warning about for months: Health insurance premiums are about to jump dramatically when federal subsidies expire at the end of the year. What It Means For You: If you buy health insurance through Georgia […]
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Man Wakes To Find a Stranger in His Car Attempting to Steal it
A Dunwoody man walked outside his apartment just after midnight Tuesday and into a hail of bullets — five shots fired at close range after he caught two men trying to steal his vehicle. 🚨 What happened: The victim woke around 12:10 a.m. on October 7 to his car’s lights flashing through his bedroom window […]
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The Importance of Regular Professional Drain Cleaning Maintenance in Minneapolis
For Minneapolis homeowners, maintaining a robust plumbing system is critical, not only for the convenience of uninterrupted service but also to prevent costly damages that can accrue over time. The city’s unique climate presents distinct challenges to drainage systems that can exacerbate underlying issues if not properly addressed. Regular professional drain cleaning is an essential […]
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Georgia Journalist Mario Guevara Was Deported Friday
A Spanish-language journalist who spent seven months in immigration detention was deported to El Salvador on Friday, despite pending legal challenges and dismissed criminal charges. Why It Matters: The deportation raises questions about press freedom and immigration enforcement, particularly for journalists covering law enforcement activities in immigrant communities. 📹 What Happened: 48-year-old Mario Guevara was […]
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Northwest Georgia Stepdad Gets Life in Prison for Molesting a Child Under 10
A nine-year-old’s disclosure last year led to a life sentence for a former stepfather who sexually assaulted the child in Ringgold. What Happened: On October 1, a jury found Damien Doming guilty of Aggravated Sodomy on a Child Less than Ten Years of Age, Aggravated Child Molestation, Incest, and Child Molestation. Catoosa County Superior Court […]
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Warner Robins Police Sweep Multiple Locations In Gang Operation
Police fanned out across Warner Robins Wednesday morning, executing search warrants at multiple addresses as part of what authorities are calling a gang and racketeering investigation. Why It Matters: The coordinated operation shut down streets and brought SWAT teams into neighborhoods across the city, marking one of the larger law enforcement actions in recent memory. […]
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Two Found Dead in Lawrenceville Home in Apparent Domestic Shooting
A man and woman were found shot to death Wednesday morning in a Lawrenceville bedroom, in what Gwinnett County Police believe was a domestic incident between two people who knew each other. What Happened: Officers arrived at a home on Clearwater Place just before 10 a.m. after receiving a call about a shooting. Both victims […]
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Bears Are Hunting For Calories in Your Neighborhood Before Winter Sleep
Bears across Georgia are prowling neighborhoods right now, drawn by the smell of grilled meat, bird feeders, and ripe backyard fruit as they pack on pounds before hibernation. 🐻 Why It Matters: A fed bear becomes a problem bear — and what you leave outside could turn a wild animal into a regular visitor at […]
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2-Year-Old Dies After Dog Attack At Unlicensed Georgia Daycare
A toddler left unattended for more than two hours at an unlicensed daycare wandered into a backyard, opened a kennel, and was killed by two Rottweilers. Why It Matters: Parents across Valdosta are now learning that the woman they may have trusted with their children was operating without a license — and that on October […]
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What’s Viral: Why is Everyone Talking About Dolly Parton?
A prayer request from Dolly Parton’s sister sent fans into a spiral of worry this week, but the country legend is just dealing with a common ailment. 🎯 Why It Matters: When you’re Dolly Parton, even a cold becomes national news. The 78-year-old singer has built a career on being everywhere at once, and any […]
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Person Found Dead Inside Car At Brookhaven MARTA Station
A body was discovered in a vehicle at the Brookhaven MARTA station Tuesday afternoon, prompting an investigation by transit police. Why It Matters: The death at a busy transit hub raises questions about what happened in a public space used daily by commuters traveling through one of metro Atlanta’s busiest corridors. What Happened: MARTA police […]
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MEET WILL CAGLE: Cherokee’s Newest Commissioner Pledged to Donate His Salary
A seventh-generation Cherokee County resident who spent years in the Marine Corps before building a small business took the oath of office yesterday as the county’s newest commissioner for Post 1. 🏛️ Why It Matters: Will Cagle brings a platform focused on cutting taxes, steering county contracts to local businesses, and rethinking how Cherokee County […]
