My loyal dog, Sunny, graduated from dog training this week. There was a cap. There was an edible diploma, and there were hours spent over the course of the last two months teaching her new skills while stuffing her full of countless treats. I sat there watching my golden doodle—who once ate an entire set […]
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Have You Seen Missing Henry County Teen Hannah Ewings?
A 15-year-old girl has been missing since midnight Saturday after she left her home on foot in Hampton. What It Means For You: If you live in or near Hampton, police need your help finding Hannah Ewings. She could be in your neighborhood right now. What We Know: Hannah Ewings was last seen leaving her […]
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Moneypenny Expands Atlanta Marketing Team with New Hires
Moneypenny, a leading customer conversations company, is pleased to announce that its Atlanta office has added two new professionals to its growing marketing team, including Shirley Oliveira as Demand Generation Manager and Bailey Shepard as Marketing Coordinator. In addition to these new hires, Moneypenny is also recruiting a Content Marketing Manager to further strengthen its […]
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Thousands, Including Some Dressed as Frogs, Rally Against Trump No Kings Protest in Atlanta
Thousands of people gathered Saturday in Atlanta as part of the No Kings rallies taking place nationwide, where speakers sounded the alarm against the potential for authoritarian rule under the Trump administration. Speakers, which included prominent Georgia political figures and leaders of civil rights and advocacy organizations, described the current climate as a move away […]
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A Falling Display Sparked Mass Panic at Augusta Mall
A toppled table near LensCrafters sent shoppers stampeding through the Augusta Mall Sunday evening after the crash was mistaken for gunfire. What It Means For You: If you were at the mall around 7 p.m. and saw people running, you can breathe easy. Nobody was shooting. A display just had a really bad day. What’s […]
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No Kings Day: What’s Really Driving the Protests?
Millions of Americans packed streets, parks and town squares across the United States Saturday for No Kings day, according to the organizers of the massive day of demonstrations protesting President Donald Trump’s administration — from his deployment of troops to cities to his targeting of political opponents. Thousands upon thousands showed up for the second […]
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4 Out of 16 Murders in Houston County Linked to Domestic Violence
Nearly all murders in Houston County this year happened inside homes between family members or partners, according to the Houston County Sheriff’s Office. The Numbers: The Houston County Sheriff’s Office reports that 14 out of 16 homicides in the county have been domestic-related. That means 87% of murders happened between people who knew each other […]
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Bomb Threat Shuts Down I-75 South in Cobb County
A suspicious item in the roadway has closed a major stretch of Interstate 75 southbound in Cobb County. Update: 6:03 p.m.- All lanes of I-75 between Windy Hill and Delk Road have reopened after officials cleared the scene of a suspicious object. Traffic is moving again, but expect residual delays as congestion clears. What It […]
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Georgia’s No Kings Protests Saturday: What You Need to Know
Democratic activists are planning a series of “No Kings” protests across Georgia on Saturday. The protests are happening nationwide, including nearly 40 in Georgia. Indivisible North Metro spokeswoman Laura Judge says she hopes the demonstrations remind participants that the power is with the people. “We have no kings, no thrones, no crowns here in America,” […]
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GBI Arrests Georgia Pre-K Teacher and Paraprofessional in Child Abuse Case
Two educators at Claxton Elementary School have been arrested after investigators say video footage showed a teacher hitting and grabbing children in her classroom. What’s Happening: The Georgia Bureau of Investigation says 47-year-old Tanesha E. Herrington of Claxton has been charged with eight counts of Cruelty to Children in the First Degree. Her classroom assistant, […]