Deputies in Coweta County are asking for the public’s help finding a man who has not been seen or heard from in about a month. What’s Happening: A missing person report was filed on October 16, with the Coweta County Sheriff’s Office. Family members told investigators that Dexter Mack has been missing for nearly four […]
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Police Reveal Cause of Clayton County Baby’s Death
A six-month-old baby was found dead in a trash bag behind a Clayton County home after his father made up a story about a robbery and kidnapping. Cause of Death: Antonio Pearce and Necollete Pratt now face serious criminal charges after their son Nnakai died from blunt force trauma. What’s Happening: Police found the baby’s […]
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YEEK Fest Brings HBCU Spirit and Dance to South Fulton
The City of South Fulton is bringing back one of its most beloved celebrations. The 7th Annual YEEK Fest returns Saturday, October 18, from noon to 8 p.m. at Welcome All Park. The event is free and open to everyone. What’s Happening: This year’s YEEK Fest will honor Historically Black Colleges and Universities with homecoming-style […]
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Cobb County Police Arrest One Suspect After Gas Station Shooting, Search For Second
A Cobb County police officer stopped a shooting at a gas station early Thursday morning and arrested one person, but a second suspect remains on the run. What It Means For You: If you were at the Marathon gas station on Mableton Parkway early Thursday or have information about the shooting, police need your help […]
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Monroe County Issues Boil Water Advisory After Water Main Break
A broken water main on Emerald Drive has been fixed and water is back on in South Monroe County, but residents in several neighborhoods must boil their water until at least Tuesday. What It Means For You: If you live on Bolingview Road, Emerald Drive, Amethest Road, Lancaster Court, Lovett’s Ridge Drive, Pate Road, or […]
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More Than 170 U.S. Citizens Have Been Held by Immigration Agents. They’ve Been Kicked, Dragged and Detained for Days
Reporting Highlights ProPublica is a Pulitzer Prize-winning investigative newsroom. Sign up for The Big Story newsletter to receive stories like this one in your inbox. These highlights were written by the reporters and editors who worked on this story. When the Supreme Court recently allowed immigration agents in the Los Angeles area to take race […]
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Georgia Drought Worsens and Weekend Rain Won’t Bring Relief
Dry conditions are getting worse across western Georgia and metro Atlanta, and the rain expected this weekend won’t be enough to help. What’s Happening: Moderate and severe drought conditions have expanded across western Georgia over the past week because of low rainfall. By the Numbers: The U.S. Drought Monitor shows drought conditions now cover more […]
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Pedestrian Killed in Hit-and-Run in Richmond County
A person walking on Horseshoe Road died Thursday night after being hit by a driver who left the scene. What It Means For You: The driver is still out there, and police are asking anyone who saw what happened around 9 p.m. on October 16 to come forward with information. What’s Happening: Richmond County Sheriff’s […]
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Urgent Search Underway for Missing South Georgia Man With Dementia
Johnson County authorities are searching for James Tompkins, a 67-year-old man with dementia who disappeared this morning while walking along Georgia Highway 15 North. What It Means For You: If you live or drive near the Johnson and Washington County line, watch for an older man with long gray hair wearing only a t-shirt and […]
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Georgia Landlords Ranked Among Nation’s Worst
Georgia renters are filing complaints, facing common rental problems, and dealing with landlords who rank near the bottom nationally, according to a new survey of renters across 48 states. What It Means For You: If you rent in Georgia, you’re statistically more likely to file a formal complaint against your landlord and less likely to […]