The Georgia Bureau of Investigation wants your help solving a 40-year-old murder case in McIntosh County. What Happened: Melissa Ann Ford was 20 years old when she disappeared after leaving Club Majesto in Crescent on August 10, 1985. Her body was found two months later off Church Road near I-95 in McIntosh County. Police ruled […]
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Police Arrest Suspect Hours After Deadly Savannah Shooting
Savannah police arrested a 26-year-old man after a shooting on Eisenhower Drive left one person dead and two others wounded. What It Means For You: If you live near the 100 block of Eisenhower Drive, police are still investigating and asking anyone who saw or heard anything on Oct. 9 to come forward. What Happened: […]
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Man Arrested After Hitting Girlfriend With Gun in Cherokee County
A Cherokee County man is in jail after police say he beat his girlfriend with a gun and threatened to kill officers. What Happened: Deputies went to Rolling Green Drive in Acworth around 1 p.m. Thursday after someone called 911 about a fight. The caller saw a man hitting a woman, but both people had […]
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Rome Police Search For Missing Woman Who Uses Mobility Scooter
The Rome Police Department is looking for 57-year-old Mary Annette Smith, who hasn’t been seen in days and may need medical care. 🚨 Why It Matters: Smith has multiple health issues and relies on a powered mobility scooter to get around, raising concerns about her wellbeing. 📋 What We Know: Smith is a Black woman […]
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DeKalb County Schools Chief Indicted In Illinois Kickback Scheme
DeKalb County’s school superintendent faces federal charges for allegedly running a kickback operation at his previous job that funneled more than $80,000 into his pockets while defrauding two school districts. Why It Matters: Devon Horton still leads one of Georgia’s largest school systems while facing 17 federal counts that could send him to prison and […]
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The Hidden Environmental Impact of Vehicle Accidents: How Communities Can Drive Change
Every year, millions of vehicle accidents occur across the United States, leaving behind more than just damaged cars and insurance claims. While we often focus on the immediate human and economic costs of these incidents, there’s a largely overlooked consequence that affects us all: the environmental impact. From toxic fluid spills to the carbon footprint […]
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Marietta Police Investigate Two Unrelated Bomb Threat Hoaxes
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 […]