A shoplifter walked out of a Stone Mountain Harbor Freight with a cart full of unpaid tools last week, according to Gwinnett County Police. What’s Happening: Surveillance footage shows the suspect loading tools into a shopping cart at the 1825 Rockbridge Road location on August 12 before leaving without paying, according to police. The suspect […]
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The Jimmy Carter Stamp Will Be Released on His 101st Birthday
The U.S. Postal Service will honor Georgia’s own Jimmy Carter with a commemorative stamp to be unveiled at The Carter Center in Atlanta on October 1 — what would have been the former president’s 101st birthday. Why It Matters The stamp celebrates not just a U.S. president but a Nobel Peace Prize winner whose global […]
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Inmate Dies at Webster Detention Center in Richmond County
A 27-year-old man was found unresponsive in his cell this morning at the Charles B. Webster Detention Center, prompting an investigation by state authorities. Why It Matters The death raises questions about conditions and monitoring procedures at Richmond County’s main detention facility, where thousands of local residents are held each year awaiting trial or serving […]
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The Charlie Kirk Assassination: Why Vengeance Will Never Heal America
In 2025 alone, the United States has seen the following acts of political violence: Notice I did not name the perpetrators of the violence here. Nor did I delve into their political ideologies. This choice was made intentionally to keep the focus on the victims. It was also made because, while Left Wing and Right […]
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Valdosta Police Search For Armed Suspect
Police say a man wanted in a dawn store robbery may be armed. Officers ask neighbors near Northside Drive to stay alert and call 911 with tips. What’s Happening: According to a Valdosta Police Department release, detectives say they identified a suspect after a 6 a.m. robbery Monday at Khushi Food Mart at 1509 Northside […]
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Georgia 19-Year-Old Charged With Vandalizing Charlie Kirk Sign
A 19-year-old woman from Snellville is in custody after police say she vandalized a sign honoring slain conservative commentator Charlie Kirk outside a Loganville tire store. What’s Happening: Loganville Police said Megan Phyllis Bucheger was arrested for damaging the sign at Tire Dock. The case was solved quickly thanks to help from the Walton County […]
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DeKalb Jail Shooting Leaves One Hurt: Police Say No Inmates Were Involved
A person was shot Monday night outside the DeKalb County Jail. Police say the wound was minor and no one inside the jail was part of it. What’s Happening: Police say the shooting happened in front of the jail complex. The victim was treated for a minor injury. Detectives are working to learn who fired […]
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Former Republican Geoff Duncan is Running For Georgia Governor as a Democrat
Geoff Duncan, Georgia’s former Republican lieutenant governor, is running for governor as a Democrat, putting financial security and political moderation at the center of his campaign. Duncan says in a brief YouTube video that he wants “to make Georgia the front line of Democracy and a backstop against extremism.” He puts President Donald Trump in […]
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Gwinnett Sheriff Tells Charlie Kirk Supporters to Unfriend Him
Gwinnett County Sheriff Keybo Taylor is under fire for a Facebook post he made following the assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk. The post, which Taylor said was “not a political post,” has sparked widespread criticism from residents and conservative leaders who argue the sheriff used his platform to disparage Kirk instead of focusing on […]
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What is Georgia’s Most Popular Halloween Costume?
Georgia kids won’t need a full moon to lean spooky. The state’s most-searched classic costume this year is the vampire, according to a new analysis of Google Trends. Why It Matters: Picking a costume gets easier when you know what you’re up against. Whether you’re buying, DIY-ing, or outfitting a classroom parade, a top pick […]
