A family argument in Marietta ended with gunfire Monday evening, leaving a 58-year-old man dead and police searching for his stepson across metro Atlanta. Why It Matters: 26-year-old Pharron Carlos Banks remains at large and should be considered armed and dangerous, according to the Marietta Police Department. Residents who spot him or his vehicle should […]
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Girl Arrested After Threat Against Georgia Middle School
Parents who saw a scary social media post over the weekend helped police catch a student who threatened Feagin Mill Middle School. What’s Happening: The Houston County Sheriff’s Office arrested a 13-year-old girl who made the threat. She faces charges of terroristic threats and disruption of a public school. What’s Important: Parents saw the threatening […]
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Missing Teen Last Seen in Richmond County
A Richmond County teenager has been missing since Sunday, and police are asking for the public’s help to find him. What’s Happening: Kalib Brown, 14, was last seen on Sunday on the 2100 block of Reedale Avenue. He was wearing all black clothing — a hoodie, sweatpants and sneakers. What’s Important: Kalib is 6 feet […]
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14-Year-Old With Weapons Caught Breaking Into Cars in Macon
A teenager is in custody after police say he broke into three cars in Macon overnight. What’s Happening: A Bibb County Sheriff’s Office sergeant arrested a 14-year-old boy on Wesleyan Drive after finding him hiding on a porch. What’s Important: Police say they found a backpack on the teen with gun magazines, bullets and ninja […]
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Brunswick Man Gets 40 Years in Prison for Child Molestation
A Brunswick man will spend decades behind bars after admitting he molested two young girls he befriended through their family. What’s Happening: Valdez Lozada got 40 years in prison after pleading guilty to child molestation and other crimes against children. A judge sentenced him to 60 years total, with 40 years behind bars and the […]
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Car Hits Power Pole and Closes Lower Roswell Road for 8 Hours
A stretch of Lower Roswell Road in Cobb County will be closed for most of the day after a car crashed into a utility pole. What’s Happening: The road between Pinehurst Lane and Cross Gate Drive is shut down while crews fix downed power lines. The closure will last at least 8 hours. The crash […]
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Georgia Senator Decries Tariffs As GM Closes Roswell Facility
General Motors will shut down its Roswell Innovation Center in December, putting 325 Georgia GM employees out of work. According to GM, while the center has 900 employees, 325 will be laid off. The remainder will work remotely or transfer to other facilities. What’s Happening: The center handles software development, computer operations and connected vehicle […]
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What is Social Media Costing You?
My cousin’s birthday was this month. I know that because social media told me. In fewer than five seconds I was able to drop an automatically generated birthday remembrance on his page. And I’m sure that he’ll spend about as much time “treasuring” that as I spent sending it. Sure, I coulda picked up the […]
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How Does Georgia Protect Your Kids From Sex Offenders on Halloween?
Georgia sheriffs checked on thousands of registered sex offenders across the state in the week before Halloween to make sure they were following the law. What’s Happening: From Sept. 22 to 29, sheriffs ran Operation Watchful Eye X, a statewide effort that led to 48 arrests and 235 warrants issued. Deputies also verified addresses for […]
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Woman Shoots Man in Self-Defense at Savannah Home
A man was shot during a fight at a home on East 71st Street in Savannah on Saturday afternoon. What’s Happening: Police say 46-year-old Keith King got into a fight with a woman at a home in the 1200 block of East 71st Street around 1:50 p.m. on Oct. 26. The woman shot King in […]
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Georgia Man Convicted of Fentanyl Trafficking in Catoosa County
A Catoosa County jury found a Chatsworth man guilty of bringing fentanyl into the community after deputies found him impaired in his vehicle with drugs in his lap. What’s Happening: 25-year-old Kaleb Cooks was convicted of trafficking fentanyl, possessing drug-related objects, and driving under the influence on October 2. He will serve five years in […]
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Why is All Your Money Spent Right After You Get Paid?
The average American spends more than a third of their paycheck within the first 12 hours of receiving it, according to new research. A survey of 2,000 employed Americans split evenly by generation revealed that this was especially true for millennials, one of the highest spending generations today, who spend an average of 40% within […]
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Georgia Gas Prices Drop to $2.79 as Fall Demand Cools Down
Georgia drivers are paying less at the pump as fall weather settles in and gas prices continue to drop across the state. What’s Happening: Gas prices fell to $2.79 per gallon on Monday, down 2 cents from last week, 9 cents from last month, and 14 cents from this time last year. What’s Important: Drivers […]
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Heavy Rain Today Could Lead to Flash Flooding in Georgia
Widespread rain will soak north and central Georgia today, with some areas at risk for flash flooding. What’s Happening: The National Weather Service says rain will fall across the region this morning and afternoon. Some thunderstorms are also possible. What’s Important: Far north Georgia could see flash flooding as rain falls over and over in […]
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Cherokee County Deputy Hurt, Man Killed, Woman Found Dead at Home
A welfare check at a Cherokee County home turned deadly Saturday night when deputies shot and killed a man and found his mother dead inside. What’s Happening: Deputies went to a home on Whisperwood Trail for a welfare check Saturday evening. They found an armed 26-year-old man outside and shot him. One deputy was hurt […]
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Man Dies After Train Strikes Him in Houston County
A 40-year-old man died Saturday afternoon when a train hit him on railroad tracks in Houston County. What’s Happening: Benjamin Martin was on the tracks near the Flournoy Road crossing in Elko around 3 p.m. when the train struck him. He died at the scene. What’s Important: Officials do not know why Martin was on […]
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Sandy Springs Police Search for Man After Hammond Drive Assault
Sandy Springs police need your help finding a man they say attacked someone on Hammond Drive. What’s Happening: Officers are looking for Shyaam Radul Robinson in connection with an assault in the Hammond Drive area. What’s Important: If you know where Robinson is or have any information about the assault, call Sandy Springs Police at […]
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Two People Shot During Fight at Augusta Cafe
Two people were shot late Saturday night during a fight at a popular Augusta restaurant. What’s Happening: Deputies rushed to The Finish Line Café on Wrightsboro Road around 11 p.m. after getting reports of gunfire and two people down. What’s Important: Both shooting victims survived and are now in the hospital under guard by deputies. […]
