🚨 The Gist: A man and a woman were arrested in Gwinnett County and accused of conspiring to stage a robbery at a Norcross business, falsely reporting a crime involving a theft of $2,800. 🔍 The Details: On April 5, Esperanza Marisol Chacon, 50, of Norcross, reported to police that she was robbed at gunpoint […]
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Dunwoody Church Employee Arrested on Child Exploitation Charges in Roswell
🚨 The Gist: Ralph Britt Jr., a long-time employee at Dunwoody Baptist Church involved with children’s programs, has been arrested by Roswell Police on charges related to sexual exploitation of children. 🔍 The Details: The arrest of 59-year-old Ralph Britt Jr. from Johns Creek follows an investigation by the Roswell Police Department’s Internet Crimes Against […]
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Georgia Supreme Court Reverses Bryan Keith Schmitt’s Murder Conviction: Here’s Why
🏛 The Gist: The Georgia Supreme Court has overturned Bryan Keith Schmitt’s conviction for malice murder, citing a trial error in not instructing the jury on the defense of accident in the death of Hamid Jahangard. ⚖️ The Details: In a significant legal reversal, the Georgia Supreme Court has determined that the Fulton County trial […]
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Video: 120 mph Police Chase in Echols County
🚨 The Gist: A routine traffic stop turned into a high-speed police chase on Highway 129 in Echols County, resulting in the arrest of two suspects and the seizure of narcotics and a firearm. 🚔 The Details: On April 26, deputies from the Echols County Sheriff’s Office attempted a traffic stop near Ben Daniels Farm […]
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The Dermond Murder: 10 Years, No Answers, and a New $20,000 Reward
In the tranquil haven of Lake Oconee, a decade-old mystery continues to cast a chilling shadow. The brutal and unsolved murders of Russell and Shirley Dermond, a well-loved elderly couple, have left a community in a perpetual state of questioning. As the 10th anniversary of this horrifying crime looms, the FBI Atlanta has reignited the […]
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Milton to Host Workshop for HOA Leaders
🏡 The Gist: Milton is organizing a workshop to clarify the roles and responsibilities of HOAs and the City, focusing on issues like permitting and public vs. private property distinctions. 📅 The Details: Milton’s City Hall will be the venue for an engaging workshop intended for HOA board members, slated for 5:30 p.m. on May […]
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Cobb County Water System Online Services Are Out This Week: Here’s Why
🚱 The Gist: Cobb County Water System is moving to a new online customer service platform, resulting in a temporary shutdown of all online services from April 29 to May 6. 🛠 The Details: Residents of Cobb County will face a week-long interruption in online water service tools due to an upgrade in the system’s […]
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Did You Know Georgia Residents Get Priority in State Park Bookings?
📅 The Gist: Georgia residents can now book state park accommodations 14 months in advance, a month earlier than out-of-state visitors, thanks to a new initiative led by State Representative Marcus Wiedower and the Department of Natural Resources. 📜 The Details: State Representative Marcus Wiedower, chair of the House Appropriations Subcommittee on General Government, has […]
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Georgia Man Receives Life Sentence for Trapping Woman in Car Trunk and Setting it on Fire
🔍 The Gist: Gerald Jerome Clark has been convicted by a DeKalb County jury for the gruesome murder of Mary Kilpatrick, involving kidnapping, assault, and arson. 📰 The Details: On September 26, 2020, in Stone Mountain, 44-year-old Gerald Jerome Clark committed a heinous crime that ended in the death of 27-year-old Mary Kilpatrick. According to […]
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Emory University in Crisis: Faculty to Weigh in on Vote of No Confidence Against University President
🔍 The Gist: Emory College of Arts and Sciences faculty will take an electronic vote on a motion of no confidence against University President Gregory Fenves, linked to his administration’s response to a recent campus protest. 📰 The Details: The faculty’s no-confidence motion follows a pro-Palestine campus protest on April 25, which, according to faculty, […]
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17-Year-Old Arrested in Fatal Quadruple Shooting at Fitzgerald Prom Party
🔍 The Gist: A 17-year-old has been arrested by the Georgia Bureau of Investigation following a quadruple shooting at a post-prom party in Fitzgerald which resulted in one fatality and three injuries. 📰 The Details: The shooting occurred early in the morning on April 28 at a gathering in the 300 block of East Pine […]
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The Plant Vogtle Nuclear Project is Finally Complete
The second of two new nuclear reactors at Plant Vogtle has entered full commercial operation, Georgia Power officials announced Monday. Unit 4, which went online nine months after the completion of Unit 3 at the plant south of Augusta, can produce enough electricity to power an estimated 500,000 homes and businesses. “The new Vogtle units […]
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‘Peeping Tom’ Suspect Arrested in Lawrenceville
In the early hours of today, the Lawrenceville Police Department responded to a series of emergency calls reporting a “Peeping Tom” in the vicinity of Grayson Highway, Forest Place, and Kubol Drive. The suspect was caught in the act of peeping into a residential window. Upon noticing the officers, police say the suspect attempted to […]
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Georgia Weather: A Warm Week Ahead With Some Rain Showers
Georgia will experience a week of warm and mostly sunny weather with occasional chances for showers and thunderstorms, particularly in the afternoons and evenings. Temperatures will be pleasant, with highs generally in the low 80s. Metro Atlanta Sunday, April 28 Monday, April 29 Tuesday, April 30 Wednesday, May 1 Thursday, May 2 Friday, May 3 […]
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Tick Talk: Which Areas of Georgia are Lone Star Tick Hotspots
A map created by Emory University researchers shows where lone star ticks are located in Georgia, giving researchers clues to understanding tick-borne diseases, while also showing the public where they’re likely to encounter the arachnids in the state. Longer days and warmer weather means more people spend time outdoors. It also means it’s peak lone […]
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Savannah Police Investigate Fatal Shooting Following Altercation on West Montgomery Crossroads
The Gist: A fatal shooting occurred on April 26 in Savannah, with police arresting a suspect. The Details: Savannah Police Department responded to a call at approximately 8:20 p.m. regarding an injured person in the 200 block of West Montgomery Crossroads. Upon arrival, officers found a man dead from multiple gunshot wounds. The initial investigation […]
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Walker County Man Dies in Overnight House Fire
The Gist: A house fire late last night in the Flintstone community of Walker County resulted in the death of a man in his late 40s. The Details: Walker County Fire Rescue was alerted to the blaze at 569 Tinkerbell Circle at 11:26 p.m. Firefighters found the home about 50% engulfed in flames. During their […]
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17-Year-Old Shot and Killed Outside Planet Fitness in Macon
The Gist: A 17-year-old was fatally shot during a large altercation at a Macon fitness center parking lot early this morning. The Details: The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office is currently investigating a deadly incident that unfolded just before 2 a.m. in the lower parking lot of Planet Fitness, located on the 100 block of Tom […]
