A 77-year-old Cobb County man was brutally assaulted with a piece of wood after confronting an intruder in his bedroom Thursday. What’s Happening: Cobb County Police responded to multiple 911 calls Thursday afternoon reporting what callers initially thought was a pedestrian struck by a vehicle. Officers instead found an elderly man bleeding from head wounds […]
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Body Recovery Underway Near Savannah River in Augusta
Richmond County officials are working to recover what may be a body from the Savannah River near Lock and Dam Road this morning. What’s happening: The Richmond County Sheriff’s Office responded to the 1800 block of Lock and Dam Road at 7:34am after receiving reports of a possible body in the river, according to officials. […]
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21-Year-Old Woman Dies In Cobb County Crash
A two-car crash killed a young driver Tuesday night in West Cobb, police said. The wreck blocked part of Mars Hill Road. What’s Happening: Cobb County police said a red 2018 Chevrolet Silverado and a black 2014 Nissan Sentra entered the Mars Hill Road and Hadaway Road intersection at the same time. Police said the […]
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Perimeter Mall Break-In Ends With Police Shooting
Police say a group broke into Perimeter Mall before dawn, stole a mall security vehicle, and led officers on a short chase. Officers shot one suspect during a confrontation; two others ran and are still missing, according to Dunwoody police. What’s New: Police say the group hit Request Boutique around 3 a.m. and took luxury […]
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No Injuries After SWAT Standoff At Cobb County Home
Deputies say a routine warrant service in southwest Cobb turned into a tense morning at a home off Vinings Retreat Pass that required SWAT team intervention. The sheriff’s office says a family member got out unharmed. A 33-year-old man is in custody. What’s Happening: According to the Cobb County Sheriff’s Office, deputies went to serve […]
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Public Health is Already Underfunded in Georgia. Federal Cuts Are Coming
Anticipating federal cutbacks or funding freezes, Georgia lawmakers held a hearing Wednesday to explore a redesign of the state’s public health system, which protects residents from diseases and offers preventative health care in some places. The state’s public health districts operate under the Department of Public Health. Most of the staff work for local government, […]
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Video: Jailers Use Heimlich To Save Choking Gordon County Inmate
Two Gordon County jailers spotted an inmate choking and not breathing—and moved fast. Their training kicked in, and a quick Heimlich brought the man back. What’s Happening: Between The Lines: Sheriff Mitch Ralston said he was “extremely proud” of the employees’ “calmness in an emergency situation,” their attentiveness, and “swift action which saved a man […]
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No Threat Found After Banks County Primary School Safety Alert
Parents got a scare this morning when Banks County Primary School activated a safety alert after staff spotted two people walking on school grounds. Deputies checked it out, identified the pair, and cleared the scene. 🚔 What’s Happening: According to an official statement from the Banks County Sheriff’s Office, the school activated an alert after […]
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Former Roswell Councilman Steve Dorvee is Running for Mayor
Steve Dorvee is jumping into the race for Roswell mayor, casting his campaign as a reset on tone, transparency and trust at City Hall. The former City Council member qualified this week and went public with his bid, arguing residents deserve more candor and more say before big decisions are made. The announcement came Wednesday […]
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Meet Jones County’s Citizen of The Month for August
Jones County honors a familiar face this month for his steady hand in the community. The Sheriff’s Office has named Anand “Andy” Patel its August Citizen of the Month, crediting the local business owner for his roots in service and community spirit. The recognition was announced Tuesday morning by the agency. Patel came to the […]