Darryl “Buster” Skrine, a retired NFL player, was arrested Wednesday in Roswell on 18 fraud-related charges and is also wanted in Canada for skipping bail in a separate $100,000 check fraud case. What We Know: Police said Skrine, 35, used online dating platforms to build relationships with women before asking them for money under the […]
Posted inMy Inconvenient Truths
The Case of The Disappearing Weekend
In my last column, I discussed the pressure and intensity of youth sports, but I didn’t get to touch on the weekend aspect. So now, here is my ode to the weekend. A farewell to arms, if you will. The meaning of weekends has changed exponentially in the last few years. Weekends used to mean […]
Posted inPublic Safety
Georgia State Troopers Will Be Out in Full Force Labor Day Weekend
Thousands of Georgians will hit the road this Labor Day weekend, and state troopers say they’ll be ready. The Georgia Department of Public Safety warns drivers that extra patrols will target speeding, drunk driving, and distracted driving from Friday evening through late Monday night. What’s Happening: Officials say this holiday period is one of the […]
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Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz: ‘Horrific Act of Violence’ at South Minneapolis Catholic School
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz said Wednesday that the Bureau of Criminal Apprehension and State Patrol are on the scene of what he called a “horrific act of violence” at a Catholic Church in south Minneapolis. “I’m praying for our kids and teachers whose first week of school was marred by this horrific act of violence,” […]
Posted inHealth
Georgia’s Air Quality is The Worst in The Nation
Breathing in Georgia is now the equivalent of smoking 147 cigarettes a year, according to a new study. That means every cough, wheeze, and runny nose might as well come with a Surgeon General’s warning. Why It Matters: Air pollution is not just an Atlanta skyline haze problem. It’s linked to asthma, heart disease, and […]
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Election Results: Cherokee County Democrat Leads Pack in State Senate Jungle Primary
The lone Democrat in a seven-way race has advanced to a runoff in a special election that will decide who will replace former Alpharetta Republican state Sen. Brandon Beach, but the top GOP candidates in the contest were still battling it out for second place late Tuesday night. Democrat Debra Shigley had a strong showing […]
Posted inEconomy
Jobs and Sales Up at Georgia’s Ports
(The Center Square) – Georgia’s port activity comprises 12% of the state’s employment or 650,965 full and part-time jobs, according to an economic impact study. The number of positions increased by 7% in fiscal year 2024 when compared to the previous year, according to the study compiled by the Selig Center for Economic Growth at the […]
Posted inCrime
High-Speed Chase in Macon Ends With Arrest In Houston County
MACON — A driver wanted in two counties led officers on a dangerous chase across Middle Georgia Tuesday before crashing and being arrested. What Happened: Bibb County Sheriff’s Office Cpl. Fredrick Gray tried to stop a Ford on Mercer University Drive after a system alert showed the driver had a suspended license and was wanted […]
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Power Outage Hits Jackson Near McDonough Road
JACKSON — Neighbors in Jackson lost power Tuesday afternoon as an outage spread near McDonough Road and surrounding areas. City crews are on the ground now trying to fix it. What’s Happening: The City of Jackson’s electric department said it is working to find the source of the outage and restore power as soon as […]
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Delta Flight Attendant Accused of Slapping Passenger
ATLANTA — A man says a Delta flight turned violent when a flight attendant slapped him in front of his child. He’s now preparing to sue the airline. What’s Happening: Attorneys for Mohammad Shibli say the incident happened on a July 29 flight from Atlanta to Fresno, California. Shibli says he was refused water, then […]