🌦️ The Gist: Residents of Georgia can expect a rollercoaster of weather conditions this weekend, from clear skies to potential rain showers. 🔍 The Details: The weekend kicks off with mostly clear skies on Saturday, promising a day filled with sunshine and mild temperatures. Highs are expected to range in the comfortable mid-50s to low […]
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Meet The Next Superintendent of Cherokee County Schools
The Cherokee County School Board has identified Dr. Mary Elizabeth Davis as the sole finalist for the superintendent of schools position, as announced in a special meeting held on Jan. 31. A conclusive vote to formalize her appointment and outline her contract details is scheduled for Feb. 15. Davis, the current superintendent of Henry County […]
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Georgia Man Uses Stolen Credit Card to Pay Probation Fees
In what might be filed under “criminal irony,” Gwinnett County Police have nabbed a suspect for a crime that reads like a lesson in how not to stay under the radar. After a vehicle break-in on January 12 in Lawrenceville, the thief decided to use the stolen credit card not for a quiet night out […]
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The Latest: Teen Arrested in Connection with Cobb County High School Shooting
The Gist: Authorities have arrested 17-year-old Scott Foor for his role in a shooting at McEachern High School, which left two non-students injured. The Details: The incident, a result of a dispute that escalated into gunfire, led to a swift investigation by Cobb County Police. Foor, identified through witness interviews and leads, now faces charges […]
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What to Do If You Need Funding for A Car Accident Case in Georgia
The hardships associated with a car accident can be harsh. Not being able to work due to a personal injury is a hardship that’s more common than many people realize. There are several personal injury suits filed yearly in the state of Georgia. So what happens when you need funding before your claim settles? When […]
Posted inGeorgia Staples
Groundhog Day 2024: Did Georgia’s Groundhog General Beauregard Lee See His Shadow?
🌱 The Gist: In a bold defiance of winter’s chill, General Beauregard Lee, Georgia’s esteemed weather-predicting groundhog, did not see his shadow, heralding an early spring for the Peach State. 📅 The Details: Amid the pomp and ceremony of Groundhog Day, Georgia’s own General Beauregard Lee stepped out into the light and, in a twist […]
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Father Arrested on Murder Charges in Eight-Year-Old Daughter’s Death in Bethlehem
🚨 The Gist: Cledir Barros, father of an eight-year-old girl found dead in Bethlehem, has been charged with Second Degree Murder and Cruelty to Children in the Second Degree. 🚓 The Details: The investigation into the death of an eight-year-old girl in Bethlehem has led to the arrest of her biological father, Cledir Barros. He […]
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Shooting at McEachern High School in Cobb County: What We Know
The Gist: A shooting in a McEachern High School parking lot left two non-students with non-life-threatening injuries. The Latest: Cobb County School officials say the campus is now considered safe and reiterate that no students were harmed in the shooting. The Details: In an alarming turn of events this afternoon, two individuals were shot at […]
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Could a New Bill in Georgia Be a Get-Out-Of-Jail Free Card for Trump?
🔍 The Gist: A bill filed in the Georgia Senate proposes amendments to existing laws, potentially impacting the prosecution of offenses similar to those facing Donald Trump in Fulton County, raising concerns about the motive behind the legislation. 🚨 The Details: The proposed bill would prevent prosecutors like Fani Willis from prosecuting certain crimes under […]
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8 Surprising Things You Didn’t Know About Georgia’s Celebrity Groundhog, General Beauregard Lee
Groundhog Day, a widely recognized tradition in weather forecasting, holds particular significance in Georgia, thanks to the state’s own celebrated groundhog, Gen. Beauregard Lee. Despite his fame, many Georgians might be unaware of the intriguing details surrounding this charismatic weather prognosticator. Let’s explore eight compelling facts about Georgia’s distinguished and cherished groundhog general, shedding light […]
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‘No Place for Hate:’ Kemp Signs Antisemitism Bill
Gov. Brian Kemp signed legislation Wednesday defining antisemitism and incorporating it into Georgia’s hate crimes law. “There is no place for hate in this great state,” Kemp said during a ceremony at the state Capitol. “In Georgia, we stand with our Jewish brothers and sisters, today and every day.” House Bill 30 was introduced in […]
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Teen Arrested in Connection with 50-year-old Macon Man’s Murder
🚓 The Gist: A 16-year-old boy has been arrested in Bibb County, accused of the November 2023 murder of 50-year-old Brian Matthew Brown in Lokchapee Landing in Macon. 🔍 The Details: The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office, on January 31, 2024, apprehended the suspect, a local Macon teenager, linking him to the death of Brown. The […]
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Atlanta Home Burglary Caught on Camera: Do You Recognize These Suspects?
🚨 The Gist: In a residential burglary in Atlanta, two unidentified suspects were caught on a homeowner’s surveillance camera. 🔍 The Details: The incident occurred on the night of January 29, at a home on Magnolia Way NW. The homeowner, who was alerted by his Ring camera, discovered upon return that several items were missing. […]
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Operation Not for Sale Nets 17 Arrests in Major Coastal Georgia Sex Trafficking Sting
🚨 The Gist: In a significant crackdown on sex trafficking, Richmond Hill police have arrested 17 individuals, including three accused of pimping and 14 of pandering, following a coordinated undercover operation. 🔍 The Details: The multi-agency operation, named “Operation Not for Sale,” targeted sex traffickers and buyers in the Bryan County area. This collaborative effort […]
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Barrow County Girl’s Kidnapper Receives 20-Year Sentence
The Gist: A man who picked up a 12-year-old girl from Georgia, assaulted her, and dumped her in a Tennessee parking lot has been sentenced to 20 years in prison. The Details: James Anthony Reynolds was sentenced to 20 years in federal prison after admitting to kidnapping the girl, then sexually assaulting her. He met […]
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Stepmother Charged in Tragic Death of Eight-Year-Old Girl in Bethlehem
The Gist: Natiela Barros, 34, faces serious charges including Felony Murder and Malice Murder in the death of her eight-year-old stepdaughter in Bethlehem. The Details: In a significant development, Gwinnett County Homicide Detectives have arrested and charged Natiela Barros, the stepmother of the recently deceased eight-year-old girl in Bethlehem, with several grave offenses. The charges […]
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Georgia Lawmaker Richard Smith Dies from Flu
Longtime state Rep. Richard Smith died suddenly overnight at the age of 78 after fighting the flu. Smith, R-Columbus, was chairman of the House Rules Committee, the “traffic cop” that decides which bills make it to the floor of the chamber. “This morning, the entire Kemp family is saddened by the news of Representative Smith’s […]
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Eight-Year-Old Found Dead in Bethlehem: What We Know
The Gist: Gwinnett County Detectives are investigating the death of an eight-year-old girl in Bethlehem, initially reported as a medical emergency. The Details: At about 2:16 p.m., officers responded to a medical call at Vine Springs Trace in Bethlehem. Upon arrival, they found an eight-year-old girl dead. The child had been at home with an […]
