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Federal Charges Brought Against Georgia Man for Threatening Marjorie Taylor Greene

Sean Patrick Cirillo of DeKalb County, faces federal charges for transmitting interstate threats aimed at Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene and her staff. The charges were filed following his threatening calls to Greene’s office on November 8. During his initial court appearance today, Cirillo was formally charged with these serious allegations, underscoring the U.S. justice system’s […]

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23 Members of the Sex Money Murder Gang Indicted in Georgia

The Gist: A sweeping federal indictment has been unveiled, targeting 23 members and associates of the notorious Sex Money Murder gang with a series of serious charges. This move signals a significant strike by law enforcement against gang violence and criminal activities across Georgia. The Details: The charges include racketeering, drug trafficking, and firearms offenses, […]

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What Is Georgia Doing To Improve Literacy?

ATLANTA – The Georgia Department of Education is launching a literacy initiative aimed at both improving literacy among students and training educators on the science of reading. The Georgia Literacy Academy, a partnership between the state and the Atlanta-based Rollins Center for Language & Literacy, will be rolled out in nine school districts and three […]

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Lawrenceville Shooter Now Faces Murder Charges After Victim Dies

LAWRENCEVILLE — A shooting case in Lawrenceville has taken a grim turn, with one victim now dead and new murder charges filed. The incident, which began as an assault on November 8, resulted in 20-year-old Daqwayvious Kleckley’s death. His mother remains hospitalized. Suspect Terrance Washington faces severe legal repercussions, including charges for Felony and Malice […]

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Livin’ Large: Georgia Is Among the Most Obese States in America

📊 The Gist: WalletHub’s latest report places Georgia as the 16th most overweight state amid a national drive to tackle obesity during Diabetes Awareness Month. 🔍 The Details: In a stark revelation, WalletHub’s analysis underscores the weighty challenge of obesity, with Georgia’s residents bearing a part of the national burden reflected in healthcare costs and […]

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Pedestrian Killed in Albany

The Albany Police Department has issued an urgent traffic warning for residents and visitors in the vicinity of S Mock Rd. The public has been advised to avoid the 400-500 block of the area effective immediately due to an ongoing investigation. The warning comes after a serious incident occurred involving a pedestrian, which resulted in […]

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Domestic Dispute Ends With Police Killing Nude Gunman in Flowery Branch

The Gist: A police shooting occurred in Hall County on Saturday, following a reported domestic dispute. According to the Georgia Bureau of Investigation, David James Umpmreyville was shot and killed after a confrontation with law enforcement. The Details: Police say Umpmreyville’s wife escaped their home after being assaulted, leading to deputies being dispatched to their […]

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Going Out of Town for the Holidays? The Duluth Police Have Your House Covered

🗞️ The Gist: Duluth’s Police Department is offering a free Vacation House Check service for residents planning to leave town for the holidays. The service includes routine checks for unlocked doors or windows and monitoring for any suspicious vehicles near your homes. 🔍 The Details: 📚 In Context: Home security is a major concern during […]

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Third Escaped Bibb County Inmate Captured in Augusta

🚔 The Gist: In a coordinated law enforcement effort, the FBI and local sheriff’s offices have captured Johnifer Dernard Barnwell, an inmate who escaped from Bibb County Jail last month. His arrest in Augusta, led to the discovery of a significant quantity of drugs. 📈 The Details: 📊 By The Numbers: 📍 In Context: ❗ […]

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10 Things You Didn’t Know About Roswell

Roswell is a city rich with history, culture, and natural beauty. Just a short drive from Atlanta, Roswell offers a retreat into an environment filled with Southern grace and the echoes of times past. This article delves into a few of the lesser-known facets of Roswell, revealing surprising insights that even some locals may not […]

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Johnny Isakson’s Memory Serves as a Beacon of Civility in Malicious Times

Johnny Isakson ATHENS – A U.S. senator and a former senator traveled to the University of Georgia Friday to tout the benefits of political civility at a time extreme partisanship in Congress threatens to shut down the federal government. Sen. Joe Manchin, D-W.Va., and former Sen. Roy Blunt, R-Mo., highlighted the first annual Johnny Isakson […]