DeKalb County authorities arrested two men last week in connection with separate shooting deaths, bringing closure to murder investigations spanning several months. 👮 What’s Happening: The DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office Fugitive Unit arrested 35-year-old Keenan Maxwell Williams of Lithonia on August 5 on a felony murder warrant. Williams is accused of fatally shooting Cole Pitter, […]
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Georgia Man Jailed For Sex Abuse of His Daughter and Her Friend
It began with a sleepover and a girl who spoke up. What she told police set off a case that, prosecutors say, pulled a predator into the light for sex abuse against his daughter and her friend. 📰 What’s Happening: According to the Lookout Mountain Judicial Circuit District Attorney’s Office, 36-year-old Christopher Mark Tidmore of […]
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Fayetteville Restaurant Fails Health Inspection
If you eat at Southern Fire Kitchen in Fayetteville, here’s what you should know: the restaurant scored a 60 on its Aug. 7 health check. Inspectors flagged unsafe food temps, cross-contamination, and missing safety paperwork. 🔎 What’s Happening: The state inspector cited 17 violations, including several high-risk issues tied to foodborne illness. 🍽️ What It […]
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Georgia Has 4th-Highest Rate Of Uninsured Disabled Residents
A new study says Georgia has one of the widest health coverage gaps for people with disabilities. The study concludes that about 8% of disabled Georgians do not have health insurance. 🧭 What It Means For You: If you or a loved one has a disability in Georgia, getting care may be harder and cost […]
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Damn Good Dog: K9 Nitro Retires After 8 Years With Gwinnett Police
One of Gwinnett’s hardest-working police dogs is hanging up his collar. K9 Nitro is stepping back after eight years helping keep the county safe. 🚓 What’s Happening: Nitro, a 9-year-old Belgian Malinois from the Special Operations Division, is retiring on a vet’s advice due to age-related heat sensitivity and mobility issues. He’ll live with his […]
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What Tropical Storm Erin Could Mean for Georgia
Tropical Storm Erin is far out in the central Atlantic and poses no immediate threat to Georgia, but forecast changes later this week could influence coastal surf and rip current risk along the Georgia coast late next week if the storm tracks farther west before turning. Current Status: As of 11 a.m. Tuesday, Aug. 12, […]
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Four Arrested In Georgia Semi Trailer Thefts
Deputies say a months-long probe into missing semi-trailers led to four arrests in Macon and the recovery of stolen goods. The case spans trailers reported missing in metro Atlanta and tracked by GPS to Bibb County. 🧭 What’s Happening: The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office says its investigators, working with the Federal Bureau of Investigation and […]
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East Coweta High Sets Senior Night: What You Need to Know
Parents and seniors at East Coweta High, circle your calendars. The school will host Senior Information Night on Thursday, Aug. 21 at 6 p.m. in the main cafeteria. 🎒 What It Means For You: This is the one stop for key dates, costs, and steps to graduate on time. Show up, get answers, and avoid […]
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Trenton Adds Second Garbage Truck: Follow New Rules To Get Picked Up
Trash pickup in Trenton should move faster this week. The city says its vendor will run two trucks starting tomorrow, but your cans must be out on time and packed right. 🧹 What It Means For You: Put your trash cans at the curb tonight or by 6 a.m. Wednesday. If your trash is not […]
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New Information Released on CDC Shooter
GBI officials released new information today about CDC shooter Patrick Joseph White. According to the GBI, the shooter had no known criminal history. Evidence indicates that he recently had thoughts of suicide and police had been in contact with him. Documents found during the search showed White’s discontent with the COVID-19 vaccine. White died from […]