ATLANTA – A federal court has dismissed the state of Georgia’s bid to dismiss a lawsuit challenging state House and Senate district lines the Republican-controlled General Assembly drew two years ago based on the 2020 census. The American Civil Liberties Union and the ACLU’s Georgia chapter are arguing the maps deny Black voters an equal […]
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56-year-old man killed by Pickens County deputies
The Gist: A 56-year-old man has died after a police shooting in Pickens County. The Georgia Bureau of Investigation is conducting an independent investigation into the incident, which marks the 53rd officer-involved shooting the GBI has been asked to investigate this year. What Happened?: On July 17,, at around 9 a.m., Pickens County 911 received […]
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Gwinnett Police Search for Suspects in $250,000 Bank Fraud Attempt
The Gist: Two suspects attempted to fraudulently transfer $250,000 from a local recycling business account at Bank of America in Peachtree Corners, police say. What Happened? On May 18, two individuals entered the Bank of America branch located at 5500 Peachtree Parkway in Peachtree Corners, presenting fraudulent identifying information. One of the suspects posed as […]
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Yakult Probiotics Beverage Plant Coming to Georgia
ATLANTA – Japanese probiotic beverages maker Yakult will build its second U.S. plant in Bartow County, Gov. Brian Kemp announced Tuesday. The facility represents an estimated investment of $305 million and will create more than 90 new jobs. Yakult U.S.A., which was formed in 1990, built its first U.S. plant in California. “With a reliable […]
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Metro Atlanta Has the Nation’s Second-highest Inflation
Despite potentially encouraging job and unemployment news, inflation remains a top concern for many Georgia businesses. “With costs coming down, wages rising, and unemployment at historic lows, Bidenomics is delivering real results for working Georgians,” Democratic Party of Georgia spokesperson Ellie Schwartz said in a statement. However, a new WalletHub analysis of the 23 major MSAs found […]
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Donald Trump loses bid to stop Fulton County grand jury probe
ATLANTA – The state Supreme Court late Monday unanimously dismissed a motion by Donald Trump’s lawyers to dismiss Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis’ investigation of the former president’s alleged attempts to interfere with the 2020 presidential election outcome in Georgia. A special purpose grand jury Willis assembled last year has recommended that one or […]
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GBI identifies Georgia man who drowned in 2019
The Gist: After four years of investigation, the Georgia Bureau of Investigation has finally identified the unknown remains found in a Cook County pond back in 2019. According to the GBI, the human remains belong to Jeremiah Garretson, a 36-year-old man from Nashville, Georgia. What Happened?: Why It Matters: For more than four years, the […]
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Have You Seen This Man Who Tried to Commit Forgery at a Gwinnett County Bank?
The Gist: Gwinnett County police detectives are asking for your help identifying and locating a suspect in an attempted forgery at Piedmont Bank. What Happened?: Police are asking for help identifying a man who attempted to commit forgery at Piedmont Bank in Peachtree Corners. On June 21, the suspect used a stolen identity and a […]
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Georgia man sentenced to 30 years for molesting a 10-year-old boy
The Gist: Alexander David Eppsteiner, 27, of Acworth has been sentenced to 30 years in prison and a lifetime of probation after pleading guilty to two counts of aggravated child molestation and two counts of child molestation. Eppsteiner, who is a relative of the victim, had been sexually abusing a 10-year-old boy since he was […]
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It’s time to register for school in Richmond County
The Gist: Richmond County School System is welcoming new families to register their children for the upcoming school year, which starts on August 3 for elementary school and August 7 for K-8, middle, high, magnet schools, and eSchool. What Happened?: Marcus Allen, Assistant Superintendent of Support Services at RCSS, expressed eagerness in welcoming new families […]
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Henry County shooting suspect dead
Henry County Sheriff Reginald Scandrett has announced that the suspect in the active shooter incident, Andre Longmore, has been confirmed dead. According to the Hampton Police Department, a sheriff’s deputy, and a Clayton County police officer, were injured in the manhunt that killed Longmore. The Hampton Police Department, in collaboration with the U.S. Marshals and […]
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Manhunt continues for Henry County shooting suspect
The Gist:The Hampton Police Department, together with the U.S. Marshalls and the Henry County Sheriff’s Office, are conducting investigations and a search for Andre Longmore, wanted for murder. Updates will be provided as they become available. Longmore is considered armed and dangerous, so the public is urged not to approach him but to call 911 […]
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Meet the new director of the GBI Chris Hosey
Come August 1, the Georgia Bureau of Investigation will have a new captain steering the ship. Chris Hosey, with a vast 35-year career in law enforcement, has been appointed the new director by Gov. Brian Kemp. Hosey, who’s journey kicked off as a Narcotics Agent with the Local Violators Squad in 1987, has included serving […]
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5 Things You Didn’t Know About Henry County
A Historic Past: Birthplace of the Atlanta Motor Speedway Henry County, located in the state of Georgia, United States, has a rich and fascinating history. One of the highlights is the birthplace of the Atlanta Motor Speedway. Established in 1960, the speedway is one of the main fixtures in the NASCAR Cup Series circuit and […]
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Active shooter in Hampton: What we know
The Gist: An active shooter incident occurred this morning in the Dogwood Lakes area of Hampton, resulting in an ongoing investigation led by the Hampton Police Department. Multiple law enforcement agencies, including the Henry County Police Department, Henry County Sheriff’s Department, Henry County Homeland Security, and Henry County Crime Scene Unit, are providing assistance, while […]
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Several Miles of the Chattahoochee River Remain Closed Due to Contamination
New Information: The Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area is keeping a section of the river from Chattahoochee Nature Center (river mile 315.5) to Powers Island (river mile 307.5) closed at this time due to data that is not yet below the EPA recommendations for safe water recreation. The Park continues to work with Chattahoochee Riverkeeper […]
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Trump wants Fulton prosecutor removed
The Gist: Attorneys for former president Donald Trump are taking unprecedented measures to challenge a potential indictment in Fulton County relating to election interference. They are calling for the disqualification of District Attorney Fani Willis, arguing that her investigation is biased, and are seeking to nullify the findings of a special purpose grand jury that […]
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Rivian in the fast lane as Georgia Supreme Court Green-lights EV Plant
ATLANTA – The Georgia Supreme Court has cleared the way for automaker Rivian to build an electric vehicle manufacturing plant east of Atlanta. The justices have declined to hear an appeal challenging the $5 billion project’s bond agreements with the state and the Joint Development Authority of Jasper, Morgan, Newton, and Walton counties (JDA). The […]
