DeKalb County Commissioner Larry Johnson in collaboration with 100 Black Men of DeKalb will hold a Youth Voicez: Violence Prevention Summit on June 12 at 4 p.m. at the Porter Sanford III Performing Arts & Community Center. Commissioner Johnson’s “Enough is Enough” campaign aims for a complete approach to violence and crime prevention, emphasizing working […]
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Largest-ever indictment in Georgia history targets motorcycle gang
ATLANTA – Law enforcement officials have announced the largest indictment of a motorcycle gang in Georgia history with the arrests of 16 alleged members of the Southeast Georgia chapter of the Outcast Motorcycle Gang. The arrests and indictment were announced Monday by state Attorney General Chris Carr, working with Atlantic Judicial Circuit District Attorney Billy […]
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Warnock bill aims to restore full military housing benefits
The Gist: Senators Rev. Raphael Warnock and Lisa Murkowski introduced a bipartisan bill aimed to help service members across Georgia and the country obtain affordable housing. The Basic Allowance for Housing Restoration Act will restore the full benefit, helping service members and their families to meet living expenses by increasing the formula for housing calculations […]
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Do you know what to do if you see a bear in the woods?
Georgia is home to a healthy population of black bears, and as summer adventures take you exploring in the outdoors, the Georgia Department of Natural Resources’ Wildlife Resources Division has a great reminder: become BearWise! “Wild black bears are naturally fearful of humans and will go out of their way to avoid people, so please […]
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How to get your child’s car seat checked for safety in Valdosta
VALDOSTA — The Valdosta Fire Department will be hosting a Car Seat Safety check event to ensure child safety. The event will take place on Monday, June 12, from 9 a.m to 12 p.m at Mathis Auditorium. By visiting check stations, residents will receive one-on-one demonstration from certified car seat technicians. In a statement, Fire […]
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Georgia voter registration rate soars to 98% due to automatic voter registration
ATLANTA – The voter registration rate in Georgia increased from 78% to 98% during the first four years of automatic voter registration, according a report released Wednesday by a nonpartisan nonprofit that promotes election integrity. The Peach State implemented automatic voter registration in 2016 through state motor vehicles offices. Every time a Georgian updates his […]
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Here is the City in Georgia With the Most People on Food Stamps
The Biden Administration and House Republicans recently reached a bi-partisan deal to raise the debt ceiling. To reach the compromise, and keep the United States from a catastrophic debt default, the White House agreed to a series of spending cuts to social safety net programs, including the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, or food stamps. (Here […]
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21-year-old Atlanta resident faces multiple animal cruelty charges
DECATUR — Mekhi Jackson, a 21-year-old Atlanta resident, was indicted on Tuesday on multiple charges related to animal cruelty. He faces three felony charges of aggravated animal cruelty and an additional count of tampering with evidence. The charges stem from an incident that occurred on March 12, at an apartment complex on Flat Shoals Road. […]
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Copperhead snake bites 4-year-old boy during camping trip
The Gist: Jad Pollom, a 4-year-old, from Chattanooga was camping with his family over Memorial Day weekend at the Highlands near the Georgia border when he was bitten by a copperhead snake. What Happened?: Jad was playing on the porch outside the cabin when the venomous snake bit him on his left ankle. Jad’s father, […]
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What Does Civic Racial Equality Look Like in Georgia?
The Gist: Georgia ranks as the 7th best state for civic racial equality according to a WalletHub study analyzing racial equality in social and civic engagement across five key metrics. What is Civic Racial Equality?: Civic racial equality means ensuring everyone is treated equally, regardless of their skin color, when it comes to civic participation […]
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Two teens shot in Macon
The Gist: Two teens were shot and wounded in Tindall Fields Community in Macon Tuesday. The shooting is being investigated by the Bibb County Sheriff’s Office, and there is no suspect information currently available. What Happened?: The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office received several distress calls and Shot Spotter indicators from the 1700 block of Campbell […]
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Here’s what Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens had to say about the ‘Cop City’ vote
Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens has released a statement on the approval of funding for the controversial “Cop City” project in Atlanta. The budget resolution for the Atlanta Public Safety Training Center was passed today after months of passionate debate from both supporters and opponents of the project. The training center, which is set to be […]
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What are the strangest room service requests?
From “diet water” to “melted ice cream” or blow fish – those are some of the most outrageous requests guests have asked for.
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$50,000 reward offered for information on robbery of mail carrier in Augusta
The Gist: A reward of up to $50,000 is being offered by the U.S Postal Inspection Service for information that leads to the arrest and conviction of those involved in the robbery of a mail carrier in Augusta. What Happened?: On Sunday, June 4, a USPS mail carrier was robbed at about 1:30 p.m. near […]
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Residents outraged as Atlanta approves ‘Cop City’ training center
Belkis Teran, mother of Manuel Esteban Paez Teran, describes the slain activist’s love for the environment at a February press conference. (Photo credit: Rebecca Grapevine) ATLANTA – The Atlanta City Council has approved building a controversial public safety training center after hearing more than 14 hours of emotional testimony from opponents of “Cop City” laced […]
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Atlanta City council member shares why she voted against ‘Cop City’
In a contentious and marathon city council meeting that lasted over 14 hours, a $67 million proposal to fund a new public safety training center, known as “Cop City,” was passed by an 11-4 vote. Among the dissenters was Council Member Keisha Sean Waites, reflecting a deep-seated opposition among a significant portion of the Atlanta […]
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Cobb County police dog dies after being in a hot patrol car
The Gist: A day of routine training ended in tragedy when K9 Chase, a police dog from Cobb County, was found unresponsive due to a heat-related incident at Allatoona High School. What Happened?: The officers were participating in active shooter training at the high school on Monday, June 5, just after 2 p.m. when K9 […]
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A Tale of Stolen Tablet and Swift Justice in Atlanta
The Gist: Swift action and a keen eye by an Atlanta police officer resulted in the recovery of a stolen work tablet and an arrest just minutes after the reported theft. The Crime: The incident transpired on Monday, May 22 at about 11:35 a.m., when a delivery man returned to his truck to find his […]
