A single-vehicle accident in Cobb County early Sunday morning resulted in the death of a Cobb County man and severe injuries for two others. The crash, involving a 2018 white Maserati Levante, occurred around 6:15 a.m. on John Ward Road near its intersection with Old John Ward Road. According to the Cobb County Police Department, […]
Posted inBusiness
Small Business Friendly? Georgia Has the 7th Highest Rate of Business Failures in the U.S.
25% of Georgia businesses fail in the first year, according to a survey by LendingTree. The Peach State has the 7th highest rate of business failures after the first year in the U.S., the survey notes, with Washington, D.C. listed as having highest rate of business failures after one year. Rhode Island, Missouri, Montana, Vermont, […]
Posted inCrime
One dead after Memorial Day shooting at Georgia American Legion post
In a fatal shooting at the American Legion Club on Highway 20 in Sumter County, one person died and another sustained injuries. The incident, which occurred in the early hours of Monday, May 29, had numerous witnesses. The public is now being asked to help identify the perpetrator. According to the GBI, the shooting unfolded […]
Posted inCrime
Memorial Day shooting claims life in Warner Robins
The Gist: Memorial Day in Warner Robins was tragically interrupted by the sound of gunshots. This quiet town is now grappling with the aftermath of a fatal shooting, which has left one person dead and a community shaken. What Happened?: Earlier this afternoon, at about 12:45, residents near Wendan Way, just off Green Street, were […]
Posted inTraffic & Transportation
Bridge Accident Briefly Strands Memorial Day Travelers to Tybee Island
TYBEE ISLAND — In a traffic incident that disrupted Memorial Day plans for many, a motor vehicle crash earlier today halted passage on the Lazaretto Creek Bridge, the only available motor route to and from Tybee Island, a holiday hotspot. The traffic hold-up has since been resolved, with both lanes moving again, according to police. […]
Posted inEducation
Scenes from the Crossroads Academy Class of 2023 Graduation
Here is a photo gallery that captures the 2023 Crossroads Academy Graduation Ceremony in detail. This collection offers an encompassing visual perspective of the day’s highlights, encapsulating the shared sense of accomplishment. The gallery features key moments from the ceremony, acknowledging the significant achievements of the Crossroads Academy Class of 2023. Navigate through this photo […]
Posted inIn The News
Housing Our Heroes: Georgia organizations embrace Mission to End Veteran Homelessness
Former eight-year Army veteran Wilma Fiddmont’s dreams of settling into a comfortable life in Georgia took a sharp detour that left her homeless and sleeping in her car. Her life was in shambles as the little money she had saved up quickly disappeared while she was living in hotel rooms, but she would quickly rebound […]
Posted inLocal
Memorial Day: Georgians Pay Tribute to Those Who Gave the Ultimate Sacrifice
Sharon Reid is proud of her great uncle Harry Spratlin, a Georgia soldier killed in action in the waning days of World War I. Reid and her cousins gathered this Memorial Day weekend to lay a wreath at the base of his headstone in a rural cemetery just up the road from the farm where […]
Posted inSponsored
Is workers’ compensation insurance required by law?
Workers’ compensation is a type of insurance that is meant to provide medical benefits and wage replacement when a worker is injured. These are injuries that occur at work or while performing work-related activities. Any worker who gets injured under these circumstances has the right to sue their employer for negligence which may result in […]
Posted inIn The News
Search Underway for Missing 20-Year-Old in Ocmulgee River
The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office and the Macon-Bibb Fire Department responded to a possible drowning at Frank Amerson Park, at 2600 Riverview Road, along the Ocmulgee River on Sunday evening. Raymund Ellison Jr., a 20-year-old Centerville resident, disappeared just after 5:30 p.m. while floating on an inner tube. Witnesses reported losing sight of Ellison momentarily […]
Posted inCrime
Graduation Celebration Turns Deadly at Mays High School in Atlanta
The News: A graduation celebration took a tragic turn early Sunday morning as a confrontation escalated into a deadly shooting at Mays High School in Atlanta. Two teenagers, a boy and a girl, both 16 years old, were the victims in this distressing incident. What Happened? Reports reached local authorities around half past two in […]
Posted inCrime
Double shooting in Gwinnett Saturday night: What we know
The Gist: A double shooting took place near the intersection of Valley Club Drive and Sugarloaf Parkway in Gwinnett County, leaving one man dead and another severely wounded. What Happened? Police responded to a “Shots Fired” call at about 8 p.m. Saturday, officers were en route to the scene when they discovered that two victims […]
Posted inEducation
Photos: Scenes from the 2023 Etowah High School Graduation
This photo gallery provides a visual overview of the 2023 Etowah High School Graduation Ceremony. Included are key moments from the commencement, offering a detailed portrayal of this significant event. The images encapsulate the achievements of the Etowah High School Class of 2023, marking the end of their high school journey.
Posted inEducation
Meet the new president at University of North Georgia
Michael P. “Mike” Shannon ATLANTA – An administrator at Georgia Tech has been tapped to become the next president of the University of North Georgia (UNG). The University System of Georgia Board of Regents voted Wednesday to name Michael P. “Mike” Shannon sole finalist for the UNG post. The school’s current president, Bonita Jacobs, will […]
Posted inEducation
Snapshot: Creekview High School’s 2023 Graduation Highlight
This photo gallery presents the 2023 Creekview High School Graduation Ceremony. The images in this collection provide an accurate and detailed portrayal of this significant academic event. Relive the achievements of the Class of 2023 at Creekview High School. Explore these moments and join us in recognizing the accomplishments of these students.
Posted inGeorgia People
Funeral for a Friend: Community Bids Georgia Officer Farewell
Today, the Oconee community gathered to honor the life of Lt. Scott Underwood of the Oconee County Sheriff’s Office, who tragically died in a lawn mower accident at his home last week. Lt. Underwood served the Oconee County community for over two decades as a supervisor for a patrol unit. Underwood leaves behind his wife […]
Posted inEducation
Photos: Scenes from the 2023 Apalachee High School Graduation
This photo gallery captures the pivotal moments from the 2023 Apalachee High School Graduation Ceremony. It offers viewers an up-close look at the key highlights of the day, chronicling the joy, triumph, and emotion as this class marks the end of a significant chapter in their academic journey. Each snapshot tells a unique story of […]
Posted inCrime
Clayton County Duo Faces Prison Time for Machine Gun Trafficking and Shooting at Federal Agents
The Gist: Two Clayton County men, Anthony Maseda and Erik Arreola-Torres, have been sentenced to prison after converting semi-automatic firearms into machine guns and selling them out of a local residence. The operation came to a head when Arreola-Torres fired a machine gun at federal agents and local law enforcement during the execution of a […]
