A 66-year-old man intervened to stop two attempted carjackings in Marietta Monday night, holding the suspect at gunpoint until police arrived. What We Know: Officers responded to reports of an attempted carjacking at the intersection of Delk Road and Franklin Gateway just before 9 p.m. on June 2, 2025. Upon arrival, they found Gary Edwards, […]
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6 Georgia Lawmakers Oppose Trump’s AI Regulation Freeze
Six state legislators from Georgia have signed onto a letter urging members of Congress to oppose a provision tucked inside President Trump’s massive budget bill that would freeze state and local regulation of artificial intelligence for 10 years. The bipartisan letter, dated Tuesday and signed by more than 250 state lawmakers from across the nation, […]
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Free Summer Meals Available For Richmond County Kids
The Richmond County School System now offers free meals to all children 18 and younger at more than a dozen locations across Augusta. The summer meal program runs June 2 through June 27, with breakfast and lunch served on-site only. Most locations operate Monday through Friday, though some serve Monday through Thursday. All meal sites […]
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Georgia Vice Principal Faces Child Porn Charges
LaFayette High School’s vice principal and athletic coach, Ronnie Brent Massey, was arrested Monday on serious charges related to child sexual abuse material. Local families are now grappling with the shocking news about a trusted school official. What Happened:The Catoosa County Sheriff’s Office arrested the 49-year-old Ringgold resident after executing a search warrant at his […]
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Inmate Dies After Fight At Bibb County Jail Injures Five
A 22-year-old man died after a fight involving multiple inmates at the Bibb County jail left five people injured, according to investigators. Breele Jahiem Johnson was pronounced dead by medical staff after being transported to the hospital by ambulance, Bibb County investigators said. The incident occurred inside the jail facility and has prompted an investigation […]
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Widow Sues Macon Healthcare Facilities After Husband’s Death
A Bibb County widow has filed a lawsuit against multiple Macon healthcare facilities, claiming negligent care led to her husband’s death from cardiovascular disease in June 2023. What We Know: Genelda Carswell filed the complaint on May 29. The lawsuit names Fountain Blue Rehab & Nursing, Pruitt Health-Eastside, Atrium Health Navicent and several related corporate […]
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Powder Springs Teen Missing Since May 28
A 15-year-old girl from Powder Springs has been reported missing, according to Cobb County authorities. Morgan Cole was last seen around midnight on May 28, 2025, wearing a black jogging suit and white shoes. Cole is described as 5’9″, weighing 115 pounds, with brown eyes and brown hair. She has a small heart tattoo on […]
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‘Cop City’ Update: Atlanta Police Violated Open Records Laws
A Fulton County Superior Court Judge has ordered the Atlanta Police Foundation to comply with a series of open records requests filed by a group of reporters and researchers related to the Atlanta Public Safety Training Center, colloquially known as “Cop City.” The foundation has 30 days to release 15 unredacted public records it had […]
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📂 Why Open Records Matter: Open records keep public power in public hands. They let residents see how decisions are made, how money is spent, and who’s influencing government actions. When agencies delay, redact or deny access, it’s not just frustrating — it erodes public trust. These records belong to the people, not the government.
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Uber Adds Simplified Ride Option for Older Adults
Uber has introduced new features aimed at making transportation easier for older adults, including a senior-friendly app experience and tools for family support. The new offering, called senior accounts, gives riders access to a simpler interface with larger text, fewer buttons, and easy-to-follow screens. It is part of Uber’s Family profiles feature, which lets a […]