The Gist: Georgia ranks as the fifth least interested state in the upcoming coronation of King Charles, according to a recent study by Gambling.com, which analyzed Google search volumes for the new British Head of State across the United States. What Happened?: As King Charles prepares for his coronation on Saturday, Gambling.com analyzed Google search […]
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Suspect shot after dragging an officer down I-16
A Georgia officer was dragged down I-16 following a hit and run incident, resulting in a police shooting that left one man dead and the officer injured in Bryan County on May 4. The deceased suspect has been identified as Walter Kye Herman, a 29-year-old resident of Ellabell. According to the GBI, preliminary information reveals […]
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Shooting at Macon apartment complex leaves one woman dead
MACON — A domestic dispute escalated to a fatal shooting early this morning at Green Meadows Apartments on Log Cabin Drive, according to the Bibb County Sheriff’s Office. The shooting occurred just before 4 a.m., resulting in the death of 28-year-old Kaneza Rikial Owens. Deputies arrived on the scene after receiving reports of the dispute […]
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Decatur Veterans Affairs physician charged with sexual assault of female patients
Rajesh Motibhai Patel, a 68-year-old primary care physician at the Veterans Affairs Medical Center in Decatur, has been indicted on multiple charges related to sexually assaulting his patients and violating their constitutional right to bodily integrity. Patel allegedly assaulted four female patients during routine exams between 2019 and 2020, groping their breasts and improperly touching […]
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Four Dead after Moultrie Shooting Spree
MOULTRIE — Four people are dead following a series of shootings in Moultrie that took place on Thursday. The suspected shooter has been identified as Kentavious White, a 26-year-old resident of Moultrie. The Georgia Bureau of Investigation was called to assist Moultrie Police Chief Sean Ladson at about 5:50 a.m., after a man and woman […]
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Atlanta Mayor: ‘We cannot accept mass shootings as normal in our country’
Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens issued the following letter to the Atlanta community regarding the May 3, 2023 shooting at a medical office at Northside Hospital’s Midtown campus.. To my fellow Atlantans: Yesterday, we experienced a mass shooting in the heart of Atlanta. My prayers are with the victims of this shooting and their families. I […]
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Oops… Children in Georgia needed a permit to have a lemonade stand. But not anymore
ATLANTA – Who knew a kid in Georgia is supposed to have a permit to set up a lemonade stand at the end of their driveway? That won’t be the case come July 1, however, thanks to the General Assembly. Gov. Brian Kemp signed Senate Bill 55 on Wednesday, a bipartisan measure that will allow […]
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Roswell business owners speak out against pedestrian-only Canton Street plan
ROSWELL — A group of downtown Roswell business owners and residents has voiced opposition to the city’s plan to close Canton Street to vehicles this summer, citing safety issues, revenue loss, and traffic concerns. The city announced the plan to close Canton Street between Highway 9 and East Alley to pedestrian-only traffic on weekends between […]
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BREAKING NEWS: Midtown Atlanta shooting suspect arrested in Cobb County
The Latest: Cobb County Police have arrested Deion Patterson, the suspect in the shooting in Midtown Atlanta earlier today. Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens called it “an enormously tense afternoon.” What Happened?: An active shooter situation unfolded inside a building on West Peachtree Street, between 12th Street and 13th Street in Atlanta at a medical office […]
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Norcross residents face temporary railroad crossing closure on Holcomb Bridge Road
Norcross community members should prepare for a temporary closure of the Holcomb Bridge Road Crossing, as announced by the Norfolk & Southern Railroad. The closure will take place next Wednesday, May 10, and continue through Thursday, May 11. Alternate routes will be provided for commuters, with signage to guide motorists during the closure. Residents are […]
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Roswell Plans to Make Canton Street Pedestrian-only. Here’s What We Know
The Gist: Roswell Mayor Kurt Wilson recently announced plans to close Canton Street to traffic and create a pedestrian-only district in an effort to improve the quality of life and support local businesses. The initial announcement was met by both praise and concerns from residents and businesses in the area, prompting Wilson to produce a […]
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Dialect Discrimination: Workers with a Southern accent get paid 20% less
Georgians are among the most likely to change the way they talk in job interviews, according to a recent survey by Writing Tips Institute. The study found that 45% of job applicants with a southern accent modify their speech patterns when applying for jobs, fearing negative stereotypes and potential wage penalties. Research from the University […]
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One injured in motorcycle crash in Bibb County
A collision involving a motorcycle left a 63-year-old Macon man in critical but stable condition after a crash on Thomaston Road near Heath Road shortly after 9:30 p.m. last night. The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office is actively investigating the incident. According to the preliminary investigation, the crash occurred when a Hyundai Venue, driven by a […]
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24-year-old Georgia man accused of sexually assaulting a child
HOMERVILLE — A – A 24-year-old Pearson resident, Erik Otoniel Ramos Perez, was arrested on May 2 following an investigation into a child sexual assault case. Perez faces multiple charges, including rape, aggravated child molestation, kidnapping, first-degree home invasion, aggravated battery, aggravated assault, two counts of false imprisonment, tampering with evidence, and obstructing persons making […]
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Georgia education group takes aim at ‘woke’ words
What’s the difference between diversity and difference? Would you rather your child’s teacher provide equity, inclusiveness and social justice, or fair access, opportunity and advancement for all students? These questions and more will be before the Georgia Professional Standards Commission as they consider changes to the rules for educator preparation in the state that eliminate […]
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6 Benefits of Becoming an AGACNP
Nurses pursue a nursing specialization to take their careers to the next level or earn additional job autonomy. Nurses should evaluate carefully when selecting their specialization from plenty of opportunities. One common specialization is Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nursing Practitioner. This specialized advancement in nursing involves working in trauma departments, intensive care units, or acute care […]
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Russian man living in Georgia charged with illegally transmitting $150 million
The Gist: Russian citizen Feliks Medvedev is facing charges for operating an unlicensed money transmitting business and 39 counts of money laundering, allegedly using the American banking system to illegally transmit over $150 million. What Happened?: Medvedev, who resides in North Georgia, is accused of registering eight companies in Georgia, using them to transmit the […]
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A woman was shot and an officer was injured in an incident at a Georgia emergency room
A chaotic scene unfolded in the Hamilton Medical Center emergency room early this morning, resulting in one woman being shot and a Dalton Police Department officer being injured. The Georgia Bureau of Investigation has been called in to conduct an independent investigation into the officer-involved shooting at the request of the Dalton Police Department. Chevona […]
