🚔 The Gist: A Lithonia woman’s harrowing encounter with her then-boyfriend in January 2021 led to his conviction and a 25-year prison sentence. 📜 The Details: The situation escalated during a dinner, where Lavon Bell accused his girlfriend of cheating and threatened her life. She discreetly alerted the police from the restaurant’s bathroom, concerned for […]
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Georgia Chick-fil-A Worker Pinned Between Two Cars in Drive-thru Pileup: What We Know
The Incident: At a Chick-fil-A in Dublin, Georgia, a drive-thru accident resulted in a 17-year-old employee being pinned between two cars. The accident, which involved four vehicles, occurred when a Volkswagen ID.4 unexpectedly accelerated, causing a chain reaction crash. The Aftermath: The teen was hospitalized with multiple injuries. The restaurant temporarily closed but resumed normal […]
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15 Unconventional Christmas Albums From the Past 50 Years
Stacker brings readers 15 of the most unconventional Christmas albums, from new material to covers to those totally made up for an alternate universe.
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Fayette County Wins Bid for U.S. Soccer’s National Training Hub
U.S. Soccer announced its new National Training Center in Fayette County.
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Three Arrested in Connection With Albany Shooting Death
🚨 The Gist: Albany Police apprehended individuals connected to a December 6 shooting, resulting in arrests for murder and related charges. 🔍 The Details: On December 6, Albany Police responded to a shooting on Willard Avenue. Keyunte Treshawn Stephens, 22, was found dead. Two others, Germaine Stephens, 44, and Zenobia Tucker, 19, sustained serious injuries […]
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DeKalb Commissioner Sets His Sights on Peace in Israel
Ted Terry, a local county commissioner in DeKalb County is making a resolution calling for an immediate permanent ceasefire between Israel and Palestine. Terry condemned the attack and called for an end to the violence that has been escalating in the Middle East. Now that 59 days have passed since the attack, Gaza is in […]
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Georgia Ports Authority Approves Gainesville Inland Rail Terminal
The Georgia Ports Authority’s first inland rail terminal in Murray County opened in 2018. ATLANTA – The Georgia Ports Authority is spending $127 million to build a second inland rail terminal in Gainesville. The Blue Ridge Connector will link Northeast Georgia with the Port of Savannah. The new terminal will open in 2026. “Through improved […]
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Study Warns Excessive Smartphone Use May Be Harmful for Teens
Teens who used a phone for more than 4 hours a day had higher rates of stress, thoughts of suicide and substance.
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Remembering Jeremy: Gainesville High School Grapples With a Tragic Loss
GAINESVILLE – The community of Gainesville High School is grappling with the tragic loss of Jeremy Medina, an 18-year-old student, following a devastating accident at the school’s batting cages. Jeremy has been declared brain dead by doctors after being critically injured on November 20. Jeremy, a member of the school’s baseball team, was practicing in […]
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Meet Brookhaven’s New Mayor, John Park
John Park, a former City Council District 2 representative, has been elected as Brookhaven’s mayor, becoming the first Asian-American Pacific Islander mayor in the state.
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Back Door Burglaries Rattle North Fulton: What You Need To Know
Milton is experiencing an increase in burglaries with homes near wooded areas or drop-off points being targeted, predominantly through rear entrances in the evening.
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A Small Group of Residents Determined the Future of East Point
🌟 The Gist: In East Point, a small group of voters decided the City Council elections for Wards B, C, and D. As a result, new leadership will be coming to the city, as all three incumbents were thrown out of office. 🔍 The Details: 📉 By The Numbers: 📉 Voter Turnout Insights: The voter […]
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Who Won the South Fulton City Council Runoff Election?
☑️ The Gist: Keosha Bell has been elected to the South Fulton City Council for District 5. 👤 Who Is Keosha Bell?: Keosha Bell, originally from Athens, has a background in Business Management, Marketing, and Computer Information Technology from Middle Georgia College and Clayton State University. She’s a proponent of community development, education, and career […]
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Who Won the Roswell City Council Runoff Election?
🗳️ The Gist: Allen Sells has secured the Roswell City Council Post 2 seat after winning the runoff election against Michael Dal Cerro. 🔍 The Details: Allen Sells, with a background as a CPA and executive officer of a data analytics firm, claimed victory in the City Council Post 2 runoff election in Roswell. His […]
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Milton Police Chief Rich Austin Resigns After Seven Years
George “Rich” Austin has stepped down as the Milton Police Department’s Chief after seven years in the role, highlighted by successful crime reduction and progressive policing measures.
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Breakthrough in DeKalb Cold Case: Jury Convicts Woman for Murder of Girlfriend
🔍 The Gist: Joyce Marie Pelzer was convicted by a DeKalb County jury for the 2011 Malice Murder and Felony Murder of Shawndell McLeod, in a case that remained unresolved until significant developments in 2018. 📰 The Details: Shawndell McLeod was reported missing in September 2011, leading to an investigation that soon focused on her […]
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Understanding the Consequences of Receiving a DWI Charge
The repercussions of a DWI (driving while intoxicated) charge can resonate through every aspect of a person’s life, from personal to professional arenas. Understanding the intricacies of these charges, the potential consequences and the legal avenues available is essential for anyone facing such an ordeal. A DWI is not merely a traffic infraction—it’s a serious […]
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MARTA’s Five Points Station Is Getting a Renovation
🚇 The Gist: MARTA’s Five Points Station, a crucial link in Atlanta’s public transport system, is set for a transformative redevelopment. Now entering the public review stage, the project aims to convert the station into a vibrant civic area. 🏗️ The Details: Key to this transformation is the replacement of the current concrete canopy with […]
