The Gist: A 20-year-old inmate, Enil Guillen of Doraville, was discovered lifeless in his cell at the DeKalb County Jail earlier this week. Despite efforts by emergency medical personnel, he could not be revived, with initial signs suggesting a possible suicide. What Happened?: Guillen, who was in jail on charges of felony theft by taking […]
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Scam Alert: Watch out for rental homes posted on social media
The Gist: Local house-hunters, keep your eyes peeled to protect against a scam. An alert issued by Burke County law enforcement authorities warns against a crafty real estate scam making rounds on social media platforms. The Scam: Bogus accounts are copying real estate listings from local agents and advertising them as rentals, hoodwinking unsuspecting individuals […]
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Body of 20-year-old who disappeared in Ocmulgee River found
Raymund Ellison Jr., the 20-year-old Centerville man who went missing while tubing on the Ocmulgee River Sunday, has been found, according to the Bibb County Sheriff’s Office. Ellison’s body was located at about 2:30 p.m. Tuesday by a search team composed of the Bibb County Sheriff’s Office, Macon-Bibb Fire Department, Georgia State Patrol, and the […]
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Meet the New Principal at Marietta Sixth Grade Academy
Keynun Campbell, a Florida native with a diverse educational background, will step into the role of Principal at Marietta Sixth Grade Academy, the school board confirmed today. Campbell has established a reputation for advocacy and student-centered leadership throughout his career in education. Before accepting the position at Marietta Sixth Grade Academy, Campbell was a principal […]
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Former First Lady Rosalynn Carter Has Dementia
Rosalynn Carter (Photo credit: The Carter Center) ATLANTA – Former First Lady Rosalynn Carter has dementia, according to a statement the Carter Center released Monday. “She continues to live happily at home with her husband, enjoying spring in Plains and visits with loved ones,” the statement read. Monday’s announcement came just more than three months […]
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Air Force staff Sgt. sentenced to 15 years for strangling his girlfriend in Holly Springs
The Gist: A Canton man, Air Force Staff Sgt. Sean David Glover, was found guilty of aggravated assault — strangulation and sentenced to 20 years, with the first 15 years to serve in the state prison system. What Happened?: On June 20, 2022, Prosecutors say Glover entered his girlfriend’s apartment in Holly Springs and launched […]
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Cobb County man dies after fiery Maserati crash
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, […]
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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, […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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. […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
