The Albany Police Department’s Criminal Investigations Bureau is asking for your help finding Rufus Lee Sherman, a 54-year-old man wanted on charges of rape, incest, and cruelty to children in the first degree. Sherman, who is 54, is described as standing at 6 feet tall and weighing 200 pounds. Anyone with information on Sherman’s whereabouts […]
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Read Brian Kemp’s statement on the release of Tyre Nichols’ arrest footage
Georgia Governor Brian Kemp issued the following statement today on the killing of Tyre Nichols after video of the arrest was made public: “Marty, the girls, and I were truly shaken and deeply saddened by the footage of events that led to Tyre Nichols’ tragic death. We are praying for his family and community during […]
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Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens issues statement on release of Tyre Nichols video
Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens issued the following statement after the release of videos of the brutal beating that led to the death of Tyre Nichols in Memphis. “Once again, we bear witness to a horrific act—a vile and brutal attack of a young unarmed Black man in America by officers who were sworn to serve […]
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Bank robbery attempt in Macon leads to arrest
The News: On Friday, the Macon-Bibb 911 Center received a call at 11:08 a.m. from the Truist Bank at 3600 Mercer University Drive in Bibb County, reporting an attempted bank robbery. The Arrest: Investigtors were notified that the suspect wanted to turn himself in and were given his location. After locating the suspect in a […]
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Marietta City Schools will fight learning loss with a multi-million dollar reading initiative
MARIETTA — Marietta City Schools will be tackling learning loss in literacy and reading loss head-on with a new $7 million initiative. Last night, Marietta City Schools took an aggressive step forward in their commitment to literacy. The Board of Education unanimously approved a multi-million dollar initiative designed to fight learning loss and ensure literacy […]
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Lane closures ahead this weekend for I-75 and I-575
This weekend, contractors for the Georgia Department of Transportation will install lane closures on I-75 in Marietta. These closures are related to a bridge preservation project on I-75 at three locations in Cobb and one location in Fulton County. Weather and on-site conditions permitting, three right lanes will be closed on I-75 southbound from the […]
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Paulding County home daycare owner accused of assaulting children
The News: A Paulding County woman has been arrested and charged with multiple counts of cruelty to children. The Crime: According to the Paulding County Sheriff’s Office, video evidence shows the suspect, Goldia Marie Lipsky, assaulting five different children ranging in ages from 8 months to 3 years old in her home daycare, Reach For […]
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Fulton County Sheriff joins voices urging peaceful protests once Tyre Nichols video is released
Fulton County Sheriff Pat Labat has stated that the death of Tyre Nichols was a result of “inexcusable” and “appalling” excessive use of force by officers. In a statement, Labat said that as more information comes to light, it becomes clear that the actions of the officers were unjustified and inconsistent with any law enforcement […]
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Georgia lawmakers urge peaceful protests after the release of the Tyre Nichols arrest video
Georgia state Representative Carl Gilliard, a Democrat from Savannah and chair of the Georgia Legislative Black Caucus, issued a statement today urging peaceful protests in response to the release of the video footage of Tyre Nichols’ fatal arrest by the Memphis Police Department. “In anticipation of the Memphis Police Department releasing the video showing the […]
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A new medical office park is coming to Gainesville. Here’s what you need to know
GAINESVILLE — Northern Gainesville and Hall County residents will have access to top-quality healthcare services closer to home, thanks to the Northeast Georgia Health System plans for a new medical office park. The 44-acre park, located along Highway 60, will be called Thompson Bridge Medical Park and will feature a 14,000-square-foot building — Medical Plaza […]
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Here’s what the weekend weather has in store for Georgia
Get ready for a sunny start to the day Friday with a high of 53 degrees. The northwest wind will be blowing at 5 to 10 mph. Tonight, mostly clear skies will bring a low of 31 degrees with a calm southwest wind. Saturday is shaping up to be another sunny day with a high […]
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Meet the new presidents of Clayton State University and Atlanta Metropolitan State College
The Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia recently announced the appointment of Dr. Georj Lewis as president of Clayton State University and Dr. Ingrid Thompson-Sellers as president of Atlanta Metropolitan State College, effective Feb. 1. Lewis, who has been president of Atlanta Metropolitan since November 2019, is a seasoned leader with over […]
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A Savannah Nonprofit is Collecting Items to Support Soldiers in Ukraine
TYBEE ISLAND — A local non-profit group, Savannah Supports Ukraine, is sponsoring a collection drive to fill up another container with much-needed supplies for the citizens and soldiers fighting for freedom in Ukraine. The group is requesting donations of non-perishable food items, first aid supplies, basic hygiene items, camping supplies and warm clothing for men, […]
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Tractor Trailer runs off the road in Cherokee County
A fully loaded tractor trailer ran off the road on Cumming Highway at Arbor Hill Road in Cherokee County, causing heavy delays for commuters. According to the Cherokee County Sheriff’s Office, the crash occurred when the driver of the tractor trailer swerved to avoid a vehicle that was stopped to make a turn. There were […]
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Brian Kemp declares state of emergency and deploys the National Guard over Atlanta protests
Georgia Governor Brian Kemp has declared a state of emergency through Feb. 9 and is deploying the National Guard after protests in Atlanta turned violent last week. Kemp’s executive order — issued on Thursday — calls for up to 1,000 Georgia National Guard troops to be used in response to the state of emergency. The […]
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West Cobb Senior Center reopens after water damage repairs
POWDER SPRINGS — The West Cobb Senior Center in Powder Springs fully reopened Wednesday after completing repairs caused by water damage caused by freezing weather in December. The center is at 4915 Dallas Highway, Powder Springs. Cobb County Property Management has continued doing extensive repairs for water damage at C. Freeman Poole Senior Center. Select […]
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Cities with the fastest growing home prices in Rome metro area
Stacker compiled a list of cities with the fastest growing home prices in Rome, GA metro using data from Zillow.
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Here’s how Butts County residents can get assistance from FEMA after recent storms
A FEMA disaster recovery center will open Friday, Jan.27 in Butts County to provide one-on-one assistance to people directly affected by the Jan. 12 severe storms, straight line winds and tornadoes. Recovery specialists from FEMA and the U.S. Small Business Administration will provide information on available services, explain assistance programs and help survivors complete or […]
