Our neighbor, Mrs. Louise, is of a different faith. And a different generation. And a different political party. Thus (according to partisan news and social media, anyway) Mrs. Louise is an evil enemy, devoid of moral character, who must be defeated at all costs… And yet… Despite her “monster” status, Mrs. Louise has always gone […]
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Georgia’s Medicaid Program Ranks Last in Mental Health Care
A new analysis from Addiction-Rep ranks Georgia’s Medicaid program as the lowest in the nation for mental health care. The report, which uses data from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, scores states on how well their Medicaid […]
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EMS Driver Sentenced To 25 Years For Rape Of Woman He Claimed To Help
A DeKalb County jury found Bruce Andre Hines, 47, guilty of rape. Hines, an Emergency Medical Services driver from College Park, was convicted of sexually assaulting a 51-year-old woman in her car on March 5, 2023. The woman had fallen asleep in her car near an apartment complex on Glenwood Road in Decatur after a […]
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Lyft Driver Accused Of Shooting Passenger After Dispute Near Atlantic Station
A rideshare trip in Midtown Atlanta turned violent early Monday morning when a Lyft driver allegedly shot a passenger after a heated argument. Atlanta Police say the shooting happened around 2:31 a.m. on April 28 near 231 18th Street Northwest. Officers arrived to find a 26-year-old man with a gunshot wound. Emergency crews took him […]
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Motorcycle Rider Killed in Early Morning Crash in Macon
A deadly crash on Hawkinsville Road in Macon Tuesday morning left a Warner Robins man dead and sent another man to the hospital. The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office says the crash happened just after 7:30 a.m., north of the Allen Road intersection. According to the sheriff’s office, a Chevrolet Avalanche was leaving a gas station […]
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Betting on the Braves: What You Need to Know for 2025
Major League Baseball (MLB) betting can be rewarding and unpredictable, specifically regarding teams with striking potential but facing some hurdles early in the season. The Atlanta Braves is the perfect example in 2025. Despite some challenges at the start of the season, the popular franchise is a team with depth and talent, making the Braves […]
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Guns, Drugs, and Ammo Seized in Savannah Traffic Stop
Savannah police arrested 23-year-old Gary Washington and 29-year-old Kadeem Grant during a patrol of Kayton Homes just after midnight on April 26. Officers say they stopped a vehicle and immediately smelled marijuana. After searching the car, police found four guns, more than 500 rounds of ammunition, drugs, and items used for drug distribution. Washington faces […]
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Scammers Pose as Georgia Deputies and Demand Gift Cards
Oconee County residents are reporting a rise in scam calls from people pretending to be with the Sheriff’s Office. The callers claim you can avoid arrest by paying with gift cards, cryptocurrency, or GreenDot cards. The Sheriff’s Office says these calls are scams. The Sheriff’s Office does not accept payment over the phone for any […]
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Man Sentenced to 18 Years Without Parole After Shooting at Georgia Deputy
A man with a history of felony convictions in Tennessee will spend nearly two decades in a Georgia prison after pleading guilty to shooting at a sheriff’s deputy and possessing methamphetamine in Catoosa County. What We Know: According to court records, Travis Downie pled guilty on February 25 in Catoosa County Superior Court to aggravated […]
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Kemp Signs Controversial School Safety And Transgender Sports Bills
Georgia families will see changes in schools after Governor Brian Kemp signed seven new education bills into law. The new laws touch on everything from school safety to who can play on girls’ and boys’ sports teams. 🚨 What We Know: Governor Kemp signed the bills at the State Capitol in Atlanta, surrounded by lawmakers, […]