The Gist: Richmond County School System is welcoming new families to register their children for the upcoming school year, which starts on August 3 for elementary school and August 7 for K-8, middle, high, magnet schools, and eSchool. What Happened?: Marcus Allen, Assistant Superintendent of Support Services at RCSS, expressed eagerness in welcoming new families […]
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Henry County shooting suspect dead
Henry County Sheriff Reginald Scandrett has announced that the suspect in the active shooter incident, Andre Longmore, has been confirmed dead. According to the Hampton Police Department, a sheriff’s deputy, and a Clayton County police officer, were injured in the manhunt that killed Longmore. The Hampton Police Department, in collaboration with the U.S. Marshals and […]
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Manhunt continues for Henry County shooting suspect
The Gist:The Hampton Police Department, together with the U.S. Marshalls and the Henry County Sheriff’s Office, are conducting investigations and a search for Andre Longmore, wanted for murder. Updates will be provided as they become available. Longmore is considered armed and dangerous, so the public is urged not to approach him but to call 911 […]
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Meet the new director of the GBI Chris Hosey
Come August 1, the Georgia Bureau of Investigation will have a new captain steering the ship. Chris Hosey, with a vast 35-year career in law enforcement, has been appointed the new director by Gov. Brian Kemp. Hosey, who’s journey kicked off as a Narcotics Agent with the Local Violators Squad in 1987, has included serving […]
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5 Things You Didn’t Know About Henry County
A Historic Past: Birthplace of the Atlanta Motor Speedway Henry County, located in the state of Georgia, United States, has a rich and fascinating history. One of the highlights is the birthplace of the Atlanta Motor Speedway. Established in 1960, the speedway is one of the main fixtures in the NASCAR Cup Series circuit and […]
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Active shooter in Hampton: What we know
The Gist: An active shooter incident occurred this morning in the Dogwood Lakes area of Hampton, resulting in an ongoing investigation led by the Hampton Police Department. Multiple law enforcement agencies, including the Henry County Police Department, Henry County Sheriff’s Department, Henry County Homeland Security, and Henry County Crime Scene Unit, are providing assistance, while […]
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Several Miles of the Chattahoochee River Remain Closed Due to Contamination
New Information: The Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area is keeping a section of the river from Chattahoochee Nature Center (river mile 315.5) to Powers Island (river mile 307.5) closed at this time due to data that is not yet below the EPA recommendations for safe water recreation. The Park continues to work with Chattahoochee Riverkeeper […]
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Trump wants Fulton prosecutor removed
The Gist: Attorneys for former president Donald Trump are taking unprecedented measures to challenge a potential indictment in Fulton County relating to election interference. They are calling for the disqualification of District Attorney Fani Willis, arguing that her investigation is biased, and are seeking to nullify the findings of a special purpose grand jury that […]
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Rivian in the fast lane as Georgia Supreme Court Green-lights EV Plant
ATLANTA – The Georgia Supreme Court has cleared the way for automaker Rivian to build an electric vehicle manufacturing plant east of Atlanta. The justices have declined to hear an appeal challenging the $5 billion project’s bond agreements with the state and the Joint Development Authority of Jasper, Morgan, Newton, and Walton counties (JDA). The […]
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Georgia Man Charged With Assaulting Law Enforcement Officers in January 6 Capitol Breach
The Gist: Phillip Crawford, a 47-year-old man from Douglasville, faces multiple charges, including felony offenses, for his involvement in the January 6, 2021 U.S. Capitol breach. He made his initial appearance in court in the Northern District of Georgia on July 12, 2023. What Happened?: Crawford is charged with assaulting and resisting law enforcement officers, […]
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Scattered thunderstorms expected this weekend in Georgia
Scattered thunderstorms are anticipated across north and central Georgia throughout the weekend. These thunderstorms are expected to be sporadic in coverage, meaning not all areas will experience rainfall at the same time. While the storms are expected to be scattered, some isolated storms may intensify and become strong to severe. These stronger storms have the […]
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Here’s How Cannabis Consumption in Georgia Compares to the Rest of the US
In May, Minnesota became the 23rd state to legalize recreational marijuana use. After decades of activism, marijuana users and advocates are finally seeing a large-scale relaxation of marijuana restrictions at the state level. The District of Columbia and Guam have also legalized recreational pot. THC, one of the psychoactive compounds in marijuana, can cause euphoria […]
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Justice Department opens investigation into conditions at Fulton County Jail
Kristen Clarke ATLANTA – The U.S. Justice Department has launched an investigation into conditions at the Fulton County Jail following the death of an inmate covered in lice and filth. “People held in jails and prisons do not surrender their constitutional and civil rights at the jailhouse door,” Assistant Attorney General Kristen Clarke, head of […]
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5 Things You Didn’t Know About Bibb County
Birthplace of the Kazoo The kazoo, a quirky and beloved musical instrument, has a unique connection to Bibb County. Bibb County’s history and that of the kazoo are intertwined in a fascinating tale that not everyone knows. The Kazoo was patented in the United States in 1876, but its roots trace back to African musical […]
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Which counties have the highest cancer rates in Georgia
Stacker ranked the counties with the highest cancer rates in Georgia using data from the CDC.
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Police Say Mother Shot Her Daughter in Lawrenceville Homicide
The Gist: A shooting incident in Lawrenceville has resulted in the death of a 47-year-old woman. The shooter, whom police identified as the deceased’s mother, has been taken into custody and is currently being questioned by detectives. What Happened?: On July 11, at about 8:45 p.m., authorities received a report of a person shot at […]
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New ads airing in Georgia blast Donald Trump’s handling of classified documents
ATLANTA – A Washington, D.C.-based group chaired by longtime Republican activist Bill Kristol is doubling down on an ad campaign taking former President Donald Trump to task for his handling of classified documents. The Republican Accountability Project (RAP) launched a $500,000 ad campaign this week airing on Fox News and CNN in swing states including […]
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Armed robbery in broad daylight at Macon Circle K
The Gist: A man with a firearm robbed a Circle K store on Pio Nono Ave. in Bibb County. No injuries were reported during the armed robbery, and the suspect managed to flee the scene with an undisclosed amount of money. What Happened? Just before 5 p.m., Bibb County Sheriff’s officials say a man entered […]
