Former Pickens County School Superintendent Carlton Wilson has pleaded guilty to multiple counts of racketeering and theft, Georgia Attorney General Chris Carr said Monday. Wilson was involved in various schemes to illegally obtain charitable donations, county tax dollars, and funds from his own business for personal use, including one scheme involving his wife, Cindy. “Carlton […]
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You have until Friday to give feedback on the Butts County school calendar for next year
Parents, teachers and community members in Butts County have until Friday to give their input on the school calendar for the 2023-2024 school year. The Butts County School System is seeking feedback on the proposed calendar. The Board of Education will consider feedback before it makes a final decision regarding these options. The deadline to […]
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Is your Christmas tree safe from fires?
If you’re getting a live Christmas tree this year, you’ll want to make sure you’re taking steps to prevent house fires. Insurance and Safety Fire Commissioner John F. King is reminding Georgians to take certain precautions when decorating their homes this holiday season. When handled improperly, Christmas trees and other holiday decorations can pose fire […]
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84-year-old Macon man dies in Sunday morning crash
The News: An 84-year-old Macon man was killed in a car crash Sunday morning at the intersection of Riverside Drive and Northside Drive in Macon. What we know: According to the Bibb County Sheriff’s Office, 84-year-old Daniel Edward Casey was driving a Nissan Rouge going north on Riverside Drive when he went to make a […]
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10,000 Needy Kids Received Christmas Gifts from Georgia Baptists
Christmas will be merrier for nearly 10,000 kids who will receive backpacks filled with toys and other goodies courtesy of Georgia Baptists. The Christmas backpack ministry – done through a partnership with the Georgia Baptist Mission Board, the state’s Baptist associations, and local churches – ensures that every needy child receives gifts. “This is a […]
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Atlanta makes list of Most Sinful Cities in the U.S.
The holidays are known for encouraging overeating and overspending, which is bad news when over 40% of U.S. adults are already obese and the country has over $1 trillion in credit card debt. In light of these vices and several others, the personal-finance website WalletHub today released its report on the 2022’s Most Sinful Cities in […]
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15-year-old shot and killed at teen party in Clayton County
MORROW — A 15-year-old is dead after a shooting at a teen party in Clayton County, police say. Clayton County Police Officers responded to a person shot call on Citizens Parkway in Morrow Saturday night. Upon arrival, officers located the 15-year-old near the entrance of the location dead from a gunshot wound. The investigation revealed […]
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Early voting for Georgia’s senate seat shatters records
More than 1.8 million voters have cast ballots during early voting in Georgia, according to the Georgia Secretary of State’s office. Georgia voters continued strong turnout during each day of early voting last week. All vote totals are as of Saturday morning. Friday’s total of 352,953 shattered the previous one day record for early voting […]
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Here’s the cost of the gifts in ‘The 12 Days of Christmas’ in 2022
True love costs a lot more this year, as record-high inflation drives PNC’s 39thannual Christmas Price Index up 10.5%, the third highest year-over-year increase in the index’s history. The Christmas Price Index, a light-hearted take on the Bureau of Labor Statistics’ Consumer Price Index, measures the average change in prices consumers should expect to pay […]
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These are the most dangerous roads in Georgia. All of them are in metro Atlanta
(The Center Square) — A new analysis has identified the most dangerous roads in Georgia, all in the metro Atlanta area. Moreover, a fifth of deadly crashes involved drunken driving, while a similar amount (19%) were connected to speeding, the analysis from MoneyGeek, a personal finance technology company, revealed. The company reviewed fatality data from the National […]
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Former Cobb County deputy gets 5 years in prison for distributing child pornography
Peter Bilardello, a former Cobb County Deputy Sheriff assigned to the agency’s Sex Offender Unit, has been sentenced to federal prison for distributing child pornography online after entering a guilty plea to the charge in August 2022. “Bilardello’s crimes constitute a horrific breach of the public’s trust,” said U.S. Attorney Ryan K. Buchanan. “Law enforcement officers like […]
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25 Over-the-top Christmas Displays from Across America
To help get everyone in the mood for the upcoming holiday season,Stacker compiled a list of some of the most over-the-top Christmas displays across America.
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Want to give an experience gift this Christmas? Check out Zoo Atlanta
The season’s most appreciated gifts last far longer than a single holiday season. Gifts from Zoo Atlanta may be just what you’re looking for to create memories, open a world of educational experiences, support species, and make a personal impact on the preservation of wildlife and wild places for future generations. Zoo Atlanta’s Holiday Gift Guide is […]
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What do the red and green lights on the wreath at the Roswell Fire Department mean?
ROSWELL — The Roswell Fire Department is using a wreath as a symbol to raise awareness of holiday fires and is urging residents to “keep the wreath green.” As the holiday season approaches, temperatures drop, and family and friends gather together, the number of structure fires increases. Many are started unintentionally by cooking, candles, space heaters, […]
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GBI searches for 28-year-old Georgia woman wanted for murder
The Georgia Bureau of Investigation is searching for a 28-year-old woman who is wanted for a murder that occurred last month in Lee County. Carlistra Dee Tennille is wanted for the murder of Mario McCray, which occurred on Nov. 23 in Leesburg. Tennille was last known to be in the Albany area. Anyone with information […]
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Former Georgia state employee sentenced to 5 years in prison for fraud
A former Georgia Vocational Rehabilitation Agency (GVRA) counselor has been sentenced to five years in prison for creating fake students with non-existent disabilities and illnesses in a scheme to steal more than $1.3 million. Karen C. Lyke and ex-husband Kevin M. Gregory used the names of friends and relatives to create fake medical records to […]
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Opinion: FDR, Georgia and Social Security: A Relationship Worth Protecting
The name Franklin D. Roosevelt and the town of Warm Springs, Georgia, are forever linked in history. He spent so much time there between 1924 and 1945 that it became known as the “Little White House.” Today, FDR’s crowning achievement, Social Security, is endangered by Herschel Walker and his mentor, Senator Rick Scott of Florida. […]
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Elderly Macon man dies in house fire
MACON — The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office and Macon-Bibb Fire Department responded to a call of heavy smoke near the 5200 block of Zebulon Road after 5:30p.m. Thursday evening. When they arrived, they found a house on fire. The Fire Department was able to keep the fire from spreading to any other houses. According to fire officials, […]
