Forecasters expanded the moderate risk area for severe storms to include more of northwest Georgia this morning. 🌪️ What We Know: Widespread severe thunderstorms will slam Georgia starting tonight at 8 p.m. and continuing until 8 a.m. Sunday. Officials warn tornadoes and damaging winds pose the greatest threat to residents. The storms will carry multiple […]
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Alpharetta Youth Pastor Arrested on Child Exploitation Charges
An Alpharetta youth pastor faces multiple felony charges after police found child sexual abuse material in his possession following a cybertip investigation. The Details: Daniel Menelaou, 28, who serves as a youth pastor at Futures Church in Alpharetta, was arrested on March 11 after Roswell Police Department detectives searched his home. Police charged him with […]
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‘Genuinely and Deeply Embarrassed:’ Rootstock Owners Apologize for Health Inspection Failure
We reported earlier this week on Rootstock, a popular downtown Woodstock restaurant, failing it health inspection with a score of 46. Today, the owners of the restaurant have offered a heartfelt apology to the community and say they have corrected the health inspection issues and would like to regain the community’s trust. Below is the […]
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Should Georgia Ban Smartphones in Schools?
A societal backlash against the dizzying distraction of smartphones has gained momentum in the General Assembly, where legislation to ban the devices in schools remains in play after last week’s deadline to move bills between chambers. House Bill 340, which passed the state House of Representatives with broad bipartisan support, would prohibit student use of […]
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Meet The 22 Newest Georgia State Troopers
New state troopers have joined the Georgia State Patrol after completing an intensive 34-week training program that far exceeds state requirements for peace officers. The graduates of the 118th Trooper School received more than 1,400 hours of training—nearly triple the 408 hours required by the Georgia Peace Officer Standards and Training Council. Their training included […]
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Strong Storms Threaten Floyd County This Weekend
Residents in Floyd County need to prepare for dangerous storms that could bring tornadoes and damaging winds to the area starting tonight and continuing through Sunday. 🌩️ What We Know: The National Weather Service warns two rounds of storms will hit Floyd County. The first arrives late tonight with heavy rain, 40 to 60 mph […]
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Former Mohawk Executive Gets 7+ Years For Million-Dollar Fraud Scheme
Jana Kanyadan, who once held the prestigious position of Global Chief Information Officer at Mohawk Industries, will spend the next seven and a half years behind bars after orchestrating an elaborate fraud scheme against his employer. What We Know: The 54-year-old Marietta resident abused his executive position to funnel company money into his secret business […]
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1-Year-Old Dies After Being Struck by Vehicle at Paulding County Home
A one-year-old child died Thursday morning after being hit by a vehicle at a home in Paulding County, as parents desperately tried to save their baby’s life. The Details: Deputies rushed to a home on Mike Path around 7 a.m. after receiving a call about a child struck by a vehicle. Despite immediate CPR efforts […]
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Georgia High School Senior Earns $1 Million in Scholarships
A Douglas County High School senior is rewriting the playbook when it comes to college scholarships. Mantavius Presley—known to friends as “Lebron”—has earned more than $1 million dollars in scholarship offers from colleges and universities across the country. So far, Presley has been accepted to 58 schools, including Morehouse College, Howard University, Mercer, Xavier University […]
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Celebrate Pi Day: Best Deals on Pizza and More in Georgia
Math lovers and pizza fans alike are coming together today as Georgia businesses offer up their best deals in celebration of Pi Day. From pizza shops to pie bakeries—and even gas station chains—specials are popping up across the state in honor of the famous mathematical constant, 3.14. And whether you live in Atlanta or Albany, […]