Cobb County police are asking for the public’s help in finding 87-year-old John Elmer Eaton, who has been reported missing. Just the Facts: Eaton was last seen Thursday morning around 8 a.m. leaving his home in Marietta. He was supposed to meet friends at a local McDonald’s but never arrived. Police issued a Mattie’s Call, […]
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Atlanta United to Host 2025 Block Party Ahead of Season Opener
Atlanta United will kick off the 2025 season with its annual Block Party on Saturday, February 15, at Historic Fourth Ward Skatepark Field. The event will run from noon to 6 p.m. and feature live entertainment, giveaways, raffle prizes, and drink specials. Fans of all ages are invited to attend, but tickets are required for […]
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Taken At Church: Tucker Man Arrested in Immigration Raid During Worship
A Tucker family is struggling after a father of three was taken into custody by immigration agents—right outside his church. 📍 What’s Happening: Wilson Velásquez, 36, was attending Sunday service at Iglesia Fuente de Vida in Tucker when his ankle monitor started beeping. He stepped outside to check it, and that’s when Immigration and Customs […]
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More Parking, Less Hassle: Augusta University Opens New Parking Deck
Students, faculty, and staff at Augusta University are getting a much-needed boost in parking with a brand-new deck on the Health Sciences Campus. The facility, opening ahead of schedule, adds 1,350 parking spaces, increasing capacity by 60%. 🛠️ What’s Happening: Augusta University is officially unveiling its new parking deck on Wednesday, February 5, at 3 […]
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Are You Taking All of Your Time Off?
Nearly half of American workers failed to use all their paid time off in 2024—and Georgia employees were no exception. 🚨 What’s Happening: A new survey by Solitaired found that 51% of Georgia workers left PTO unused last year. On average, employees across the state left behind 3.67 days of time off. 🌴 Why It […]
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Buford Man Shot and Killed in Roommate Dispute
A deadly shooting in Buford has police investigating what appears to be a dispute between roommates. Just the Facts: The Details: Gwinnett County police are working to piece together what led to the shooting. Crime scene investigators have been gathering evidence, while detectives are interviewing witnesses. So far, authorities say the motive appears to be […]
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Military Blackhawk Helicopter Collides With American Airlines Plane
(The Center Square) – A commercial plane collided with a military helicopter near Reagan National Airport in Arlington, Va., and crashed into the Potomac River, according to the Federal Aviation Administration. The FAA confirms the flight was a commuter jet, American Airlines 5342, out of Wichita, Kan. The aircraft “collided midair with a Sikorsky H-60 […]
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Deputies Mistake Hit and Run Victim for Stabbing Victim: What We Know
A 43-year-old Macon women was previously thought to have been stabbed, but autopsy results conclude she was hit by a vehicle. Just The Facts: How You Can Help: If you have any more information, please contact the Bibb County Sheriff’s Office at 478-751-7500 or Macon Regional Crime Stoppers at 1-877-68CRIME.
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Trump signs Laken Riley Act Into Law
Legislation named in honor of a Georgia nursing student murdered by an illegal immigrant Wednesday became the first bill signed into law by President Donald Trump. The Laken Riley Act requires federal Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) to arrest, detain and deport illegal immigrants who commit nonviolent crimes including theft, burglary, larceny or shoplifting. Riley, a 22-year-old […]
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Missing Teen in Hampton: Authorities Seek Your Help
Authorities in Henry County are asking for the public’s help to find a missing 15-year-old boy who may have run away. Just The Facts: How You Can Help: Anyone with information on Allen’s whereabouts is urged to contact: Every tip matters—please share this information to help bring Allen home safely.