All three of Ahmaud Arbery’s killers were found guilty in their federal trial today. Greg McMichael, Travis McMichael, and William “Roddie” Bryant were found guilty of federal hate crimes charges for interfering with the rights of Ahmaud Arbery. The three defendants were also found guilty of attempted kidnapping for trying to detain Arbery. In addition, […]
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20-year-old Austell woman killed in crash on I-285
The Cobb County Police Department is investigating a fatal traffic crash that occurred on I-285.
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Are You Ready for the Atlanta Dogwood Festival’s Mimosa 5K?
With a scenic course through the historic Midtown neighborhoods, the Atlanta Dogwood Festival Mimosa 5K takes place on festival Saturday.
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Woman found dead at InTown Suites on Stone Mountain Highway
When officers arrived, they found a woman inside a room suffering from at least one gunshot wound.
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Ahmaud Arbery hate crimes trial in hands of jury
A predominantly white jury began deliberations Monday afternoon as to whether to find Ahmaud Arbery’s three killers guilty of federal hate crimes.
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In The Know: Roswell council reviews plans, Chamblee talks redistricting
Roswell’s mayor and city council spent last weekend in Greenville, South Carolina on a planned retreat.
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Forsyth Sheriff’s Office: 16-year-old shot friend while ‘playing’ with handgun
According to the sheriff’s office, preliminary investigation revealed the teens were “playing” with the handgun and had apparently loaded and unloaded it several times.
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MARTA Reach will bring rideshare service to Atlanta transit
MARTA Reach is a six-month pilot research project with Georgia Tech to test an app-based, multimodal rideshare service designed to connect riders to MARTA bus and rail and help minimize waiting and walking.
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Georgia will see rain to start the week, then temperatures push higher
This week will kick off with a 30% chance of showers throughout Georgia after 4 p.m. Monday with highs around 71 degrees.
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3 Ways To Maintain Patient Care Continuum In The Time Of COVID-19
The COVID-19 pandemic has immensely affected global health, education, employment, business, and the economy. It first occurred in Wuhan, Hubei Province in China in December 2019. The World Health Organization (WHO) officially declared it a pandemic on March 11, 2020. Globally, the COVID-19 situation warrants immense demand from general medical practitioners, specialists, healthcare services, and […]
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Georgia representative Terry England isn’t running for reelection
State Rep. Terry England, R-Auburn, chairman of the House Appropriations Committee, announced Thursday he will not seek reelection this fall to a 10th term. England is in his 18th year in the House, including 12 as appropriations chairman.
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Photos: Vehicle fire in downtown Woodstock
Woodstock firefighters responded to a vehicle fire at the intersection of Towne Lake Parkway and Main Street Sunday afternoon.
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Bail money phone scam targets grandparents
We have all heard about various scams involving taking advantage of the elderly. There is currently a new rip-off for which Americans should be on high alert.
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Here’s what Fulton County schools are doing to keep students safe
The Fulton County school district, like many across the country, has been challenged by an increased number of school fights and weapons on school campuses.
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$10,000 reward offered for suspected arsonist
The Savannah Fire Department is asking for your help identifying a man who they say is suspected of setting a fire behind an Ogeechee Road convenience store.
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Here’s what you need to know about the powdered baby formula recall
The recalled powdered baby formulas, Similac, Alimentum, and EleCare, can be identified by the 7-to-9-digit code and expiration date on the bottom of the package.
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Inmate dies at Fayette County Jail
Jail staff discovered Robert Lee Stevenson unresponsive in an infirmary cell. He was pronounced dead at the scene.
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How to Get Rid of Hazardous Waste in DeKalb County
After a two-year hiatus, the DeKalb County Sanitation Division will host its household hazardous waste recycling event Saturday, March 12, from 8 a.m. to noon at the Sanitation Division’s Central Transfer Station at 3720 Leroy Scott Drive in Decatur.
