A woman held at the Cobb County Adult Detention Center died Thursday night after being found unresponsive in her cell. What Happened:Cobb deputies found Clara Palmer unresponsive in her cell on Dec. 21 and performed CPR. She was taken to Kennestone Hospital, where she was pronounced dead at 9:17 p.m. The Details: Mental Health Support:Sheriff […]
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What Really Happened at Cumberland Mall Yesterday?
Confusion erupted at Cumberland Mall as Cobb County Police responded to multiple reports and calls about an active shooter. Calls to 911 described masked males running through the mall and allegedly shooting, sparking panic and chaos among shoppers. However, police determined that there was no gunfire and while they did suspect a stabbing had occurred […]
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What Will The Weather Be Like on Christmas Eve in Georgia?
Residents in Georgia are waking up to frosty conditions today, with temperatures dipping below freezing in many areas. Widespread frost is expected before 10 a.m. today. After that, skies will clear, bringing sunshine and a high near 48 degrees. Winds will be light, coming out of the east at 5 to 10 miles per hour. […]
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Mariah Carey Tops Christmas Song Earnings with $8 Million from Spotify
Mariah Carey’s holiday hit All I Want for Christmas Is You has earned more than $8 million in royalties from Spotify streams alone. The song has topped Spotify’s most-played Christmas tracks, with over 2 billion streams. A new study from SlotsCalendar analyzed streaming data to determine earnings for the top Christmas songs, revealing that Wham!’s […]
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Police Say Incident at Cumberland Mall Was a Fight, Not a Shooting
Police responded to reports of a shooting at Cumberland Mall in Cobb County, prompting a heavy law enforcement presence and a request for the public to avoid the area. After investigating, authorities determined the reports were unfounded. Just The Facts: How You Can Help: Residents are encouraged to remain clear of the area as police […]
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Will Cracker Barrel Be Open on Christmas Day and Christmas Eve?
Cracker Barrel will not be open on Christmas Day. The restaurant chain closes its doors to allow employees to spend the holiday with their families. Christmas Eve Hours: On Christmas Eve, Cracker Barrel locations will operate with limited hours, closing at 2 p.m. to give staff time to prepare for the holiday. Day After Christmas: […]
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Tales of a Van Cleaning Expedition: The Guts, the Glory, and the Goldfish
There comes a time in every family’s life when the family van must be cleaned. And by “cleaned,” I mean exorcised. For us, that moment arrived just before Christmas, when we foolishly decided we couldn’t endure another family road trip with an unidentified smell and the lurking threat of tetanus. We approached the van like […]
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Body Found in Burned Car Stuns Atlanta Neighborhood
Atlanta police and fire crews are investigating a grisly discovery after responding to a car fire early Sunday. A body found in a burned-out vehicle raises serious questions about foul play or accidental causes, leaving neighbors on edge. What’s Happening:Firefighters arrived at the scene on Wadley Street, near Wilson Park, around 8 a.m. to extinguish […]
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Track Santa with NORAD: Live Updates & Fun
The North American Aerospace Defense Command is gearing up for its most festive mission of the year—tracking Santa Claus as he delivers presents around the globe. It’s a tradition that’s now in its 69th year. NORAD’s holiday operation officially kicks off December 1st with the launch of its Santa-tracking website. The site, available in nine […]
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Teacher Killed in Wisconsin School Shooting Attended School in Georgia
Erin Michelle West, a Kennesaw State University graduate and substitute teacher, was killed Monday, December 16 in a school shooting at Abundant Life Christian School in Madison, Wisconson. She was 42. West, originally from St. Charles, Missouri, graduated from Harrison High School in 2000 before earning her degree from Kennesaw State in 2005. She married […]