The Houston County Sheriff’s Office and the Houston County District Attorney’s Office arrested four suspects in the killing of 8 year old Jerrmarion Pachino Cherry.
Posted inYour Family
Georgia residents may get a tax cut, but not until 2024
The Georgia Senate overwhelmingly passed income tax cut legislation Friday with significant differences from a bill the state House adopted last month.
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Around Georgia: Gwinnett police car rear-ended
Around Georgia This Week: A Gwinnett County Police car was rear-ended and Marietta Police nab 12 for speeding in a school zone, and MUST Ministries opens a new shelter.
Posted inYour Government
Georgia lawmakers pass Parents Bill of Rights
One controversial education bill introduced into the General Assembly on behalf of Gov. Brian Kemp gained final passage in the General Assembly Friday while another cleared the Georgia Senate.
Posted inTraffic & Transportation
Overturned tractor trailer halts traffic on I-85 South in Gwinnett
An overturned tractor trailer on I-85 South near the I-985 split has shut down traffic on I-85 Southbound in the area.
Posted inYour Government
Freedom to Farm Act passes Georgia Senate
Legislation supporters said would protect Georgia farmers from nuisance lawsuits cleared the Republican-controlled state Senate Friday.
Posted inEvents
Atlanta Jazz Festival Marks 45th Year
The 45th Annual Atlanta Jazz Festival is set to take place in Piedmont Park over Memorial Day weekend.
Posted inCrime
22-year-old Georgia man charged with multiple sex crimes against a child
A 22-year-old Lawrenceville man was arrested and charged with multiple sex crimes against a child.
Posted inYour Family
Is your child making poor choices? The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office wants to help
Is your child headed down the wrong road? Hanging out with the wrong crowd? Being disrespectful or doing drugs? If so, the Bibb County Sheriff’s Office may be able to help.
Posted inIn The News
Her son died in a Georgia prison. Now she wants answers
Joshua Carl Haynes Lester was stabbed through the back, puncturing both his heart and his lungs.
Posted inHealth
Georgia sees spike in fentanyl related drug overdoses
The Georgia Department of Public Health Drug Surveillance Unit has received increased reports of overdoses due to drugs mixed with fentanyl, particularly cocaine, methamphetamine, and counterfeit pills.
Posted inHealth
Georgia ranks 48th in mental health care. Newly passed reforms could change that
A sweeping mental health bill meant to lift Georgia from near the bottom when it comes to access to treatment is on its way to the governor’s desk.
Posted inTips and Knowledge
Why you shouldn’t bring wild animals into your home
In the spring, it is not unusual to see young wildlife that appear to be alone. Before you attempt to help, Georgia wildlife officials remind you to stop and remember that it is best to leave wildlife where you find them.
Posted inIn The News
Unidentified hiker found dead on Springer Mountain
The Georgia Bureau of Investigation is asking for your help in identifying a man believed to be a hiker found dead on Springer Mountain.
Posted inHome & Garden
When should you prune the plants in your yard?
Do you have a yard full of woody ornamentals? Are you unsure of when or how to prune them?
Posted inCrime
Arrest made in July hit and run that killed 66-year-old Macon woman
Members of the U.S. Marshals Southeast Regional Fugitive Task Force made an arrest in connection to the pedestrian fatality investigation of 66-year-old Irene Stubbs.
Posted inCrime
Argument at basketball game ends in shooting
Gwinnett County Police have arrested 30-year-old Timothy Dixon, of Snellville, and charged him with Aggravated Assault and Possession of a Firearm During the Commission of a Felony in connection with the shooting of 30-year-old Gabriel Allen, of Atlanta.
Posted inGeorgia People
Meet the Fulton County Schools Teacher of the Year for 2022
Precious Bayan, art teacher at Brookview Elementary School, has been named the 2022-2023 Teacher of the Year for Fulton County Schools.
