A 21-year-old man accused of raping a teenager in a wooded area near a lake has been arrested in Henry County. The rape occurred on March 15. According to the Henry County Sheriff’s Office,Trenton Carmichael was apprehended after allegedly luring the teenager through social media. Carmichael allegedly presented himself as an 18-year old and provided […]
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Suspect arrested in Gwinnett County attempted kidnapping
The Gwinnett Police Special Victims Unit arrested 62-year-old David Esteban Ruiz in Chamblee with the help of the Chamblee Police Department. Ruiz is a suspect in an attempted kidnapping and child molestation that occurred Friday in Norcross.
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Attempted kidnapping and child molestation in Gwinnett County
The Gwinnett Police Department is working to locate 62-year-old David Ruiz, who is accused of attempted kidnapping and child molestation at Colonial Place Apartments in Norcross.Â
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Why is it so cold in Georgia today and when will it warm up?
A colder start to the weekend is expected across the Great Lakes, the Northeast and into the Southeast. The afternoon temperatures across the major Northeast cities such as Boston, Philadelphia and New York City will be stuck in the 50s on Saturday.
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Georgia gun range owner, wife and grandson killed during robbery
The Grantville Police Department is reporting a robbery at a local gun range that ended in tragedy when the rage’s owner, wife and grandson were found dead.
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Georgia Republicans Pass Conservative Agenda Before Hitting Campaign Trail
Gov. Brian Kemp and legislative Republicans have assembled an impressive arsenal of weapons for the campaign trail heading into next month’s primaries.
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Giant lizards are invading South Georgia
Reporting sightings of tegus lizards, alive or dead, is needed to keep the big, South American lizards from gaining a foothold in the state, according to the Georgia Department of Natural Resources.
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In The Know: Holly Springs City Council retreats, Roswell leaders to discuss 100-day plan
Holly Springs city leaders will have their annual retreat, Roswell leaders discuss 100-day plan, and Cherokee County takes one step closer to a new park.
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Brookhaven is the next host of the ‘Wings of the City’ art exhibition
The City of Brookhaven has finalized details to become the next host of a mobile sculpture exhibit by internationally acclaimed Mexican artist Jorge Marin.
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Two more arrested in Paulding County triple homicide
Police have arrested two more suspects in connection with a triple homicide that occurred in Paulding County on March 21.
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The Honeybees Are Swarming: Here’s what you need to know
With the arrival of Spring, the swarm season for honeybees has begun.
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Representing You: Marjorie Taylor Greene votes against suspending trade relations with Russia
Three Republicans voted no: Matt Gaetz of Florida, Marjorie Taylor Greene of Georgia and Thomas Massie of Kentucky.
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Hall County reports first rabies case of 2022
A rabid fox recently came in contact with a dog near the 5200 block of Young Road in the Gainesville area.
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Here’s What Alpharetta is Planning for Memorial Day 2022
The City of Alpharetta and the Rotary Club of Alpharetta will host Alpharetta’s Memorial Day Tribute on Monday, May 30 at Alpharetta City Hall at 2 Park Plaza.
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Bryan County cleans up after deadly tornado
Bryan County residents and officials are cleaning up after a deadly tornado touched down earlier this week, killing one person and injuring eight.
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Wellstar is closing the emergency room and hospital beds at Atlanta Medical Center South
The ER and hospital beds will close May 6. The AMC South facility now runs the closest emergency department to Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport.
Posted inNational
Ketanji Brown Jackson is America’s next Supreme Court Justice
Ketanji Brown Jackson will make history by becoming the first Black woman to sit on the U.S. Supreme Court, after Democratic and Republican senators voted Thursday to confirm her to the lifetime appointment.
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Convicted murderer indicted in 1982 cold case
A convicted murderer who was already serving jail time for a murder in Stewart County has been indicted by a grand jury in the 1982 killing of René Dawn Blackmore.
