Paulding County is in mourning after Deputy Brandon Cunningham was killed in the line of duty on August 17. The Paulding County Sheriff’s Office confirmed the news late Saturday night, expressing profound sorrow over the death of their colleague. Sparse Details: The specifics surrounding Deputy Cunningham’s death remain limited. The Sheriff’s Office has indicated that […]
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Severe Storms Threaten Parts of Georgia Today
Storms continue throughout Georgia today and will be a little more intense than yesterday, with isolated to scattered thunderstorms expected to impact much of the state. Areas south of Interstate 20 are particularly at risk, where stronger storms could bring damaging winds, large hail, and heavy rainfall. The Details: Thunderstorms will be widespread across Georgia, […]
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How Many January 6th Rioters Have Been Arrested in Georgia?
In his bid for reelection, former President Donald Trump is positioning the Jan. 6, 2021,attack on the Capitol Building as a central component of his campaign. The attack, which led to the deaths of five people and caused injury to an estimated 140 police officers, was the deadliest attack on the Capitol since 1998. While […]
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44-Year-Old New York Woman Killed in Late-Night Pedestrian Accident in Georgia
A fatal accident claimed the life of a pedestrian late Friday night near the intersection of Rocky Creek Road and Thrasher Circle in Bibb County. Cameron Rodriguez, a 44-year-old woman from New York, was struck by a Honda Accord while walking along Rocky Creek Road around 11 p.m. Witnesses reported that the driver, who was […]
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‘A Terrible Vulnerability:’ Cybersecurity Researcher Discovers Yet Another Flaw in Georgia’s Voter Cancellation Portal
Until Monday, a new online portal run by the Georgia Secretary of State’s Office contained what experts describe as a serious security vulnerability that would have allowed anyone to submit a voter cancellation request for any Georgian. All that was required was a name, date of birth and county of residence — information easily discoverable […]
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Missing in Monroe County: Have You Seen 13-Year-Old Georgia Roth?
The Monroe County Sheriff’s Office is seeking the public’s assistance in locating 13-year-old Georgia Roth, who has been missing since Friday night. Georgia, described as 5’4″ tall and weighing 110 pounds, was last seen around 10:00 p.m. on August 16 at 228 Garr Road in Monroe County. The Details: Georgia was last seen wearing a […]
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Friday Night Crash Injures Two Marietta Police Officers
A three-vehicle collision on Cobb Parkway North in Marietta on Friday night left three people injured, including two Marietta police officers. The crash occurred at around 10:15 p.m. at the intersection of Cobb Parkway and Roswell Street. The Details: According to the Marietta Police Department’s initial investigation, a 60-year-old Atlanta resident, was driving a Ford […]
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Thunderstorms Possible in Georgia This Weekend
Residents across north and central Georgia should be on alert today and tomorrow as isolated to scattered thunderstorms are expected to impact the region. Some storms may become strong to severe, with the potential to bring damaging winds, frequent lightning, and heavy rainfall. The Details: What’s Next: The situation will continue to develop, with updates […]
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Lane, Ramp Closures Scheduled for Friday Night on Midtown Connector
This weekend, drivers in Atlanta should prepare for lane and ramp closures on the Midtown Connector as the Georgia Department of Transportation conducts resurfacing maintenance. The closures are planned to ensure the safety of both workers and motorists during the repair work. The Details: Starting at 9 p.m. on Friday, August 16, two left lanes […]
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Georgia Elections Chief Calls State Election Board ‘Unelected Bureaucrats Who Have Never Run an Election’
Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger recently criticized the State Election Board for considering new rule changes that he believes could undermine the state’s election integrity. These proposed changes, particularly a rule requiring hand-counting of ballots at polling locations on election night, have been labeled as “misguided” by Raffensperger, who argues that they could delay […]