A woman was fatally shot in broad daylight at a gas station on Riverside Drive, sparking an active investigation by the Bibb County Sheriff’s Office. The shooting, which unfolded at the Fast Trip within the 2600 block of Riverside Drive, was reported to the Macon-Bibb Emergency-911 Center at 11:07 a.m. on Friday morning. The Details: […]
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How to Choose the Best Xfinity Internet Plans for Students
If you’re a student, you probably rely on the internet for almost everything nowadays. Downloading course material, submitting assignments, emailing professors, taking online classes, and the list keeps going. All of this needs an internet connection. We’ve all been through this. As a student, you won’t have unlimited money to get NASA-level internet. But, you […]
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Georgia Man Charged With Manslaughter For Selling Drugs Laced With Fentanyl
Gwinnett County detectives have arrested Emory Clark, 39, of Snellville, and charged him with manslaughter under Georgia’s new Austin’s Law. Clark’s arrest follows a month-long investigation into the fentanyl-laced drug overdose that led to the death of 23-year-old Christian Howell in Lawrenceville. The Details: The investigation began on July 31 when Gwinnett County Police responded […]
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Brookhaven Burglary Escalates to Gunfire, High-Speed Chase, and Police Shooting
A burglary in Brookhaven on the evening of August 15 quickly spiraled into violence, ending in a police shooting that left one suspect critically injured. The Details: Officers from the Brookhaven Police Department responded to a burglary in progress at a home on Caldwell Road around 8 p.m. Upon receiving reports, officers learned that the […]
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Georgia Man Opened Fire During Verbal Altercation Then Tried to Flee Police Twice
A Macon man was arrested following a shooting on Riverside Drive on Thursday afternoon. The incident occurred at approximately 12:02 p.m. on August 15 when a verbal altercation between two men escalated into gunfire. The Details: Witnesses reported that an argument between two men quickly turned violent, with one of them drawing a firearm and […]
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Black Lives Matter vs. The Confederate Flag: Georgia School Racism Lawsuit Can Move Forward
A federal district judge has ruled that a civil rights lawsuit filed by five Black students from Coosa High School in Rome, can move forward to trial. The lawsuit alleges that school administrators violated the students’ First Amendment rights by suspending them for protesting against racist incidents at the school and for wearing “Black Lives […]
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Construction Equipment Theft in DeKalb County Lands Two Suspects in Jail
BROOKHAVEN– The Brookhaven Police Department has arrested two men in connection with the theft of construction equipment on Buford Highway, marking a significant development in an investigation that began in June. The Details: The investigation, led by Brookhaven’s Criminal Investigations Unit, focused on the theft that occurred in the 2700 block of Buford Highway. The […]
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What is Georgia’s Favorite Dog Breed?
With over 65.1 million U.S. households owning at least one dog, the love for our furry friends is undeniable. As International Dog Day approaches on August 26, a new study reveals which dog breeds are most cherished nationwide and within each state. In Georgia, Australian shepherds and Bernese mountain dogs have tied as the favorite […]
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Georgia is The 9th Best State in The Nation for Edible Insects
With grocery prices on the rise, some residents may have entertained the idea of eating insects and other wildlife if it comes to that. As it turns out, the Peach State is among the top states in the nation for edible insects and other wildlife. Georgia is emerging as a notable state for those interested […]
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Candler County Manhunt Ends in Capture of Wanted Felon
Theolis Coney, a man wanted across multiple counties for violent felonies, was captured this afternoon in Candler County after a tip from citizens led deputies to his location. The Details: Deputies conducted two separate search operations over the weekend in connection with Theolis Coney, who had been evading law enforcement despite multiple arrest warrants for […]