Jewish and Israeli students in Fulton County School District are facing a barrage of anti-Semitic bullying, harassment, and threats, according to a federal complaint filed by the Louis D. Brandeis Center for Human Rights Under Law. The complaint, which has been submitted to the U.S. Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights, details a disturbing […]
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Mexican Land Standoff Leads to Arrest in Lawrenceville Homicide Case
LAWRENCEVILLE — A dispute over land in Mexico has resulted in a homicide charge in Gwinnett County. The Gwinnett County Police Department announced today that Mario Rene Lopez-Jolon, 38, of Lawrenceville, has been charged with the death of Guadalupe Garcia Rodriguez. Lopez-Jolon was apprehended in Huntsville, Alabama, after a tip led detectives to his location. […]
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Mercedes-Benz Stadium is The Best NFL Stadium in America
Atlanta’s Mercedes-Benz Stadium has been crowned the best NFL stadium in America, according to a new analysis by NJ.bet, a sportsbook resource. This comes as a feather in the cap for the stadium, which has been a source of pride for the city since its opening. The ranking takes into account several factors, including affordability, […]
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Preserved: Historic Roswell Masonic Lodge Will Remain as An Open Air Pavilion
ROSWELL — The historic Roswell Masonic Lodge, a landmark that has stood as a testament to the city’s rich history for generations, is set to undergo a transformation that will preserve its legacy while giving it new life. After a unanimous vote by the Roswell City Council Monday night, the lodge will be preserved and […]
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Downtown Macon Revamp: 140 New Lofts and Parking Deck Set to Transform City Hall Area
Macon residents can look forward to new lofts and improved public spaces as the city advances the DT Walton project. On Tuesday, August 6, city commissioners approved the closure of an unnamed right-of-way that cuts through the City Hall parking lot, setting the stage for the development of 140 loft units and a parking deck […]
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Former Georgia Jailer Arrested for Aggravated Battery and Inmate Cruelty
A former jailer with the Walton County Sheriff’s Office, Jeffrey Sean Day, has been arrested and charged with aggravated battery, cruelty to inmates, and violation of oath of office. The charges stem from an incident on July 28, in which Day, 39, of Monroe, allegedly physically assaulted a handcuffed inmate, resulting in injuries that required […]
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Albany Man Charged with Murder After Fatal Shooting of Girlfriend
A 21-year-old Albany man was arrested and charged with murder after his girlfriend was found dead from a gunshot wound early on August 10. Officers responded to a shooting at Shoreham Apartments on Champagne Lane, where they discovered Eboni Nicole Hood, 19, deceased in the bedroom of her apartment from a gunshot wound to the […]
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Roswell Will Consider Keeping Historic Masonic Lodge as an Open Air Pavilion
ROSWELL — At tonight’s Roswell City Council meeting, significant decisions are expected to be made regarding the future of the historic Roswell Masonic Lodge and a new parking deck development on Alpharetta Street. Key items on the agenda include a resolution to settle ongoing litigation related to the city’s use of eminent domain to acquire […]
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Savannah Braces for Extreme Heat: Cooling Centers Open
As Savannah braces for another scorching day, with heat index values expected to soar to 110 degrees, the city is stepping up efforts to help residents stay cool and safe. The National Weather Service has issued a heat advisory, effective from noon to 6 p.m. today, marking the 14th day of extreme heat this summer. […]
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Two People Hit By Train in Cobb County: What We Know
COBB COUNTY — Early Monday morning, two pedestrians were struck by a train near W Atlanta Street and Oak Ridge Drive in Cobb County. The accident occurred around 3 a.m. According to initial reports, CSX dispatch alerted Cobb 911 to the crash. When first responders arrived at the scene, they discovered two victims in critical […]