A Milledgeville man has been indicted for allegedly sending a threatening letter to the Jones County Elections Office and lying to federal investigators. Nicholas Wimbish, 25, faces federal charges tied to the bomb threat and false statements made during the investigation. What Happened: According to the indictment, Wimbish was serving as a poll worker on […]
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Young Mother’s Life Cut Short By Stray Bullet: Detectives Still Searching For Clues
Shania Green, an 18-year-old mother from Lawrenceville, was killed by a stray bullet while attending a party in Grayson nearly a year ago. As the anniversary of her death approaches, Gwinnett County detectives are making a renewed call for information to solve the case and bring closure to her family. Just the Facts: • Date […]
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How to Watch The Country Music Association Awards Tonight
The 58th Annual Country Music Association Awards are set to air live tonight, from Nashville’s Bridgestone Arena. The broadcast begins at 8 p.m. Eastern Time on ABC and will be available for streaming the following day on Hulu. How to Watch: • Live Broadcast: Tune in to ABC at 8 p.m. Eastern Time to watch […]
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Americans Set to Spend Big on Black Friday
A new survey shows that Americans are planning to spend more this Black Friday, with many leaning on online shopping and mobile devices to find the best deals. Hostinger’s report, based on responses from 1,000 U.S. shoppers, showing changes in buying habits, the influence of marketing, and the growing importance of sustainability. Spending More This […]
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Burglary at Andy’s Auto & Diesel: Investigators Need Tips
Authorities in Burke County are asking for help locating a suspect tied to a significant burglary at Andy’s Auto & Diesel in Waynesboro. What Happened: Burglars took items worth tens of thousands of dollars, including a 2008 Club Car golf cart, a Snap-on Zeus scanner, a purple bicycle, a Mossberg 12-gauge pump shotgun, miscellaneous Snap-on […]
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Two More Arrested in Deadly Elberton Homecoming Shooting
Two more teens were arrested Monday in connection with last month’s shooting at a homecoming after-party in Elberton, where 15-year-old Bryshun Treviyus O’Brien Jordan was killed and seven others were injured. Demarion Jamal Raiford, 18, and Zorion Tymal Sims, 19, are the latest to be charged in the escalating case tied to gang violence. Just […]
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Georgia Man and Dog Safe After House Fire But a Classic Car Wasn’t
A fire tore through a home on the 200 block of St. John’s Road Tuesday evening, displacing a man and his dog but leaving them unharmed. The blaze, which started shortly after 7 p.m., caused significant damage, including the loss of a 1934 classic vehicle stored in the garage. 🔥 Why It Matters: For a […]
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Operation Macon Plays Leads to 13 Sex Trafficking Arrests in Bibb County
A crackdown on sex trafficking in Macon and Bibb County has resulted in 13 arrests during Operation Macon Plays, a proactive investigation targeting traffickers and commercial sex buyers. Just the facts: • The investigation was led by the Georgia Bureau of Investigation’s Human Exploitation and Trafficking Unit, with support from Homeland Security Investigations, the Bibb […]
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Police: Undercover Operation at Statesboro Massage Parlor Reveals Prostitution
Statesboro police have arrested two people following an undercover investigation into alleged illegal activity at a local massage parlor. Officers say complaints about illicit acts under the guise of massages led to the operation. 🚨 What’s Happening: Police say Lisa’s Therapeutic Massage on Brannen Street was the focus of the operation, following reports of sexual […]
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Gwinnett SWAT Standoff: What We Know
A tense standoff in Lawrenceville involving a man wanted on domestic violence warrants ended peacefully Tuesday afternoon, according to the Gwinnett County Police Department. The standoff occurred on the 600 block of Ashland Park Way, where authorities believed the man might have had another person in the home. According to The Gwinnett County Police: • […]