VALDOSTA — An inmate at Valdosta State Prison died Wednesday and investigators say they believe the inmate’s death was a homicide. Agents say they have reason to believe inmate Bobby Carpenter died as a result of injuries sustained during an altercation with another inmate at the facility. Medical personnel responded and life saving measures were […]
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Coronavirus Cases on the Rise in Alpharetta
ALPHARETTA — Coronavirus cases in the city of Alpharetta are on the rise. The city has seen an increase in cases over the last five days and ihas the second highest infection rate of any city in Fulton County, including Atlanta. Milton currently has the highest infection rate. Alpharetta, Milton, Johns Creek, and Sandy Springs […]
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How and where to vote early in Hall County
Voters in Hall County will be able to cast their ballots from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., Mondays through Fridays between Oct. 12 and Oct. 30, as well as on Saturday, Oct. 24 from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. at one of the following seven locations: Chicopee Woods Agricultural Center Activity Hall, 1855 Calvary Church […]
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Six Flags extends Hallowfest to seven more nights this year
Hallowfest returns to Six Flags Over Georgia next week with seven new nights added to the schedule. The event will kick off on Sept. 18. The area’s premier Halloween celebration has added seven chilling nights and will operate on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays through Nov. 1. The event will feature Day Thrills with a variety of family-friendly […]
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20-year-old man fatally shot in Savannah
SAVANNA — The Savannah Police Department is investigating the fatal shooting of 20-year-old man. Officers responded to the 2400 block of Harden Street around 2:10 a.m. Sept. 8 and discovered Matthew Hayes suffering from gunshot wounds. He was transported to a hospital and died from his injuries the following day. Detectives continue to investigate the […]
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Police capture Texas fugitive accused of shooting Georgia deputy
A fugitive from Texas who is accused of shooting a Whitfield County deputy sheriff Monday has been captured by police. On Monday, a Whitfield County deputy was shot during a traffic stop on a stolen vehicle near the Whitfield County-Gordon County line. This triggered a manhunt for two suspects, one of whom was captured Tuesday […]
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UGA continues to be a hotbed for COVID-19
The University of Georgia saw a sharp rise in COVID-19 cases for the second week in a row. The college said Wednesday that 1,417 positive tests were reported through the University’s DawgCheck reporting system for the period of Aug. 31 – Sept. 4. That’s up from 821 from the week before, which was the first week of […]
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Georgia elections chief under fire for claiming 1,000 people double voted
Georgia’s top elections official is facing backlash from voting rights groups and a former secretary of state over allegations he made this week on double voting in the state’s June 9 primary. Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger held a news conference Tuesday to announce his office had launched investigations into 1,000 alleged instances of people intentionally […]
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Georgia’s Class of 2020 scored strong on the SAT despite coronavirus
A school year disrupted by a global pandemic didn’t stop Georgia students from beating the national average on their SAT scores. While scores were slightly lower than 2019 both statewide and nationally, Georgia students still stayed ahead of national trends. According to the Georgia Department of Education, for the third year in a row, Georgia […]
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GBI: Georgia police officer shoots robbery suspect after hearing a loud noise
MILLEDGEVILLE — A Milledgeville police officer shot a robbery suspect Wednesday morning after hearing a loud noise and firing his weapon. According to the Georgia Bureau of Investigation, preliminary information indicates that at about 1:40 a.m., a burglary occurred at the Jet #61 gas station, which is located on North Columbia Street in Milledgeville. At […]
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5 Things You Need to Know About Coronavirus in Georgia
Coronavirus cases are going down in Georgia, but there are still some areas of concern throughout the state, according to information released today by the Georgia Department of Public Health. Below are some of the key updates on coronavirus in Georgia. Overall, cases are going down: This is particularly true in the high population counties […]
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What’s that smell in Cherokee County?
Carolyn Dorondo couldn’t escape the smell of garbage. There were days last year when she couldn’t go outside due to the smell. Some nights, the stench wafted into her Ball Ground home, awakening her from a restful sleep. The odor grew so foul that Dorondo, along with other residents of Cherokee County, filed complaints with […]
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Two-year-old child shot and killed
TIFTON — A two-year-old child was shot and killed after law enforcement officials say a firearm was discharged in the room the child was in. On Thursday, September 3, 2020, the Tift County Sheriff’s Office asked the Georgia Bureau of Investigation to assist in a death investigation. The Tift County Sheriff’s Office responded to a […]
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19 people died in car crashes in Georgia over Labor Day weekend
Traffic crashes claimed the lives of nine motorists in Georgia over the Labor Day holiday weekend, according to the Georgia State Patrol. Traffic crashes across Georgia during the 78-hour long Labor Day holiday travel period resulted in 17 fatal crashes and 19 fatalities. The holiday travel period began at 6 p.m. Friday and ended at 11:59 p.m. […]
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1,000 Georgia voters were caught voting twice in the June 9 primary
Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger announced Tuesday his office is investigating alleged instances of double voting in the state’s June 9 primary elections. At a news conference, Raffensperger claimed investigators have identified 1,000 alleged instances in which Georgia voters intentionally cast ballots twice: once via absentee and once in person. He did not provide […]
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Atlanta official says it was ‘startling’ to see unmasked crowds on Labor Day
Atlanta City Council President Felicia A. Moore said she was startled to see social media posts showing crowds of young people gathering without masks over Labor Day weekend. Moore felt so strongly about what she saw that she released a statement about it. You can read her statement below. “This Labor Day weekend, I spent […]
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Large Labor Day gathering ends in gunfire
WARNER ROBINS — A large Labor Day gathering in Warner Robins ended with shots being fired, according to local law enforcement. Officers with the Warner Robins Police Department were dispatched to Willow Ave, in reference to shots being fired. Upon arrival officers were able to determine there was a large gathering at the residence. According […]
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Atlanta Police Department sees uptick in police resignations
(The Center Square) – The number of police officers who have resigned from the Atlanta Police Department has doubled in the past three months, department records show. According to numbers obtained by The Center Square, 42 officers resigned between June 1 and Aug. 21, which is twice the number of officers who left the department […]
