For golf fans, The Masters is a spring tradition unlike any other. If Augusta National Golf Club’s fairways and greens could talk, they’d tell stories of some of the most unforgettable stories in golf history. Those moments are inseparable from the iconic sights of the course itself. From the precision required around Amen Corner, the iconic sight […]
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Remains discovered in Seminole County in 1976 finally identified
For nearly half a century, he was known only as Seminole County John Doe. Now, the Georgia Bureau of Investigation says it has finally given that man his name back. The GBI announced March 17 that skeletal remains discovered in December 1976 have been identified as those of Curtis Lee Jones. The agency says it […]
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Drought Report: Georgia is still bone dry and not getting any better
Most of north and central Georgia is under moderate to severe drought, according to a U.S. Drought Monitor report dated March 17 and released Thursday by the National Weather Service Atlanta. What’s Happening: The National Weather Service says varying degrees of drought cover the majority of north and central Georgia. Extreme drought, rated D3 on […]
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JROTC teacher arrested for sending obscene materials to minors
A JROTC teacher is behind bars after the Georgia Bureau of Investigation says he showed a student an obscene image while on school grounds. The GBI arrested Cliffton Alan Bryant, of Dublin, on charges of Electronically Furnishing Obscene Materials to Minors and Improper Sexual Contact by an Employee, Agent, or Foster Parent. Bryant was booked […]
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Georgia man arrested for 1986 serial rape cases that terrorized Lawrenceville
A north Georgia man is behind bars — nearly four decades after a series of sexual assaults terrorized the Lawrenceville area. The Georgia Bureau of Investigation announced Tuesday that 60-year-old Glenn Daniel, of Carlton, was arrested and charged with three counts of rape in connection with the assault of three women in the summer of […]
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Bartow deputies kill Canton man who pointed gun at officers
State investigators are looking into an officer-involved shooting in Bartow County that left a Canton man dead. The Georgia Bureau of Investigation says it was called in by the Bartow County Sheriff’s Office to independently investigate the shooting, which happened the afternoon of March 17. According to the GBI, Bartow County Sheriff’s Office deputies and […]
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Georgia will suspend gas tax for 60 days in response to Iran war price surge
Georgia drivers should soon see relief at the pump after the Georgia General Assembly sent a temporary gasoline tax suspension to Gov. Brian Kemp. The 60-day suspension of the state excise tax would save drivers just over 33 cents a gallon for gasoline and 37 cents a gallon for diesel. It would cost the state […]
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Taylor County man arrested on 5 child molestation charges
A 66-year-old Butler man is behind bars tonight, facing five counts of Child Molestation following two separate investigations by the Georgia Bureau of Investigation. The GBI identified the suspect as William Robert Busbee of Butler, in Taylor County. According to the GBI, Busbee was arrested and booked into the Taylor County Jail. Two Investigations, One […]
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Man bites stranger on MARTA train, Presumably skips breakfast
A peaceful morning commute on a MARTA train headed toward Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport took a turn — as they do. Why It Matters: Violence on public transit affects everyone who depends on it to get to work, school, or the airport. If you ride MARTA, this happened on a route you probably take every […]
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How to drive when you see emergency lights
Over the weekend, the Statesboro Police addressed a frequently asked question regarding the proper procedure for drivers when encountering emergency lights on the road. According to police, drivers should stay calm and alert, slow down and assess the situation, and move over when it’s safe to do so. Drivers sometimes panic or try to abruptly […]
