The Gist: Eligio Bishop, facing charges of rape and distributing revenge porn, is scheduled for trial in DeKalb County. The Details: The trial of Eligio Bishop, 40, an alleged cult leader accused of raping a former follower and posting sexually explicit content of her online, is set to begin with jury selection and a motions […]
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Lawrenceville on Alert: Rabid Raccoon Bites Dog
🚨 The Gist: A raccoon infected with rabies bit a dog in Lawrenceville, prompting warnings for residents to steer clear of oddly behaving animals. 🔍 The Details: The incident occurred on February 8 near the 1900 block of Stone Forest Drive, where the raccoon’s rabies status was later confirmed. Local health and animal welfare authorities […]
Posted inYour Government
Could Sports Betting Be a Constitutional Amendment in Georgia This Year?
A proposed constitutional amendment allowing Georgians to vote on whether to legalize sports betting in the Peach State has cleared a state Senate committee. The Senate Regulated Industries Committee unanimously passed the bipartisan measure late Tuesday. The legislation would create a gaming commission overseen by the Georgia Lottery Corp. to regulate sports betting. Eighty percent […]
Posted inCrime
Atlanta Police Officer Shoots Suspect During Attempted Vehicle Break-In
An Atlanta police sergeant fired their weapon, injuring a suspect, during an apparent vehicle break-in in progress Tuesday night, authorities said. Details scarce: Officers were called to 241 Forsyth St. SW shortly before 8 p.m. after a sergeant spotted a parked car with a shattered rear window and broken glass on the ground. A male […]
Posted inEducation
Roswell Eyes Purchase of Former Crabapple Middle School Land for Community Use
ROSWELL — The City of Roswell is making moves to acquire the old Crabapple Middle School, planning to spend $6.5 million on the 20-acre property next to Roswell Area Park. The deal got the nod from Fulton County’s school board on February 13, with a decision from Roswell’s City Council expected on February 26. This […]
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Brian Kemp Is Sending Georgia National Guard Troops to The Texas Border
Gov. Brian Kemp announced Tuesday that he will send additional Georgia National Guard troops to help the state of Texas defend its border with Mexico against illegal immigration. The Republican governor blamed Democratic President Joe Biden for failing to secure the border, forcing Kemp and other GOP governors to come to the aid of Texas […]
Posted inOdd News
Swipe Left for Larceny: Albany Police Hunt Down Valentine’s Day Basket Snatcher
In an event that might redefine petty theft, the Albany Police Department finds itself in the unusual position of seeking assistance to catch a Valentine’s Day bandit. Yes, you read that right. It seems Cupid’s arrow has missed its mark, leading one individual down a path not of love, but of larceny. The incident, which […]
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No, You Didn’t Imagine It: Self-Storage Is Booming in Georgia
📦 The Gist: In a revelation that shocks exactly no one, Georgia’s self-storage sector is on fire, ballooning by 57% in 2023 because bigger houses and basements are becoming harder to afford. 🏠 The Details: As Georgia rides the wave of an economic upswing, with consumer wallets opening 16% wider than last year, residents seem […]
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Georgia Lawmakers Want Hand Marked Ballots
📜 The Gist: Georgia legislators have introduced the “Restore Confidence in Elections Act,” aiming to make hand marked paper ballots the primary voting method. 🔍 The Details: State Representatives Sam Park, Shea Roberts, Scott Holcomb, and Jasmine Clark, all Democrats, filed the legislation emphasizing election integrity and voter confidence. The bill proposes using hand marked […]
Posted inGeorgia By The Numbers
Atlanta Makes the Grade for Top Capital Cities to Live In
🌟 The Gist: WalletHub’s latest report gives props to Atlanta, proving there’s more to Georgia’s capital than just endless commutes and sweet fruit— it’s actually a prime spot to settle down. 🏛 The Details: Diving into 48 different metrics, from how much you’ll cry at your bills to whether you can actually learn something in […]