BET announced today that a new episode of its series “Finding Justice” will focus on what the network calls voter suppression in Atlanta. Immediately following the episode, the network will air a town hall about criminal justice reform. Here is the release from BET: “Finding Justice” is a documentary series from Executive Producers Dwayne Johnson, Dany Garcia, and dream […]
Posted inCrime
Investigators: Arson the cause of Loganville mobile home fire
Gwinnett County fire investigators have ruled arson as the cause of a morning fire at a dilapidated mobile home in unincorporated Loganville. A passerby called 911 March 18 at 8:47 a.m. to report smoke coming from an abandoned trailer. There was no one found inside the trailer and no injuries were reported. The fire caused […]
Posted inYour Family
Georgia is asking for a new enrollment period for patients caught in dispute between WellStar and Anthem Blue Cross
Federal health officials are reviewing a Georgia request for a new enrollment period for insurance exchange members who use WellStar Health System doctors and hospitals. Georgia Insurance Commissioner Jim Beck, in his request to the federal Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, cited what he called “misleading, inaccurate and unusual presentations’’ by Anthem Blue Cross […]
Posted inCrime
Lumpkin County sheriff’s deputy fires on woman suspected of burglarizing home
On Friday, March 15, 2019, the GBI was requested by the Lumpkin County Sheriff’s Office to conduct an Officer Involved Shooting investigation involving a Lumpkin County Sheriff’s Deputy. The initial investigation revealed that the Lumpkin County Sheriff’s Office was called to Pecks Mill Creek Road, Dahlonega at 7:19 p.m. concerning a report of a residential […]
Posted inCrime
Investigation Discovery to detail murder of Atlanta businessman Terry Porter
Investigation Discovery will delve into the 2012 murder of Atlanta businessman Terry Porter next week. On Wednesday, March 20 at 9 p.m. Investigation Discovery is featuring the death of 38-year-old Atlanta businessman, Terry Porter, on its hit series, See No Evil. Porter was a promising entrepreneur when his body was found on his front lawn, indicating a […]
Posted inYour Family
Do you know the risks your child encounters on the Internet? The Dunwoody Police Department wants to help
Are you concerned about what your child is seeing on the Internet? A special presentation by the Dunwoody Police Department could be what you’re looking for to help navigate the potential dangers of your child’s online use. The Dunwoody Library will host a presentation by the Dunwoody Police Department Saturday, March 23, from 2pm to […]
Posted inIn The News
Atlanta will be getting its own Department of Transportation
At her second State of the City address, Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms announced that the City of Atlanta will create a Department of Transportation to consolidate work being done across several departments, in an effort to streamline efficiency and better serve residents and businesses. “I am proud to announce plans to create Atlanta’s first dedicated […]
Posted inAnnouncements
Gwinnett County is getting four new tag renewal kiosks
Gwinnett County Tax Commissioner Richard Steele said today that the county will be adding four more self-service kiosks where residents can renew tags and walk away with a decal in hand. This brings the total number of kiosks in the county to six. “Kiosks are a popular and convenient way for drivers to renew their […]
Posted inYour Family
Atlanta Metropolitan State College president to retire
Atlanta Metropolitan State College President Gary McGaha today announced he will retire June 30 from the position he’s held since 2007. University System of Georgia Chancellor Steve Wrigley tapped Georgia Southern Vice President of Student Affairs Dr. Georj Lewis as interim president effective July 1. “My teaching and administrative activities at Atlanta Metropolitan State College […]
Posted inCrime
Tip leads to arrest of one of ’15 Most Wanted’ in Bibb County
One of Crime Stoppers’ 15 Most Wanted suspects was arrested in Bibb County Tuesday after attempting to flee from police. A tip was called in on the possible location of one of the “Crime Stopper’s 15 Most Wanted” suspect, Tuesday afternoon. Members of the U.S. Marshal’s Southeast Regional Fugitive Task Force located Dion Vanzie, wanted […]
Posted inIn The News
Did you know Georgia exported $40.5 billion worth of goods last year?
When most people think of International trade, they think about trade deals between the United States and other countries, but Georgia has its own trade portfolio as well and the state ranks number 11 in the nation for international exports. According to Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp, Georgia’s 2018 international trade numbers set a new record […]
Posted inYour Family
Police search for missing Georgia teen
Updated Friday, March 22: According to the Catoosa County Sheriff’s Office, Michael Gregory Bates has been found. Previous story: The Catoosa County Sheriff’s Office is seeking your help locating a missing teenager. Michael Gregory Bates is a 16 year old white male with brown hair and green eyes. He is 5’09” tall and weighs 125 […]
Posted inCrime
Macon man banished from Bibb County after pleading guilty to arson
A Macon man was sentenced to prison Monday after he pleaded guilty to setting fire to a New Clinton Road duplex in 2017. Rodney Kevin Curry pleaded guilty to arson and was sentenced to 10 years, with the first four years to be served in prison. The judge also banished Curry from Bibb County. According […]
Posted inCrime
Fire at Toccoa home ruled arson
A fire investigator with the Insurance and Safety Fire Commissioner’s Office has determined that a house fire, which occurred Sunday night around 5:24 p.m. in Stephens County, was intentionally set. The residence was located on Locust Street in Toccoa. Investigators say they believe the fire was set on the outside of the structure and then burned […]
Posted inYour Government
Georgia lawmaker files bill to force older men to report to law enforcement agencies when they release sperm
The backlash to the passage of Georgia’s heartbeat bill by democrats continues this week with yet another bill aimed at male reproductive health. The Bill: The new bill, House Bill 604 reads simply: “Any male 55 years of age or older shall immediately report to the county sheriff or local law enforcement agency when such […]
Posted inYour Government
Georgia lawmaker proposes ‘Testicular Bill of Rights’ that would classify sex without a condom as aggravated assault
In response to the Georgia House of Representatives passing the controversial “Heartbeat Bill” which would criminalize abortion after a heartbeat has been detected, one Georgia democrat is proposing a “Testicular Bill of Rights” that she says addresses men’s reproductive rights. State Rep. Dar’shun Kendrick, a democrat from Lithonia, is drafting a bill that would criminalize […]
Posted inYour Family
New app allows Newton County residents to help students in need
A new app will allow Newton County residents to help students in need from their smartphones. The Newton County School System has a new partnership with Purposity, an app connecting users with one-to-one needs in their community. The partnership aims to fulfill the essential needs of the students enrolled in Newton County Schools. If you […]
Posted inYour Family
15-year-old teen dies in accidental shooting
A 15-year-old boy is dead after an accidental shooting at a Paulding County home. On Friday March 8, at about 7:05 p.m. Paulding County Deputies responded a call in reference to a teenager that had been accidentally shot. Responders arrived on scene and attempted to resuscitate the victim, but he had already died. According to […]
