HENRY COUNTY — The May term of the Henry County Grand Jury recently indicted 60-year-old Cindy Smith for making false statements that she was sexually assaulted by a Henry County Police Department officer. On the night of Jan. 3, Henry County police officers were dispatched to the Birch Creek Circle area in McDonough. The calls […]
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Doctors are fed up with fast food restaurants located inside of hospitals
A fast-food outlet at a Macon medical center is closing, the second such action at a Georgia hospital in the past three years. This week, Navicent Health announced that a McDonald’s restaurant inside its major Macon hospital is closing. The decision follows a complaint by the Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine filed with the Macon-Bibb […]
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Georgia man gets 30 years for shooting that left victim paralyzed
MACON — A Macon man was sentenced to serve 30 years in prison Wednesday, nearly two weeks after jurors found him guilty of shooting a man and leaving him paralyzed. Denyke Trayvon Glenn, who is 23 years old, was convicted of armed robbery, aggravated assault and aggravated battery on May 16 following a four-day trial […]
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Arrest made in stabbing of 63-year-old Georgia woman
RESACA — At about 11:20pm May 27, Gordon County deputy sheriffs were dispatched to a private residence on Landing Drive near Resaca in response to a domestic disturbance. Upon arrival, deputies found a 63-year-old woman who had sustained several stab wounds and other injuries. The victim was removed from the scene via ambulance and transported […]
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Meet Citibot, Chamblee’s new service that lets residents text their local government
CHAMBLEE — The City of Chamblee is the first city in Georgia to launch a new texting service called “Citibot.” Anyone can use their mobile phones’ existing texting service to make requests, report issues or find answers to common city-related questions. “As a city, we want to provide the highest quality customer service while being […]
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Man dies after fatal shooting accident at Georgia gun range
SAVANNAH — Savannah police are investigating an accidental fatal shooting at a local shooting range. Officers responded to a call at the Savannah Quick Shot at 7207 White Bluff Road at about 3 p.m. on May 27. Once there, they discovered 59-year-old John Salvati suffering from a gunshot wound. He was transported to Memorial Medical […]
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Georgians share Memorial Day remembrances
For most Georgians, Memorial Day is the kickoff to summer. Some spent the day at the pool, some have hosted barbecues, many have commented on the extreme temperatures over this three day weekend. But as much fun as today is, it remains a day to honor fallen soldiers who fought and died for freedom. Throughout […]
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Georgia’s governor vetoed a school safety bill. Find out why
The Gist: A controversial school safety bill that republican lawmakers passed earlier this year was met with a surprise veto by Georgia’s republican governor Brian Kemp. What was in the bill: The bill would have required schools to do a site safety inspection every 5 years, conduct active shooter drills and report suspicious or criminal […]
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17-year-old shot in Dunwoody apartment complex
The Dunwoody Police Department is investigating a shooting at the Arrive Perimeter Apartments. The shooting occurred May 24 around 5:16 p.m. Officers arrived to find a 17-year-old boy with a gunshot wound. The 17-year-old was taken to an area hospital where he is receiving treatment. Dunwoody Police investigators are currently working to identify the shooter […]
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Rucker Road in Alpharetta will be closed all summer
ALPHARETTA — Commuters traveling through Alpharetta will lose a key east / west route this summer. The City of Alpharetta will close Rucker Road for major road construction work along the corridor. The closure, which coincides with summer break for Fulton County Schools, will begin May 28 and is expected to remain in place until […]
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Gwinnett County K-9 officer dies unexpectedly
GRAYSON — The Gwinnett County Police Department is mourning the unexpected loss of one of its long-serving K-9 officers tonight. In what police officials are calling “a tragic set of circumstances,” the Snellville Police had a suspect flee from them in the area of North Crestview Drive and Grayson Parkway in Grayson and ultimately requested […]
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Warning: Your Essential Oils Could Be Poisoning Your Kids
The Georgia Poison Center gets a lot of urgent phone calls every day. Two of these calls, on average, involve a category of products that many people might not consider dangerous. The products are known as “essential oils’’ – highly concentrated extracts from plants – and the victims of such poisoning are usually children. Dr. […]
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Construction set to begin on Ron Clark Academy’s new 42,000 square foot performing arts center
ATLANTA — To commemorate the start of its newest construction project, the Ron Clark Academy held an intimate groundbreaking ceremony at its campus on May 22. With construction helmets and shovels by their side, Academy cofounders Ron Clark and Kim Bearden, who serves as the executive director, were joined by current students, alumni, board members, […]
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Guilty verdict for 54-year-old Georgia man caught in underaged sex sting
MACON — Bibb County jurors returned a guilty verdict Wednesday in the trial for a Hawkinsville man who prosecutors say traveled to Macon with the intent to have sex with an underaged girl. David Martin Conatser, 54, was convicted of one count of criminal attempt to commit aggravated child molestation and one count of computer […]
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Suspect confesses to double murder in 2002 cold case involving vehicle fire on I-20
PAULDING COUNTY — Law enforcement officials have arrested a man who confessed to a double murder in a cold case from 2002. Police arrested 44 year-old Andrew John Shadrix in reference to a 2002 double murder that was later determined to have occurred in Paulding County. On September 15, 2002 in the early morning hours, […]
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Fulton County Schools has named its top employees for 2019. Did one of your favorites make the cut?
FULTON COUNTY — If your child attends Fulton County Schools, you probably have some teachers, principals or bus drivers that you think are exceptional. Recently, Fulton County Schools honored those employees who have inspired students and parents on a daily basis. Here are the school system’s top employees of 2019. 2019 Teacher of the Year […]
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19 Tips for The Class of 2019
Congratulations class of 2019! You’ve come a long way. Guess what? You’ve got a long way left to go. Your next journey is adulthood and it is going to challenge everything you’ve learned and everything you think you know. Here are just a few pieces of advice to help you navigate the strange new waters […]
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Man who defrauded Alpharetta woman of $80,000 after dating site romance arrested
FRANKLIN, TENNESSEE — Late Tuesday evening, police arrested a man accused of defrauding an Alpharetta woman he met on an online dating site. John Martin Hill was arrested in Franklin, Tennessee. He was booked into the Williamson County Jail at about 10 p.m. on an outstanding warrant from the Gwinnett County Police Department. The victim […]
