The Gist: Police in Gwinnett County have arrested De’Vondre Antonio Walker, connecting him to a series of burglaries that have been plaguing the metro Atlanta area over the past year. The Details: In Context: The metro Atlanta area has been grappling with a surge in burglaries, with businesses becoming targets of organized crews. These criminals […]
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70-year-old Alpharetta Man Killed in Hit and Run in Forsyth County
The Gist: An investigation is underway by the Forsyth County Sheriff’s Office into a hit and run incident that resulted in the death of a 70-year-old pedestrian. The Details: Last night, at around 8:30pm, authorities received a distress call regarding a pedestrian being struck by a vehicle in the vicinity of Atlanta Highway and Tidwell […]
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Shooting at Macon Gas Station Leaves One Dead
The Gist: A shooting at Sunoco on Hawkinsville Road in Macon has left one person dead. The Details: How You Can Help: The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office is actively seeking information from the public in connection with this shooting. Anyone with information is urged to contact the Bibb County Sheriff’s Office at 478-751-7500 or Macon […]
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Grasping Fee Structures: How Accident Attorneys Earn Their Keep
Navigating the aftermath of a mishap, many individuals are reluctant to approach legal counsel, primarily due to financial concerns. Yet, it’s pivotal to recognize that not all attorney charges follow the same pattern. In places like Milwaukee, and indeed throughout the country, numerous individuals collaborate with an injury attorney who bills through a contingency model. This payment […]
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McCarthy Ousted: How Did Your Georgia Representative Vote?
In a historic vote, the House of Representatives voted to oust Kevin McCarthy as Speaker today. While the vote was a display of disunity in the Republican party, Georgia’s representatives voted along party lines with all republicans voting to keep McCarthy and all Georgia democrats voting to oust him. You can see how your representative […]
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McCarthy Booted as Speaker of The House
(The Center Square) – The House of Representatives voted 216-210 Tuesday to vacate the Speakership, leaving the position open and likely kicking off a marathon of votes to either replace or reinstate California Republican Kevin McCarthy. A handful of House Republicans joined Democrats to oust McCarthy on Tuesday afternoon. McCarthy told reporters earlier Tuesday that […]
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Ten Arrested in Sex Trafficking Bust in Middle Georgia
The Gist: Ten people were arrested as part of a law enforcement operation targeting sex traffickers and commercial sex buyers in Perry. The operation, named “Operation Southern Comfort,” was a multi-agency initiative coordinated by the GBI’s Human Exploitation and Trafficking Unit, Perry Police Department, Houston County Sheriff’s Office, Georgia Motor Carrier Compliance Division, and the […]
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21-year-old Man Shot at Macon Apartment Complex
The Gist: A 21-year-old man was shot and injured at a Macon apartment complex Tuesday afternoon. The Details: Deputies arrived at the MAV at North Macon at 5578 Riverside Drive at 2:17 p.m. in response to a report of shots fired. They found a 21-year-old male suffering from gunshot wounds. The victim was transported to […]
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Valdosta Honors Military Service with Veterans Day Headstone Cleaning Event
The Gist: In an effort to honor and remember veterans, the city of Valdosta will be hosting the Fall Veterans Day Headstone Cleaning event at Sunset Hill Cemetery. The Details: By The Numbers: Why It Matters: Over time, headstones can become dirty and difficult to read due to exposure to the elements. By participating in […]