The Gist: The search for a missing 48-year-old Brookhaven woman, Aimee Lafakis, ended tragically as her body was discovered in Gwinnett County. Her boyfriend, Brandon Wineinger, is now behind bars facing multiple charges including concealing the death of another. The Details: Lafakis was reported missing to Brookhaven Police, who in turn reached out to Gwinnett […]
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Bibb County Officer Arrests Man Accused of Jumping in Front of Cars
The Gist: A recent routine patrol by a Bibb County Sheriff’s Office K-9 Interdiction Unit deputy took an unexpected turn when a motorist alerted the deputy to a man causing a hazard by jumping in front of vehicles on Chambers Road. Upon interaction, it was discovered the individual had a pending probation violation warrant, leading […]
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Georgia’s outdoor burn ban has been lifted
The Gist: The seasonal burn ban in Georgia ceased as of October 1, reinstating outdoor burning in 54 counties under specific regulations. The Details: In Context: The recurring burn ban in Georgia is a preventive strategy to manage air quality and fire risks during the summer. With its cessation, residents in the 54 counties the […]
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South Georgia Standoff Leads to Police Shooting. What We Know
The Gist: A Sunday night standoff in South Geoorgia ended in police shooting Donald Bonner Jr., who later died at a local hospital. According to the GBI, the incident began with Bonner firing random shots in his yard and escalated to threats against law enforcement. The Details: Authorities say at 6 p.m. on Oct. 1, […]
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‘Annie,’ Comes to The Fox Theatre in Atlanta
The Gist: The Tony Award-winning musical “Annie” is set to grace the stage at Atlanta’s Fox Theatre from Dec. 5 to 10, as part of the Regions Bank Broadway in Atlanta 2023-2024 season. Tickets go live on Oct. 6. The Details: A new North American tour of “Annie,” a treasured musical classic, will soon bring […]
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Verdict Reached: Florida Man Guilty of Shooting Ex-Girlfriend in Brookhaven
The Gist: A jury in DeKalb County convicted Florida resident Mustafic Mahadi, 36, on multiple charges for shooting his former girlfriend in Brookhaven. Sentencing will be on October 6. The Details: The incident unfurled late at night on February 19, 2021, when Mahadi arrived uninvited at his ex-girlfriend’s Durden Drive apartment, causing a ruckus that […]
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Gas Prices in Georgia Are Down $6 per Tank After Kemp’s Gas Tax Suspension
The Gist: Gas prices in Georgia are on a steady decline, offering some financial relief to drivers as they gear up for the autumn season. The Details: Georgia’s current average price for regular unleaded gasoline sits at $3.24 per gallon, a decrease from last week and significantly lower than last month. This drop in prices […]
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Atlanta is one of America’s top foodie cities
The Gist: Atlanta ranks 12th in America’s top foodie cities for 2023, amidst rising restaurant prices and a changing dining landscape. The Details?: WalletHub, a personal-finance website, recently unveiled its report on the best foodie cities in the U.S. for 2023. The study took into account over 180 major U.S. cities, comparing them across 28 […]
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Georgia Corrections Officer Killed by Inmate in the Line of Duty
The News: Correctional Officer Robert Clark, a corrections officer at Smith State Prison, was fatally attacked by an inmate while escorting prisoners from the dining hall. The Details?: The incident occurred on Sunday, October 1. As Clark was guiding two inmates from the dining area, one assaulted him with a makeshift weapon. The other inmate […]
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Inmate Dies at Henry County Jail: What We Know
The News: Joshua Zeh, 32, from Stockbridge, was discovered unresponsive in his cell at the Henry County Jail on Saturday. The Details?: Detention personnel found Zeh with a sheet wrapped around his neck and tied to his bed during a cell check. Emergency services were promptly provided by the sheriff’s office staff and the Henry […]