MACON — A late-night confrontation at a popular Macon watering hole has Bibb County authorities on the lookout for a male and female duo, following an aggravated assault incident early Thursday morning. Just past midnight, a call came into the Macon-Bibb E-911 Center detailing an unsettling chain of events at the Hummingbird Stage and Taproom, […]
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MARTA rail cars are plunging into the ocean. Here’s why
The Gist: Railcars from Atlanta’s MARTA system are getting a second life as they dive to the bottom of the ocean to form new artificial reefs. What Happened?: Today marked the first step in MARTA’s new environmental venture, as one of two older railcars departed for Georgia’s coast. It’s all part of a plan to […]
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State Senator Renews Call to Punish Prosecutor Fani Willis for Trump Indictment
State Sen. Colton Moore ATLANTA – Freshman state Sen. Colton Moore renewed his call Thursday for a special session of the General Assembly to investigate, defund, and potentially impeach Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis for pushing to indict former President Donald Trump. “I represent 200,000 hardworking Georgians in Northwest Georgia,” Colton, R-Trenton, said during […]
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21 People Died on Georgia’s Roads Over Labor Day Weekend
The Gist: Labor Day Weekend in Georgia saw 21 people lose their lives in traffic crashes across the state. What Happened?: Between the evening of Friday, September 1, and the stroke of midnight on September 4, Georgia roads turned into death traps for some travelers. A total of 21 fatalities were reported across various regions, […]
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16-year-old girl shot and killed in apparent case of mistaken identity
DUBLIN — A shooting on Woodlawn Street in Dublin, GA has left a 16-year-old girl dead and many questions unanswered. The incident, which occurred yesterday morning, is under active investigation by the Georgia Bureau of Investigation. According to the GBI, preliminary findings indicate that the teenager, identified as Shamiruna Coney, arrived at a home around […]
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On-again, Off-again Georgia Transgender Health Care Law Back on
ATLANTA – A federal judge has lifted a preliminary injunction that was blocking a new state law limiting medical care for transgender minors in Georgia, allowing enforcement to resume. U.S. District Judge Sarah Geraghty issued the injunction two weeks ago in a lawsuit filed by four Georgia families and a national organization of parents with […]
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One-year-old shot and killed in Marietta
MARIETTA — In a heart-wrenching incident, a one-year-old boy was shot and later pronounced dead at Kennestone Hospital on September 5. The tragedy unfolded in an apartment at 1631 White Circle, leading to the arrest of a Marietta man on multiple charges. The Incident According to Cobb County Police Department, officers arrived at the scene […]
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CDC Chief says COVID is here to stay
Dr. Mandy Cohen ATLANTA – While there’s been an uptick of COVID-19 cases heading into the fall, help is on the way, Dr. Mandy Cohen, the new director of the Atlanta-based Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), said Wednesday. A new booster shot will be available as early as next week, Cohen said at […]
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Lithonia man gets life in prison in motel murder of transgender woman
The Gist: Deontavious Brewer, 24, of Lithonia, was sentenced to life in prison plus five years after a jury found him guilty of killing Kenneth “Peaches” Armstrong, a transgender woman. What Happened? On August 10, jurors convicted Brewer on several charges including Felony Murder and Aggravated Assault. The conviction follows a November 2020 incident at […]
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A 1965 Ford Mustang has gone missing in Gwinnett County
If you’re a fan of classic cars or just like to keep an eye on what’s happening in your neighborhood, you’ll want to hear this. A 1965 Ford Mustang, heavily customized, is now missing in Gwinnett County. This isn’t your average ’65 Mustang. From square LED Angle Eye headlights to Recaro cloth racing bucket seats, […]