A 31-year-old Augusta woman has been arrested after investigators say she took part in a phone scam where callers pretended to be law enforcement officers, court workers, and bail bond company representatives. What’s Happening: The Richmond County Sheriff’s Office opened an investigation on January 17, after a Richmond County resident got a call from someone […]
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Towns County deputies arrest attempted homicide suspect on Highway 76
Towns County Sheriff’s Office deputies arrested a suspect wanted in connection with an attempted homicide out of Spartanburg, South Carolina, following a traffic stop on Highway 76 near The Ridges subdivision. Two young children were in the vehicle at the time of the stop. Both children were safely removed and placed in protective care. Who […]
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Forsyth County pet sitter charged again with theft after steaks and clothes go missing
A Forsyth County woman hired to watch a homeowner’s pets has been arrested and charged with stealing clothing and steaks from the home, the Forsyth County Sheriff’s Office said. Cindy Love was hired in February to stay overnight at a victim’s home and care for her pets. In early March, the victim noticed clothing was […]
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Emergency landing at Paulding airport: What we know
A small plane made an emergency landing at Paulding Northwest Atlanta Airport today after its landing gear failed to deploy. Both people on board walked away unhurt, and there was no fire. What’s Happening: A Beechcraft Bonanza experienced a landing gear malfunction Saturday and landed at Paulding Northwest Atlanta Airport, known by its code PUJ, […]
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Georgia 400 lane closures set for next week in Fulton and Forsyth counties
Georgia 400 will have lane closures and traffic restrictions at four locations next week as part of the ongoing SR 400 Express Lanes project. What’s Happening: GDOT contractors will close lanes nightly from Monday, March 23 through Friday, March 27, weather permitting. The four affected locations are: What’s Important: A flagging operation means a flagger […]
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How to throw a perfect Masters golf viewing party
For golf fans, The Masters is a spring tradition unlike any other. If Augusta National Golf Club’s fairways and greens could talk, they’d tell stories of some of the most unforgettable stories in golf history. Those moments are inseparable from the iconic sights of the course itself. From the precision required around Amen Corner, the iconic sight […]
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Remains discovered in Seminole County in 1976 finally identified
For nearly half a century, he was known only as Seminole County John Doe. Now, the Georgia Bureau of Investigation says it has finally given that man his name back. The GBI announced March 17 that skeletal remains discovered in December 1976 have been identified as those of Curtis Lee Jones. The agency says it […]
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Drought Report: Georgia is still bone dry and not getting any better
Most of north and central Georgia is under moderate to severe drought, according to a U.S. Drought Monitor report dated March 17 and released Thursday by the National Weather Service Atlanta. What’s Happening: The National Weather Service says varying degrees of drought cover the majority of north and central Georgia. Extreme drought, rated D3 on […]
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JROTC teacher arrested for sending obscene materials to minors
A JROTC teacher is behind bars after the Georgia Bureau of Investigation says he showed a student an obscene image while on school grounds. The GBI arrested Cliffton Alan Bryant, of Dublin, on charges of Electronically Furnishing Obscene Materials to Minors and Improper Sexual Contact by an Employee, Agent, or Foster Parent. Bryant was booked […]
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Georgia man arrested for 1986 serial rape cases that terrorized Lawrenceville
A north Georgia man is behind bars — nearly four decades after a series of sexual assaults terrorized the Lawrenceville area. The Georgia Bureau of Investigation announced Tuesday that 60-year-old Glenn Daniel, of Carlton, was arrested and charged with three counts of rape in connection with the assault of three women in the summer of […]