The Gist: Celeste Denise Adams, 23, turned herself in after a Valentine’s Day shooting in Waynesboro that resulted in two fatalities and two injuries. The Details: On the morning of February 14, a distressing incident unfolded at the Relax Inn on US Highway 301 in Claxton where four people were found with gunshot wounds. Two […]
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Wilkinson County Primary School Mourns Loss of Beloved Lunch lady
The Wilkinson County School community is mourning the loss of Mrs. Genova Shinholster Smith, a cherished member of the nutrition department at the Wilkinson County Primary/Elementary School. According to school officials, Mrs. Smith’s vibrant personality and unwavering dedication to her work made her a beloved figure among students, staff, and the wider school community. Her […]
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Georgia’s Weekend Weather Forecast: A Cold Start, Then Spring Warmth
Georgia residents can expect a variety of weather conditions this coming weekend, from overcast skies to sunny days, as temperatures hover between the somewhat colder mid-50s to the warmer upper 70s across different parts of the state. Saturday’s Overview: The state kicks off the weekend with mostly cloudy skies. Rome and the northern regions, including […]
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Search Continues for 15-Year-Old Who Went Missing From Gwinnett High School
🔍 The Gist: Eva Virginia Cambron, a 15-year-old from Lilburn, was last seen leaving her high school on January 26 and is now the focus of a police search. 📌 The Details: Eva disappeared after leaving McClure Health Science High School in unincorporated Duluth around 12:15 p.m. She was spotted running down Club Drive towards […]
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Motorcyclist Killed in Forsyth County Crash
The Gist: A tragic collision at a Forsyth County intersection claimed the life of a young motorcyclist when sheriff’s officials say the driver of an SUV failed to observe a stop sign. The Details: The crash occurred on February 15 around 2:40 pm at the crossroads of Bethelview Road and Olde Town Lane. Peyton Kirby, […]
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Big changes loom for Georgia’s film tax credit
Georgia legislative leaders’ pledge to rein in some of the state’s generous tax breaks to industry is starting with the most expensive on the books: the film tax credit. A bill introduced in the Georgia House of Representatives earlier this month would require film production companies to meet at least four of nine criteria to […]
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63-Year-Old Georgia Man Sentenced to 10 Years for Road Rage Shooting
Wade Anthony McEwen, a 63-year-old resident of Acworth, has been sentenced to 30 years, with the first 10 years to be served in prison, following his conviction on multiple charges related to a 2022 road rage incident. The sentence was handed down by Superior Court Judge Tony Baker on February 15, following a jury verdict […]
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Danger on Atlanta’s Streets: Pedestrians Robbed at Gunpoint
🚨 The Gist: A late-night armed robbery left victims without purses, phones, and IDs on Campbellton Road. 🔍 The Details: On the night of February 11, a group of people near 2909 Campbellton Road experienced a terrifying encounter when they were robbed at gunpoint right at the entrance of a business. The victims, caught off-guard, […]
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Fishing Rights Bill Passes in Georgia House
A state House committee has narrowly approved legislation guaranteeing Georgians the right to fish in navigable rivers and streams over the objections of representatives of recreational boating interests who complained the bill is overly restrictive. House Bill 1172, which cleared the House Judiciary Committee Thursday by just one vote, is a follow-up to legislation the […]
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Motorcycle Rider Dead, Bicyclist Hurt in Cobb County Crash
🚨 The Gist: A crash on Veterans Memorial Highway in Mableton left a motorcyclist dead and a bicyclist seriously injured. 🔍 The Details: According to new information released Friday by the Cobb County Police Department, upon further investigation, it has been determined that the motorcycle operated by Christopher Johnson (38, Mableton) initially collided with the […]