The Gist: A Canton man, Troy Dean Hickman, 59, has been sentenced to 20 years in prison for sexually abusing and exploiting an intellectually disabled young woman over several years. What Happened?: The abuse came to light in November 2022 when the victim confided in a friend. Hickman, a relative, had been committing the acts […]
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Stabbing in Fayetteville. What we know
FAYETTEVILLE — A person was reportedly stabbed in the Rabbits Run area of Fayetteville earlier today, prompting a swift response from local law enforcement. Details are sparse, but the victim, whose identity has not been released, is currently receiving treatment for minor injuries. Meanwhile, authorities have taken one suspect into custody. “There is currently no […]
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Photos: Bibb County Deputy Helps Clear Tree from Road After Storms
After storms ripped through Georgia recently, one Georgia deputy took matters into his own hands and helped clear trees out of the roadway. Bibb County sheriff’s sergeant Carlos Stokes — who keeps a saw in his patrol cruiser for weather emergencies — removed part of a fallen tree on Emery Highway. Photos of the deputies […]
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Decatur man convicted in love triangle shooting that left a 17-year-old girl dead
DECATUR — A Decatur man was found guilty Monday of shooting into a car, killing a 17-year-old girl and injuring her boyfriend, following a heated argument over their relationships. Nakia Dorsey, 24, was convicted on charges of felony murder, possession of a firearm during the commission of a felony, and two counts of aggravated assault. […]
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Georgia lawmakers want to protect teens from cyberbullying and harmful effects of social media
Lt. Gov. Burt Jones presides over the Georgia Senate. ATLANTA – The Georgia Senate will take up legislation this winter aimed at protecting teenagers from cyberbullying and other negative effects of social media use. “So many bad actors now are targeting our children,” Lt. Gov. Burt Jones, who presides over the Senate, said Monday during […]
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How pet-friendly is Atlanta?
The Gist:Atlanta ranks as the seventh most pet-friendly city in the U.S., according to a new report from WalletHub. What Happened?:With National Homeless Animals Day on the horizon and U.S. households splurging a whopping $136.8 billion on their furry friends last year, WalletHub dived deep to reveal the most pet-friendly cities of 2023. The study […]
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Severe weather prompts after school closures in Richmond County
As severe weather blows through Georgia and the Eastern United States, one school system has asked all schools to end all outdoor activities today. Out of an abundance of caution in advance of severe weather in the area, The Richmond County School system is asking all schools to cease all outdoor activities beginning at 6 p.m. […]
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Argument inside a Tucker pharmacy leads to shooting
A Stone Mountain resident, Malcolm Emmanuel Nicholas, 30, was arrested on August 3, following a shooting incident at a Tucker pharmacy, according to the DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office. Nicholas is accused of firing a handgun inside a LaVista Road pharmacy on July 28, during an argument with another person. The incident, which did not result […]
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A look back at UFO sightings in Georgia
Uncle Sam is trying to decide if he believes in UFOs — Unidentified Flying Objects. They’re even talking about them in Congress, where some of its members are sounding more and more like aliens as each year passes. All I know about UFOs I learned as a reporter for newspapers in north Georgia. I’ve talked […]
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‘Pants on the Ground’ Performer Was at Selma, King’s March on Washington
Nearly thirteen years ago, Larry Platt, dubbed the “General,” shook up the TV world, becoming an “American Idol” sensation at 64 years old with his song “Pants on the Ground,” but many do not know there is more to his story. Decades before his viral performance, Georgia’s most famous pants puller-upper championed a much different […]