The Gist: Jamaar Bracey was convicted and sentenced to life without parole for the 2021 shooting of Rodney Evans in Decatur. The Details: On Valentine’s Day 2021, Rodney Evans was found with a fatal gunshot wound in an overturned car. Jamaar Bracey, 39, faced charges including Malice Murder and Aggravated Assault. The incident stemmed from […]
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Will the Georgia Senate Committee Investigating Fani Willis Be Political?
The chairman of a state Senate committee formed to investigate allegations swirling around Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis’ election interference case against Donald Trump vowed Friday to oversee a fair but thorough probe. “This is not going to be a partisan process,” Sen. Bill Cowsert, R-Athens, said during the initial meeting of the Senate […]
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Russian Mobster Sentenced in a $9 Million Fraud Scheme Involving Exotic Car Leasing in Georgia
The Gist: Mani Chulpayev, the leader of a sophisticated car leasing fraud that catered to drug traffickers, was sentenced to prison and ordered to pay over $4.6 million in restitution after a multi-agency investigation. The Details: Chulpayev operated in the Atlanta and Miami areas from 2009 to 2016, exploiting banks and aiding drug traffickers with […]
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Okefenokee’s Crossroads: Conservation Efforts Clash with Mining Interests
UNESCO World Heritage Site designation would double visitation at the Okefenokee Swamp Park, create about 750 long-term jobs, and deliver $60 million in annual economic impact, according to a new study. The report, commissioned by The Conservation Fund, would generate an additional 800,000 annual visits to the Okefenokee in addition to the more than 800,000 […]
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Authorities Seek Public’s Help to Locate Missing Teen, Hannah Moody, in Georgia
The Gist: Hannah Moody, last seen in Stockbridge’s Swan Lake area, is missing, prompting a call for public assistance. The Details: Hannah Moody disappeared on February 4. She was last spotted in the Swan Lake area of Stockbridge. Authorities believe she might be in Atlanta, Stone Mountain, or Henry County. Efforts to locate her are […]
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Free Tax Preparation Offered at Clayton State University’s College of Business
💼 The Gist: Clayton State University teams up with United Way to offer free tax preparation services to those earning under $79,500 a year, aiming to support the community and enhance student learning. 📝 The Details: The College of Business at Clayton State University continues a 37-year tradition of community service by providing free tax […]
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City of Mulberry Proposal Awaits Brian Kemp’s Signature
🏡 The Gist: The Georgia House of Representatives has passed Senate Bill 333, proposing the creation of the City of Mulberry in northeastern Gwinnett County, pending Governor Brian Kemp’s approval. 📜 The Details: Spearheaded by House Majority Leader Chuck Efstration (R-Auburn) and State Senator Clint Dixon (R-Gwinnett), the bill aims to offer residents local control […]
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Georgia Republicans Continue Their War on Books
Some conservative state senators want Georgia to become the latest state to pull out of the American Library Association, a nonprofit organization that supports libraries and accredits the schools that train them. On Wednesday, the Senate Government Oversight Committee heard testimony from Georgia’s top librarian who said the Georgia Public Library Service is already not […]
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Supreme Court Appears to Be Leaning Toward Trump in Colorado Ballot Case
U.S. Supreme Court justices heard oral arguments Thursday in a landmark case over whether former President Donald Trump should be barred from the 2024 presidential ballot. A majority of the justices, including liberal members of the court, expressed skepticism about a ruling from the Colorado Supreme Court that said Trump, the GOP presidential frontrunner, is […]
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Classified Document Case Report Raises Questions About Joe Biden’s Memory
(The Center Square) – President Joe Biden won’t be charged with a crime for his handling and sharing of classified documents, but the report clearing him of wrongdoing raises questions about his memory. The 81-year-old President is seeking another four-year term. After years of gaffes, on and off the campaign trail, the 388-page special counsel report highlights […]
