Colin Gray, the father of suspected Apalachee High School shooter Colt Gray, has been found guilty of two counts of second-degree murder, two counts of involuntary manslaughter, and multiple counts of reckless conduct and cruelty to children. The jury reached a unanimous verdict in just under two hours. The jury started deliberating on Tuesday morning, […]
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DeKalb’s Most Notorious Criminal: Former Sheriff Sidney Dorsey dies in prison
Sidney Dorsey, the former DeKalb County sheriff whose jealousy and rage led him to orchestrate the murder of his successor, died in prison Tuesday. He was 86 years old. Dorsey’s name became synonymous with one of the most shocking political crimes in Georgia history when he ordered the assassination of Sheriff-elect Derwin Brown in December […]
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Don’t forget to set your clocks ahead for Daylight Saving Time this weekend
Daylight Saving Time begins this Sunday, March 8, at 2 a.m. Clocks move forward one hour, and most people will lose one hour of sleep. What’s Happening: At 2 a.m. Sunday, clocks jump to 3 a.m. Most smartphones and internet-connected devices update automatically. What’s Important: Clocks that do not update on their own, such as […]
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Chattooga County man gets life sentence for raping child family member
A Chattooga County jury convicted Ricky Lamar Blackmon on February 19 of raping and sexually abusing a child family member. Chief Superior Court Judge Brian House sentenced him to life in prison immediately after the verdict. What’s Happening: The three-day trial ended with Blackmon, 46, guilty on all seven counts, including rape, incest, and child […]
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Cool air settles over North Georgia Tuesday before warmup Wednesday
A shallow wedge of cool, cloudy air is spreading across North Georgia today, with temperatures expected to rebound by midweek, according to the National Weather Service in Atlanta. What’s Happening: High pressure over the Mid-Atlantic is pushing a band of cool, cloudy air into North Georgia. A “wedge” is a shallow layer of cold air […]
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Meet Georgia’s youngest lawmaker
At 22, Georgia Rep. Akbar Ali, D-Lawrenceville, is the state’s youngest lawmaker. Whether he was organizing climate marches in high school or rechartering the Gwinnett Young Democrats, Ali has long been civically engaged. The driving force behind Ali’s desire to serve the community dates back to 2010 when the Gwinnett County mosque he grew up […]
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If you visited one of these massage parlors, the Sandy Springs police will be contacting you
Sandy Springs police say their investigation into illicit sexual activity at four local massage businesses is still active, and people who visited those locations should expect to hear from detectives. What’s Happening: Detectives are still identifying and investigating people connected to four businesses: Pileo Therapy at 195 Cliftwood Drive, Pearl Massage at 8610 Roswell Road, […]
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Marietta barbecue restaurant closes
Heavenly BBQ, a barbecue restaurant on Sandy Plains Road in Marietta, closed permanently on Sunday, March 1. What’s Happening: The restaurant announced the closure on social media, saying the decision “was not made lightly.” No reason for the closing was given. What’s Important: The restaurant’s final post thanked customers for their loyalty and described Heavenly […]
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Bibb County Deputy arrested for DUI: What we know
A Bibb County Sheriff’s deputy is off the job this morning after Georgia State Patrol troopers arrested him on four charges, including driving under the influence. Why It Matters: When someone sworn to uphold the law breaks it, the community deserves to know. While the sheriff’s office frequently alerts the press and the public of […]
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Here is when and where to vote in the Macon-Bibb District 5 race
Early voting is underway for the Macon-Bibb County District 5 Commissioner special election. Election Day is March 17. What’s Happening: The seat opened after former Commissioner Seth Clark resigned to run for lieutenant governor. Six candidates are on the ballot: What’s Important: Early voting runs through March 13, Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to […]
