Come August 1, the Georgia Bureau of Investigation will have a new captain steering the ship. Chris Hosey, with a vast 35-year career in law enforcement, has been appointed the new director by Gov. Brian Kemp. Hosey, who’s journey kicked off as a Narcotics Agent with the Local Violators Squad in 1987, has included serving […]
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5 Things You Didn’t Know About Henry County
A Historic Past: Birthplace of the Atlanta Motor Speedway Henry County, located in the state of Georgia, United States, has a rich and fascinating history. One of the highlights is the birthplace of the Atlanta Motor Speedway. Established in 1960, the speedway is one of the main fixtures in the NASCAR Cup Series circuit and […]
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Active shooter in Hampton: What we know
The Gist: An active shooter incident occurred this morning in the Dogwood Lakes area of Hampton, resulting in an ongoing investigation led by the Hampton Police Department. Multiple law enforcement agencies, including the Henry County Police Department, Henry County Sheriff’s Department, Henry County Homeland Security, and Henry County Crime Scene Unit, are providing assistance, while […]
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Several Miles of the Chattahoochee River Remain Closed Due to Contamination
New Information: The Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area is keeping a section of the river from Chattahoochee Nature Center (river mile 315.5) to Powers Island (river mile 307.5) closed at this time due to data that is not yet below the EPA recommendations for safe water recreation. The Park continues to work with Chattahoochee Riverkeeper […]
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Trump wants Fulton prosecutor removed
The Gist: Attorneys for former president Donald Trump are taking unprecedented measures to challenge a potential indictment in Fulton County relating to election interference. They are calling for the disqualification of District Attorney Fani Willis, arguing that her investigation is biased, and are seeking to nullify the findings of a special purpose grand jury that […]
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Rivian in the fast lane as Georgia Supreme Court Green-lights EV Plant
ATLANTA – The Georgia Supreme Court has cleared the way for automaker Rivian to build an electric vehicle manufacturing plant east of Atlanta. The justices have declined to hear an appeal challenging the $5 billion project’s bond agreements with the state and the Joint Development Authority of Jasper, Morgan, Newton, and Walton counties (JDA). The […]
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Georgia Man Charged With Assaulting Law Enforcement Officers in January 6 Capitol Breach
The Gist: Phillip Crawford, a 47-year-old man from Douglasville, faces multiple charges, including felony offenses, for his involvement in the January 6, 2021 U.S. Capitol breach. He made his initial appearance in court in the Northern District of Georgia on July 12, 2023. What Happened?: Crawford is charged with assaulting and resisting law enforcement officers, […]
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Scattered thunderstorms expected this weekend in Georgia
Scattered thunderstorms are anticipated across north and central Georgia throughout the weekend. These thunderstorms are expected to be sporadic in coverage, meaning not all areas will experience rainfall at the same time. While the storms are expected to be scattered, some isolated storms may intensify and become strong to severe. These stronger storms have the […]
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Here’s How Cannabis Consumption in Georgia Compares to the Rest of the US
In May, Minnesota became the 23rd state to legalize recreational marijuana use. After decades of activism, marijuana users and advocates are finally seeing a large-scale relaxation of marijuana restrictions at the state level. The District of Columbia and Guam have also legalized recreational pot. THC, one of the psychoactive compounds in marijuana, can cause euphoria […]