The Gist: A Canton man, Air Force Staff Sgt. Sean David Glover, was found guilty of aggravated assault — strangulation and sentenced to 20 years, with the first 15 years to serve in the state prison system. What Happened?: On June 20, 2022, Prosecutors say Glover entered his girlfriend’s apartment in Holly Springs and launched […]
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Cobb County man dies after fiery Maserati crash
A single-vehicle accident in Cobb County early Sunday morning resulted in the death of a Cobb County man and severe injuries for two others. The crash, involving a 2018 white Maserati Levante, occurred around 6:15 a.m. on John Ward Road near its intersection with Old John Ward Road. According to the Cobb County Police Department, […]
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Small Business Friendly? Georgia Has the 7th Highest Rate of Business Failures in the U.S.
25% of Georgia businesses fail in the first year, according to a survey by LendingTree. The Peach State has the 7th highest rate of business failures after the first year in the U.S., the survey notes, with Washington, D.C. listed as having highest rate of business failures after one year. Rhode Island, Missouri, Montana, Vermont, […]
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One dead after Memorial Day shooting at Georgia American Legion post
In a fatal shooting at the American Legion Club on Highway 20 in Sumter County, one person died and another sustained injuries. The incident, which occurred in the early hours of Monday, May 29, had numerous witnesses. The public is now being asked to help identify the perpetrator. According to the GBI, the shooting unfolded […]
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Memorial Day shooting claims life in Warner Robins
The Gist: Memorial Day in Warner Robins was tragically interrupted by the sound of gunshots. This quiet town is now grappling with the aftermath of a fatal shooting, which has left one person dead and a community shaken. What Happened?: Earlier this afternoon, at about 12:45, residents near Wendan Way, just off Green Street, were […]
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Bridge Accident Briefly Strands Memorial Day Travelers to Tybee Island
TYBEE ISLAND — In a traffic incident that disrupted Memorial Day plans for many, a motor vehicle crash earlier today halted passage on the Lazaretto Creek Bridge, the only available motor route to and from Tybee Island, a holiday hotspot. The traffic hold-up has since been resolved, with both lanes moving again, according to police. […]
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Scenes from the Crossroads Academy Class of 2023 Graduation
Here is a photo gallery that captures the 2023 Crossroads Academy Graduation Ceremony in detail. This collection offers an encompassing visual perspective of the day’s highlights, encapsulating the shared sense of accomplishment. The gallery features key moments from the ceremony, acknowledging the significant achievements of the Crossroads Academy Class of 2023. Navigate through this photo […]
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Housing Our Heroes: Georgia organizations embrace Mission to End Veteran Homelessness
Former eight-year Army veteran Wilma Fiddmont’s dreams of settling into a comfortable life in Georgia took a sharp detour that left her homeless and sleeping in her car. Her life was in shambles as the little money she had saved up quickly disappeared while she was living in hotel rooms, but she would quickly rebound […]
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Memorial Day: Georgians Pay Tribute to Those Who Gave the Ultimate Sacrifice
Sharon Reid is proud of her great uncle Harry Spratlin, a Georgia soldier killed in action in the waning days of World War I. Reid and her cousins gathered this Memorial Day weekend to lay a wreath at the base of his headstone in a rural cemetery just up the road from the farm where […]
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Is workers’ compensation insurance required by law?
Workers’ compensation is a type of insurance that is meant to provide medical benefits and wage replacement when a worker is injured. These are injuries that occur at work or while performing work-related activities. Any worker who gets injured under these circumstances has the right to sue their employer for negligence which may result in […]