The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office and the Macon-Bibb Fire Department responded to a possible drowning at Frank Amerson Park, at 2600 Riverview Road, along the Ocmulgee River on Sunday evening. Raymund Ellison Jr., a 20-year-old Centerville resident, disappeared just after 5:30 p.m. while floating on an inner tube. Witnesses reported losing sight of Ellison momentarily […]
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Graduation Celebration Turns Deadly at Mays High School in Atlanta
The News: A graduation celebration took a tragic turn early Sunday morning as a confrontation escalated into a deadly shooting at Mays High School in Atlanta. Two teenagers, a boy and a girl, both 16 years old, were the victims in this distressing incident. What Happened? Reports reached local authorities around half past two in […]
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Double shooting in Gwinnett Saturday night: What we know
The Gist: A double shooting took place near the intersection of Valley Club Drive and Sugarloaf Parkway in Gwinnett County, leaving one man dead and another severely wounded. What Happened? Police responded to a “Shots Fired” call at about 8 p.m. Saturday, officers were en route to the scene when they discovered that two victims […]
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Photos: Scenes from the 2023 Etowah High School Graduation
This photo gallery provides a visual overview of the 2023 Etowah High School Graduation Ceremony. Included are key moments from the commencement, offering a detailed portrayal of this significant event. The images encapsulate the achievements of the Etowah High School Class of 2023, marking the end of their high school journey.
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Meet the new president at University of North Georgia
Michael P. “Mike” Shannon ATLANTA – An administrator at Georgia Tech has been tapped to become the next president of the University of North Georgia (UNG). The University System of Georgia Board of Regents voted Wednesday to name Michael P. “Mike” Shannon sole finalist for the UNG post. The school’s current president, Bonita Jacobs, will […]
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Snapshot: Creekview High School’s 2023 Graduation Highlight
This photo gallery presents the 2023 Creekview High School Graduation Ceremony. The images in this collection provide an accurate and detailed portrayal of this significant academic event. Relive the achievements of the Class of 2023 at Creekview High School. Explore these moments and join us in recognizing the accomplishments of these students.
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Funeral for a Friend: Community Bids Georgia Officer Farewell
Today, the Oconee community gathered to honor the life of Lt. Scott Underwood of the Oconee County Sheriff’s Office, who tragically died in a lawn mower accident at his home last week. Lt. Underwood served the Oconee County community for over two decades as a supervisor for a patrol unit. Underwood leaves behind his wife […]
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Photos: Scenes from the 2023 Apalachee High School Graduation
This photo gallery captures the pivotal moments from the 2023 Apalachee High School Graduation Ceremony. It offers viewers an up-close look at the key highlights of the day, chronicling the joy, triumph, and emotion as this class marks the end of a significant chapter in their academic journey. Each snapshot tells a unique story of […]
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Clayton County Duo Faces Prison Time for Machine Gun Trafficking and Shooting at Federal Agents
The Gist: Two Clayton County men, Anthony Maseda and Erik Arreola-Torres, have been sentenced to prison after converting semi-automatic firearms into machine guns and selling them out of a local residence. The operation came to a head when Arreola-Torres fired a machine gun at federal agents and local law enforcement during the execution of a […]
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Photos: The first graduation for the Barrow Arts and Sciences Academy
Here is a photo gallery from the inaugural graduation ceremony of Barrow Arts and Sciences Academy. This gallery provides an honest and powerful representation of this historic event, demonstrating the tenacity, creativity, and academic excellence of the pioneering graduates. From candid moments of joy to the formal procession, these photos capture the distinct character of […]