Authorities and the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children are requesting the public’s assistance in locating 16-year-old Victoria Masone, who has been missing from Columbus, Georgia, since March 15, 2022. Victoria is described as a biracial teenager of White and Black descent, standing 5 feet 3 inches tall and weighing about 134 pounds. She […]
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Missing Children
By The Numbers: According to the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children, in 2020, they assisted law enforcement and families with more than 29,800 cases of missing children in the United States. Of these cases:
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Grady is opening two new outpatient centers in Atlanta
The Gist: Grady Health System is set to open two new outpatient centers in central and south Fulton County, expanding access to primary and specialty care for Atlanta residents. What Happened?: To address the growing healthcare needs in metro Atlanta, Grady will open the Lee + White Outpatient Center at 1000 Lee St. SW and […]
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Shootout in Thomson Grocery Store Parking Lot Leaves One Injured
THOMSON — A heated argument between two men escalated into a shootout in the parking lot of KJ’s Market IGA on West Hill Street, leaving one person injured. The shooting occurred on Wednesday at about 3:24 p.m. In response to the shooting, the Georgia Bureau of Investigation has launched an aggravated assault investigation. The injured […]
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Here’s how one UGA student could change the peach industry
Near the University of Georgia Griffin campus, Jordan Knapp-Wilson walks into a peach orchard equipped with a myriad of laser-equipped scanners, targets and tripods. He’ll spend the next few hours using data collection tools with the potential to change the peach industry. These small laser scanners enable Knapp-Wilson to accomplish in a few hours what would normally take […]
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Firefighters rescue dog from fire in Peachtree Corners townhomes
PEACHTREE CORNERS — A fast-moving fire tore through a two-story townhome complex in Peachtree Corners today, leaving 37 residents displaced but resulting in no injuries. Firefighters managed to rescue a dog, who was later safely reunited with its owner. The fire erupted at 11:36 a.m. in The Fields at Peachtree Corners Apartments, at 6520 Hillandale […]
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Bibb, Chatham and Cobb Counties will get medical cannabis dispensaries
The Gist: The Georgia Access to Medical Cannabis Commission has issued the state’s first five dispensing licenses to Botanical Sciences LLC and Trulieve GA Inc, marking a historic milestone for Georgia patients on the Low-THC Oil Patient Registry. What Happened?: In a public meeting on Wednesday, the Commission approved licenses for medical cannabis dispensaries in […]
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When Will the Roadwork at Haynes Bridge and Old Alabama in Johns Creek Be Finished?
The Gist: The Haynes Bridge Road at Old Alabama Road intersection project is progressing steadily, with utility work, concrete pouring, and sidewalk installation ongoing, according to Johns Creek officials. The goal of the project is to reduce delays and congestion while enhancing pedestrian connectivity in the area. More Details: Crews have been hard at work […]
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How does Georgia’s gas tax stack up to other states?
Last June, the average price of a gallon of gasoline in the United States exceeded $5 for the first time in the nation’s history. The two biggest causes were the gradual end of the pandemic and the Russian invasion of Ukraine, resulting in Western nations imposing embargoes on Russian oil, with the U.S. banning Russian […]
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Thieves cut power to Atlanta home before breaking in
ATLANTA — In a bold and calculated move, burglars struck a residence in Atlanta on April 14 between 9:45 and 10:00 p.m. by first cutting the power to the home before forcing their way in. According to the Atlanta Police Department, the perpetrators shattered a window to gain entry, and then stole valuable items, including […]