The Gist: The Tony Award-winning musical “Annie” is set to grace the stage at Atlanta’s Fox Theatre from Dec. 5 to 10, as part of the Regions Bank Broadway in Atlanta 2023-2024 season. Tickets go live on Oct. 6. The Details: A new North American tour of “Annie,” a treasured musical classic, will soon bring […]
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Verdict Reached: Florida Man Guilty of Shooting Ex-Girlfriend in Brookhaven
The Gist: A jury in DeKalb County convicted Florida resident Mustafic Mahadi, 36, on multiple charges for shooting his former girlfriend in Brookhaven. Sentencing will be on October 6. The Details: The incident unfurled late at night on February 19, 2021, when Mahadi arrived uninvited at his ex-girlfriend’s Durden Drive apartment, causing a ruckus that […]
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Gas Prices in Georgia Are Down $6 per Tank After Kemp’s Gas Tax Suspension
The Gist: Gas prices in Georgia are on a steady decline, offering some financial relief to drivers as they gear up for the autumn season. The Details: Georgia’s current average price for regular unleaded gasoline sits at $3.24 per gallon, a decrease from last week and significantly lower than last month. This drop in prices […]
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Atlanta is one of America’s top foodie cities
The Gist: Atlanta ranks 12th in America’s top foodie cities for 2023, amidst rising restaurant prices and a changing dining landscape. The Details?: WalletHub, a personal-finance website, recently unveiled its report on the best foodie cities in the U.S. for 2023. The study took into account over 180 major U.S. cities, comparing them across 28 […]
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Georgia Corrections Officer Killed by Inmate in the Line of Duty
The News: Correctional Officer Robert Clark, a corrections officer at Smith State Prison, was fatally attacked by an inmate while escorting prisoners from the dining hall. The Details?: The incident occurred on Sunday, October 1. As Clark was guiding two inmates from the dining area, one assaulted him with a makeshift weapon. The other inmate […]
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Inmate Dies at Henry County Jail: What We Know
The News: Joshua Zeh, 32, from Stockbridge, was discovered unresponsive in his cell at the Henry County Jail on Saturday. The Details?: Detention personnel found Zeh with a sheet wrapped around his neck and tied to his bed during a cell check. Emergency services were promptly provided by the sheriff’s office staff and the Henry […]
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Bad News for Trump: First Defendant in Fulton County Election Interference Case Pleads Guilty
Scott Hall, one of 19 defendants in the Fulton County election interference case against former president Donald Trump and his allies, pleaded guilty Friday afternoon to five misdemeanor charges. Hall, a bail bondsman accused of entering the Coffee County elections office and illegally accessing voting equipment, is the first of the defendants to forge an […]
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Georgia Law: When is it legally justifiable to shoot someone?
If you’re wondering when it’s legally justifiable to use deadly force in Georgia, the Marietta Police laid out some guidelines earlier today in a social media post. Georgia law allows you to use deadly force to prevent death, serious injury, or a felony. However, this is only permissible if a “reasonable person” would do the […]
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Where is the Best Place to Live in Georgia?
The number of Americans who relocate each year has been trending downward for decades. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, only 28.2 million people moved to a new home in 2022, down from 41.1 million 20 years earlier. Of those who did move in 2022, the vast majority – an estimated 78% – stayed within […]
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Georgia Mom Accused of Trying to Drown Her 7-year-old Daughter in Tennessee Lake. What We Know
The Gist: A Georgia mom was arrested on Wednesday afternoon in Tennessee after witnesses reported her attempting to drown a child and then driving her car into a lake. The suspect, Jessica Upton faces charges of attempted first-degree murder and aggravated child abuse. The Details: According to local media sources, at around 2 p.m., Vonore […]