The News: The Marietta High School community is mourning the tragic loss of 16-year-old junior Liv Teverino after a car accident near the school. What Happened?: A car lost control on Burnt Hickory Road on Monday evening, hitting a tree. The crash ignited the vehicle. The accident took place close to Marietta High School. Emergency […]
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High speed chase in Fayette County ends in three arrests
The Gist: Three men were nabbed by Fayette County law enforcement after a high-speed chase and manhunt near River Mist Drive. What Happened?: On September 15, around 5:20 p.m., deputies say they spotted a stolen car leaving the QuikTrip close to Highway 85 and Corinth Road. The suspects sped off, leading to a chase that […]
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GOP Governors Accuse Biden Administration of Turning a ‘blind Eye’ to Illegal Immigration
Gov. Brian Kemp (right foreground) attended a briefing on illegal immigration at the Texas border in 2021. ATLANTA – More than two dozen Republican governors, including Georgia’s Brian Kemp, sent a letter to President Joe Biden Tuesday demanding more aggressive action against illegal immigration. “As a result of your policies which incentivize illegal immigration, our […]
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Traffic stop and arrest of three women in Fannin County leads to 10 more arrests in Tennessee
The Gist: Three women were arrested in Fannin County after a traffic stop uncovered a significant stash of suspected fentanyl pills. What Happened?: Megan Lowery, 36, Laura Kilgo, 55, and Amanda Lang, 41, were pulled over on Highway 5 in McCaysville for a traffic violation. According to the GBI, the stop led to the discovery […]
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Peachtree Corners Hosts Its Second EV Car Show
The Gist: Peachtree Corners supercharges the EV scene with their Electrify PTC car show this Saturday. What Happened?: Electrify PTC, Peachtree Corners’ annual EV Car Show, gears up to dazzle auto enthusiasts on September 23 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. This electric rendezvous coincides with National Drive Electric Week and boasts vehicles from Ford […]
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Gwinnett man pistol whipped and shot while taking out the trash
The Gist: A resident was brutally attacked during a routine trash disposal at his apartment in Lawrenceville. What Happened?: On the night of September 9, while taking out trash from his apartment, an unsuspecting individual was cornered by two assailants. The confrontation escalated quickly, with one of the attackers hitting the victim with a pistol […]
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Gas Prices Decrease in Georgia After Kemp Suspends Gas Tax
The Gist: Gas prices in Georgia continue to decrease, with the average price per gallon for regular unleaded gasoline now at $3.39. This is 17 cents lower than last week, 24 cents lower than a month ago, and 21 cents higher than this time last year. The decrease in prices is influenced by lower demand, […]
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Where did Forsyth County’s Jot Em Down Road get its name?
In the heart of Forsyth County, winding amidst its scenic beauty, there’s a road with a name that often arouses curiosity: Jot Em Down Road. This unique moniker has its roots deeply embedded in community, trust, and a quaint old general store. A Store Built on Trust According to Michael E. Roper of the Forsyth […]
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Scattered thunderstorms today in Georgia, but Monday is a peach
Scattered thunderstorms and generally gloomy weather will give way to cooler temperatures and sunny skies today and tomorrow in Georgia. Today, across the central and eastern parts of the state, anticipate some scattered showers and the occasional isolated storm. But don’t let those rain clouds get you down; by late this afternoon, the wet weather […]
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Police investigate homicide of 2-month-old in Atlanta. What we know
The Gist: In the early hours Saturday in Atlanta, a 2-month-old’s life was cut tragically short, prompting an investigation by Atlanta police. What Happened?: While details are sparse, here is what we know so far. A distressing call around 2:36 a.m. alerted local authorities to an unresponsive 2-month-old. Upon reaching the scene, they found the […]