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Special Grand Jury report in Trump indictment released. What we learned
Fulton County Superior Court Judge Robert McBurney ATLANTA – If the special grand jury Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis assembled to investigate illegal interference in Georgia’s 2020 presidential election had gotten its way, the case would have cast an even broader net than last month’s indictment. The special grand jury recommended 39 indictments rather […]
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New survey ranks Falcons fans among the most annoying
The Gist: Love them or hate them, Falcons fans are making their presence felt in the NFL. A new survey by Solitaire Bliss ranks them as the second most annoying fan base at games, but they’re not as competitive when it comes to fantasy football. What Happened:Solitaire Bliss surveyed 1,600 fans from each NFL team […]
Posted inWeather
Georgia declared federal disaster area after Hurricane Idalia
Hurricane Idalia felled a large chinaberry tree in western Bulloch County Aug. 30. PHOTO by Eddie Ledbetter ATLANTA – President Joe Biden declared Georgia a federal disaster area late Thursday, freeing up federal aid for recovery efforts in the aftermath of Hurricane Idalia. Gov. Brian Kemp formally submitted a request Wednesday for a disaster declaration […]
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46 Mayors Demand Gun Reform Laws in Georgia
Nearly four dozen mayors — from Adel in South Georgia to Dalton in North Georgia and cities in between — want stricter gun laws. They sent a letter urging Gov. Brian Kemp and state lawmakers to help curb gun violence in their communities. “We currently live with the reality that gun violence has become the […]
Posted inHealth
Shocking Study Reveals 160 Medical Records Breaches in Georgia: Are Your Medical Records Secure?
(The Center Square) — A new study found Georgia has experienced 160 medical records breaches since 2009. Comparitech analyzed data from 2009 to July 2023 and found Georgia’s breaches affected more than 7.3 million records. That amounts to 68,907 records affected per 100,000 people. “As we are seeing, legislating against things like ransomware attacks is […]
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A Calhoun man and a former Cherokee County teacher were sentenced for sharing explicit images of kids
The Gist: A Calhoun man and his wife — who was once a special education teacher in Cherokee County — are headed to federal prison for sharing and concealing explicit images of minors. What Happened: William Sandridge, 42, shared graphic images involving minors with his wife Allyn Michelle Sandridge, who used to teach special education […]
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Bibb County authorities look for couple that fired shots at Hummingbird Stage and Taproom
MACON — A late-night confrontation at a popular Macon watering hole has Bibb County authorities on the lookout for a male and female duo, following an aggravated assault incident early Thursday morning. Just past midnight, a call came into the Macon-Bibb E-911 Center detailing an unsettling chain of events at the Hummingbird Stage and Taproom, […]
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MARTA rail cars are plunging into the ocean. Here’s why
The Gist: Railcars from Atlanta’s MARTA system are getting a second life as they dive to the bottom of the ocean to form new artificial reefs. What Happened?: Today marked the first step in MARTA’s new environmental venture, as one of two older railcars departed for Georgia’s coast. It’s all part of a plan to […]
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State Senator Renews Call to Punish Prosecutor Fani Willis for Trump Indictment
State Sen. Colton Moore ATLANTA – Freshman state Sen. Colton Moore renewed his call Thursday for a special session of the General Assembly to investigate, defund, and potentially impeach Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis for pushing to indict former President Donald Trump. “I represent 200,000 hardworking Georgians in Northwest Georgia,” Colton, R-Trenton, said during […]