The Gist: A shooting in Roswell has resulted in the arrest of a 23-year-old man on charges of aggravated assault. One person was injured in the shooting. What Happened?: On the evening of Sept. 1, several reports of gunshots were made to Roswell E-911, alerting them to an incident in the 200 block of Barrington […]
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Clayton County police dog dies in the line of duty. What we know
The Gist: A Clayton County Police K9 lost its life early this morning while trying to apprehend a suspect, who remains at large. What Happened: According to the Clayton County Police Department, at about 1:46 a.m. on Tara Boulevard, police arrived to back up Jonesboro City Police in an ongoing investigation. The scenario escalated when […]
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Photos: Community Comes Together to Give Toddler with Cancer a Playset
Roc Solid Foundation, backed by major sponsors including Amazon, has embarked on its second annual ‘Play Defeats Cancer Tour.’ September 2 saw the tour roll into Atlanta, where local volunteers built a custom Backyard Discovery Woodland Swing Set for the Woods family. Their 20-month-old, Nyani, is battling Neuroblastoma. The aim? Restore the simple joy of […]
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Get Ready for Delays Along Ga. 400. Here’s Why
The Gist: Get ready for some significant traffic disruptions on Ga. 400 as bridges at Pitts Road, Roberts Drive, and Kimball Bridge Road are getting major facelifts. The roadwork kicks off next week, so make sure your commutes are planned accordingly. The Work: The need for lane closures has arrived as the bridge replacements at […]
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Gwinnett police identify suspects in slaying at I-85 and I-985
The Gist: Two suspects have been identified in the tragic double homicide of Maria Rosaria Montes Dorantes, 23, and her younger brother, Juan Angel Montes, 16. What Happened?: On Sunday evening, a little before 7:30 p.m., Maria and Juan were found dead by a passerby on the shoulder of I-85 at the I-985 split. No […]
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Crisis on Campbellton Road: Reckless Shootings Claim Innocent Lives, Including a 6-Month-Old
The Gist: Tragedy struck an already troubled southwest Atlanta apartment complex, The Hills at Greenbriar, as a shooting on August 30 claimed the life of a 6-month-old boy and left two adults hospitalized. Council member Marci Collier Overstreet slammed the complex’s management and vowed for action. What Happened?: On the night of August 30, gunfire […]
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Best counties to raise a family in Georgia revealed
Stacker compiled a list of the best counties to raise a family in Georgia.
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5 Corrections officials face criminal charges in death of Georgia 16-year-old
The Gist: Five employees of the Dalton Youth Detention Center in Whitfield County are facing criminal charges over the in-custody death of 16-year-old Alexis Sluder of Ellijay. The indictments include various counts of first and second-degree cruelty to children. What Happened? The Whitfield County Grand Jury on Monday, August 28, served indictment warrants to: This […]
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Georgia deputy accused of unlawfully entering a home
A Jackson County Sheriff’s Deputy, 35-year-old Zachary Billings, has been arrested on charges of criminal trespass and violation of oath of office. Billings is accused of unlawfully entering a home off Lakeview Terrace in Jefferson while on duty. The incident occurred on August 27, and the Georgia Bureau of Investigation was called in to handle […]
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About Jackson County
About Jackson County: Jackson County, located in northeastern Georgia, has a population of approximately 72,000. In terms of education, about 20% of residents hold a bachelor’s degree or higher, compared to the Georgia state average of around 30%. Financially, the median household income in the county is approximately $60,000, which is slightly above the state […]