ATLANTA — A trio of men impersonated law enforcement officers during an armed robbery at Spring Spa, in Northeast Atlanta. The suspects are still at large, and the Atlanta Police Department’s Robbery Unit is seeking your help in identifying them. Spring Spa, at 1996 Manchester St. NE, became an unlikely crime scene at about 9:30 […]
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T.I. Will Headline the A-Town Music Fest
Saturday, the much-awaited A-Town Music Fest makes a triumphant return with local rap legend T.I. leading the pack. The event, first launched in 2017, pays homage to rap icons hailing from the Atlanta area. This year, it’s also honoring the 50th anniversary of hip hop, a milestone officially marked on Aug. 11. T.I., celebrated for […]
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State agencies in Georgia would like to spend more money
Rick Dunn ATLANTA – Stage agencies will get to ask for more money next year for the first time since fiscal 2020. Rick Dunn, director of the Governor’s Office of Planning and Budget (OPB), informed state agency heads in a memo Wednesday that they will be allowed to request spending “enhancements” of up to 3% […]
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Former State of Georgia employees charged with unemployment insurance fraud
ATLANTA – Eight former state employees have been indicted on charges of unemployment insurance fraud allegedly committed during the COVID-19 pandemic. The indictments, handed up last week in Fulton County, accuse the eight defendants of filing false unemployment claims with the Georgia Department of Labor while they were working for the state. “Government employees are […]
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Macon gas station robbed in broad daylight
MACON — A Circle K at 2580 Riverside Drive was the scene of an armed robbery in broad daylight today. At 12:30 p.m., in the midst of bustling daily business, a masked man, brandishing a firearm, stormed the premises demanding money. According to the Bibb County Sheriff’s Office, the man pointed the gun at the […]
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When Should You Call 911?
In Lawrenceville, the local 911 Center operates around the clock, taking calls that range from traffic incidents to assault crimes. It’s vital to know when to dial 911, the non-emergency number, or when to directly contact the respective departments. The Gwinnett Police Department has provided a a quick guide to help you out: When to […]
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University of West Georgia and Great Point Studios Collaborate to Shape the Future of Film and Media
In a bid to boost film, media, and computing education in Georgia, the University of West Georgia and Great Point Studios are putting pen to paper on a groundbreaking partnership. The deal promises to not only enrich academic programs but also catalyze local economic growth. The collaborative effort between the two organizations is primarily aimed […]
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‘Loserville’ Named This Year’s Best Book on Georgia History
The Georgia Historical Society, an esteemed guardian of Peach State’s past, declared that this year’s Malcolm Bell Jr. and Muriel Barrow Bell Award will honor Dr. Clayton Trutor. His book, “Loserville: How Professional Sports Remade Atlanta—and How Atlanta Remade Professional Sports,” secured this prestigious award, placing a spotlight on the state’s multifaceted connection with professional […]
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Did Climate Change Give Ancient Humans Bigger Brains?
Researchers analyzing the impact of climate change on early humans say that it likely led to “dramatic” increases in brain size nearly a million years ago.
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Four local prosecutors are suing Georgia. Here’s why
DeKalb County District Attorney Sherry Boston ATLANTA – Four Georgia district attorneys filed a lawsuit Wednesday challenging the constitutionality of controversial legislation the General Assembly passed this year creating an oversight board for local prosecutors. Senate Bill 92 cleared the Republican-controlled legislature in March largely along party lines. The bill created the eight-member Prosecuting Attorneys […]