DeKalb County police arrested a man the morning of April 27 after a series of grass fires burned overnight near Georgia State University’s Clarkston Campus in the Clarkston area. What happened: 37-year-old Wasim Majeed is in custody in connection with the fires. According to DeKalb County Fire Rescue, the fires started the night of April […]
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Fire tears through Roswell townhome
A fire tore through the back deck of a two-story townhome on Granby Hill Place in Roswell on April 21, with flames starting to climb the exterior wall by the time firefighters arrived. What happened: The first crew pulled up in 3 minutes and 34 seconds. They found heavy fire on the deck already pushing […]
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Atlanta Hawks finance chief stole $3.8 million to buy diamonds, luxury trips and designer clothes
A former top finance executive for the Atlanta Hawks is going to federal prison after stealing $3.8 million from the NBA team over several years, using fake expense claims and corporate credit cards to buy luxury goods and pay for personal travel. What’s Happening: 46-year-old Lester T. Jones, Jr., of Atlanta, was sentenced to three […]
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A Brantley County first responder lost everything in the wildfire
While the Highway 82 Fire was consuming his home Tuesday, Brandon Lynn was on the clock. Lynn, a paramedic with Brantley County EMS, was at work when the fire reached his property. His wife and three children were at school. His landlord, whose house burned alongside Lynn’s, managed to get Lynn’s two cats out before […]
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Missing truck driver found dead in coastal Georgia
A truck driver who went missing earlier this month after picking up a load of cars in Georgia has been found dead in Glynn County. The FBI is now investigating. What happened: Alejandro Jacomino Gonzalez picked up a shipment of cars on April 16 at the Port of Brunswick, a major vehicle import and export […]
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Brantley County schools closed through Friday due to wildfire
Brantley County students will not be in school the rest of this week as the Highway 82 Fire keeps burning and smoke conditions remain a concern. What’s Happening: The Brantley County School System announced schools are closed for students Wednesday through Friday. Teachers and staff are expected to come back Thursday and Friday. What’s Important: […]