What Sine Die means and why it matters to Georgia today
This week while reading the news or hanging out on social media, you might encounter the phrase “Sine Die.” Today is Sine Die for lawmakers under the Gold Dome in Atlanta. It is the last day for lawmakers to pass the bills they want to become law in Georgia.. Think of it as kind of […]
Two Macon postal workers arrested in mail theft case
Two U.S. Postal Service employees in Macon have been arrested on felony charges tied to a mail theft investigation, and authorities are looking for two more suspects connected to the same case. What’s happening: 26-year-old Anthony Tyler Thomas and 28-year-old Toni Jones-Coleman, were both identified as suspects after a joint investigation by the Bibb County […]
YMCA of Metro Atlanta honors more than 500 teens at annual event
The YMCA of Metro Atlanta held its annual “Color My World” event Saturday, March 28, at the SCADshow Theater in Atlanta. More than 500 teen members from Y branches across metro Atlanta attended. What’s Happening: The event featured an art gallery and an awards ceremony recognizing teens for leadership, service, and community involvement. Gas South […]
Kingsland man admits robbing 2 stores in 2 weeks
A Kingsland man admitted to robbing two local stores after police questioned him following a traffic stop, the Kingsland Police Department said Tuesday. What’s Happening: Shawn Keaton of Kingsland now faces two counts of robbery by intimidation — a charge that means he used threats, not physical force, to take property. He admitted to both […]
Jones County Sheriff warns of door-to-door paving and pinestraw scams
The Jones County Sheriff’s Office is warning residents to watch out for door-to-door contractors offering deals on asphalt paving and pinestraw installation. What’s happening: The sheriff’s office says these scammers typically show up in warmer months and pressure homeowners into quick decisions. Red flags to watch for: The sheriff’s office listed several warning signs, including […]
Burke County has a curfew for kids under 18: Here’s what parents need to know
The Burke County Sheriff’s Office is reminding residents of a juvenile curfew ordinance that restricts anyone under 18 from being in public without supervision during overnight hours. What’s happening: Under the ordinance, minors may not be in public places unsupervised during set overnight hours. On Sunday through Thursday, the curfew runs from 11 p.m. to […]
Georgia Sheriff’s office pretends to buy a plane for April Fools’
The Candler County Sheriff’s Office did not buy a plane. Nobody there is licensed to fly one. And Sheriff Miles is almost certainly not skydiving into a flower festival this weekend. The agency posted an elaborate April Fools’ Day joke to its official Facebook page, announcing the acquisition of a surplus single-engine fixed-wing aircraft for […]
TSA gets paid but ICE isn’t leaving airports yet
ICE agents are deployed at U.S airports to assist TSA agents amid the ongoing pay and employee retention crisis. But as time goes on, critics of the plan are asking how long ICE agents will remain in airports. TSA agents were paid on Monday, however, white house officials say border agents may be here to […]