Two inmates now face additional charges after a hot water attack left a 21-year-old inmate hospitalized. đ What We Know: Bibb County Sheriff’s Office investigators identified 18-year-old Skylar Luke Hill and 20-year-old Wali Cooke as the suspects who allegedly threw hot water onto the face of Romario Justin Casey through his cell door on April […]
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Parking Changes Are Coming to Canton Street in Roswell, But Questions Remain
Roswell residents could see new parking rules on Canton Street, but many say they still do not have the answers they need. What We Know: City leaders are moving forward with a plan to enforce paid parking in downtown Roswell. The focus is on Canton Street, Elizabeth Way, and Old Mill Park. Right now, the […]
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Save Space For Grace
Our neighbor, Mrs. Louise, is of a different faith. And a different generation. And a different political party. Thus (according to partisan news and social media, anyway) Mrs. Louise is an evil enemy, devoid of moral character, who must be defeated at all costsâŠÂ And yet⊠Despite her âmonsterâ status, Mrs. Louise has always gone […]
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Georgia’s Medicaid Program Ranks Last in Mental Health Care
A new analysis from Addiction-Rep ranks Georgiaâs Medicaid program as the lowest in the nation for mental health care. The report, which uses data from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, scores states on how well their Medicaid […]
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EMS Driver Sentenced To 25 Years For Rape Of Woman He Claimed To Help
A DeKalb County jury found Bruce Andre Hines, 47, guilty of rape. Hines, an Emergency Medical Services driver from College Park, was convicted of sexually assaulting a 51-year-old woman in her car on March 5, 2023. The woman had fallen asleep in her car near an apartment complex on Glenwood Road in Decatur after a […]
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Lyft Driver Accused Of Shooting Passenger After Dispute Near Atlantic Station
A rideshare trip in Midtown Atlanta turned violent early Monday morning when a Lyft driver allegedly shot a passenger after a heated argument. Atlanta Police say the shooting happened around 2:31 a.m. on April 28 near 231 18th Street Northwest. Officers arrived to find a 26-year-old man with a gunshot wound. Emergency crews took him […]
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Motorcycle Rider Killed in Early Morning Crash in Macon
A deadly crash on Hawkinsville Road in Macon Tuesday morning left a Warner Robins man dead and sent another man to the hospital. The Bibb County Sheriffâs Office says the crash happened just after 7:30 a.m., north of the Allen Road intersection. According to the sheriffâs office, a Chevrolet Avalanche was leaving a gas station […]
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Betting on the Braves: What You Need to Know for 2025
Major League Baseball (MLB) betting can be rewarding and unpredictable, specifically regarding teams with striking potential but facing some hurdles early in the season. The Atlanta Braves is the perfect example in 2025. Despite some challenges at the start of the season, the popular franchise is a team with depth and talent, making the Braves […]
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Guns, Drugs, and Ammo Seized in Savannah Traffic Stop
Savannah police arrested 23-year-old Gary Washington and 29-year-old Kadeem Grant during a patrol of Kayton Homes just after midnight on April 26. Officers say they stopped a vehicle and immediately smelled marijuana. After searching the car, police found four guns, more than 500 rounds of ammunition, drugs, and items used for drug distribution. Washington faces […]
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Scammers Pose as Georgia Deputies and Demand Gift Cards
Oconee County residents are reporting a rise in scam calls from people pretending to be with the Sheriffâs Office. The callers claim you can avoid arrest by paying with gift cards, cryptocurrency, or GreenDot cards. The Sheriffâs Office says these calls are scams. The Sheriffâs Office does not accept payment over the phone for any […]