Brothers Johnny Hurtado Olascoaga, also known as “El Pez,” “Pescado,” and “Mojarra,” 52, and Jose Alfredo Hurtado Olascoaga, also known as “El Fresa,” “El Feyo,” and “La Fruta,” 41, both from Guerrero, Mexico, face serious federal charges in Georgia. The siblings, who lead the La Nueva Familia Michoacana drug cartel, are charged with conspiracy to […]
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Atlanta Water Boy Steals Phone
A woman stopped at a West Atlanta intersection to buy a bottle of water. Instead, she was robbed. What We Know: Atlanta Police say the theft happened April 9 at the corner of Donald Lee Hollowell Parkway and I-285. A group of young men were selling bottled water at the intersection. The victim told officers […]
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No Tuition Increase for Georgia Colleges Next Year
The University System of Georgia Board of Regents voted Tuesday to hold the line on tuition for in-state students. Since 2016, tuition at the state’s 26 public colleges and universities has increased by less than 1% per year, Tracey Cook, the system’s chief fiscal officer, told the regents at a meeting on the campus of […]
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Elderly Georgia Couple Charged in 24-Year-Old Cold Case Murder
Police arrested Gary Fowler, 74, and Mary Fowler, 73, on Friday for the 2001 murder of Travis Silvers. Authorities found Silvers’ body in his truck at an Adairsville Wendy’s parking lot on March 10, 2001. The Chatsworth couple now faces murder charges in a case that remained unsolved for nearly a quarter century. What We […]
Posted inWeather
Georgia’s Pollen Count is Up Again Today
Georgia’s pollen count rose to 1,515 today, reaching the extreme range on the allergy scale. Tree pollen leads the assault on sinuses across the state, while grass and weed pollens remain at moderate levels. Mold activity is also registering in the moderate range, adding to respiratory concerns for sensitive individuals. đ€§ Why It Matters: This […]
Posted inEconomy
Atlanta Drivers Are More Anxious About Gas Prices Than Most
Drivers across the country are feeling the weight gas price anxietyâbut Atlanta drivers are feeling it more than most. A new report from American Trucks shows Atlanta ranks fifth among all U.S. cities for gas price anxiety. Georgia drivers overall aren’t immune either. The state ranked 16th for gas price related stress, placing it in […]
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A Georgia Man is Accused of Threatening Tulsi Gabbard
(The Center Square) â A Georgia man is facing federal charges of threatening Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard and her family, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office for Northern Georgia. Aliakbar Mohammad Amin, 24, of Lilburn, is accused of sending threats that included statements, âYou and your family are going to die soonâ and âI […]
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Donât Forget, Today Is Tax Day
The Deadline Is Here. If youâve been putting it off, timeâs up. Monday, April 15 is Tax Dayâthe final day to file your state and federal income taxes unless youâve requested an extension. â±ïž What We Know: The Internal Revenue Service and the Georgia Department of Revenue are expecting an electronic filing surge as the […]
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Steve West Announces Candidacy for Georgia State Senate District 21â
Steve West, a conservative Republican, business owner, and Cherokee County Commissioner, has announced his campaign for Georgia State Senate District 21. The seat is currently held by Senator Brandon Beach, who is stepping down after being appointed Treasurer of the United States by President Donald Trump. West, who owns a local small business, says heâs […]
Posted inSpecial Features
The top games for your smartphone device in 2025
From Georgia to Alaska, people use their smartphones daily to check crime stories and post updates on social media. Additionally, millions of US citizens are partial to gaming, and smartphones can house a vast number of high-quality games. The appeal of smartphone gaming is obvious. From portability to affordability, itâs an opportunity that fits so […]