Jay-Lan Shane Broughton, 17, has been arrested and is now in custody at the Gwinnett County Jail, facing charges connected to a series of violent robberies in Buford. Broughton is charged with three counts of armed robbery, four counts of aggravated assault, and one count of possession of a firearm during the commission of certain […]
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Southwest Georgia
Southwest Georgia News Here’s what’s happening around Southwest Georgia this week. You Might Like The Georgia SunPO Box 95Roswell, GA 30077 If you’d no longer like to receive our emails, you can unsubscribe here.
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State Puts 988 Decals in Dorm Rooms for Suicide Prevention
Georgia’s mental health agency is partnering with the University System of Georgia to place decals listing the 988 suicide and crisis hotline number in the dorm rooms of every public college and university campus. “Partnering with the University System of Georgia on this vital initiative underscores our commitment to the mental health and wellbeing of […]
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Cherokee County
Cherokee County News Here’s what’s happening around Cherokee County this week. You Might Like The Georgia SunPO Box 95Roswell, GA 30077 If you’d no longer like to receive our emails, you can unsubscribe here.
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3-Year-Old Who Was Burned By His Father Released From Burn Center
Three-year-old Bennett Dornellas, who was kidnapped by his father and severely burned in a horrifying incident this past May, is finally out of the hospital. This week, Georgia state troopers, who played a critical role in his rescue, visited him at the JMS Burn Center in Augusta to deliver a care package and celebrate his […]
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Coastal Georgia
Coastal Georgia News Here’s what’s happening around Coastal Georgia this week. You Might Like The Georgia SunPO Box 95Roswell, GA 30077 If you’d no longer like to receive our emails, you can unsubscribe here.
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Atlanta Ranks Among Top Coffee Cities in 2024
As National Coffee Day approaches, a new report from WalletHub highlights the best places to enjoy coffee across the U.S., with Atlanta securing a spot among the top 20. Ranking 17th out of the 100 largest cities, Atlanta stands out as a coffee hotspot, part of a $49 billion retail coffee market. WalletHub’s analysis compared […]
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Full Circle: A New Roundabout is Coming to Coweta County
Construction is set to begin on a new roundabout at the intersection of State Route 54 and State Route 16, starting on October 10, 2024. The Georgia Department of Transportation will kick off the project with a traffic shift to prepare the area for the major roadwork ahead. The Details: The new roundabout is part […]
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What You Need to Know About the Federal Reserve’s Expected Interest Rate Cut
Today, the Federal Reserve is expected to cut interest rates for the first time in four years, marking a major shift in its monetary policy. This move comes after an extended period of raising rates that began in 2022 to tackle surging inflation. Here’s what you need to know about why the Fed is cutting […]
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Georgia Teacher Accused of Having Sexual Relationship With Student
A Union City man has been indicted on charges in connection with an alleged sexual relationship with a student. Today, a DeKalb County Grand Jury indicted Marcus Lyndell Skeen, 38, on two counts of Sexual Contact by Employee or Agent in the First Degree. According to the preliminary investigation, the student’s mother reported the inappropriate […]