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Kirby Smart

UGA Coach Kirby Smart Walks Back ‘Idiot’ Remark After Video Sparks Controversy

by B.T. ClarkNovember 13, 2024November 13, 2024

SmartAsset’s latest annual study reveals the wealthiest counties in Georgia, ranked by investment income, property values, and median income.

Georgia By The Numbers

What Are The 10 Wealthiest Counties in Georgia?

by B.T. ClarkNovember 11, 2024November 11, 2024

Colt Gray, 14, pleaded not guilty to 55 charges, including malice and felony murder, in the Apalachee High School shooting. His father, Colin Gray, faces 29 charges for allegedly providing Colt access to firearms. This case highlights issues of school violence and parental responsibility amid community concerns. A contentious legal battle looms ahead.

Crime

Colt Gray Pleads Not Guilty in Apalachee High School Shooting Despite Surrender

by Thom ChandlerOctober 22, 2024October 22, 2024

The Georgia Supreme Court ruled that an open records lawsuit against District Attorney Deborah Gonzalez will proceed, rejecting her claims of immunity from the Open Records Act. The decision affirms public access to records about staff shortages and caseloads in district attorneys' offices, potentially influencing similar lawsuits statewide.

Your Government

Georgia Supreme Court Shoots Down Athens DA’s Attempt to Skirt Open Records Law

by Thom ChandlerOctober 22, 2024October 22, 2024

Authorities in Richmond County are asking for your help finding 15-year-old Kemara Wimberly, who has been missing since October 12.

Have You Seen Missing 15-Year-Old Kemara Wimberly?

by Thom ChandlerOctober 21, 2024October 21, 2024

An 18-year-old South Carolina man has been charged with felony murder following the shooting death of a 15-year-old during a homecoming afterparty in Elberton.

Crime

South Carolina Teen Charged in Fatal Georgia Homecoming Party Shooting

by Thom ChandlerOctober 19, 2024October 19, 2024

🕵️ Catch up quick: Ibarra, 26, is charged with the murder of Laken Riley, a 22-year-old nursing student, who was found dead on February 22 near Lake Herrick on UGA's campus. Authorities say Riley went for a morning run and was reported missing by a friend when she failed to return. Her body was discovered with visible injuries.

Crime

Defense Wants to Exclude DNA Evidence in Laken Riley Murder Trial

by Thom ChandlerOctober 10, 2024October 10, 2024

Dengue, zika and chikungunya fever mosquito (aedes aegypti) on human skin

Augusta Battles Mosquitoes in Wake of Helene

by Thom ChandlerOctober 8, 2024October 8, 2024

Georgia Bulldogs wide receiver Colbie Young was arrested early Tuesday on misdemeanor charges of battery and assault on an unborn child. The charges follow an alleged physical altercation with an ex-girlfriend, who is pregnant.

Crime

UGA Receiver Colbie Young Arrested on Battery and Assault Charges

by Thom ChandlerOctober 8, 2024October 8, 2024

Tonight, Apalachee High School will host its first home football game since the devastating school shooting that occurred on September 4, leaving the Winder community grappling with grief. The shooting, which claimed the lives of two students and two teachers, and injured nine others, stunned the school and surrounding area. Colt Gray, a 14-year-old student, is facing charges for the attack, after he smuggled an assault rifle into the school in a backpack.

Apalachee Football Returns to Home Field for First Time After School Shooting

by Thom ChandlerOctober 4, 2024October 4, 2024

In the wake of the recent shooting at Apalache High School, Barrow County residents are calling for immediate improvements in school safety.

Barrow County Parents Push for Stronger School Safety After Apalachee High School Shooting

by Thom ChandlerOctober 2, 2024October 2, 2024

Monroe County is preparing for the potential impacts of Hurricane Helene, which has been classified as an unprecedented event by the National Weather Service due to increased rainfall projections. In response, the Monroe County Emergency Management Agency has activated three emergency shelters to assist residents, particularly those living near waterways who may be more vulnerable to flooding.

Monroe County Prepares for Worst as Hurricane Helene Prompts Emergency Shelter Openings

by Thom ChandlerSeptember 26, 2024September 26, 2024

The attorney representing Colt Gray, the 14-year-old charged in the Apalachee High School shooting, has filed a motion to access records from Georgia’s Division of Family and Children Services (DFCS). Gray, facing charges for killing four and injuring nine, claims the records could be crucial for his defense.

Crime

Could DFCS Records Shift Blame in Apalachee High School Shooting?

by Thom ChandlerSeptember 20, 2024September 20, 2024

Following the heartbreaking events at Apalachee High School on September 4, where a school shooting left two students and two teachers dead, the community has been coming together to support those affected.

Here’s How You Can Help Apalachee High School Students as They Return to Class

by Thom ChandlerSeptember 19, 2024September 19, 2024

On September 4, 2024, Apalachee High School in Winder, Georgia, was the scene of a devastating school shooting. The incident, which left two students and two teachers dead, unfolded over the course of a few intense hours. Here is a detailed timeline of what we know so far from that fateful day:

Timeline of Tragedy: The Apalachee High School Shooting

by Thom ChandlerSeptember 12, 2024September 12, 2024

In light of the tragic events that unfolded at Apalachee High School on September 4, the community is still grappling with the devastating loss of two students and two teachers, along with the emotional toll on those injured and affected.

‘My son Colt is not a monster:’ Read Marcee Gray’s Letter to Apalachee High Shooting Victims

by Thom ChandlerSeptember 11, 2024September 11, 2024

On September 4th, 2024, the community of Winder, Georgia, was forever changed by a tragic school shooting at Apalachee High School, which left four people dead and nine others injured. Among the survivors is Natalie Griffith, a young student who now faces a long road to recovery after sustaining serious injuries during the incident.

Natalie’s Story: Apalachee High School Shooting Victim Still Recovering

by Thom ChandlerSeptember 10, 2024September 10, 2024

The Barrow County community continues to grapple with the aftermath of a mass shooting at Apalachee High School, which left four dead and nine others injured. Amid the heartbreak, one family finds a glimmer of hope as their 15-year-old daughter, a shooting victim, returns home from the hospital.

15-Year-Old Released from Hospital After Surviving Apalachee High Mass Shooting

by Thom ChandlerSeptember 9, 2024September 9, 2024