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Georgia cities Atlanta, Macon, Savannah, Columbus, and Augusta are among the areas where residents are most likely to rely on pawnshop loans for quick cash, according to a recent study by BadCredit.org.

These 5 Georgia Cities Are Pawn Shop Hotspots

by B.T. ClarkDecember 11, 2024

The University of Georgia Alumni Association released the 2025 Bulldog 100, a list of the 100 fastest-growing businesses owned or led by UGA graduates. The program, organized by the Division of Development & Alumni Relations, celebrates 15 years of honoring alumni and their entrepreneurial endeavors.

Top 100 UGA Alumni Businesses of 2025 Revealed

by Rachel Andrews | UGA TodayDecember 11, 2024December 11, 2024

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Crime

68-Year-Old Georgia Man Arrested in Murder Case

by B.T. ClarkNovember 30, 2024November 30, 2024

A man and a woman were fatally shot early Wednesday morning in Augusta, and a 46-year-old man was arrested at the scene.

Crime

Two People Were Shot in an Augusta Home Wednesday Morning

by B.T. ClarkNovember 27, 2024November 27, 2024

The details: Investigators are still on-site, working to determine the circumstances of the shooting. No suspects have been named, and police have not said if they believe the shooting was targeted or random.

Crime

Man Shot and Killed in Augusta in Morning Shooting

by B.T. ClarkNovember 21, 2024November 21, 2024

A nurse at Doctors Hospital in Augusta was assaulted on Nov. 11, leaving him unconscious after being struck in the face. The alleged attacker, Trey Jones, is now in custody, facing charges of battery and drug possession.

Crime

Georgia Man Punches Nurse at Hospital

by B.T. ClarkNovember 20, 2024November 20, 2024

Authorities in Burke County are asking for help locating a suspect tied to a significant burglary at Andy’s Auto & Diesel in Waynesboro.

Crime

Burglary at Andy’s Auto & Diesel: Investigators Need Tips

by B.T. ClarkNovember 20, 2024November 20, 2024

Richmond County students and families can mark their calendars for the opening of the new Belair Middle School.

Opening Date for New Belair Middle School Revealed

by B.T. ClarkNovember 19, 2024November 19, 2024

A judge in Athens heard testimony Monday from experts who used watch and phone data to place murder victim Laken Riley and Jose Ibarra -- the suspect in her death -- in the same location on the morning of Feb. 22. The data provided a detailed timeline of Riley’s final moments.

Crime

GPS Data Shows Where Laken Riley and Jose Ibarra Were The Day She Was Killed

by B.T. ClarkNovember 19, 2024November 19, 2024

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4-Month-Old Georgia Infant Dies: Investigation Underway

by B.T. ClarkNovember 18, 2024November 18, 2024

The Richmond County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s help in finding 16-year-old Marquavion Potts, who has been missing since October 10. Potts was last seen on Jenkins Street and is known to frequent several areas in Augusta.

Georgia 16-Year-Old Still Missing After a Month

by B.T. ClarkNovember 16, 2024November 16, 2024

The U.S. Postal Inspection Service is offering a reward of up to $150,000 for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the suspect or suspects involved in the armed robbery of a United States Postal Service mail carrier in Augusta.

Crime

Georgia Mail Carrier Robbed at Gunpoint: What We Know

by B.T. ClarkNovember 15, 2024November 15, 2024

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Cell Service Outage Affects Glascock County and Emergency Calls

by B.T. ClarkNovember 15, 2024November 15, 2024

A man was found dead Thursday evening after being shot on East Chapman Street in Richmond County. Authorities are in the early stages of investigating the incident.

Crime

Man Fatally Shot in Richmond County

by Crime ReportsNovember 15, 2024November 15, 2024

A teenage girl is in the hospital after a shooting in Richmond County this morning.

Crime

Teenage Girl Hospitalized After Richmond County Shooting

by B.T. ClarkNovember 12, 2024November 12, 2024

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8 Richmond County Schools Named Georgia Math Leaders

by B.T. ClarkNovember 8, 2024November 8, 2024