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Crime

Viral Social Media Threats Following Apalachee High School Shooting Deemed Non-Credible

by Thom ChandlerSeptember 6, 2024September 6, 2024

In the aftermath of the tragic shooting at Apalachee High School, where four people—two students and two teachers—were killed, Vice Presidential Candidate J.D. Vance addressed the escalating concerns about gun violence in schools.

Did J.D. Vance Really Call School Shootings a ‘Fact of Life?’

by Thom ChandlerSeptember 6, 2024September 6, 2024

Georgia House Democrats urged Gov. Brian Kemp Friday to call a special session of the General Assembly to take up gun safety legislation following Wednesday’s school shooting in Barrow County that left four dead and injured nine others.

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Democrats Demand Special Session on Gun Safety After Apalachee High Shooting

by Dave Williams | Capitol Beat News ServiceSeptember 6, 2024September 6, 2024

Georgia teens are being charged across multiple counties following a surge in online threats against schools. Authorities are arresting those responsible, stressing that even hoaxes carry serious consequences.

Crime

Monkey See, Monkey Do: Georgia Teens in Hot Water For Copycat Threats Against Schools

by Thom ChandlerSeptember 6, 2024September 6, 2024

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Crime

Georgia Motocross instructor sentenced to 40 years for child exploitation

by Thom ChandlerSeptember 5, 2024September 5, 2024

The father of the 14-year-old suspect in the deadly Apalachee High School shooting has been arrested and charged with multiple counts of manslaughter and murder. Colin Gray, whose son is accused of killing four people in a mass shooting last week, now faces serious charges, including four counts of involuntary manslaughter, two counts of second-degree murder, and eight counts of cruelty to children.

Crime

Father of Apalachee High School Shooter Charged with Manslaughter

by Thom ChandlerSeptember 5, 2024September 5, 2024

A 14-year-old student accused of killing four people at Apalachee High School in Winder used an AR-style rifle given to him as a Christmas present by his father. The suspect, Colt Gray, allegedly opened fire on Wednesday, killing two students and two teachers, while injuring nine others.

Father Bought AR-15 Rifle as Holiday Gift for Son in Apalachee High School Shooting

by Thom ChandlerSeptember 5, 2024September 5, 2024

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Kemp Orders Flags Flown at Half-Staff in Wake of Apalachee High School Shooting

by Thom ChandlerSeptember 5, 2024September 5, 2024

Georgia lawmakers should use Wednesday’s school shooting in Barrow County as a catalyst to make it harder for children to gain access to firearms, the chairman of a state Senate study committee said Thursday.

Your Government

Barrow County School Shooting Draws Attention to Georgia’s Lax Gun Laws

by Dave Williams | Capitol Beat News ServiceSeptember 5, 2024September 5, 2024

Atlanta just had its fourth driest August on record, and the impact is clear across North Georgia. As rain continues to evade the region, drought conditions are spreading, affecting local communities, agriculture, and water resources.

North Georgia Faces Dry Spell as Drought Conditions Worsen

by Thom ChandlerSeptember 5, 2024September 5, 2024

Georgia Power customers, who have faced higher energy bills this summer, may see some financial relief starting in January 2025. The reduction in charges is coming their way thanks to recent changes in Georgia’s tax law.

Georgia Power Customers Will See a Tiny Savings From a Corporate Tax Cut

by Thom ChandlerSeptember 5, 2024September 5, 2024

Labor Day weekend took a deadly toll on Georgia’s roadways this year, with 20 lives lost between Friday evening and late Monday night. The Georgia State Patrol and local law enforcement agencies reported traffic crashes across the state, with fatalities affecting numerous counties.

Traffic & Transportation

20 Traffic Deaths Over Labor Day Weekend in Georgia

by Thom ChandlerSeptember 4, 2024September 4, 2024

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Food

How to Win a Man’s Heart: Georgia Fried Chicken

by Thom ChandlerSeptember 3, 2024September 3, 2024

Costco shoppers, brace yourselves. Your beloved bulk-buying haven has officially increased its membership fees for the first time in six years.

Costco’s Membership Price Increase Could Bring The Company a $390 Million Goldmine

by Thom ChandlerSeptember 3, 2024September 3, 2024

Georgia residents should prepare for a significant shift in weather today as a cold front brings cooler temperatures across the state. Highs will struggle to climb out of the upper 80s, accompanied by gusty winds that could reach up to 25 mph in some areas.

Cooler Weather Hits Georgia: How Long Will it Last?

by Thom ChandlerSeptember 3, 2024September 3, 2024

Hersh Goldberg-Polin, a 23-year-old Israeli-American, was among six hostages killed by Hamas in Gaza, a tragic conclusion to nearly 11 months of captivity following his abduction during the October 7 attacks at the Nova music festival in Israel.

Georgia Mourns Hersh Goldberg-Polin, a Jewish Hostage Killed By Hamas

by Thom ChandlerSeptember 2, 2024September 2, 2024

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6 West Nile Virus Cases Reported in Georgia

by Thom ChandlerSeptember 2, 2024September 2, 2024

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Fans Left in the Dark as TV Networks and Carriers Clash Over Fees

by Thom ChandlerSeptember 2, 2024September 2, 2024