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A three-day operation in Cherokee County led to the arrest of 12 men accused of trying to meet what they thought was a 14-year-old girl for sex. Eleven traveled to the county to meet the undercover officers posing as the girl. One suspect was arrested at home for child exploitation charges.
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12 Men Were Arrested After They Tried to Meet a 14-Year-Old Girl in Cherokee County

by B.T. ClarkJuly 17, 2025July 17, 2025

A three-day operation in Cherokee County led to the arrest of 12 men accused of trying to meet what they thought was a 14-year-old girl for sex. Eleven traveled to the county to meet the undercover officers posing as the girl. One suspect was arrested at home for child exploitation charges. 🚨 What Happened: The […]

Another swimmer has lost his life at West Point Lake, marking the third drowning death in just two weeks at the popular recreation spot.
Posted inIn The News

Third Drowning at West Point Lake Claims Atlanta Man’s Life

by B.T. ClarkJuly 14, 2025July 14, 2025
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Former Troup County Payroll Manager Charged With $500K Theft

by B.T. ClarkJuly 10, 2025July 10, 2025
A 17-year-old girl faces murder charges after police say she shot and killed her mother and stepfather at their Carroll County home in February.
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Teen Daughter Charged With Killing Mother and Stepfather in Carroll County

by B.T. ClarkJuly 8, 2025July 8, 2025
👮 Behind Bars: Gosdin now faces four serious charges - simple battery, cruelty to children, false imprisonment, and kidnapping. A judge denied him bond on Monday, meaning he stays in jail while his case moves forward.
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Man Charged With Trying To Kidnap 10-Year-Old Girl In Carroll County

by B.T. ClarkJuly 7, 2025July 7, 2025
Georgia drivers face nearly three years of overnight traffic shifts and delays on a busy stretch of I-75. The work starts this summer and runs through nine counties in Georgia.
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Major I-75 Sign Upgrades Will Impact 9 Georgia Counties

by B.T. ClarkJuly 7, 2025
Woman in a sequined dress hitchhiking on a desert road with a pink suitcase. Fashion meets adventure.
Posted inGeorgia By The Numbers

Which Georgia Residents Are Most Likely to Pick Up Hitchhikers?

by B.T. ClarkJune 19, 2025June 19, 2025
A kayaker who fell into rapids on the Ocmulgee River was rescued along with friends who became stranded on an island, according to Butts County Fire and Emergency Services.
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Kayaker Rescued From Ocmulgee River Rapids

by B.T. ClarkJune 16, 2025June 16, 2025
Carrollton drivers are facing significant disruptions after a police officer was struck by a vehicle, leading to the complete closure of Highway 27 North at Ingles. The incident has prompted a major emergency response, and motorists are being advised to find alternative routes.
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Carrollton Police Officer Hit on Highway 27 Near Ingles

by B.T. ClarkJune 11, 2025June 11, 2025
The University System of Georgia Board of Regents voted Wednesday to name Christopher “Mike” Johnson as the sole finalist for president of the University of West Georgia (UWG).
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Meet The Next President of University of West Georgia

by Dave Williams | Capitol Beat News ServiceMay 28, 2025May 28, 2025
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6 Georgia Residents Charged in Nationwide Child Sex Abuse Crackdown

by B.T. ClarkMay 20, 2025May 20, 2025
Villa Rica High School has announced its highest academic achievers for next year's graduating class.
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Villa Rica High School Names Top Students For Class Of 2025

by B.T. ClarkMay 16, 2025May 16, 2025
Forsyth County tops the list of Georgia's richest counties, with Fulton County ranking fifth despite having the highest investment income in the state.
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Georgia’s Wealthiest Counties Revealed in New Study

by B.T. ClarkMay 9, 2025May 9, 2025
What We Know: A yellow 2015 Kenworth T800 tow truck was stolen from the owner's driveway near Collinsworth Road on May 3. The theft appears to have occurred while the vehicle was parked at a residential property, suggesting the thieves specifically targeted this commercial vehicle.
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Tow Truck Theft Leaves Coweta County Business Owner Searching for Answers

by B.T. ClarkMay 9, 2025May 9, 2025
Zion Reed risked his life Thursday morning when he jumped into a moving vehicle to stop a driver suffering a seizure on Highway 27 near LaGrange. The 22-year-old propane technician prevented what could have been a deadly collision with an oncoming dump truck.
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Georgia Man Dives Into Moving Car To Save Driver Who Was Having a Seizure

by News DeskMay 4, 2025May 4, 2025
Fourteen-year-old Ca’Mya Burse has been reported missing in Carroll County. Police say she was last seen on April 17 around 6 p.m. on Pine Hill Drive. Ca’Mya is described as Black, standing 5 feet 1 inch tall and weighing about 98 pounds. She has brown hair and brown eyes.
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Missing 14-Year-Old Ca’Mya Burse Last Seen in Carroll County

by B.T. ClarkApril 24, 2025April 24, 2025
What We Know: Scammers are impersonating Sgt. Randall Tucker from the Carroll County Sheriff’s Office. They’re calling residents and claiming they’ve missed jury duty. Victims are told they must pay a fine immediately to avoid arrest.
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Scam Alert: Jury Duty Hoax in Carroll County

by B.T. ClarkApril 13, 2025April 13, 2025
The value of traditional education can vary widely across the country. While a college degree has long been viewed as a critical step toward the American dream, growing costs have led many students to reconsider the return-on-investment of higher education. Meanwhile, local economies and individual circumstances can push others toward learning a trade or entering the workforce early.
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These Are The Most Uneducated Counties in Georgia

by StackerApril 10, 2025April 10, 2025

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