A suspended Georgia state representative admitted in federal court Thursday that she lied to collect nearly $18,000 in pandemic unemployment benefits she had no right to receive. What happened: 67-year-old Sharon Henderson, a Democrat who held the District 113 seat in the Georgia House, pleaded guilty to making false statements to get money from a […]
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Savannah school zone speed cameras turn back on next week
What’s happening: The cameras switch on Monday, Aug. 3, but will only send warnings for the first two weeks. Starting Aug. 17, anyone caught speeding will get a fine in the mail. The cameras run from 45 minutes before school starts through 30 minutes after dismissal, on school days only. They are off on weekends, […]
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Apalachee school shooter’s dad will be sentenced today
On Thursday, Colin Gray, the father of convicted school shooter Colt Gray, will appear in court to be sentenced for providing the rifle his son used in a school shooting at Apalachee High School which killed four people. In March, Colin Gray was convicted on more than two dozen charges, including two counts of second-degree […]
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Wellstar slashes 761 jobs despite 9 months of stronger earnings
Wellstar Health System told 761 employees this week they are out of a job, cutting 2% of its 35,000-person workforce from corporate offices, administrative departments, and shared services. What’s happening: The cuts do not affect doctors, nurses, or other frontline care workers. The people losing jobs work in back-office and administrative roles, including certain administrative […]
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Billionaire Rick Jackson is spending $87 million on campaign ads to fight Keisha Lance Bottoms
Starting Saturday, Georgians who watch television or go online will likely encounter campaign ads from Rick Jackson, the Republican candidate for governor. The wealthy entrepreneur announced this week that he will spend $87 million on an initial ad buy to promote his campaign against former Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms, the Democrat. “This is the […]
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Roaches crawling on food: Alpharetta Mexican restaurant fails health inspection
A Mexican restaurant in Alpharetta failed its most recent health inspection last week, scoring a 63 out of 100 after an inspector found live roaches crawling on exposed food and a cutting board. The Georgia Department of Public Health inspection at Senor Patron, located at 3005 Old Alabama Road, took place July 23. A score […]
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Tybee Island lifeguards warn heat is making beachgoers sick
Lifeguards on Tybee Island have been responding to a growing number of heat exhaustion calls as temperatures climb. What’s Happening: Tybee Island Ocean Rescue says heat exhaustion calls have increased during the current heat. Children, older adults, and anyone spending long stretches outside are at the greatest risk. Know the difference: Heat exhaustion can turn […]
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‘You didn’t even know anyone at that school:’ Apalachee school shooter gets life in prison and no parole
Apalachee High School shooter Colt Gray has been sentenced to life without the possibility of parole, days after pleading guilty to 55 charges for the September 2024 killings of four people. Barrow County Superior Court Judge Nicholas Primm handed down the sentence after three days of victim impact statements, evidence, and expert testimony. “You weren’t […]
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SLOW DOWN: Afternoons turn deadly for kids walking home from school
The most dangerous time for a child walking home from school isn’t the morning rush. It’s the afternoon, after the bell rings, according to federal traffic data. What’s happening: AAA is holding events across Georgia this week urging drivers to slow down near schools and in neighborhoods as students head back to class. Today’s stop […]
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Crash blocks two lanes on I-75 South in Fulton County
Drivers heading south on I-75 near midtown Atlanta are facing delays Wednesday morning after a crash blocked two lanes before the 16th and 14th Street exits. What’s happening: The crash is at mile marker 250.7, just before the 16th/14th Street interchange. Two lanes are blocked in the southbound direction. What this means for you: Drivers […]