Jean Marie Morgan survived the attack — at least for a while. In April 2012, Ronald Lange Buchalla strangled her and struck her in the head with a pool cue. She lived. He pleaded guilty the following year to criminal attempt to commit murder and family-violence aggravated assault, and was sentenced to 30 years, 20 […]
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Roswell will celebrate America’s 250th with biggest bash yet
The free event begins at 6 p.m. at the park, located at 10495 Woodstock Road. New attractions this year include a giant fun slide, Western throwing games, spin art stations, roaming stilt walkers and complimentary funnel cakes while supplies last. Live music will be provided by 293 Band. Timothy Miller, an Atlanta tenor known for […]
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Election Day: Kemp reveals why he is supporting Burt Jones
Candidates running for their party tickets in Tuesday’s runoff election made their last-ditch campaign efforts over the weekend and on Monday. Gov. Brian Kemp had a particularly busy Monday, when he campaigned both for Lt. Gov. Burt Jones in the governor’s race and former football coach Derek Dooley in the U.S. Senate race, and stood […]
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Gulf storm threatens Georgia with weekend deluge
A weather disturbance in the Northwest Gulf of Mexico has a 60% chance of developing into a tropical storm or hurricane within the next three days, and heavy rain is already expected in Georgia by the end of this week no matter what the system does. What’s happening: The National Weather Service is tracking the […]
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27-year-old Canton man dies after motorcycle crash on I-75 in Marietta
A 27-year-old Canton man died early Tuesday after his motorcycle went down on I-75 in Marietta, police say. What happened: Parker Faucett was riding a 2022 Kawasaki Ninja in the middle lanes of I-75 Southbound, near the bridge over South Marietta Parkway, when he lost control just after midnight. The bike went down on the […]
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STANDOFF ENDS: Mableton and Cobb finally shake hands on police deal
Mableton residents will keep seeing Cobb County police on their streets for at least another year after the two governments signed a new agreement, ending a standoff that left the city without a formal police contract for two weeks. What’s happening: Cobb County Police will patrol Mableton under a one-year deal that took effect today. […]
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Utility truck driver dies after Macon chain-reaction crash
What happened: A red sedan was stopped westbound on Bass Road, waiting to turn left onto Westchester Drive. The driver of a Chevrolet utility truck, also heading west, swerved into the oncoming lane to avoid hitting the sedan. The utility truck struck a Peterbilt commercial truck coming the other way, and the force of the […]
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Knife-wielding burglary suspect on the run in Twiggs County
A burglary was reported Sunday at 387 Faulks Landing in Twiggs County, and the suspect ran from the scene carrying a knife. What we know: The suspect is a white male last seen wearing a gray tank top. He has a tribal-style band tattoo with a symbol on his right arm and was seen running […]
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Body found near Kennesaw train tracks
What’s Happening: Kennesaw Police responded to the area of the train tracks Tuesday morning after someone reported finding a body. CSX Police are also assisting in the investigation, according to authorities. What Police Are Saying: Kennesaw Police say the investigation is active but stress there is no threat to the surrounding community. The identity of […]
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Bite Club: Lake Lanier Boater Chomps Warden During Rescue
A Lake Lanier rescue turned into a crime scene Sunday when a man allegedly bit a game warden who was trying to save him from drowning. What’s Happening: Georgia Department of Natural Resources game wardens were patrolling near Mary Alice Park and Baldridge Marina when they spotted a personal watercraft spinning in circles with no […]
