An IHOP restaurant in Lithonia scored a 64 out of 100 on a routine health inspection earlier this month, a failing grade that revealed live roaches, a gnat infestation, improperly stored food and employees not washing their hands. The Georgia Department of Public Health inspection took place July 2 at the restaurant located at 2910 […]
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Fire Safety in the Peach State: Choosing Facade Materials That Meet Modern Codes
For homeowners across Georgia, a home’s exterior does more than create curb appeal. The materials used on walls, siding and other exterior surfaces can play an important role in protecting properties from fire risks. As communities grow and building standards continue to evolve, choosing the right facade materials has become a key consideration for safety, […]
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Albany police seek woman for questioning in Rasheed Moore homicide
What’s happening: King has not been charged in Moore’s death. Police say they want to question her as part of the homicide investigation. What this means for you: If you know where King is or have any information about Moore’s death, call Crime Stoppers at (229) 436-TIPS or the Albany Police Department at (229) 302-0756.
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62-year-old Georgia man charged with killing his roommate
What happened: 62-year-old Albert McKinney faces a malice murder charge, which means he is accused of intentionally killing the man who shared his apartment. Investigators say McKinney stabbed the victim to death. The arrest: McKinney was found at a home in Jonesboro and taken into custody without a struggle. He is now in the DeKalb […]
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Man charged in Macon apartment shooting death that killed 20-year-old
What happened: Jordan Darnell Brown was shot just before 5:30 p.m. on April 21 outside Waverly Pointe Apartments on Forest Hill Road. Someone drove him to a hospital, where he died. Deputy Coroner Lonnie Miley notified his family. What’s new: At 10 a.m. today, 23-year-old Donnie Williams Brown Jr. turned himself in on warrants tied […]
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A cold front will bring rain to Georgia this weekend
A cold front pushing into north Georgia is raising the chances of rain and thunderstorms through the weekend, with the northern part of the state facing the greatest risk of severe weather. What’s happening: North Georgia rain chances climb from 40% Thursday to a peak of 70% Saturday, then ease back to 50% by Monday. […]
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Georgia deputy indicted after using force on bystander during traffic stop
What happened: Around 2:40 a.m. on Jan. 11, 2026, Deputy Clarence Johnson V. was working a traffic stop at Broad Street and 4th Street when a man who had nothing to do with that stop approached him. The sheriff’s department described the man as “unruly.” Johnson used force while taking the man into custody. A […]
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Internet delivered to your doorstep within hours: Xfinity launches same-day Wi-Fi in Atlanta
Same-Day WiFi with the Xfinity Gateway – Delivering Multi-Gig Speeds, Powering Hundreds of Devices, Cybersecurity and Parental Controls in Atlanta Simple Sign-Up, Flexible Delivery, and Instant Connection All in One Day Key takeaways: ATLANTA – June 16, 2026 – Comcast’s Xfinity today announced the rollout of same-day WiFi equipment (Gateway) delivery for new Xfinity Internet […]
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Rush-hour Carjacking attempt ends in gunfire at Forsyth gas station
A driver fueling up at a Forsyth County gas station just after 8 a.m. Wednesday was not hurt after a stranger tried to steal his car and then fired a gun at him, the Forsyth County Sheriff’s Office said. What’s happening: The shooting happened at the Valero gas station at McGinnis Ferry Road and Old […]
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SLEEPING WITH MONSTERS: Squatters in vacant Marietta apartment turned out to be a human trafficking ring
It started May 27, when maintenance workers at the apartment complex at 730 Franklin Gateway discovered people sleeping inside an empty unit and called 911. When Marietta officers arrived, maintenance unlocked the door. Inside, they found five people asleep: three men and two girls. Two of those five were victims. The other three were suspects. […]