What happened: Lakesha Davis was inside her home when she was hit. DeKalb County Police have arrested two people in connection with the shooting. What’s new: Because Davis works for District Attorney Sherry Boston’s office, Boston sent a formal request Monday to the Prosecuting Attorneys’ Council of Georgia asking the council to assign an outside […]
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Cherokee County man missing since July 1
A 36-year-old Cherokee County man has been missing for nearly a week, and his vehicle turned up in Cobb County earlier today. What we know: Joshua Smith was last seen by a friend July 1 at the Quick Trip on Towne Lake Parkway. His vehicle was spotted in Cobb County as recently as 7:30 a.m. […]
Posted inFood
Fayetteville restaurant fails health inspection with a 46
A Fayetteville restaurant failed its most recent health inspection by a wide margin, earning a score of 46 out of 100 and triggering a required follow-up visit. Frank’s at the Old Mill, located at 1095 Highway 54 West, was inspected June 25 by the Georgia Department of Public Health. A score below 70 is considered […]
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Body found in woods in Glynn County
A body was found in a wooded area near Spur 25 and Chapel Crossing on July 2, and Glynn County police say the death remains under investigation. What we know: Officers responded after someone called in a report of a body. When they arrived, they found the body in the woods. Detectives and crime scene […]
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9 pets rescued from Georgia house fire
What happened: Effingham County Fire Rescue responded to a house fire in Eden on July 5. Firefighters rescued all nine pets from the home during the response. What’s new: The animals were treated for smoke inhalation on scene. Firefighters used Fido Pet Rescue bags, which are kits designed to help revive animals exposed to smoke. […]
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Georgia gas prices drop after July 4th holiday
Georgia drivers are paying less at the pump this week. The state average fell to $3.53 per gallon as of Sunday, down from $3.58 a week ago, according to AAA. What’s Happening: Falling crude oil prices and plentiful fuel supplies are pushing prices lower following the Independence Day holiday. Georgia’s average has dropped 34 cents […]
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Heat index could hit 106 in 10 Middle Georgia counties today
Ten Middle Georgia counties are under a heat advisory today, with conditions expected to make it feel as hot as 106 degrees outside. What’s happening: The advisory runs from noon to 8 p.m. Monday and covers Washington, Jefferson, Wilkinson, Johnson, Emanuel, Laurens, Treutlen, Wheeler, Montgomery and Toombs counties. The heat index — what the air […]
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Inmate dies after being found unresponsive at Augusta jail
What happened: Deputy jailers found the inmate at about 1:52 p.m. The inmate was taken to a local hospital, where the person was pronounced dead. The investigation: The Georgia Bureau of Investigation has been called in to conduct an independent investigation into the death. The GBI is a state agency that investigates deaths in custody […]
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Bomb Threat at Forsyth County Walmart: What We Know
A Walmart in Forsyth County was evacuated after a bomb threat Saturday, according to the Forsyth County Sheriff’s Office. What happened: The store at Highway 9 and Commerce Boulevard was cleared out after the threat came in. Bomb-sniffing dogs from the sheriff’s office searched the building and found nothing. All clear given: The sheriff’s office […]
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Convicted felon shoots gun in air during Avondale Estates fireworks show
What happened: Officers heard shots coming from a residence near the stadium while the city’s fireworks show was underway. They went to 1296 Berkeley Road, where they arrested 39-year-old Tyler Ladet. A search warrant turned up two handguns and multiple shell casings in the backyard. The charges: Ladet faces two charges: Where things stand: Ladet […]