Richmond County is implementing a mosquito control program following a surge in the pest population after Hurricane Helene. The Health Department is using EPA-approved adulticide sprays daily at 4 p.m. to combat mosquito-borne diseases. Residents are advised to wear protective clothing, use repellents, and eliminate standing water to prevent breeding.
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Georgia Resident Fined For Keeping a Wolf as a Pet
On October 17, a Stephens County resident was cited for illegally possessing a female wolf kept as a pet. The wolf was captured and transferred to a permitted facility. Georgia’s strict laws prohibit owning wild animals like wolves due to public safety concerns and the potential for disease spread.
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Georgia High School Football Scores: Week 10
Here are the scores, photos and videos for week 10 of the high school football season in Georgia. The Scores: The Photos
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23-Year-Old Houston County Man Dies in Motorcycle Accident
A 23-year-old man from Houston County lost his life following a motorcycle crash in Bonaire on Friday afternoon. Just the Facts: Jakob McGuire, the victim, was heading south on Bonanza Drive when his motorcycle veered out of his lane, crashing into a Chevrolet Traverse going north, according to the Houston County Sheriff’s Office. The crash […]
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Is The Air Quality Safe in Conyers?
Residents of Rockdale County can now return to normal life after the shelter-in-place order was lifted on October 17 due to a chemical release at BioLab’s facility. The EPA confirmed air quality is safe, and emergency response operations have ceased, although cleanup under state supervision will continue for affected areas.
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More Than 1 Million People Have Voted Early in Georgia
More than 1 million Georgians have cast their ballots during the first four days of the early voting period, Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger’s office reported Friday. “We have done it! We crossed the 1,000,000 voter mark at around 11:50am. Amazing turnout! So happy for the counties and the voters! Let’s keep it going,” Gabriel Sterling, […]
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Kamala Harris is Coming to Georgia Again: This Time She’s Going to Church
Vice President Kamala Harris, alongside running mate Minnesota Governor Tim Walz, is set to attend church services this Sunday in two crucial swing states: Georgia and Michigan. Harris will visit the New Birth Missionary Baptist Church in Stonecrest, while Walz is scheduled to join worshippers at Victorious Believers Ministries in Saginaw, Michigan. These visits come […]
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Teenagers Arrested in Fentanyl Overdose Death of Gwinnett Teen
Two teenagers from Atlanta have been arrested and charged in connection to the fentanyl overdose death of a 16-year-old girl, according to the Gwinnett County Police Department. The arrests: Dino Runar Bonasera, 17, was arrested and faces multiple charges, including felony murder and aggravated involuntary manslaughter for causing the overdose death. The second suspect, a […]
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Controversial Georgia State Election Board Rules Struck Down
A Fulton County Superior Court judge has invalidated seven changes to state election laws the Republican-controlled State Election Board (SEB) adopted in recent weeks. In an 11-page ruling handed down this week, Judge Thomas Cox Jr. declared the board lacked the legal authority to adopt the rules. “All rules enacted by the SEB must be […]
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Elections 101: How Votes Are Counted
This is the first in a series of articles we will be releasing leading up to the 2o24 election to help educate the public on how elections are actually conducted. With all of the rampant misinformation and confusion surrounding elections, we hope this series will clarify some of the issues voters are struggling to grasp. […]
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17-Year-Old Emelia Martinez Has Been Missing For 10 Months
Seventeen-year-old Emelia Martinez has been missing from Stone Mountain for 10 months since December 13, 2023. She is described as 5’6″ and 135 pounds with black hair and brown eyes. Authorities continue to seek public assistance in finding her, urging anyone with information to contact relevant organizations.
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4 Georgia Business Executives Headed to Prison For Bid Rigging
Four concrete suppliers have been sentenced to prison for participating in a long-running bid-rigging scheme in the Savannah area. James Clayton Pedrick, Gregory Hall Melton, John David Melton, and Timothy “Bo” Strickland were charged in federal court four years ago with conspiring to fix prices, rig bids, and allocate jobs from the sale of ready-mix […]
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Have You Seen Missing 71-Year-Old Gwinnett Woman Marie Alabre?
The Gwinnett County Police Department is asking the community for help in locating 71-year-old Marie Alabre, who was reported missing by her family on October 12. Just the Facts: Marie Alabre’s family called 911 on October 12, reporting her as missing after she failed to return home. According to the family, Marie left her home […]
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Shooter and Father Indicted in Apalachee High School Shooting
A Barrow County grand jury has indicted 14-year-old Colt Gray and his father Colin Gray for a shooting at Apalachee High School, resulting in four deaths and numerous injuries. Colt faces 55 charges including murder, while Colin has 29 counts, linked to the firearm’s purchase as a gift. Arraignment is set for November 21.
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Missing Dog in Candler County
The Candler County Sheriff’s Office has issued an alert for a missing dog named Belle, last seen near the intersection of MLK Drive and Lillian Street on October 16, 2024. The sheriff’s office is asking the community to keep an eye out for Belle and to report any sightings. Those who may have seen Belle […]
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Shooting of John Robert Smith Jr. by VA Officer in DeKalb County Declared Justified
DeKalb County District Attorney Sherry Boston has deemed the shooting of Army veteran John Robert Smith Jr. by VA police at the Atlanta VA Medical Center justified. Smith, experiencing suicidal thoughts, threatened staff with a knife, leading to the officer firing 13 shots. The use of force was considered legally justified.
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A Race Against Time: How Northside Elementary Staff Rescued a Student from Cardiac Arrest
On September 19, Northside Elementary staff successfully revived a student who went into cardiac arrest upon arrival at school. Nurse Ashley Washington and teacher Emily Brockway provided critical rescue breathing and CPR, utilizing an AED, restoring the student’s pulse by 7:58 a.m. Their actions were officially recognized by the Coweta County Board of Education.
Posted inGeorgia People
America’s Longest-Serving Sheriff Enters Hospice at Age 92
Cullen Talton, Houston County Sheriff for nearly 52 years, has entered hospice care, marking the end of an era in Georgia law enforcement. Talton, 92, is the longest-serving sheriff in the United States, and his health decline was announced at the Georgia Sheriff’s Association’s annual luncheon. 🕰️ Why It Matters: Talton’s decades of service reflect […]
