The Monroe County Sheriff’s Office is seeking the public’s assistance in locating 13-year-old Georgia Roth, who has been missing since Friday night. Georgia, described as 5’4″ tall and weighing 110 pounds, was last seen around 10:00 p.m. on August 16 at 228 Garr Road in Monroe County. The Details: Georgia was last seen wearing a […]
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Friday Night Crash Injures Two Marietta Police Officers
A three-vehicle collision on Cobb Parkway North in Marietta on Friday night left three people injured, including two Marietta police officers. The crash occurred at around 10:15 p.m. at the intersection of Cobb Parkway and Roswell Street. The Details: According to the Marietta Police Department’s initial investigation, a 60-year-old Atlanta resident, was driving a Ford […]
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Thunderstorms Possible in Georgia This Weekend
Residents across north and central Georgia should be on alert today and tomorrow as isolated to scattered thunderstorms are expected to impact the region. Some storms may become strong to severe, with the potential to bring damaging winds, frequent lightning, and heavy rainfall. The Details: What’s Next: The situation will continue to develop, with updates […]
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Lane, Ramp Closures Scheduled for Friday Night on Midtown Connector
This weekend, drivers in Atlanta should prepare for lane and ramp closures on the Midtown Connector as the Georgia Department of Transportation conducts resurfacing maintenance. The closures are planned to ensure the safety of both workers and motorists during the repair work. The Details: Starting at 9 p.m. on Friday, August 16, two left lanes […]
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Georgia Elections Chief Calls State Election Board ‘Unelected Bureaucrats Who Have Never Run an Election’
Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger recently criticized the State Election Board for considering new rule changes that he believes could undermine the state’s election integrity. These proposed changes, particularly a rule requiring hand-counting of ballots at polling locations on election night, have been labeled as “misguided” by Raffensperger, who argues that they could delay […]
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Woman Shot and Killed By Her Husband in Broad Daylight at a Macon Gas Station
A woman was fatally shot in broad daylight at a gas station on Riverside Drive, sparking an active investigation by the Bibb County Sheriff’s Office. The shooting, which unfolded at the Fast Trip within the 2600 block of Riverside Drive, was reported to the Macon-Bibb Emergency-911 Center at 11:07 a.m. on Friday morning. The Details: […]
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How to Choose the Best Xfinity Internet Plans for Students
If you’re a student, you probably rely on the internet for almost everything nowadays. Downloading course material, submitting assignments, emailing professors, taking online classes, and the list keeps going. All of this needs an internet connection. We’ve all been through this. As a student, you won’t have unlimited money to get NASA-level internet. But, you […]
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Georgia Man Charged With Manslaughter For Selling Drugs Laced With Fentanyl
Gwinnett County detectives have arrested Emory Clark, 39, of Snellville, and charged him with manslaughter under Georgia’s new Austin’s Law. Clark’s arrest follows a month-long investigation into the fentanyl-laced drug overdose that led to the death of 23-year-old Christian Howell in Lawrenceville. The Details: The investigation began on July 31 when Gwinnett County Police responded […]
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Brookhaven Burglary Escalates to Gunfire, High-Speed Chase, and Police Shooting
A burglary in Brookhaven on the evening of August 15 quickly spiraled into violence, ending in a police shooting that left one suspect critically injured. The Details: Officers from the Brookhaven Police Department responded to a burglary in progress at a home on Caldwell Road around 8 p.m. Upon receiving reports, officers learned that the […]
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Georgia Man Opened Fire During Verbal Altercation Then Tried to Flee Police Twice
A Macon man was arrested following a shooting on Riverside Drive on Thursday afternoon. The incident occurred at approximately 12:02 p.m. on August 15 when a verbal altercation between two men escalated into gunfire. The Details: Witnesses reported that an argument between two men quickly turned violent, with one of them drawing a firearm and […]
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What You Need to Know About 2 New Metro Atlanta Traffic Projects
The State Transportation Board Thursday approved bids for two major projects in metro Atlanta representing almost $6 billion in investment between them. Board members voted unanimously to greenlight the addition of toll lanes along Georgia 400 in Fulton and Forsyth counties and an overhaul of the heavily congested Interstate 285/I-20 West interchange in Cobb and […]
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Black Lives Matter vs. The Confederate Flag: Georgia School Racism Lawsuit Can Move Forward
A federal district judge has ruled that a civil rights lawsuit filed by five Black students from Coosa High School in Rome, can move forward to trial. The lawsuit alleges that school administrators violated the students’ First Amendment rights by suspending them for protesting against racist incidents at the school and for wearing “Black Lives […]
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Construction Equipment Theft in DeKalb County Lands Two Suspects in Jail
BROOKHAVEN– The Brookhaven Police Department has arrested two men in connection with the theft of construction equipment on Buford Highway, marking a significant development in an investigation that began in June. The Details: The investigation, led by Brookhaven’s Criminal Investigations Unit, focused on the theft that occurred in the 2700 block of Buford Highway. The […]
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What is Georgia’s Favorite Dog Breed?
With over 65.1 million U.S. households owning at least one dog, the love for our furry friends is undeniable. As International Dog Day approaches on August 26, a new study reveals which dog breeds are most cherished nationwide and within each state. In Georgia, Australian shepherds and Bernese mountain dogs have tied as the favorite […]
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Georgia is The 9th Best State in The Nation for Edible Insects
With grocery prices on the rise, some residents may have entertained the idea of eating insects and other wildlife if it comes to that. As it turns out, the Peach State is among the top states in the nation for edible insects and other wildlife. Georgia is emerging as a notable state for those interested […]
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Candler County Manhunt Ends in Capture of Wanted Felon
Theolis Coney, a man wanted across multiple counties for violent felonies, was captured this afternoon in Candler County after a tip from citizens led deputies to his location. The Details: Deputies conducted two separate search operations over the weekend in connection with Theolis Coney, who had been evading law enforcement despite multiple arrest warrants for […]
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What is the Economic Impact of Georgia’s Colleges and Universities?
The University System of Georgia (USG) produced an economic impact of $21.9 billion during fiscal 2023, a 9% increase over the previous year, according to a study released Wednesday. The system’s institutions also generated 163,332 full- and part-time jobs across the state during that same period, the Selig Center for Economic Growth at the University […]
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Three Former Daycare Workers Plead Guilty in Georgia Child Abuse Case
Three former employees of the Appletree Learning Center in Stone Mountain have pleaded guilty to charges related to the abuse of children under their care. The guilty pleas come after a lengthy investigation into disturbing allegations of mistreatment at the daycare, which serves some of the youngest members of the DeKalb County community. The Details: […]
