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Woman injured in stabbing that led to police shooting in Georgia
A Lithia Springs woman was hospitalized after suffering multiple stab wounds in a domestic dispute that ended in a police shooting in Douglas County on April 23. Georgia Bureau of Investigation agents are now conducting an independent investigation into the incident at the request of the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office. According to preliminary reports, deputies […]
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Georgia politician charged with kidnapping
The News: Former Columbus mayoral candidate Zephaniah Dwayne Baker was arrested on multiple charges, including kidnapping and aggravated assault Saturday morning. What Happened?: Baker, wanted by Cobb County Sheriff’s Office for several felonies and misdemeanors, was apprehended at 12:45 a.m. as authorities executed a search warrant. The arrest was the result of collaborative efforts by […]
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Here’s how you can dispose of hazardous household waste in Roswell
As spring blossoms, Roswell residents are gearing up for the city’s annual Household Hazardous Waste Collection event. Set for Saturday, May 13, 2023, from 8:30 to 11:30 a.m., the event provides a unique opportunity for locals to safely dispose of hazardous waste materials, ensuring a cleaner and safer community. The collection will take place at […]
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Don Lemon Says He’s ‘Stunned’ By CNN’s Decision to Fire Him In Emotional Statement
Lemon claimed that he was not informed until this morning.
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Tucker Carlson Parts Ways with Fox News
Fox News had just settled a lawsuit worth $787.5 million for election lies last week.
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Weekly Weather Forecast: It could be a rainy week in Georgia
Georgia residents should be prepared for a week of mixed weather, as sunshine, rain, and thunderstorms are set to make their way through The Peach State, according to the National Weather Service. Today, there might be some light rain before 9 a.m., followed by mostly cloudy skies and a high near 71 degrees. A gentle […]
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Dispute at gas pump leads to fatal shooting at Norcross Shell station
NORCROSS — A shooting at a Shell Gas Station in Norcross left one man dead on Sunday. Officers responded to a report of a shooting at the gas station located at the intersection of Peachtree Industrial Boulevard and Jimmy Carter Boulevard just after 12:40 p.m. Upon arrival, police found the body of a man on […]
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Parkview sweeps McEachern; slides into the Class 7A Sweet 16
LILBURN, GEORGIA – Parkview’s quest of winning another Class 7A state championship is off and running after the Panthers swept McEachern, 7-2 and 9-3 Saturday afternoon in the first round of the state playoffs. The Panthers (26-5) received a great outing from Game 1 starter Thorpe Musci, who …
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Georgia Sheriff has harsh words for perpetrators of recent round of violence
In the wake of school fights this week and a shooting last night, Burke County Sheriff Alfonzo Williams is sending out a warning to the perpetrators of end-of-year school fights and other violence in the community. Below is a message the Sheriff posted on social media just after Saturday night’s shooting incident. If the persons […]
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How much does Georgia tax residents compared to other states
As the sayings go, taxes are one of the few certainties in life, and the annual ritual of filling them with the IRS is not one that many people look forward to. The average American paid $10,845 in federal income taxes alone in 2020. But, while everyone is subject to the same federal tax laws, […]
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Dame Edna Comedian Barry Humphries Dies at 89
Barry Humphries, who spent decades in and out of drag as he played Dame Edna and other outlandish characters, has died. The Australian comedian was 89. A Sydney hospital confirmed Humphries’ death, noting he passed away on Saturday, April 22, several days after undergoing hip surgery, according to The New York Times. “He was completely himself […]
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Coca-Cola Answers Pepsi Move With a New Take On a Classic Soda
The two beverage giants have been willing to make major changes as they battle for market dominance.
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What Georgia’s new reading laws mean for your child
ATLANTA – Georgia is gearing up to implement a new approach to teaching reading in the early grades. Gov. Brian Kemp recently signed into law two literacy bills passed during this year’s legislative session. About 36% of Georgia third graders read below grade level, according to the state’s 2022 Milestones test results, and around 17% […]
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Alpharetta Businessman Pleads Guilty to Bribing Public Officials
A 72-year-old Alpharetta businessman pleaded guilty in federal court to bribing two Atlanta city officials in exchange for steering millions of dollars of city business to his company. Lohrasb “Jeff” Jafari, the PRAD Group’s former executive vice president, also pleaded guilty to bribing a former Dekalb County official to try and secure county contracts and […]
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Thunderstorms predicted this weekend in Georgia
A Hazardous Weather Outlook has been issued for portions of North and Central Georgia today, as strong isolated thunderstorms are expected to impact the area. These thunderstorms, predicted for later this morning and afternoon, may bring gusty winds and frequent lightning strikes, posing potential threats to residents and property. The National Weather Service in Peachtree […]
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A UGA professor has a plan to fight Parkinson’s disease
For centuries, scientists have tried to crack the mystery of a devastating ailment once called “the shaking palsy.” But Parkinson’s disease, which causes tremors, muscle stiffness and difficulty walking, remains the second most common neurodegenerative disorder in the United States after Alzheimer’s. About 1 million Americans have Parkinson’s, and more than 50,000 new cases are […]
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MARTA to Offer Uber, Lyft Rides to Impacted Route 183 Customers Amid Service Suspension
ATLANTA – As a response to the recent cancellation of the MARTA Bus Route 183 on Niskey Lake Road, the transit agency is set to offer Uber and Lyft trips to affected customers through its MARTAConnect Program starting Saturday, April 22. The suspension of service on Niskey Lake Road north of Campbellton Road follows a […]
