MACON — The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office has made an arrest in the shooting death of a 60-year-old man outside a Mrs. Winner’s in Macon. The man was shot in his car. Deputies arrested 21-year-old Alonzo Bernard Hicks in connection to the death of Robert Wells. Hicks was taken into custody Tuesday night at 1459 […]
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Georgia Issues First Statement After Tragic Car Accident
Georgia released its first official statement on the Jan. 15 car accident that killed offensive lineman Devin Willock and recruiting staffer Chandler LeCroy. The school shared a message from Director of Athletics Josh Brooks on Tuesday. “Out of respect for the families involved, we have refrained from making any public statements up to this point […]
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National high school boys basketball player of the year: Meet 20 top candidates
Several states are at different points of their high school boys basketball season, with some just hitting the midpoint and others starting the playoffs next month. But in every state we’ve seen enough to gain a decent understanding of each team’s makeup and which players have looked like the best of the best. Here are 20 […]
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60-year-old Georgia man shot and killed in his truck near Mrs. Winner’s in Macon
The News: A 60-year-old Dublin man was shot and killed inside his truck near the Mrs. Winner’s on Pio Nono Ave. in Macon. The Crime: Bibb County deputies responded to a call of a person who had been shot inside of a truck near the roadway just after noon Tuesday. When deputies and emergency services […]
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Should the grand jury report on Donald Trump’s role in Georgia’s 2020 election be made public?
A lawyer for a coalition of media outlets asked a Fulton County judge Tuesday to release the final report of a special purpose grand jury that investigated then-President Donald Trump’s alleged attempts to overturn the 2020 presidential election in Georgia. “There is genuine public interest in what these grand jurors found,” Thomas Clyde told Fulton […]
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Gangs, Guns, Gone Bill Would Require a 10-year Minimum Sentence When a Gun is Used During a Violent Crime in Georgia
The News: Yesterday, Georgia State Sen. Brandon Beach, a Republican from Alpharetta, introduced Senate Bill 7, also known as the “3G” bill or the “Gangs, Guns, Gone” bill. The bill would impose a 10 year mandatory minimum sentence for anyone who uses a gun while committing or attempting to commit a violent felony. What does […]
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Is Bluey a Boy or a Girl? Plus, More FAQs About the Beloved Cartoon
There is a charming kids’ show on Disney Junior and Disney+ that has captivated young children and their parents alike over the past few years. Heck, even some kid-less adults admit to watching this show as a guilty pleasure! The series is Bluey, an Australian import about a family of anthropomorphic dogs. And fans have had many questions while […]
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STATS: A Look Back at Georgia’s Two-Year Title Run
Georgia recently capped off one of the greatest runs in college football history. They became just the third team in the modern era of the sport to win consecutive titles and now prepare for the upcoming season in the center of the spotlight. The Bulldogs posted one of their best offensive seasons to date while […]
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Cobb County Taco Mac Shooting: What we know
A shooting at a Taco Mac in Cobb County Monday during the lunch rush shook the community and the metro Atlanta area. Here’s what we know so far. Cobb County Police Homicide Detectives are investigating the deadly shooting outside the Taco Mac located at 3101 Cobb Parkway in the Vinings area near Atlanta. At about […]
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The Walmart in Vine City will reopen
ATLANTA — A Walmart store in Vine City that was temporarily closed will reopen, Atlanta city officials confirmed Monday night. The store is at the intersection of Martin Luther King Jr. Drive and Joseph E. Lowery Blvd. Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens said he worked directly with Walmart on the store’s reopening. “I and my team […]
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Look: Football World Reacts To Today’s Stetson Bennett Announcement
Stetson Bennett, the two-time national champion quarterback, is finally getting some of the recognition he deserves. It was announced on Monday morning that Bennett is this year’s Manning Award winner. The Manning Award, presented by the Allstate Sugar Bowl, is given to the nation’s top quarterback. It takes into account the player’s bowl game performance […]
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Atlanta entrepreneur charged with paycheck protection fraud
Travis Lee Harris has been arraigned on federal charges stemming from his fraudulent acquisition of a Paycheck Protection Program loan for small businesses. Harris was indicted by a federal grand jury on Jan.3. “Congress established the Paycheck Protection Program to help small businesses, not to be easy money for anyone willing to lie on a loan application,” […]
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GBI: Activist fatally shot after wounding state trooper in Atlanta bought gun legally
The 26-year-old activist shot to death by law enforcement in Atlanta last week legally purchased the gun he used to shoot a state trooper, the Georgia Bureau of Investigation reported Monday. Manuel Esteban Paez Teran was shot last Wednesday at the site of the future Atlanta Public Safety Training Center, a project that has drawn […]
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Photos: Divers Recover Vehicle That Sank in the Chattahoochee River
Divers in Cobb County were able to recover a vehicle that sank into the Chattahoochee River Monday morning. The driver was able to swim to safety and is being treated for their injuries. The County’s Underwater Search and Recovery Team responded to retrieve the vehicle, which drove into the river at Paces Mill and traveled […]
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Have you seen missing Atlanta 12-year-old Cynia Mitchell?
ATLANTA — The Atlanta Police Department is asking for your help finding a missing 12-year-old. Police say Cynia Mitchell was last seen on Jan. 23 in the Piedmont and 5th Ave area.0 If anyone has seen her or knows her whereabouts, they are asked to contact 911 immediately or the Special Victim’s Unit at 404-546-4256.
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Tim Allen Responds to Pamela Anderson’s Claims That He Flashed Her on ‘Home Improvement’ Set
Pamela Anderson revealed a shocking claim regarding Tim Allen in her upcoming memoir, Love, Pamela. According to an excerpt obtained by Variety from her upcoming book, the actress, 55, claimed that Allen, 69, exposed himself to her on the set of Home Improvement when she was 23 years old. Anderson portrayed the Tool Girl Lisa in the 1990 sitcom for the first two seasons of the show. […]
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The Sunrise Report: Stories you missed around Georgia last week
In case you weren’t paying attention to local news and happenings over the weekend or much of last week, here is a brief rundown of some of the high notes. But first, in news from today, if you’ve filled up your tank lately, you noticed that gas prices are continuing to climb. Also, before you […]
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Gas prices in Georgia keep climbing higher
Georgia gas price average rose at the pump compared to a week ago. Georgia drivers are now paying an average price of $3.25 per gallon for regular unleaded gasoline. Monday’s state average is 19 cents more than a week ago, 52 cents more than a month ago, and 12 cents more than this time last year. It now costs $48.75 to fill a 15-gallon tank of regular gasoline. […]
