A Hall County inmate who walked away from a work release detail on Dec. 22 is back in custody. On Friday, deputies with the Hall County Sheriff’s Office located 45-year-old Cedric Demitri Rogers, of Flowery Branch, at an abandoned house on Talley Lane just off Thompson Mill Road. Rogers was taken into custody without incident […]
What will the weather in Georgia be like this weekend?
The weekend will start out mild, but will end with rain, according to the National Weather Service. If you’re planning to do any outdoor activities this weekend, Saturday is your day. The high will be near 56 degrees for most of the day. Rain is expected to start moving in after 5 p.m. and will […]
A vote next week could launch Georgia’s long-delayed medical marijuana program
Georgia’s long-delayed medical marijuana program is about to take off, despite a spate of unresolved lawsuits from companies that lost out in the bidding for licenses. The Georgia Access to Medical Cannabis Commission is expected to vote Jan. 25 on rules governing all aspects of the program from growing the leaf crop in greenhouses under […]
Severe beating leads to death of 52-year-old Atlanta man
A 52-year-old Atlanta man died Saturday as a result of a being severely beaten in December, police say. The Gwinnett Police Department has charged 21-year-old Bryan Alvarado, of Duluth, and 23-year-old Yeison Alvarado, also from Duluth, with felony murder, aggravated assault, aggravated battery, robbery, and false imprisonment in connection with the death of 52-year-old Raul Diaz-Villalba, […]
Julie Chrisley isn’t the only reality TV star incarcerated at her Kentucky prison
Julie Chrisley reported to Federal Medical Center Lexington in Kentucky on Tuesday, January 17, to begin her seven-year prison sentence, but she isn’t the only reality star incarcerated at the facility. Ex-cheerleader Jerry Harris, who appeared in the Emmy-winning Netflix docuseries Cheer, was locked up at Federal Medical Center Lexington last August after being sentenced to 12 years […]
Lanes on Ga. 400 Will Be Shifted This Weekend. Expect Delays
The Gist: The Georgia Department of Transportation and contractor C.W. Matthews will be shifting traffic lanes on Ga. 400 to the right side of the road: northbound and southbound to allow for the construction of a new bridge bent for McGinnis Ferry Road. When: The traffic shift will begin 8 p.m. Friday, Jan. 20, until 5 a.m. […]
Georgia ranked the 6th best state to start a business
Georgia is the 6th best state to start a business, a new analysis reveals. WalletHub ranked The Peach State ahead of neighboring North Carolina (No. 11), South Carolina (16), Tennessee (17) and Alabama (28) but behind Florida (2). Nationally, Utah topped the list, followed by Florida, Texas and Colorado, while Alaska, Connecticut and West Virginia […]
Doraville police shoot man who took over a patrol car
DORAVILLE — The GBI is investigating a police shooting that occurred Thursday morning after a traffic stop in Doraville. One man was shot and has sustained injuries. No officers were injured during the incident. According to the GBI, preliminary information indicates that at about 11:50 a.m., Doraville Police officers attempted to conduct a traffic stop […]
Police search for another suspect in the killing of a woman at a Centerville Highway car dealership
The Gwinnett Police Homicide Unit has identified an additional suspect in connection with the death of 34-year-old Snellville resident Courtney Owens, who was killed at a car dealership on Centerville Highway. Stoney Williams, a 41-year-old Conyers man is charged with malice murder, felony murder, and aggravated assault. Police say Williams is not in custody, and […]
Expected cold weather prompts DeKalb County to open warming centers Friday and Sunday
DeKalb County will open the following warming centers for residents to use on Friday, Jan. 20, and Sunday, Jan. 22, beginning at 8 p.m.: Anyone staying in the warming centers must follow the county’s COVID-19 protocols that include wearing a mask, social distancing and undergoing a temperature check. Temperatures Friday night are expected to drop […]
GBI releases name of man killed by officers in DeKalb County Wednesday
The man who died in yesterday’s police shooting has been identified as 26-year-old Manuel Esteban Paez Teran. According to the GBI, during the multi-agency operation at the site of the future Atlanta Public Safety Training Center that began on January 18, 2023, approximately 25 campsites were located and removed. Additionally, mortar style fireworks, multiple edged […]
Meet Ayden Lampe, the Calhoun City Schools Spelling Bee Champ
Calhoun Elementary student, Ayden Lampe, was named the 2023 Calhoun City Schools District Spelling Bee Champion on Thursday, January 19. Calhoun City Schools celebrated the spelling skills of a select number of students by hosting their annual district spelling bee at the Board of Education Central Office. The competition consisted of the top five Calhoun Elementary and […]
New Georgia House Speaker Takes Wait-and-see Approach During First Year
New Georgia House Speaker Jon Burns is taking a wait-and-see approach toward some key issues the General Assembly is being asked to consider during his first legislative session in the chamber’s top post. Burns, R-Newington, said he’s waiting to see how a court challenge to Georgia’s 2019 abortion law plays out before deciding whether any […]
GBI releases more information about police shooting in DeKalb County
The Georgia Bureau of Investigation has released more details about the shooting at the site of the future City of Atlanta Public Safety Training Center in DeKalb County. One man was killed and an officer was injured. Below is the full news release from the GBI. In an ongoing effort to ensure that the site […]
Kennesaw’s new amphitheater is one step closer to a reality
KENNESAW — The Kennesaw Parks and Recreation Department will have a groundbreaking ceremony for phase eight of Depot Park Jan. 19 at 4 p.m. Phase eight of the Depot Park Master Plan includes the amphitheater and festival area. Upon completion, the amphitheater will feature a 50 x 42 ft. stage, with back of house. The […]
One lane on I-16 in Bibb County will be closed for repairs
One lane on the I-16 Westbound bridge deck in Bibb County will be closed for repairs, according to the Georgia Department of Transportation. The lane closure is near Exit 2. The outside lane is closed and will remain until repairs are complete. Repairs are expected to be done by Friday afternoon. The nearest westbound overhead message […]
Fastest-growing jobs that pay over $100K
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The City of Milton wants your input on plans for the Mayfield area
MILTON — People who live, work, and otherwise have an interest in the future of Crabapple, Milton, and its downtown are invited Thursday to a public workshop focused on what’s being called the District at Mayfield. The District at Mayfield encompasses 22 parcels that span nearly 18 acres in part of Milton’s Crabapple character area. […]