Lawyers representing the state and the Republican National Committee asked a federal appellate court Wednesday to reverse a lower court order blocking two provisions of a controversial election reform law the GOP-controlled General Assembly passed in 2021. A U.S. District Court judge granted a preliminary injunction in 2023 to civil rights and voting rights groups […]
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How a Challenge Coin Made Its Way Back Home to Cobb County
It wasn’t supposed to end up in Hamburg, New York. But there it was — a 75th anniversary Cobb County Police Department challenge coin, buried among a handful of local keepsakes in a plastic bag at a garage sale just south of Buffalo. Most were tied to nearby towns. This one wasn’t. It didn’t belong. […]
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Georgia Man Impersonated Police and Threatened ATV Riders
A Jenkins County man is facing multiple felony charges after allegedly posing as a police officer and threatening a group of people riding ATVs on a rural road. 👮♂️ What We Know: Wayne Leo Chance of Perkins, was arrested August 12 after turning himself in at the Jenkins County Jail. The Georgia Bureau of Investigation […]
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Gwinnett Greenlights Big Road Projects: What to Know
A bridge replacement. A major intersection overhaul. And millions of dollars in new road projects. Gwinnett County is pressing ahead with a slate of transportation upgrades meant to keep cars moving and commuters sane. 🚧 What’s Happening: At its August 5 meeting, Gwinnett’s Board of Commissioners approved a series of transportation improvements. Among them: 💡 […]
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Woodstock Will Add 2 New Fire Stations
Woodstock’s city leaders just signed off on a plan to double the city’s fire stations—without doubling the budget. 🧯 What’s Happening:The city already budgeted for 12 new firefighters and one new station. Then, contractor Spratlin Construction offered a discount if Woodstock built both stations at once. 💰 The Big Picture: The Woodstock City Council unanimously […]
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Her Name Was Nicole Alston: Mystery of Murdered and Dismembered Woman Solved
For nearly two decades, she was a nameless victim in a cold case file. Now, she is Nicole Alston again. In 2007, authorities in Georgia found a dismembered body—13 parts, carefully scattered. Missing were the hands, the feet, the head. With no way to identify her, and no one yet linking her disappearance to this […]
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Marietta Hit-And-Run on I-75 Kills Truck Driver
Before dawn on Wednesday, traffic crawled past blue lights on I-75 in Marietta as investigators marked tire tracks and broken parts on the shoulder. Police say a driver hit a man on the entrance ramp and kept going. They are now classifying the case as a hit-and-run. What We Know: 🛑 Why It Matters: Northbound […]
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Weather Alert: Storms in North Georgia Could Lead to Flooding
Thunderstorms and soaked ground could trigger flooding through the night in Georgia’s mountain counties. ⚠️ What’s Happening: The National Weather Service has issued a Flood Watch for Georgia’s mountain counties near the Tennessee and North Carolina borders. More rain is expected—and fast. 🌧️ Why It Matters: With the soil already saturated, even a modest round […]
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Wanted in Hall County
Hall County authorities are searching for five people with active warrants and are asking the public for help locating them. What We Know: The Hall County Sheriff’s Office released new photos of five individuals wanted on outstanding warrants. Each is sought in connection with charges ranging from probation violations to criminal offenses. Law enforcement is […]
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Man Shot at Atlanta Gas Station in May Was an Armed Robber
Further investigation by the Atlanta Police Department reveals that a man who was shot and killed by a private citizen while attempting an armed robbery at a gas station on Martin Luther King Junior Drive in Atlanta. What We Know: Police now say the man who died in a May shooting on Martin Luther King […]
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2 Georgia Universities Named AI Leaders
Georgia has two universities earning national recognition for artificial intelligence research, according to a new analysis from Studocu. 🤖 Why It Matters: AI is reshaping everything from healthcare to transportation. Georgia’s showing in the rankings underscores the state’s growing role in the high-stakes race for innovation. 📊 What’s Happening: Using Semantic Scholar API data, Studocu […]
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The Fast Track to Burnout: Raising Kids in Today’s Sports Culture
When I was a kid, youth sports felt like a giant fitting room. Stay with me here in the analogy. You could try out this sport, give that one a spin, and figure out what fits – no pressure, no big investment. It wasn’t expected for anyone to specialize, really, until high school, and even […]
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$5,000 Reward Offered in East Point Shooting Death
A man was fatally shot outside an East Point apartment complex on July 7, 2022, and police are offering a $5,000 reward for information leading to an arrest in the deadly shooting. What We Know: Jerry Rice was shot around 4:51 p.m. outside The Park at Galaway Apartments on Candlewood Drive. Police say he was […]
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9 Things You Didn’t Know About Rabun County
Rabun County, Georgia, sits in the far northeastern corner of the state, bordered by North Carolina and South Carolina. Known for its mountain views, lush forests, and outdoor recreation, this small county is also full of surprises. From record-breaking rainfall to movie history, here are 10 facts that will give you a whole new appreciation […]
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Scam Alert: Families of Inmates in Habersham County Targeted
The Habersham County Sheriff’s Office is warning residents about a new scam. According to law enforcement, scammers posing as sheriff’s officers call to demand fake bond payments from relatives of incarcerated people. What We Know: Scammers are reportedly calling family members of inmates, claiming to be a “Mark Townsend” or using a lieutenant title, and […]
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Roswell Police Seize $750K in Meth and Cocaine
Police arrested two people and seized more than 15 kilograms of methamphetamine and cocaine after Roswell police and federal agents uncovered a suspected drug conversion lab in an apartment complex. What We Know: A joint investigation involving the Roswell Police Department, U.S. Customs and Border Protection, and Homeland Security Investigations began August 2 when federal […]
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The Mystery of Barbara Crenshaw: Cold Case Still Open
The morning began with company and ended with a creek. That’s the narrow corridor where the truth about Barbara Crenshaw vanished. She was 39. In the early hours of March 19, 1996, someone saw her with a man no one seems to know. By the end of that day, deputies found her in the creek. […]
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Funeral Sticker Shock: How Georgia Families Get Fleeced in Their Darkest Hour
When grief clouds judgment, some funeral homes see dollar signs. Funeral homes are hitting Georgia families with emotional upsells, vague contracts, and overpriced packages they never wanted—all while navigating the loss of a loved one. 💰 Why It Matters: The average funeral now costs between $8,300 and $9,995 for burial and $6,280 for cremation—before any […]
