SOUTH FULTON — A six-year-old is dead tonight from gunshot wounds, according to the South Fulton Police Department. Police say at about 6:50 p.m., the City of South Fulton Police Department responded to the 2600 block of Fox Hall Lane South regarding a person shot call. Upon arrival, a 6-year-old boy was found suffering from […]
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The Atlanta police officer who killed Rayshard Brooks has been charged with felony murder
ATLANTA — The Atlanta Police Officer who shot and killed Rayshard Brooks outside a Wendy’s in Atlanta has been charged with felony murder. Fulton County District Attorney Paul Howard announced his decision on the charge Wednesday afternoon. The officer, Garrett Rolfe, was fired by the Atlanta Police Department in the aftermath of the shooting. The […]
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Train derails after hitting truck in Duluth
DULUTH — A train derailed in Duluth Wednesday morning after colliding with a truck that was on the tracks, Gwinnett County Firefighters say. At 9:25 a.m., firefighters responded to a report of a train derailment at the 3600 block of Buford Highway in Duluth. Crews arrived to find about 20 to 23 railcars, which included […]
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Ring Video Doorbell’s ties to police departments under fire
(STATELINE) — Amid nationwide protests against police abuses against black people, some civil liberties advocates are calling for Amazon to stop its partnerships with law enforcement agencies through its Ring home surveillance cameras. “These camera registries will only serve to exacerbate existing forms of discrimination that are rampant within policing and the criminal justice system,” […]
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Mobile farmers markets are rolling through metro Atlanta
Mobile farmers markets are rolling again in metro Atlanta to continue serving fresh produce and delivering nutrition education to communities through curbside pickups and digital content. University of Georgia Cooperative Extension agents and staff have modified the markets to reduce contact, loading mixed bags of produce like corn, onions, squash, potatoes, tomatoes and various fruit […]
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More than 2,500 people have died from coronavirus in Georgia
Georgia surpassed 2,500 coronavirus deaths Tuesday, according to the Georgia Department of Public Health. A total of 2,529 people have died from COVID-19 in Georgia and there have been 59,078 confirmed cases. Georgia added 132 more hospitalizations in the last 24 hours, bringing the total number of hospitalizations for COVID-19 to 9,454. Gwinnett County remains […]
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Here’s how Atlanta plans to reform the police department
ATLANTA — During a tumultuous week that has included the police shooting of a black man at a Wendy’s, the resignation of the police chief, the firing of the officer who pulled the trigger and protests that resulted in the Wendy’s being set on fire, Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms has set the city’s sights […]
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Lawrenceville woman shot and killed from outside her apartment
LAWRENCEVILLE — The Gwinnett County Police Department is actively investigating a homicide at an apartment complex on the 100 block of Club Lakes Pkwy. Officers were called to the location just before midnight on June 15th. When they arrived, they discovered 35-year-old Shamecia Byrd had been shot at least one time and was dead at the […]
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25-year-old man shot by Newnan Police
NEWNAN — A 25-year-old man was taken to the hospital after being shot by a Newnan police officer Monday night. According to the Georgia Bureau of Investigation preliminary information indicates that at approximately 8:57 p.m., a Georgia State Patrol Trooper radioed dispatch about being involved in a high-speed pursuit exceeding 100 miles per hour. The […]
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Georgia is ‘trending poorly’ in coronavirus recovery
A national scorecard shows Georgia as having negative trends on fighting COVID-19, just a week after it rated the state as making progress. The primary change in Georgia’s rating appears related to a rise in the 14-day trend of coronavirus cases in the state. Georgia joins several other Southern states with increasing infections being reported […]
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If you live in DeKalb County, your taxes may be going up
DeKalb County residents may see an increased property tax this year. The DeKalb County Governing Authority today announced its intention to increase 2020 property taxes this year by 7.13 percent over the rollback millage rate. The county is inviting all residents to the public hearings on the tax increase, which will be held remotely via […]
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Severe weather causes power outages in Lawrenceville
LAWRENCEVILLE — A round of severe weather caused several power outages throughout Lawrenceville Monday afternoon. City officials say the city’s Electric Department is aware of the outages and crews are en route and working to restore power as soon as possible.
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Georgia nears 2,500 coronavirus deaths
Georgia is on the verge of 2,500 deaths from coronavirus. The Georgia Department of Public Health reported a total of 2,494 deaths as of its 3 p.m. status update Monday. The state has 58,414 confirmed cases, with 733 new cases reported today. There have been 9,322 COVID-19 hospitalizations and 2,043 ICU admissions due to the […]
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Scooter driver seriously injured after crash in Savannah
SAVANNAH — A 35-year-old scooter driver was seriously injured during a morning collision in Savannah. According to the Savannah Police Department, at about 8:20 a.m. a Honda Odyssey was traveling on Commercial Drive when the passenger side of her vehicle was struck by a scooter in the intersection at Hodgson Memorial Drive. Police say according […]
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Georgia lawmaker’s bill would end citizen’s arrests but allows citizen detainment
A Georgia lawmaker is proposing a bill that would end the practice of citizen’s arrests in Georgia, but the proposed law would still allow private citizens to detain people. State Representative Jeff Jones, a republican from Brunswick, today announced his plans to introduce the “Citizens Detainment Act,” legislation which would amend Georgia’s citizen’s arrest law. […]
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Protesters urge lawmakers to pass hate crimes bill
Georgia lawmakers reconvened Monday for the last lap of the 2020 legislative session as protesters marched by the thousands to the state Capitol in Atlanta to condemn police brutality and racial injustice. The march, organized by the Georgia NAACP, started from the Richard B. Russell Federal Building and proceeded the half-mile to the Capitol, where […]
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Georgia is one step closer to ending surprise medical bills
An effort to end “surprise billing” of medical charges in Georgia appears about to pay off. The state Senate’s Health and Human Services Committee unanimously passed legislation Sunday aimed at unexpected medical bills that can add up to thousands of dollars and bankrupt families. Sunday’s vote came one day before the General Assembly resumes a […]
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$10,000 reward offered for identifying protesters responsible for setting fire to Wendy’s
ATLANTA — The Atlanta Police Department is searching for information on the individual or individuals responsible for setting fire to the Atlanta Wendy’s where Rayshard Brooks was killed by a police officer. The department posted photos of one suspect believed to have started the fire Saturday night. Crime Stoppers of Greater Atlanta is offering a […]
