CORDELE — An autopsy conducted on LeJune Cobb, the suspect in a hostage situation that involve two children, Tuesday at the Georgia Bureau of Investigation Crime Lab in Macon. According to the GBI, the autopsy’s preliminary results indicate that Cobb died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound. On Saturday, Cordele Police officers were dispatched to a […]
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Photos: Overturned garbage truck shuts down Hickory Flat Highway in Cherokee County
An overturned tractor trailer that was hauling trash shut down Hickory Flat Highway at Mountain Vista Blvd. in Cherokee County Wednesday morning. According to the Cherokee County Sheriff’s Dept., the driver of the truck sustained minor injuries. The road was shut down through the morning rush hour and reopened around 8 a.m.
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Photos from Bibb County first responders parade at Navicent Health
First responders from Bibb County held a parade for Bibb County’s healthcare heroes at Navicent Health Medical Center in Macon. Photos from the parade, provided by the Bibb County Sheriff’s Office are below.
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Piedmont Healthcare begins clinical trials on coronavirus treatments
ATLANTA – Piedmont Healthcare is signing up COVID-19 patients for two new clinical trials, the Atlanta-based nonprofit health system announced Tuesday. One of the trials, intended for patients who have tested positive for the virus, will evaluate the efficiency of the anti-inflammatory drug Gimsilumab. The other will investigate the value of repositioning patients to improve […]
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Crash kills 21-year-old Lawrenceville man
LAWRENCEVILLE — A 21- year old Lawrenceville man died in a Sunday evening crash at the intersection of Lawrenceville Highway and Church Road.. According to the Gwinnett County Police Dept., shortly after 7:30 p.m. May 3, officers were dispatched to an injury crash at the intersection. One of the vehicles was found in the roadway, […]
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Georgia schools will get $411 million in COVID-19 relief funds
Georgia public school districts will receive a total of $411,452,867 in COVID-19 relief funds this month. Georgia applied for the funds through the Education Stabilization Fund Program Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief Fund, part of the federal coronavirus relief bill. The State Board of Education approved State School Superintendent Richard Woods’ recommendation to accept […]
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Two brothers arrested in Morgan County stabbing case
Two brothers are in custody at the Walton County Jail and have been charged with tampering with evidence in relation to a stabbing incident Monday morning that left one man dead. According to the Georgia Bureau of Investigation, in the early morning hours of May 4, Morgan County 911 received a call stating that several […]
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Kristen Bell congratulates Georgia’s top youth volunteers at Prudential Spirit of Community Awards
Georgia’s top two youth volunteers of 2020, 17-year-old Neha Devineni, of Atlanta and 12-year-old Hailey Bankhead, of Jonesboro, were recognized this weekend for their outstanding volunteer service during the 25th annual, and first-ever virtual, Prudential Spirit of Community Awards national recognition celebration and got a shoutout from actress Kristen Bell. In recognition of the spirit of service that they […]
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Gwinnett County dog parks to reopen Tuesday
Dog parks at Gwinnett County Parks and Recreation facilities will reopen Tuesday as a phased process begins for reopening areas within parks that were closed due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Parks that contain dog park areas include Alexander Park, Graves Park, Harbins Park, J.B. Williams Park, Lenora Park, McDaniel Farm Park, Pinckneyville Park, Rabbit Hill […]
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Georgia man accused of setting fire to his own home with people inside
CLEVELAND — Fire investigators are asking for the public’s help locating a man who allegedly set fire to his own home while other occupants were inside. Investigators are currently searching for the whereabouts of 63-year-old James Christopher Hughes of Cleveland. Hughes is wanted for one count of Criminal Damage to Property in the Second Degree […]
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Unmasked: Georgians are ignoring mask requirements and social distancing
SAVANNAH – Tourists from the Northeast, Midwest and all over Georgia descended on Tybee Island over the weekend, creating scenes in the beach community typical of spring break or the height of summer vacation season, with little evidence of concern about catching or spreading the new coronavirus. People left wide swaths of sandy beach open […]
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Hostage situation involving children ends in suspect’s death
CORDELE — A hostage situation involving two children ended with the shooting death of a 38-year-old Georgia man. According to the Georgia Bureau of Investigation, preliminary investigation indicates that at about 4:30 a.m. Saturday, Cordele Police officers were dispatched to a home on East Oak Street in reference to a disturbance involving three to four […]
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Georgia nurse warns of accidental poison dangers during pandemic
ATLANTA — With children home from school and day care, incidents of accidental poisoning and calls to poison control are up. For one Georgia nurse, the reality of accidental poisoning is all too real after her daughter, Tess, swallowed lighter fluid in the family’s backyard. Tess’ mother and Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta are reminding parents […]
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Coronavirus a controversial topic during Gwinnett-area congressional debate
Republican and Democratic candidates for the contested 7th Congressional District in Georgia divided sharply Sunday on issues like health care ahead of the June 9 primary election. The 7th District, covering most of Gwinnett County and part of Forsyth County, drew a crowded field of candidates following the decision by current seat holder U.S. Rep. […]
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Macon man charged with theft of $900 worth of cosmetics
MACON — A 39-year-old Macon man has been charged with theft by shoplifting and aggressive driving after law enforcement officials say he allegedly shoplifted $900 worth of cosmetics from CVS and then led police on a chase in a U-Haul truck. Bibb Sheriff’s deputies were flagged down by an employee from the CVS Pharmacy, at […]
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Three employees arrested in connection with Georgia Waffle House robberies
MACON — Three suspects were taken into custody in connection to the March Armed Robbery of the Waffle House, at 5440 Bowman Road in Macon. Law enforcement and Waffle House officials say they believe the suspects in this robbery may have been involved in other Waffle House robberies as well. According to sheriff’s officials, during […]
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Here’s how to get your masks and hand sanitizer from DeKalb County
DeKalb County announced last week that police officers and firefighters would be passing out COVID-19 care packets to residents. The care packages include two disposable nonsurgical masks and a container of hadn sanitizer with a card containing tips on how to prevent the spread of coronavirus. County officials report being overwhelmed with calls from residents […]
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Will you be able to see The Blue Angels and Thunderbirds when they fly over metro Atlanta today?
The U.S. Navy and Air Force will showing their support for Georgia’s frontline workers in the coronavirus pandemic today when The Blue Angels and Thunderbirds fly over metro Atlanta. The flyover is scheduled to begin at 1:35 p.m. and is expected to end at about 2 p.m. The flight path will start in Marietta and […]
