The Savannah Police have arrested Donnell Smith, 23, in connection with an April 19 shooting in the 5500 block of Abercorn St. Smith has been charged with 3 counts of aggravated assault, 3 counts of possession of a firearm during the commission of a felony, simple battery, and stalking. Officers responded to scene at around […]
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Georgia Law Offers Homeowners a Big Tax Break, Here’s Why You Probably Won’t See it
Across Georgia last November, voters heartily threw their support behind an amendment to the state constitution that sought to slow the escalation of property taxes. Two out of three voters favored Constitutional Amendment 1, which allowed communities to decide whether the annual rise in their property tax values should be linked to the generally lower […]
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Dunwoody Drug Ring Leader Gets 19 Years in Massive Fentanyl Bust
Karla Lopez-Delgado, who ran a multi-state drug trafficking operation from her Dunwoody apartment, has been sentenced to nearly 20 years in prison. Authorities found 4.5 kilograms of fentanyl, 80 kilograms of methamphetamine, and 20 kilograms of cocaine in the apartment she shared with her four-year-old daughter. Six other members of her organization also received sentences […]
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Canton Restaurant Fails Health Inspection
C’est La Vie restaurant in Canton received a failing score of 56 during its April 9, 2025, routine health inspection, with multiple critical food safety violations that could potentially cause foodborne illness. A food inspection documented serious issues including improper food handling, with a cook using the same spatula for both raw and cooked burgers. […]
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20-Year Search Continues for Child Kidnapped by Mother in Gwinnett County
Gwinnett County Police are seeking public assistance in the cold case of Marisa Velasco, who was kidnapped by her biological mother during a court-approved visit on December 17, 2005. Marisa, just 15 months old at the time, would now be 20 years old. Her mother, Rena Velasco, disappeared with the child after asking another resident […]
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A Bunch of Rubes? Georgia Tops U.S. in Getting Duped By Scammers
Turns out Georgians can catch fish but can’t catch digital fraudsters to save their lives – or their bank accounts. A new survey from Fullstack Academy reveals the Peach State leads the nation in falling for phishing scams, with a staggering 43% of residents admitting they’ve taken the bait from online tricksters. For those of […]
Posted inBusiness
Georgia’s Small Businesses Looking for Rapid Ways to Grow in the Face of New Tariffs
Over the course of a week in April 2025, global markets have been rocked by one of the most disruptive economic policies announced by the US in close to a century. As stock markets tumbled, the White House stood by, and sometimes doubled down, on its new policy, but luckily for businesses across the country, […]
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U.S. Citizen From Georgia Released From Jail After Arrest Under Florida’s Anti-immigration Law
Juan Carlos Lopez-Gomez held his mother in a tight embrace and wept following his release from the Leon County Jail Thursday evening, where the U.S. citizen was held after his arrest for illegally entering Florida as an “unauthorized alien.” An official with Homeland Security Investigations in Tallahassee took Lopez-Gomez, a 20-year-old born in Georgia, to […]
Posted inTraffic & Transportation
Georgia 400 at I-285: Major Bottleneck Improvements Reported
The recently completed multi-year overhaul of Georgia 400 at Interstate 285 is starting to pay off. The heavily trafficked interchange has moved down the American Transportation Research Institute’s rankings from the nation’s ninth-worst freight traffic bottleneck to 29th, Georgia Commissioner of Transportation Russell McMurry told members of the State Transportation Board Thursday. Peak-hour speeds at the […]
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Got Geese in Your Yard? They’re About to Become Jerks
Those majestic honkers that once symbolized wilderness now waddle through your neighborhood like they own the place – and Georgia wildlife officials warn they’re about to get even more territorial. 🦢 What We Know: Canada geese have mastered suburban living, trading pristine lakes for neighborhood ponds and office parks. The Georgia Department of Natural Resources’ […]
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Federal Ruling on Student Visas Revoked in Georgia Expected Soon
A federal judge in Atlanta is weighing whether to order the government to restore the immigration status of 133 current or former college students, 26 of them in Georgia, who recently received word that it had been revoked. Judge Victoria M. Calvert of the Northern District of Georgia said she would issue a ruling on […]
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Chickamauga Man Gets 30 Years for Memorial Day Home Shooting
A Chickamauga man will spend the next decade behind bars after firing a handgun into a neighbor’s home during a Memorial Day celebration gone wrong. What We Know: Christopher Blake Stansell received a 30-year sentence with 10 years to serve in prison after pleading guilty to multiple felonies including aggravated assault, home invasion, burglary, and […]
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Chatham County Town Hall: Green Island Road Path Discussion Next Week
Chatham County Chairman Chester A. Ellis will host a Town Hall meeting to discuss the Green Island Road Path project Tuesday, April 22, 2025 at 6 p.m. Green Island Road Path is an off-road, multipurpose trail that is proposed to run adjacent to Green Island Road from Diamond Causeway to the cul-de-sac, approximately 2.1 miles […]
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Georgia State Patrol Responds to Death of Innocent 19-Year-Old During Chase
A high-speed pursuit on I-20 ended in tragedy Monday evening, claiming the life of 19-year-old Cooper Schoenke and leaving a community searching for answers. In response to questions about the chase and the state patrol’s high-speed chase policy, the state patrol released the following statement, which you can read in its entirety below. Every life […]
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17 Things You Didn’t Know About Oglethorpe University
Nestled in the heart of Atlanta, Oglethorpe University might look like a quiet, ivy-covered liberal arts college— but don’t let the gothic architecture fool you. Behind those castle-like walls lies a treasure trove of unexpected stories, quirky traditions, and little-known facts that even some alumni don’t know. Whether you’re a curious student, proud alum, or […]
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Georgia Lawmakers Get Unfinished Business as Homework
Georgia lawmakers will be focusing this summer and fall on some unfinished business left over from this year’s General Assembly session. House Speaker Jon Burns Thursday announced the creation of three “blue-ribbon” study committees that will consider further reforms to Georgia’s election procedures and examine the state’s hemp policies and insurance rates. “During the 2025 legislative session, […]
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Are Georgia Teens Unhappy? Parents Say Yes
Georgia teens rank near the bottom nationally for happiness, scoring just 5 out of 10 according to their parents. This falls below the national average of 5.5, according to a new survey from Mission Prep that gathered responses from 3,012 parents across America. Kansas teens topped the happiness chart with a 9 out of 10 […]
Posted inEconomy
Tax Rebates Are Coming to Georgia Residents: Are You Getting One?
(The Center Square) – Georgia taxpayers qualifying for a tax rebate signed by Gov. Brian Kemp on Tuesday should see the money in six to eight weeks, according to the state Department of Revenue. The $1 billion tax cut will give $500 to married filers, $250 to single filers and $375 to those who file as […]
