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Man arrested after yelling racial slurs, firing shots at Augusta festival

RICHMOND COUNTY, Ga. – On September 17, 2023, two Richmond County Sheriff’s sergeants were casually conversing at the intersection of Broad Street and 7th Street. They were amidst the lively crowd gathered

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Republican House Speaker Kevin McCarthy unseated from position in historic vote

ATLANTA, Ga. – In a stunning turn of events, Kevin McCarthy, the

Uber launches new service, Uber Connect, to collect and return packages for customers

ATLANTA, Ga. – Uber, the tech giant known for revolutionizing the ride-hailing

DeKalb man indicted for blowing up Decatur ATM, stealing $88K, scouting more ATMs

DEKALB COUNTY, Ga. – Abdurrahim Jalal’s alleged crime spree involving the detonation

GA-based House of Prayer Christian Church allegedly scammed veterans, faces contempt charges

CHATHAM COUNTY, Ga. – The House of Prayer Christian Church, based in

Costco’s CEO confirms membership fee increase planned for sometime in future

ATLANTA, Ga. – Costco, the members-only retail giant, has been a staple

Jail employee arrested for improper contact with three female inmates

POLK COUNTY, Ga. – An 18-year-old male Georgia jail employee was recently

Sen. Warnock, Democratic GA representatives fear Medicaid termination affecting children

ATLANTA, Ga. – A group of Georgia lawmakers, led by U.S. Senator

Stegeman Coliseum opens for first time since March for Georgia Bulldogs basketball players

CLARKE COUNTY, Ga. – The Georgia Bulldogs basketball team is gearing up for an exciting 2023-24 season, and the anticipation is palpable. This spring,

October 11, 2023

Sports

Macon man arrested for torturing, drowning raccoon for fur, to use penis for food

BIBB COUNTY, Ga. – A Macon man was arrested on August 22, 2023, when officers responded to an animal cruelty/neglect report at a Newberg

October 5, 2023

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Parents charged after boy tells school counselor father ‘beats’ them inside deplorable home

TROUP COUNTY, Ga. – On August 15, 2023, a report of child abuse was filed at a local elementary school, setting off a chain

October 4, 2023

Crime

Rockmart woman confesses to setting house on fire, says she was ‘tired of dealing with it’

POLK COUNTY, Ga. – A 37-year-old Rockmart woman, Jessica Louise Jones, was arrested on September 13, 2023, and charged with first-degree arson after confessing

October 4, 2023

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Costa Azul Fresh Seafood Restaurant in Acworth receives a 59% on their recent health inspection

Costa Azul Fresh Seafood Restaurant, located at 5735 Bells Ferry Road in Acworth, received a score of 59 points out of a possible 100 points during their

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GHSA approves bylaw allowing high school athletes to profit from Name, Image, Likeness deals

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October 3, 2023

ATLANTA, Ga. – In a groundbreaking move, the Georgia High School Association (GHSA) recently approved a bylaw allowing high school athletes in the state

15-year-old girl abducted from home, imprisoned, raped by men with gun, report says

Crime

October 3, 2023

RICHMOND COUNTY, Ga. – On September 23, 2023, Richmond County Sheriff’s officers responded to a missing person report at a Meadowgrove residence and discovered

Floyd County man released from prison after 22 years after being wrongfully convicted of murder

Crime

October 3, 2023

FLOYD COUNTY, Ga. – In a startling turn of events, Joey Watkins, a Floyd County man accused of murdering 21-year-old Isaac Dawkins in 2001,

Officers find dying man bleeding profusely, car jack nearby, Macon man charged with murder

Crime

October 3, 2023

BIBB COUNTY, Ga. – On February 18, 2023, a dispute over property ownership escalated into a violent altercation that left one man deceased and

Smith State Prison correctional officer killed by inmate using makeshift weapon

Crime

October 3, 2023

TATTNALL COUNTY, Ga. – Smith State Prison in Glennville, Georgia, made headlines once again as tragedy struck the facility on Sunday when an inmate

Braves’ Acuña Jr. makes MLB history with first ever 40-70 season

Sports

October 3, 2023

ATLANTA, Ga. – Ronald Acuña Jr. has once again left his mark on Major League Baseball, etching his name into history with a remarkable

Grady Hospital opens 16-bed med-psych center for mental, physical health, GA’s first ever

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October 3, 2023

ATLANTA, Ga. – In a groundbreaking move, Georgia is set to open its first-ever “med-psych” facility at Grady Memorial Hospital, marking a significant stride

Roswell Police disrupt extensive human trafficking operation within 10 massage spas

Crime

October 3, 2023

ATLANTA, Ga. – The Roswell Police Department shared a media release on September 21, 2023, regarding their disruption of a human trafficking network operating

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