Georgia State

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Thomasville, GA

McGeno

The two major chains plan to open new stores in Georgia in the near future. Aldi, the Batavia, Illinois-based grocer, has announced on its website that a new store is coming to Thomasville. It will be located at 1530 East Jackson Street. The only indication on timing is "coming soon." The new location will be the 82nd in Georgia. Aldi operates around 2,400 stores nationwide.

Publix and Aldi Bringing New Stores to Georgia

Lake Mary, FL

Akeena

If you're a fan of hearty breakfasts and brunches in Florida, you might have had Keke’s Cafe on your radar. Known for its generous portions and friendly service, Keke’s has been a go-to spot for many. However, the Lake Mary location recently hit a bump in the road, resulting in a temporary shutdown following a state inspection that uncovered 15 violations.

Breakfast Eatery Closed in Florida for Roaches, Dirty Hands, and Cold Foods Over 41 Degrees

Polk County, FL

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Fort Meade, FL

Uncovering Florida

The Polk County Sheriff's Office has made an arrest after conducting an investigation into a case of credit card fraud involving 28-year-old Burger King employee, Kellyn Miley. The incident was discussed in detail during this morning's briefing with Sheriff Grady Judd.

Burger King Employee Caught Using Customer's Credit Card for Food at Former Job

Colorado State

David Heitz

A bill quietly introduced this spring in the Colorado legislature to decriminalize the possession of drug paraphernalia obtained by harm reductionists has become law. As low-key as the legislation was introduced, the bill was signed into law without fanfare June 6. It garnered little to no media attention.

Colorado legalizes needles, pipes for meth and crack if obtained by harm reduction group

Douglas, GA

Daily Coffee Press

Last week, a 32-year-old was arrested on trafficking charges after allegedly fleeing from a traffic stop and abandoning the vehicle with a child in the passenger seat. The chase resulted in the discovery of 230 grams of methamphetamine, which the suspect allegedly threw out while fleeing on foot. According to local detectives, the vehicle the suspect was driving was registered to NFL football player Tyreek Hill.

Man Driving Vehicle Registered to Tyreek Hill Arrested on Drug Trafficking Charges in Douglas

Las Vegas, NV

Bellingham Metro News

LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - A magnitude 4.4 earthquake struck areas near Las Vegas on Tuesday night, according to the United States Geological Service (USGS). The quake, which occurred at 8:06 p.m., was centered approximately 45 minutes from Las Vegas, near Indian Springs.

Magnitude 4.4 Earthquake Shakes Areas Near Las Vegas

Oregon State

West Linn, OR

West Linn Tidings

With trial set to begin in less than a week, Clackamas County Circuit Court Judge Susie Norby has denied a request from the city of West Linn to reconsider her decision to bar West Linn residents from the jury pool in the case over a proposed sale of Oppenlander fields.
                The city submitted a motion to reconsider Aug. 6, only six days before trial is scheduled to begin on Aug.12. Norby, who made her initial ruling last week, rejected the city’s motion Aug. 7.
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Judge denies city’s request to reconsider ban of West Linn residents from Oppenlander jury

Ohio State

The Lantern

On Tuesday, licensed Ohio dispensaries began legally selling non-medical marijuana to consumers; however, the drug’s possession, growth and/or usage are still prohibited on Ohio State’s campus. Credit: Jefferee Woo/Tampa Bay Times/TNS [Original caption: Four citizen-led petitions with proposals to update Dallas’ charter hit the 20,000 valid signature threshold to make it on the Nov. 5 election ballot, including one that would ban police officers from arresting or citing people carrying less than four ounces of marijuana.] As of Tuesday, students 21 and older can now legally purchase marijuana in Ohio.

Dispensary sales of recreational marijuana began Tuesday; possession and usage still prohibited on Ohio State’s campus

Jacksonville, FL

Jacksonville Today

A historic marker could be erected to honor the victims of the racist mass shooting at the Dollar General store in Jacksonville’s New Town neighborhood nearly a year ago. If approved by the Jacksonville City Council, a marker would be installed at Kings Road and Canal Street on Aug. 25, a day before the first anniversary of the shooting, when a white gunman took the lives of three Black people.

Memorial considered to honor Dollar General victims

Denver, CO

In addition to collecting more than 8,000 used needles in the past year from Denver drug users, the Harm Reduction Action Center passed out 10,000 meth pipes and “snort kits,” according to a newsletter sent to its supporters Thursday. They also connected about 1,700 people to medical, mental health and substance abuse treatment.

Denver group hands out 10K meth pipes, ‘snort kits,’ connects 1,700 to treatment annually

Thomson, GA

A Georgia city mayor has been arrested by the Georgia Bureau of Investigation following an investigation and a grand jury indictment, officials announced on Wednesday. According to GBI officials, the Thomson Police Department requested the agency to investigate an allegation that Thomson City Mayor, 52-year-old Benjamin Cary Cranford, provided alcohol to an inmate on work detail within the city limits on June 4, 2024.

Georgia City Mayor Arrested for Allegedly Giving Alcohol to an Inmate on Work Det

One group is seeking an emergency injunction citing the Supreme Court’s repeal of the Chevron Doctrine

Discrimination relief payments begin as some Black farmers ask courts to include heirs in program

Macon, GA

Law & Crime

A Macon, Georgia man has pleaded guilty to a single charge of threatening to kill U.S. Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene, a Republican, after he called her congressional office, harassed staffers and told them he had "a bead on her" with his sniper rifle.
The post ‘I got a bead on her’: Man who vowed to shoot Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene in the head with sniper rifle pleads guilty first appeared on Law & Crime.

'I got a bead on her': Man who vowed to shoot Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene in the head with sniper rifle pleads guilty

South Carolina State

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Colleton County, SC

Explore Beaufort SC

Some beachgoers were in for a surprise this week when a bizarre looking prehistoric fish washed ashore in Colleton County along Edisto Beach at Edisto Beach State Park. It turned out to be an atlantic sturgeon.

Rare Atlantic sturgeon washes ashore on South Carolina beach

A former Colorado county election official was found guilty on Monday of tampering with voting machines after the 2020 presidential election. A jury found former Mesa County Clerk Tina Peters, a Republican, guilty on seven out of 10 counts in the election interference case. Peters has become well known among...

Ex-county clerk found guilty of election interference

Pompano Beach, FL

In a shocking revelation, Kings Mart, a grocery store in Pompano Beach, has been slapped with a series of severe health violations by the Florida Department of Agriculture. The inspection, carried out by Francis Odio, uncovered a disturbing range of problems that have led to the immediate closure of several sections of the store.

An inspection found bugs in the food and rodent poop on the shelves at a Florida grocery store

Winder, GA

A 50-year-old former jailer has been charged by the Georgia Bureau of Investigation (GBI) with cruelty to inmates and violation of oath of office. On Sunday, July 21, the Barrow County Sheriff’s Office requested the GBI to investigate an incident involving one of their jailers, Lolita Lightner of Winder, Georgia.

Former Jailer at Georgia County Jail Arrested

Kansas State

Missouri State

CJ Coombs

National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC) helps to locate missing children. Since July 1, 2024, according to the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC), 174 children have been reported missing in the U.S. Since January 1, 2024, there was a total of 1,445 reported missing in the country.

Missing Missouri children as of July 17, 2024, according to the NCMEC

Haralson County, GA

HARALSON COUNTY, Ga. — Traffic on Wednesday was already slowed by construction on Interstate 20 in west Georgia. A multi-vehicle accident that involved an 18-wheeler didn’t help matters. At 1:20 PM, the Haralson County Sheriff’s Department said deputies were dispatched to a multiple vehicle wreck on I-20 eastbound...

Accident on I-20 in Georgia causes shutdown going east

Los Angeles County, CA

Moreno Valley, CA

Debra Blackwell

Scenarios such as the nightmare Daniel Saldana and his family endured still exist. Daniel Saldana is from Los Angeles County, approximately 63 miles from Moreno Valley, a one-hour, three-minute drive. He is essentially a distant neighbor, a person just like us, and someone we should all be informed about. If you believe a loved one or someone you know is incarcerated wrongfully, his story may give you hope. In addition, every community should be aware of organizations created to help.

Innocence Proven after 33 Years - Help for Wrongful Convictions

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Douglas County Property Owners May Face Tax Increase Despite Stable Millage Rate

The Douglas County Board of Commissioners is set to maintain the status quo when it comes to property taxes, looking at keeping the millage rate at...

Douglas County Property Owners May Face Tax Increase Despite Stable Millage Rate

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