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Atlanta officer arrested on enticing a child for indecent purposes charge in Augusta area, terminated from APD
AUGUSTA, Ga. — A now ex-Atlanta Police officer was arrested in the Augusta area on a charge of enticing a child for indecent purposes, records show. Details are limited about the arrest of 34-year-old Benjamin Hopson. Records show he was booked into the Richmond County Sheriff's Office on August 24.
Tuesday Morning ‘Dawg Bites Says This Little Piggy...
Welcome to Tuesday, Bulldog fans! Your ‘Dawgs have been game planning for Saturday’s season opener against Clemson, and I hope you have too. Whether that be finishing up any household projects, thinking up the reasons you postponed them until this point, or penning snarky fall wedding RSVPs, time has run out and we have meaningful Georgia football on our doorsteps.
Dangerous drug known as ‘coma in a bottle’ seized at Atlanta airport
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) - Just days before predicted record-breaking Labor Day travel begins, a dangerous drug was intercepted at the Atlanta airport. U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) says on Aug. 21, agents seized over five pounds of gamma butyrolactone (GBL) at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport. GBL has many street names such as liquid ecstasy and “coma in a bottle,” according to CBP.
R&B superstar Usher to open hot chicken restaurant in metro Atlanta
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) - Yeah! It’s true. R&B superstar Usher Raymond is venturing into the hot chicken craze. Usher will open the first Dave’s Hot Chicken restaurant in the state of Georgia on Friday, Aug. 30 in the city of Conyers, the chain announced Monday. It is located at 1447 Highway 138.
Brian Snitker excuse for latest Luke Jackson bullpen mistake is inexcusable
Atlanta Braves manager Brian Snitker asked all fans to pump the brakes after the team's recent hot stretch, and for good reason. The oft-injured Braves -- without Spencer Strider, Ronald Acuña Jr., Austin Riley, Ozzie Albies, AJ Minter and more -- have suddenly gotten hot, winning nine of their last 13 games despite a loss to the Washington Nationals on Sunday.
Johns Creek officials mark start of Creekside Park construction
JOHNS CREEK, Ga. — After years of anticipation, Johns Creek officials broke ground Aug. 23 on Creekside Park, a 21-acre space behind City Hall set for the city’s future Town Center. Situated on 192 acres, Town Center will also include Medley, a mixed-use development headed by Avalon’s Mark...
Felons, unhoused folks, noncitizens | Here's what Georgia's laws say about who can vote
ATLANTA — Georgia's Secretary of State's Office announced it is conducting a second audit to determine whether any non-citizens have registered to vote. The office has previously said the audit is an effort to keep elections secure and the voter roll clean. This bodes the question - who is...
GPB evening headlines for August 26, 2024
Democrats are urging Governor Brian Kemp to investigate and remove three Trump-aligned members of the State Election Board. Georgia's routine vaccine uptake is among one of lowest in the nation, around 88%. Vaccine information gaps can be dangerous. Acclaimed Georgia-born jazz guitarist Russell Malone has died. He toured with many...
Kennesaw blaze engulfs home; 2 hospitalized
KENNESAW, Ga. - A house fire in Kennesaw, which shut down Old 41 Highway NW for several hours early Monday evening, is under investigation. Firefighters were dispatched just after 5:30 p.m. to a home located along the highway near Kings Park Drive, just north of Kennesaw Mountain National Battlefield Park.
Keeping Kids Safe: Protecting The CSRA’s Most Precious Resource
Here in the CSRA, we tend to feel secure from a lot of the problems that plague bigger cities. We think we are keeping kids safe from some of the more extreme dangers. We have a sense of safety in knowing our neighbors and a feeling of security from things the rest of the country might worry about. But the some of those far off seeming dangers are happening right here in our small towns. Children in the CSRA are at risk of predators and in particular, of sexual abuse. According to City-data.com there were 541 registered sex offenders living in Augusta as of August 22, 2024. The state of Georgia ranks 38th for child wellbeing in the US, meaning an estimated 1 in 10 children will experience sexual abuse before their 18th birthday. As shocking as those stats are, there are resources for parents looking to safeguard their most precious commodities.
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