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Georgia Commissioner Royce Reeves Sr. Arrested For Alleged Gang-Related RICO Charges
Royce Reeves, Sr. was charged with conspiracy to Sell Marijuana, Gang Act B, Gang Act B, Use of a Communication Facility, and RICO. A Georgia commissioner and 23 other suspects allegedly involved with the G-Shyne Bloods were arrested after an investigation in Crisp County. The Georgia Bureau of Investigation announced the arrests after the GBI and other law enforcement agencies served 120 arrest warrants on 24 people on July 31. Included was Cordele City Commissioner Royce Reeves, Sr. The 52-year-old has been with the Cordele City Commission for over 10 years after being elected on Jan. 1, 2014.
Georgia students’ Georgia Milestones (GMAS) scores continue to improve
Georgia students showed continued improvement on the 2023-24 Georgia Milestones assessments – scores increased or held steady on 10 of 13 assessments in ELA, science, and social studies. Because math assessments were updated to align with the new K-12 Mathematics Standards first implemented during the 2023-24 school year, math Georgia Milestones scores will be available for release later this fall. “I am proud of Georgia’s students and educators for their continued hard work, which has led to consistent improvements in student performance over the last several years,” State School Superintendent Richard Woods said. “As a state, we have invested in academic recovery and...
Exclusive DetailsMama June’s Daughter Pumpkin Divorce Settlement Details Revealed: Bank Accounts, Georgia Home
Mama June‘s daughter Lauryn ‘Pumpkin’ Efird reached a settlement in her divorce from Josh Efird and In Touch has the exclusive details. According to court documents obtained by In Touch, Pumpkin filed the case on August 1, in Georgia court. The filing said the parties have been married since June 17, 2019, and separated in July 2024.
Georgia judoka Guram Tushishvili suspended from competition after behavior in loss to France's Teddy Riner
Medal table | Olympic schedule |How to watch | Olympic news. Georgia judo fighter Guram Tushishvili has been suspended from future competition pending a review following unbecoming behavior at the Olympic games, the International Judo Federation announced Friday. Tushishvili was given a red card by officials for "action against the...
Remembering the legacy of fan-favorite Braves reliever Tyler Matzek
The idea that Tyler Matzek would become an Atlanta Braves legend was inconceivable just five years ago because the thought of him ever becoming a major leaguer again seemed next to impossible. He was a 28-year-old playing in Indy ball, who had flunked out of MLB-affiliated teams because of the...
Peach Pass Panic: SMS Scammers Sweep Across Georgia
Police departments throughout the state are urging Georgia drivers, be on high alert. A crafty group of scammers is using text messages to target Peach Pass users statewide. Reports have surged about a fraudulent scheme that tricks people into paying for non-existent tolls. 📱 The Details: Scammers are sending out...
Georgia Trend Talks: Teeing up economic growth through golf
LISTEN: GPB's Pamela Kirkland and Georgia Trend writer Mary Anne Duncan delve into the thriving golf industry in Georgia. The golf industry is thriving in Georgia. As the state hosts a variety of prestigious tournaments, including the world-renowned Masters at Augusta National Golf Club, golf is more than just a pastime—it's a significant economic driver. Writer Mary Anne Duncan recently wrote an in-depth piece for Georgia Trend magazine about all of the different ways golf impacts Georgia's economy.