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Police: Deadly Georgia shooting results in arrest of 2 suspects, including the victim's own brother
VALDOSTA, Ga. — Above video: Your Monday headlines. One man is dead after a shooting in Georgia. Now two people have been charged in connection, including the victim's own brother. According to the Valdosta Police Department, officers responded July 18 around 3:30 a.m. to the Park Chase Apartments following...
'Our studio is toast': County Headquarters Suffers Water Damage
MARIETTA — A pipe's failure over the weekend led to extensive water damage in the county's headquarters, including the jeopardization of over $400,000 in new equipment purchased for the county's communications department. The aftermath of the flooding was detailed to the Cobb County Board of Commissioners at Monday's agenda review session. According to Chairwoman Lisa Cupid, the source of the water was traced to the Human Resources office on the...
Hiding indoors from the heat? Here's what to know about air quality
LISTEN: Georgians escaping the heat by staying indoors are two to five times more at risk of breathing polluted air versus being outdoors. That’s according to the American Lung Association. GPB’s Ellen Eldridge reports on ways to stay healthy at home. Higher temperatures, humidity and indoor air pollutants...
'Blessed': Atlanta woman celebrates 104th birthday
ATLANTA - An Atlanta grandmother celebrated a major milestone over the weekend: her 104th birthday. Mrs. Valena York Henderson turned 104 years young on Saturday, July 20. Henderson's family tells FOX 5 she has a giving heart and has received several awards for her community activism. The Atlanta native is...
Villa Rica Chick-fil-A Experiencing Unforeseen Renovation Delays
In a message posted from Villa Rica’s Chick-fil-A, the current renovations are taking a bit longer than anticipated. Therefore the reopening date has been changed to August 1. Hiring took place a few weeks ago at Villa Rica Baptist Church. The restaurant closed on April 4 for a major renovation project. See more about the renovation project in article published a year ago on The City Menus by clicking here.
Classic City Sitters: Connecting Athens families with babysitters
University of Georgia alumna Camille Whalen was constantly being asked for babysitter recommendations, and as the chapter advisor for UGA’s Alpha Omicron Pi sorority, she had plenty of eager college students to volunteer. “The word got out that if [parents] needed a babysitter, they could ask me and I...
Firefighters respond to Monday morning house fire in Austell
AUSTELL, Ga. - Firefighters from Austell and Cobb County responded to a house fire on Monday morning in Austell. It happened in the 6000 block of Spring Street. No other information was released about the fire. Check back for updates.
Carson Beck's Personal Announcement with Women's Basketball Star Stuns Fans
Georgia Bulldogs star quarterback Carson Beck announced on Sunday night that he is dating prominent women's college basketball player and social media influencer Hanna Cavinder. Beck made it official with the Miami Hurricanes basketball player by posting a picture of them holding hands together on ...
GreyStone Amphitheater Fall Concert Series Line-Up Revealed
The City of Douglasville is thrilled to unveil the exciting lineup for its highly anticipated Fall Concert Series. Hosted at the GreyStone Amphitheater at the Douglasville Town Green, this year’s series promises to be unforgettable with performances by two renowned artists: Brian McKnight and Marc Cohn. On Saturday, August...
Reminder: Slow Down on The Road When School Starts
Georgia residents are urged to slow down and stay alert as 1.7 million children return to school. 🚸 Why It Matters: Children are especially vulnerable to traffic accidents during school hours, particularly in the afternoon. Reducing unsafe driving can prevent child pedestrian fatalities. 🚦 What’s Happening:. 64%...
Georgia man pleads guilty to drug trafficking, faces life in prison
ATHENS, Ga. - A Georgia man pleaded guilty to armed drug trafficking in federal court on Monday. He faces up to life in prison. Mandrell Antwoin Hull, 43, of Winterville, entered a guilty plea to one count of possession with intent to distribute cocaine and one count of possession of a firearm by a convicted felon.
Oakwood Man Charged with Murder After Victim Found Shot in Crashed Car
A tragic turn of events unfolded in an Oakwood neighborhood where a man, found inside a crashed car with multiple gunshot wounds, was later pronounced dead, becoming the nucleus of a murder investigation. According to FOX 5 Atlanta, the vehicle had careened into the back of a residence on Wild Berry Court late Saturday afternoon; the distressed scene leading to the swift response of the local authorities.
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