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Cobb County Commissioners Agree to Use State-Drawn District Map


Cobb County Commissioners Agree to Use State-Drawn District Map

Cobb County Commissioners Agree to Use State Map Cobb County Commissioners have decided to settle their state-county districting dispute. The county will now use the redistricting map created by the state. COBB COUNTY, Georgia. – It appears that a long-running dispute over district maps in Cobb County is over. Cobb County commissioners have decided to […]

Clayton County animal rights activists desperately search for foster children as shelter overcrowded


Clayton County animal rights activists desperately search for foster children as shelter overcrowded

Clayton County Animal Control seeks foster homes In less than 48 hours, dozens of dogs in Clayton County are scheduled to be euthanized, and an animal rights activist says the upcoming holiday weekend has made it even more difficult to find homes for these dogs before the deadline. CLAYTON COUNTY, Georgia. – Animal shelters in […]

Henry County police officer hit by gunfire, dozens of police officers on scene


Henry County police officer hit by gunfire, dozens of police officers on scene

HENRY COUNTY, Georgia. – Multiple police officers are on the scene of an incident in Henry County. It takes place on Linden Lane, not far from Swan Lake Road and Gardner Road. According to an official, U.S. Marshals were attempting to arrest an Atlanta murder suspect when he opened fire on officers. An officer assigned […]

Retrial in the Cledir Barros case: Jury deliberates on the fate of the father of an eight-year-old boy beaten to death


Retrial in the Cledir Barros case: Jury deliberates on the fate of the father of an eight-year-old boy beaten to death

Jury deliberates on the fate of Cledir Barros A jury is currently deliberating on the fate of Cledir Barros in connection with the death of his eight-year-old daughter. GWINNETT COUNTY, Georgia. – A jury in Gwinnett County is currently deliberating the fate of Cledir Barros, a father charged in connection with the death of his […]

Clayton County settles disability discrimination lawsuit with ex-police officer


Clayton County settles disability discrimination lawsuit with ex-police officer

Article CLAYTON COUNTY, Georgia. – Clayton County has settled a lawsuit with a former county sheriff who was allegedly discriminated against and fired by former Sheriff Victor Hill. Plaintiff Vincent Handsford received $400,000 as part of the settlement, his lawyers told FOX 5. Lawyers say Hill repeatedly denied Handsford promotions, demoted him four ranks from […]

Atlanta Dream, Caitlin Clark and Fever break record for largest WNBA game in Georgia history


Atlanta Dream, Caitlin Clark and Fever break record for largest WNBA game in Georgia history

Article ATLANTA, GA, AUGUST 26: Indiana player Caitlin Clark (22) drives to the basket in front of Atlanta player Allisha Gray (15) during the WNBA game between the Indiana Fever and the Atlanta Dream on August 26, 2024 at the State Farm Arena in Atlanta, GA. (Photo ATLANTA – The Atlanta Dream set a record […]

The best happy hour deals in Athens, Georgia


The best happy hour deals in Athens, Georgia

Drive-Thru Hacks for the Best Orders Make sure your drive-thru orders are perfect with these hacks. Problem solved, checked The hunt for the best happy hour drink deals ends here. From half-price cocktails to discounted craft beers, check out these bars and restaurants with unbeatable deals in Athens. Looking for the perfect place to relax […]

Trio arrested for murder of 18-year-old girl at Newton County gas station


Trio arrested for murder of 18-year-old girl at Newton County gas station

Article Tirrell Tommie, Israel Richardson and Savion Walker (Newton County Sheriff’s Office) NEWTON COUNTY, Georgia. – Three people were arrested last week in connection with the murder of an 18-year-old in Newton County last month. Tirrell Tommie, Israel Richardson and Savion Walker, all 19, were charged with murder, three counts of aggravated assault, weapons possession […]

“Miracle”: Pickens County woman speaks days after explosion in her home


“Miracle”: Pickens County woman speaks days after explosion in her home

PICKENS COUNTY, Georgia. – A 62-year-old Pickens County woman still has a long road to recovery after her home exploded in early August. Shelly Harlan has been in the burn unit at Grady Memorial Hospital since her home on Highway 53 West caught fire on the afternoon of August 17. The woman was living in […]

Tybee Island lifeguards rescue 19-year-old who was swept away from shore by dangerous surf backflow


Tybee Island lifeguards rescue 19-year-old who was swept away from shore by dangerous surf backflow

Article (Marine rescue on Tybee Island) TYBEE ISLAND, Georgia. – A day at the beach on Tybee Island turned dangerous when lifeguards rescued a 19-year-old man who had been swept hundreds of feet from shore by a potentially deadly rip current. According to Tybee Island Ocean Rescue, lifeguards had just rescued a stranded stand-up paddler […]