6 charged in decade long, multi-million dollar marriage fraud ring
Six people are accused of “selling the American dream” through a decade-long marriage fraud ring that helped immigrants obtain legal status in Massachusetts.
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Sleepover safety: Rite of passage or too big a risk
( Aging Untold ) — Parents face a difficult decision when their children are invited to sleepovers, weighing the childhood tradition against safety concerns. At the McElrath home, Fridays are reserved for family time. After a hectic week of work and school, the family of four enj...
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Apalachee football coach resigns amid investigation into racially charged misconduct
The Barrow County School District confirmed that Interim Head Football Coach Charles Kenyon resigned on Wednesday. Kenyon resigned while the school district investigated reports of his use of racially derogatory language. Kenyon will be succeeded by Coach Alex Savakinas, who will...
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FBI offers $20K reward for alleged arson attempt at ICE office in Downtown
The FBI is offering a reward of up to $20,000 for information leading to the arrest of an unidentified male who allegedly tried to start a fire at the ICE office in Downtown Atlanta. According to a press release, the arson attempt was made at the Department of Homeland Security (...
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‘Don’t care who your daddy is:’ Rick Ross’ son says man threatened to kill him
The son of rapper Rick Ross told Daytona Beach police a man pointed a gun at him, threatened to kill him and then struck him in the head with the firearm, according to a police report. The alleged assault happened Oct. 11 near the intersection of McLeod Avenue and Weaver Street, ...
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Cornell Green, 5-time Pro Bowl DB with Dallas Cowboys, dies at 86
Cornell Green, a five-time Pro Bowl selection at defensive back for the Dallas Cowboys during his 13-year NFL career, died at the age of 86, the team announced on Wednesday. Read more trending news The Cowboys did not provide a cause of death, ESPN reported. Green was a cornerbac...
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Why older adults avoid therapy — and how to help them open up
( Aging Untold ) — For some older adults, the word “therapy” carries a stigma rooted in a generation that was taught to stay quiet and keep going. Gerontologist “Sam” Cradduck says that silence has a cost and the Aging Untold experts have practical, low-pressure ways to help olde...
safety
Supreme Court blocks White House anti-trans prison policy
The U.S. Supreme Court has blocked a Trump-Vance administration policy that would have ended gender-affirming care for prisoners. On Wednesday, the justices rejected an emergency application filed by the administration that would have allowed the Bureau of Prisons to restrict gen...
parks
Tuck-or-treat: Things to do in Tucker this Halloween
Halloween is just around the corner, and Tucker’s spooky festivities are already underway. From family-friendly fun to haunting live music, there’s no shortage of tricks and treats in Tucker this year. Halloween Trail: Super Heroes v. Super Villains Friday, Oct. 23, 4 p.m. Hender...
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Hall of Fame basketball coach Bob Huggins has progressive cognitive condition
Hall of Fame college basketball coach Bob Huggins, who led teams to two Final Four appearances and 26 NCAA Tournament berths, has a progressive cognitive condition that “has begun to affect his memory and aspects of his daily life,” his family said in a statement. Read more trend...
government
South Fulton mayor, state senator to address Flock use
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — South Fulton’s mayor and a state senator are expected to hold a news conference about Flock cameras and public safety on Thursday. At 10:30 a.m., Mayor Carmalitha Gumbs and Sen. Jaha Howard will discuss Flock usage and community privacy concern...
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Pope Leo XIV will not need more treatment for lung cancer, doctors say
Pope Leo XIV will not require further treatment for lung cancer after tests confirmed the disease was “ localized ,” Vatican officials said on Wednesday. Read more trending news The pontiff, 71, underwent a 90-minute procedure on Oct. 13 as doctors removed a lower lobe of his rig...
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Officials search for missing man believed to have fallen into Lake Sinclair
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — Officials are searching for a missing man believed to have fallen into Lake Sinclair near the Putnam County and Baldwin County line. Both counties’ fire departments and sheriff’s offices, alongside the Baldwin County Public Safety Dive Team and...