WILKES COUNTY, Ga. - The Wilkes County Sheriff’s Office are warning people about a phone scam after a man got a call that appeared to come from his wife’s cell phone and the caller claimed he had kidnapped her and wanted ransom money. The sheriff’s office said the caller made threats and demanded...
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Having lived in Tucker for more than half her life, Anne Lerner has watched it grow and become more diverse over the decades. She sees this reflected most in the city’s growing food scene, with its many family-run restaurants. As mayor, Lerner has had the privilege of cutting rib...
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ATLANTA, Ga. (ATL Live) - As temperatures cool and family calendars fill up with school activities, sports, and holiday gatherings, healthcare experts are reminding parents that flu season is officially here. Influenza spreads quickly in classrooms, daycares, and busy households....
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ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — A Douglas County Sheriff’s Office SWAT team shot and killed a man armed with a sword on Wednesday after responding to a shooting, according to the Georgia Bureau of Investigation (GBI). The man was identified as 53-year-old Bradley Cox. At arou...
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The Consumer Product Safety Commission announced a recall of 175,951 air fryer ovens because their doors can close when bumped, posing a burn hazard to anyone trying to remove hot food. Read more trending news The agency said the recall affects Gourmia 9-Slice Digital Air Fryer O...
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Time has run out for LIV Golf. After five years challenging the PGA Tour and spending more than $5 billion, the upstart golf league announced plans to move from restructuring to full liquidation, The Athletic reported. Read more trending news According to Golfweek , the league wi...
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ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — Emergency personnel have carried out more than 30 water rescues in McCaysville as heavy rain and flooding hit the region overnight, according to the city’s chief of police. Chief Michael Earley said the water in some downtown areas was 6 to 7 f...
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One person is dead after a shooting with deputies early Thursday morning. The Douglas County Coroner’s Office confirms they were called out to a shooting on Conners Road just after 12:45 a.m. The Georgia Bureau of Investigation says deputies were called to the home where they fou...
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A 53-year-old man was shot and killed by Douglas County SWAT deputies Wednesday evening after authorities say he displayed a sword during a confrontation inside his home....
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The man killed by a car that crashed into his house on Wednesday and the driver involved have been identified. Georgia State Patrol says a car was driving down Earl North Road in Coweta County when it crashed through a fence on Old Corinth Road. [DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app fo...
