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Convicted killer Stacey Humphreys seeks to avoid execution
The Georgia State Board of Pardons and Paroles is expected to consider a clemency request Tuesday for Stacey Humphreys, a death row inmate scheduled to be executed Wednesday night for the murders of two women in 2003....
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Six ways to protect your savings before you retire
( InvestigateTV ) — For those hoping to retire in the next few years, a few practical steps now can make a meaningful difference for both savings and peace of mind later. Cherry Dale, vice president of financial education at Virginia Credit Union, said it is never too early to st...
safety
Murder suspect in another state captured in metro Atlanta
The Cobb County Police Department said they helped arrest a man from Tennessee on Sept. 9. Now he’s waiting in jail before being extradited to face a murder charge. Channel 2 Action News previously reported on 21-year-old Anthony Peacock Rumbel’s arrest after a chase. [DOWNLOAD: ...
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More Flock misuse: Georgia officer facing charges in 2 counties
A former North Georgia police officer turned himself in Monday after state investigators said he unlawfully used a law enforcement license plate tracking system across two local departments....
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Atlanta Community Food Bank president named new CEO of Downtown Atlanta, Inc.
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — Atlanta Community Food Bank president Kyle Waide has been named president and CEO of Downtown Atlanta, Inc., the public-private partnership that seeks to improve the neighborhood. Downtown Atlanta, Inc. operates Central Atlanta Progress and the...
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Smyrna adviser sentenced for stealing $10M from elderly client
A former Smyrna financial adviser will spend more than seven years in federal prison after stealing nearly $10 million from an elderly client to buy a multi-million-dollar home, a luxury club membership, and fund personal expenses....
government
New 150-foot cellphone tower approved for construction in metro Atlanta area
A metro Atlanta county commission unanimously approved construction of a new cellphone tower. The Newton County Board of Commissioners voted to approve a 150-foot Verizon cell tower on Sept. 1. Documents show the tower will also feature a five-foot lightning rod, bringing the tot...
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The secret ballot has been an article of faith in US elections. That’s being tested in Georgia
Editor’s Note: Rough Draft Atlanta has partnered with The Associated Press to bring our readers expanded coverage of the upcoming midterm elections on Nov. 4. ATLANTA (AP) — Security researchers say rapid advances in artificial intelligence are making it more critical to address ...
safety
1 arrested after juvenile shot near Hastings Bridge Rd. in Lovejoy
A juvenile is recovering in the hospital after being shot Sunday afternoon near Hastings Bridge Road in Lovejoy, where police have arrested one suspect....
safety
Georgia financial adviser stole nearly $10M from elderly client
A Georgia financial adviser who defrauded an elderly client out of nearly $10 million will spend more than seven years in federal prison. [DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks ] Ejiroghene O. Okuma, 44, of Smyrna, was sentenced September 11 to seven years and ...
News
Worker killed in incident at Global Industrial facility identified
A 56-year-old worker died Sept. 9 after becoming trapped between a loading ramp and a truck at a Global Industrial warehouse in Buford.
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Georgia death row inmate appeals to Supreme Court ahead of execution
Cobb County convicted murderer Stacey Humphreys continues fighting in court to delay or cancel his pending execution. Humphreys, who was convicted of killing Cindy Williams and Lori Brown in 2003, filed new appeals in the Georgia Supreme Court after a Cobb County Superior Court j...
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Judge Judy retiring from on-camera work after 30 years. Here’s what’s next
(Gray News) - Judge Judith Sheindlin, better known as Judge Judy, is retiring from on-camera work following a three-decade career. In an exclusive interview with People , Sheindlin said her retirement will start in October when her Amazon series “Judy Justice” ends. The sharp-wit...
safety
Woman rams into car, circles back firing gun after victim honked at her
Gwinnett County police are searching for a 23-year-old woman they say rammed another driver’s car during a road rage encounter on Labor Day, then circled back and fired a bullet through both sides of it. [DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks ] It happened just...
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Man accused in hanging death of Tasia Fortune denied bond, pleads not guilty
JACKSON, Miss. ( WLBT /Gray News) - Jarques “Jock” Ratliff, 51, the man accused in connection with the murder of Mississippi woman Tasia Fortune, was denied bond. Ratliff made his initial appearance in court on Monday, where he also pleaded not guilty to the murder charge. Fortun...
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Bill introduced to cut full-time workweek to 32 hours, or pay overtime
Could a 40-hour workweek become a thing of the past? Read more trending news Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) and Rep. Mark Takano (CA-39) have reintroduced a bill that could cut about eight hours off full-time employees’ regular pay, requiring overtime after some employees hit 32 hou...
safety
Man dies when lawnmower flips, pinning him underwater
A Georgia man died when his lawnmower flipped over into a canal over the weekend. The Richmond County Sheriff’s Office told WJBF that Robert Duncan, 67, died on Saturday afternoon. [DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks ] They say he was cutting grass near a ca...
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Georgia man drowns doing yard work
A Georgia man died when his lawnmower flipped over into a canal over the weekend. The Richmond County Sheriff’s Office told WJBF that Robert Duncan, 67, died on Saturday afternoon. [DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks ] They say he was cutting grass near a ca...
business
Baby boomers crown their favorite casual dining chain as Gen Z chooses a different winner
A survey is revealing which restaurant brands are winning over Americans.
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Braves postseason tickets to go on sale Thursday
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) - Atlanta Braves postseason tickets will go on sale Thursday, with a presale beginning at 10 a.m. for all Premium and A-List members. The general ticket allotment will be made available Thursday at 1 p.m. Tickets for National League Wild Card (NL...
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Passenger removed from flight after allegedly removing clothes
A female passenger onboard a recent American Airlines flight was removed from the plane after allegedly taking off her clothing mid-flight. Read more trending news Fox News reported that the woman, who was not identified, disrobed and behaved indecently during Flight 1779, which ...
safety
Woman wanted after shots fired in Gwinnett road rage case
Gwinnett County police are searching for 23-year-old Sierra Iman Little after a road rage incident Sept. 7.
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Bruce Davis, Charles Manson family cult follower, dies at 83
Bruce Davis, a convicted Manson Family killer, has died at 83 in a California prison, decades after the infamous 1969 murders.
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Smyrna man sentenced to more than 7 years for defrauding elderly client out of nearly $10 million
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — A former investment adviser from metro Atlanta was sentenced to more than seven years in prison for defrauding an elderly client out of nearly $10 million, federal prosecutors said. Ejiroghene Okuma, 44, of Smyrna, began defrauding the client a...
safety
Woman killed after vehicle flips multiple times in DeKalb County crash
A vehicle crash in metro Atlanta on Sunday afternoon killed a woman. According to the DeKalb County Police Department, the crash happened around 2:01 p.m., when two vehicles collided where Covington Highway meets Lithonia West Drive. [DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as ...
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Rapper BloodHound Q50 killed in Chicago shooting: reports
A 22-year-old man was shot and killed in Chicago over the weekend. Read more trending news The Cook County Medical Examiner’s Office identified him as Mikquale T. Cooper. His stage name was BloodHound Q50, according to the Chicago Sun-Times . WLS reported that he was sitting in t...
business
Procurement Readiness: Is Your Business Ready for the Contracts You’re Pursuing?
For many small businesses, winning a major corporate or government contract represents the next stage of growth, but identifying an opportunity and being prepared to perform the work are two very different things. Procurement readiness begins before the bid is released. Today’s p...
safety
Man accused of trying to break into a home he said was a ‘frat house,’ police say
EVANSVILLE, Ind. ( WFIE /Gray News) - A man was arrested after police said he tried to break into a home he claimed was a fraternity house. According to the Evansville Police Department, officers were called to a home around 3:50 a.m. Saturday. The homeowner told officers that so...
business
Body found on roof of soul food restaurant in Atlanta
A death investigation is underway after a body was found on the roof of a restaurant in Atlanta.
Local
A Flock camera hit sent troopers to her door. They had the wrong car.
Palm Coast, Florida (Atlanta News First) — Lindsey Isaacs was asleep in her apartment when Florida Highway Patrol troopers began pounding on her door, ready to tell her they believed she was responsible for the deaths of three people. Their evidence — images of Isaacs’ vehicle ca...
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Aging Untold: Decoding your blood pressure numbers
( Aging Untold ) — On this episode of Aging Untold, we’re decoding what your blood pressure readings really mean for your health. Then, we share crucial financial steps to protect your future during a “gray divorce” — splitting up after age 50. Plus, we follow a Michigan family’s...
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Legendary costume designer Bob Mackie dies
The man who dressed stars such as Cher and Tina Turner has died. Bob Mackie was 87 years old. Read more trending news A statement posted to Mackie’s Instagram account said he died on Sept. 14. “He lived his 87 years to the fullest, fulfilling his dream of being a Fashion and Cost...