A University of Georgia student made a disturbing discovery while visiting a local river park: beheaded animals floating in the river. Athens-Clarke County police were called to North Oconee River Park in late September. Investigators said the student was observing wildlife at the location using...
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Taste of Tucker, the city’s annual food festival, returns to Main Street on Oct. 3 for its 17th consecutive year with food and drinks from local restaurants and breweries, live music, and community-driven fundraising. Since its inaugural year in 2010, Taste of Tucker has grown fr...
safety
A north Georgia man is facing charges after authorities say he tried to avoid a traffic stop by offering a homeowner money to let him inside. [DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks ] According to the Cherokee County Sheriff’s Office in North Carolina, deputies ...
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ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — A Cherokee County man convicted of child sex abuse has learned his sentence. On Sept. 9, Charles Douglas, a 58-year-old from Ball Ground, was sentenced to 80 years, with the first 60 to be served in confinement. In August, a Cherokee County jur...
safety
If you have an old traffic ticket or a bench warrant for missing a court date in Dunwoody, there is a new chance to clear things up without worrying about getting arrested. Dunwoody Municipal Court will run an amnesty program throughout October and November for people with past-d...
News
MARTA is asking riders to report safety concerns, suspicious activity and maintenance problems using its main app. The See & Say app is no longer working as of Oct. 1 as MARTA streamlines its safety reporting. MARTA officials said putting safety reporting into the main app means ...
parks
Park Pride awards more than $20,000 for nine park improvement projects Provided by Park Pride. Park Pride has awarded more than $20,000 to support nine community-led park improvement projects across Atlanta and DeKalb County through its Small Change Grants Program. The annual gra...
safety
A Cobb County firefighter resigned after an investigation into antisemitic statements made while on duty, the department said.
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During my 17 years writing this column, I learned a few lessons that I have since followed long and strong. I can’t be an expert on every topic, so when in doubt or under-informed, I reach out to subject matter experts, read, learn and THEN write the column. I can also share that...
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Rapper Rick Ross is in police custody in Miami-Dade County after turning himself in Thursday morning on felony battery by strangulation and misdemeanor battery charges, according to TMZ....
