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Buford man arrested, charged in multiple counties for alleged deception of high school athletes

A man posing as a high school football recruiter was arrested last week by the Gainesville Police after the department received a complaint from a victim of fraud. Gainesville Police Department Lt. Kevin Holbrook said Malcolm Xavier Walker, age 39 of Buford, was arrested on March 3 off a complaint filed on Dec. 18, 2024.

Buford, GA · 2025-03-11

WSB Channel 2 Atlanta

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Teen dies in UTV crash in GA, driver suspected of DUI

They apparently lost control of the vehicle, and it overturned off the shoulder of the private drive in Bulloch County.

Georgia · 2025-03-10

wheninyourstate.com

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These 17 Slang Terms Only Make Sense If You Live in Georgia

From the bustling streets of Atlanta to the quiet charm of the Georgia countryside, the Peach State has a language all its own. Whether you’re sipping sweet tea on the porch or tailgating at a Braves game, Georgia slang adds that special Southern flair to every conversation. So, if you want to sound like a true Georgian, here are 17 slang terms that will have you blending in like a local faster than you can say “bless your heart.”

Georgia · 2025-03-10

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Georgia football great David Pollack says his wife has brain cancer

ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) - Former Georgia Bulldog and ESPN analyst David Pollack announced that his wife will undergo surgery for brain cancer. In a statement, Pollack said his wife will undergo surgery Wednesday at Duke University Hospital. “I do not share much of my personal life on social...

Athens, GA · 2025-03-10

HotNewHipHop

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Angie Stone Funerals Set For Atlanta & South Carolina With Tyler Perry, Kirk Franklin & Anthony Hamilton As Guests

Angie Stone had a mezzo-soprano voice; she had an extraordinarily high range for mezzo-soprano singers. She was a game-changer in R&B.

Columbia, SC · 2025-03-09

The Atlanta Journal-Constitution

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Star 94.1′s parent company guts local staff, leaving just Jenn Hobby

Star 94's parent company, in a cost cutting move, got rid of its brand manager and two of its on-air personalities.

Atlanta, GA · 2025-03-10

WSB Channel 2 Atlanta

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Twin brothers shot, killed in murder-suicide at top of mountain, GBI officials say

GBI officials are assisting a Georgia sheriff’s office investigating the deaths of twin brothers who were found Saturday morning.

Hiawassee, GA · 2025-03-10

Marietta Daily Journal

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Legislation would make the driver’s license on a smartphone official for Georgia police

ATLANTA – Drivers in Georgia would be able to leave home without their wallet, so long as they bring their smartphone, if legislation that seeks to require police to accept a digital version of drivers’ licenses becomes law. House Bill 296 passed the Georgia House of Representatives by a wide bipartisan majority last week, and on Monday a Senate committee hit the accelerator on the bill. “I think it’s a great and smart use of technology,” said Sen. John Albers, R-Roswell, chairman of the Senate Public Safety Committee, which voted unanimously to move HB 296 to the Senate Rules...

Georgia · 2025-03-10

Action News Jax

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Glynn County dentist arrested, accused of killing boyfriend

Suzanne Mericle, 61, was arrested in Hall County, Georgia on March 8.

Glynn County, GA · 2025-03-10

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Strong Thunderstorms Move Through Georgia and Florida, Bringing High Winds and Hail

Atlanta, GA – Strong thunderstorms are sweeping across parts of Georgia and Florida this morning, bringing gusty winds, heavy rain, and small hail to affected areas. According to the National Weather Service, a storm moving through Warren, Hancock, Glascock, Washington, and Taliaferro counties in Georgia is producing winds up to 50 mph, pea-sized hail, and frequent lightning. The storm, located near Warthen at 5:50 a.m. EDT, is moving northeast at 50 mph and could cause minor tree damage and unsecured objects to be blown around.

Florida · 2025-03-10

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Man dies after collision in Hall County

A Braselton man died Sunday after a multi-vehicle collision last week in Hall County, according to authorities. Hall County Sheriff’s Office says Shannon Dwight Pressley, 55, was injured in a three-vehicle crash on Winder Highway earlier this month before he died at Northeast Georgia Medical Center on Sunday, March 9.

Hall County, GA · 2025-03-10

247Sports

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Georgia commit Brayden Williams runs 9.99 100m, becoming the fourth sub-10 runner in high school history

The Georgia men's track and field team has another budding superstar on the way. Competing in the Texas A&M Bluebonnet Invitational over the weekend, senior Brayden Williams out of Duncanville (Texas) ran a wind-aided 9.99 in the 100 meters, the second-fastest time ever in Texas history. In doing so, Williams became just the fourth high school runner to break the 10-second barrier successfully, with three of the four being one-time Georgia commitments.

Georgia · 2025-03-10

What Now Atlanta

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New Burlington Store Planned for Lawrenceville

The off-price retailer is proposed for a space formerly occupied by Badcock Home Furniture &more.

Lawrenceville, GA · 2025-03-10

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Forsyth church daycare worker arrested for drugging toddlers for nap time, deputies say

MONROE COUNTY, Ga. - A daycare worker at Forsyth Methodist Church is facing charges for allegedly giving toddlers Benadryl before nap time. Kendasja Mequia Hughley was reported for allegedly giving children as young as 2-years-old the drug at lunchtime to make them sleepy during nap time. A co-teacher who said she witnessed the incident reported it to the director of the Bright from the Start Program on March 5.

Forsyth, GA · 2025-03-11

The Georgia Sun

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Missing Georgia Teacher’s Body Found After Month-Long Lake Search

An Atlanta teacher’s body has been discovered in Lake Oconee after a 28-day search that ended this weekend. Gary Jones was found by a specialized underwater recovery team. 🔍 Why It Matters: Local families are watching a tragic conclusion to a case that gripped the community since early February. The discovery brings closure to Jones’ loved ones who funded the private search after official efforts were suspended.

Atlanta, GA · 2025-03-10

WSB Channel 2 Atlanta

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Spelman student charged in wrong-way DUI crash that shut down I-75/I-85

The 17-year-old passenger was sent to the hospital with serious injuries.

Atlanta, GA · 2025-03-08

WSB Channel 2 Atlanta

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Tesla drivers named worst drivers on Georgia roads

A new study of car accidents and driver incidents across the United States found who the worst drivers are, by brand of vehicle, for each of the 50 states.

Georgia · 2025-03-10