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Suspect dead after shooting involving officers on I-85 in Coweta County
1+ hour, 51+ min ago (220+ words) COWETA COUNTY, GA " An officer involved shooting is under investigation in Coweta County on Monday afternoon. Coweta County Sheriff's Office deputies conducted a traffic stop on I-85 south at mile marker 34 for a traffic violation just before 1: 22 p. m. Deputies told the driver…...
The Ultimate VIP Experience to Jimmy Buffett's Coral Reefer Band could be yours!
4+ hour, 25+ min ago (78+ words) 95. 5 WSB The Ultimate VIP Experience to Jimmy Buffett's Coral Reefer Band could be yours! We are giving you the ultimate VIP treatment to see Jimmy Buffett's Coral Reefer Band: Keep The Party Going Tour on Saturday, July 18 at Synovus Bank…...
Gas prices drop across Georgia ahead of 4th of July travel period
1+ hour, 30+ min ago (440+ words) ATLANTA " Gas prices are declining nationwide just ahead of the busy Fourth of July travel period, offering relief for drivers as millions prepare to hit the road for the holiday weekend, according to AAA. In Georgia, gas prices have dipped…...
Inmates take control of a North Carolina jail after overpowering correctional staff
3+ hour, 39+ min ago (234+ words) WINDSOR, N. C. " Inmates seized control of parts of a regional jail in eastern North Carolina on Monday after overpowering correctional staff, authorities said. There was no immediate threat to the general public, Bertie County Sheriff Tyrone Ruffin said in the statement....
Heat advisory in effect as temperatures soar across metro Atlanta
3+ hour, 55+ min ago (230+ words) ATLANTA " A Heat Advisory is in effect Monday from noon until 8 p. m. as dangerously hot temperatures move into metro Atlanta. Channel 2 Action News Chief Meteorologist Brad Nitz said Atlanta's heat index is expected to reach 103 degrees, while some parts of south…...
Supreme Court allows for mail-in ballot grace period
6+ hour, 6+ min ago (210+ words) WASHINGTON " The Supreme Court has ruled that ballots that have been received after Election Day can be counted. The decision said, "The federal election-day statutes do not prevent Mississippi from counting absentee ballots postmarked by election day but received up…...
After months of questions, family of Gwinnett twins accepts murder-suicide conclusion
4+ hour, 17+ min ago (193+ words) GWINNETT COUNTY, GA " The family of twin brothers Qaadir and Naazir Lewis says it now accepts the Georgia Bureau of Investigation's conclusion that the brothers' deaths were the result of a murder-suicide. The bodies of the 19-year-old twins from Gwinnett…...
America 250 celebrations bring extraordinary security challenge to Washington
5+ hour, 5+ min ago (815+ words) WASHINGTON " Federal law enforcement authorities are preparing for one of Washington, D. C.'s, largest and most complex security operations as the nation's capital gears up to celebrate the 250th anniversary of the nation's freedom. With rising political violence, including recent incidents near…...
House Republicans are looking to get their agenda on track after a chaotic week
9+ hour, 14+ min ago (1045+ words) WASHINGTON " With a social media assist from President Donald Trump, House Speaker Mike Johnson is looking this week to ease the divisions in his Republican ranks and make progress on key legislative priorities before this fall's elections. Johnson sent lawmakers…...
Supreme Court will weigh GOP push to enforce Arizona voting laws
6+ hour, 47+ min ago (306+ words) WASHINGTON " The Supreme Court said Monday it will consider a Republican push to enforce strict Arizona voting laws passed in the swing state after the 2020 election. The high court has allowed some similar rules to take effect temporarily before, including…...