by Bethany Schneider | Jul 9, 2025 | Recent Events
Game Warden Fatally Shoots Knife-Wielding Man in Lamar County IncidentOn Tuesday afternoon, a Georgia Department of Natural Resources game warden fatally shot 28-year-old Dante Romearo Smith in Lamar County after he ran at the wardens with a knife. The incident...
by Bethany Schneider | Jul 8, 2025 | Recent Events
Man Stabbed to Death Near Midtown Atlanta Rainbow Crosswalk in Early Morning IncidentA man was fatally stabbed early Tuesday at the Piedmont Arbors condominiums located at 1050 Piedmont Avenue in Midtown Atlanta. Police arrived around 5:30 a.m. to find the victim with...
by Bethany Schneider | Jul 8, 2025 | Recent Events
Judge Orders Mental Competency Evaluation for Convicted Killer Jose Ibarra Amid Appeal for Laken Riley Murder CaseATHENS — A judge has ordered a mental competency evaluation for Jose Ibarra, who was convicted of murdering 22-year-old nursing student Laken Riley, as he...
by Bethany Schneider | Jul 8, 2025 | Recent Events
Tragic Fourth of July Weekend Claims 19 Lives Across Georgia Roads and WaterwaysThe Fourth of July weekend in Georgia was marked by tragedy, with at least 19 fatalities reported on roads and waterways. Incidents included drowning deaths of a 4-year-old girl and a...
by Bethany Schneider | Jul 8, 2025 | Recent Events
Revitalized Pier Road Emerges as The District Shops Transforming Jekyll Island into a Must-Visit DestinationThe Pier Road shopping district has transformed into The District Shops following a nine-month renovation, aimed at revitalizing the area that previously...
