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15-year-old Georgia girl shot dead in her bed, three teens charged

A 15-year-old Georgia girl was discovered by her mom lying in bed with an apparent gunshot to the head — and three 18-year-old men described as acquaintances have been charged with her murder. Madison Gesswein’s mom called 911 early Tuesday after making the horrific discovery in their apartment at The Greens at Braelinn in PeachtreeContinue reading “15-year-old Georgia girl shot dead in her bed, three teens charged”

Front desk worker at Georgia hotel allegedly raped drunk woman who was seeking help

An intoxicated woman who was visiting a Georgia hotel guest sought help from the front desk attendant when she got locked out of the room — but authorities say instead of offering assistance, he allegedly raped her. The woman told cops she was visiting a friend at the Red Roof Inn & Suites in NewnanContinue reading “Front desk worker at Georgia hotel allegedly raped drunk woman who was seeking help”

Hoax confirmed at Savannah High School after reports of active shooter: Here’s what we know

Savannah High School was evacuated Wednesday morning after false reports circulated that six staffers and students had been shot at the school on the city’s eastside. Multiple officials have confirmed that the active shooter reports are a hoax. According to one official who was among the first on the scene, a phone call to 911 reportedContinue reading “Hoax confirmed at Savannah High School after reports of active shooter: Here’s what we know”

Florida sex trafficking sting nabs 160 people including Georgia Deputy Police Chief Jason DiPrima

A sex sting operation that resulted in the arrests of 160 people also busted Georgia Police Officer Jason DiPrima. The Polk County Sheriff’s Office announced on Friday that their week-long sting, called “Operation Fall Haul II,” discovered at least two sex trafficking victims. Sheriff Grady Judd said during a press conference that there could potentiallyContinue reading “Florida sex trafficking sting nabs 160 people including Georgia Deputy Police Chief Jason DiPrima”

Georgia residents can now claim embryos as dependents on state taxes

(NBCNews.com) Taxpayers who have “an unborn child (or children) with a detectable human heartbeat” as of July 20 can get $3,000 for each unborn child. Georgia residents can now claim embryos as dependents on their state taxes, the state’s revenue department announced Monday. “In light of the June 24, 2022, U.S. Supreme Court ruling in Dobbs v.Continue reading “Georgia residents can now claim embryos as dependents on state taxes”