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Wrongfully convicted Black man, who spent 16 years in a FL prison, killed during police traffic stop

October 17, 2023

Wrongfully convicted Black man, who spent 16 years in a FL prison, killed during police traffic stop

Leonard Cure, a Black man who was freed after spending 16 years behind bars in Florida on a wrongful conviction, has been fatally shot by a deputy in Georgia.

Georgia collects huge surplus for 3rd straight year with a total of nearly $11 billion

October 17, 2023

Georgia collects huge surplus for 3rd straight year with a total of nearly $11 billion

Brian Kemp, the governor of Georgia, has kept spending well below prior year revenues. The state now has $10.7 billion in surplus cash, which may be used as tax breaks.

4 inmates in Georgia on the run after escaping jail through damaged window, authorities say

October 17, 2023

4 inmates in Georgia on the run after escaping jail through damaged window, authorities say

Sheriff David Davis said that the four men who escaped from the Bibb County Jail in Georgia should all be considered dangerous as the manhunt continues.

Georgia man shocked by what he thought was a $1.4 million speeding ticket

October 16, 2023

Georgia man shocked by what he thought was a $1.4 million speeding ticket

A Georgia man, who drove 90 mph in a zone that had a limit of 55 mph, was given a $1.4 million speeding ticket. Officials clarified that the ticket didn’t reflect the actual fine.

Shooting at a Georgia Waffle House leaves 3 injured

October 16, 2023

Shooting at a Georgia Waffle House leaves 3 injured

At least three customers at a Waffle House in Georgia were shot in the leg by another customer. Authorities have identified the suspect as Darryes Monteze Hill.

SC man convicted of smuggling protected turtles between US, Hong Kong charged with animal abuse in GA

October 16, 2023

SC man convicted of smuggling protected turtles between US, Hong Kong charged with animal abuse in GA

A South Carolina man, who was convicted of smuggling protected turtles internationally, has been charged with 15 counts of aggravated cruelty to animals.

Cops say traffic stop for expired license plate turned up 'plethora' of drugs, guns near rehab center, daycare

October 15, 2023

Cops say traffic stop for expired license plate turned up 'plethora' of drugs, guns near rehab center, daycare

Police say they found a lot more than a woman driving with an expired license plate in Georgia last week, arresting her on drug and gun charges.

Georgia GOP Rep Austin Scott announces bid for House speaker

October 13, 2023

Georgia GOP Rep Austin Scott announces bid for House speaker

Georgia Republican Rep. Austin Scott, a member of the House Intelligence Committee, announced his candidacy for the lower chamber's speaker's gavel.

Georgia recaptures escaped inmate, parents charged with helping son flee hospital

October 13, 2023

Georgia recaptures escaped inmate, parents charged with helping son flee hospital

On Thursday, Carlton Bradford Gillis, an inmate who escaped an Albany, Georgia, hospital, has been recaptured. The parents of Gillis were also charged with aiding their son’s escape.

Double homicide suspect in Georgia commits suicide while fleeing from officers

October 13, 2023

Double homicide suspect in Georgia commits suicide while fleeing from officers

A suspect accused of fatally shooting two people near a dental office in Smyrna, Georgia, has committed suicide during an attempt to flee Cobb County police officers.