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A Gainesville man, Bobby Joe Holloman, 50, is facing federal charges for dealing deadly fentanyl, which led to a fatal overdose. He's accused of being a drug pusher who showed little concern for the lives he endangered. Additionally, he faces firearms charges due to possessing a gun despite a prior felony conviction.

Chamblee police are on the hunt for a man accused of a vile assault in a Whole Foods Market last Saturday afternoon. Dr. Sabine Lovell, a local plastic surgeon, became the victim of an indecent attack when she felt something hit her back while shopping. She was picking up a few groceries at the store's 5001 Peachtree Boulevard location after a Pilates class, according to WSBTV.

Five men from Georgia have been handed federal prison sentences for their involvement in a vast dog fighting ring, a cruel operation unearthed by authorities during an extensive drug trafficking investigation in the state's heartland, stated U.S. Attorney Jill E. Steinberg. According to U.S. Attorney's Office, the dog fighting was just one facet of a larger criminal network spread across several counties including Laurens, Treutlen, Johnson, and Emanuel.

Georgia's own Sen. Larry Walker III (R–Perry) is stepping into the ring of a new challenge. The Senator has been appointed to the joint Blue-Ribbon Committee, a group fired up to investigate professional licensing issues that are causing headaches for small businesses across the Peach State. Walker, a Republican, is gearing up to take his expertise to the battleground of bureaucratic inefficiency, with hopes pinned on him to deliver a knock-out to red tape.

Milton residents, get ready to proudly don your stars and stripes or to let your kids climb big trucks because the city's favorite community events are back—and they're looking for a handful of good sponsors. The Independence Day Walking Parade and Touch-a-Truck events are beckoning the local business community to step up and connect with the potentially thousands of attendees at these family-friendly gatherings. According to an announcement on the City of Milton's official website, companies have a selection of sponsorship levels to choose from, each with its own set of perks to boost brand visibility.

Three members of the Atlanta Police Department are on the mend after a shooting incident in the Capitol View neighborhood sent bullets flying and left one man dead. Officers Jason Hodge, Darien Tabor, and Charles Smith were identified as the wounded officers in the May 11 confrontation, as reported by

A man was found dead with gunshot wounds late last night at a northwest Atlanta residence, law enforcement reported. Atlanta Police were called to the scene at 1036 Westmoor Drive NW at around 9:23 PM following reports of a shooting incident. The unidentified male was discovered unresponsive by responding officers and was pronounced dead on the scene by medical personnel.

Big bucks are heading to Newton County as the T.M. "Mort" Ewing Newton County Agricultural Center gears up for upgrades, thanks to a healthy $500,000 in state funds. The cash injection, part of the Amended Fiscal Year 2024 budget signed off by Governor Brian P. Kemp, was spearheaded by Sen. Brian Strickland (R–McDonough) who's been advocating for these funds.

A former warehouse assistant at Augusta National Golf Club has admitted to a green heist, copping to the theft of millions in Masters memorabilia, including Arnold Palmer's legendary green jacket. Richard Globensky, 39, of Georgia, stood before a judge in Chicago federal court on Wednesday, confessing to a charge of interstate transport of stolen goods with a simple declaration, "I plead guilty," as reported by WABE.

Political titans, President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump, are set to clash once again—this time in a debate stage showdown scheduled for June 27 in Atlanta, as confirmed by both camps on Wednesday. In a bold move, the Biden campaign has decided to break away from the long-standing tradition of utilizing the Commission on Presidential Debates to arrange the face-offs, opting instead for direct arrangements with media outlets. Trump, never one to back down from a challenge, readily agreed to the proposed schedule, showing readiness to engage his rival in the highly anticipated debates.