One year later, the Eatonton slayings remain a mystery
Today marks the one-year anniversary of when neighbors found the decapitated body of 88-year-old Russell Dermond inside his garage in the upscale gated community of Reynold's Plantation. Ten days later, his wife's body was found in a dam near Lake Oconee. Most leads on the case have turned up as dead ends and the police have little to go on. [Read More]
Something doesn’t add up
The Gwinnett County District Attorney has reviewed the 911 call made by Clayton County Sheriff Victor Hill after he allegedly shot real-estate agent Gwenevere McCord in the stomach over the weekend and reports there are inconsistencies between the call and the evidence at the crime scene. [Read More]
Katy Perry approves
As of July 1, the sale of fireworks will be legal in Georgia. Proponents of the new law see this as a spark to the state's economy while opponents cite property damage and children's safety. [Read More]
Things are looking up for those fresh out of college
National economic reports show that employers are looking to hire 8.3 percent more recent college graduates than they did last year. [Read More]
1,000 hits ain’t too shabby
Yesterday, the Braves trounced the Philadelphia Phillies 9-0 at Turner Field. The icing on the cake? Braves fielder Kelly Johnson collected his 1,000th career hit. [Read More]
We’re off to beat the Wizards
Last night the Atlanta Hawks beat the Washington Wizards 106-90 in game 2 of the second round of the NBA Playoffs. The series is now tied 1-1. Game 3 will be played Saturday. [Game Highlights]
Huckabee joins the race
Former Arkansas governor and Fox News commentator Mike Huckabee has joined the 2016 Presidential race. Huckabee ran unsuccessfully for the Republican nomination in 2008, but did score Georgia's primary vote. The ordained minister must branch outside of his evangelical Christian base to secure the 2016 nomination. [Read More]
The men respond
Last month, columnist Gracie Bonds Staples posed the question, "Good single men, where are you?" Now, the single men of Atlanta have a chance to state their case. [Dating in Atlanta: the other side responds]
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