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20-05-2025
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Cobb County government transitioning official website to new domain
Cobb County government's website will soon transition to a new domain. On June 2, 2025, the county's official website will change from to The change aligns with both federal and state best practices for government agencies, and the county says the change will improve security, credibility, and accessibility for residents. The county's Information Technology Services Department has worked on the transition for more than a year. [DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks] More than 8 million people visited the site in 2024 to pay bills and look up information on services. The change will also to extend to official county email addresses. Emails sent to @ addresses will continue to work for a limited time, but you should update your contact information to @ addresses as soon as possible. The old website address will also be accessible for a limited time, but residents should update their bookmarks. TRENDING STORIES: 4 charged with murder after shooting in Walton County Parents sue after they say 6-year-old daughter was racially attacked at school: 'It's disturbing' Cobb Co. teacher, wife accused of denying their children food and bathroom, confining them [SIGN UP: WSB-TV Daily Headlines Newsletter]
Yahoo
20-05-2025
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Atlanta man charged with stealing $3M from US government through PPP loans scheme
An Atlanta man was arrested on federal charges of conspiracy to steal $3 million from the US government. Ian Patrick Jackson, 37, is charged with one count of conspiracy to commit bank fraud, two counts of bank fraud, two counts of wire fraud, and two counts of money laundering. He was indicted on May 6. 'Jackson's arrest caps a lengthy investigation that involved multiple defendants and more than $3 million in stolen funds intended to help struggling Americans during a national health crisis,' said U.S. Attorney Theodore S. Hertzberg. 'These charges demonstrate our office's commitment to collaborate closely with our law enforcement partners to prosecute fraudsters who pilfered CARES Act funds.' [DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks] According to court documents, Jackson allegedly conspired with another Atlanta man to 'solicit, recruit, and direct at least nine business owners to submit fraudulent Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loan applications using fabricated tax documents.' Each of those business owners received $300,000 in PPP funds. After they received the loans, the business owners wrote payroll checks to people who did not work for their businesses, then either kept the money for themselves or gave the money to another person who gave Jackson a share. If found guilty, Jackson faces a maximum penalty of 30 years in prison on the conspiracy and bank fraud counts and 20 years in prison for the wire fraud and money laundering counts. TRENDING STORIES: 4 charged with murder after shooting in Walton County Parents sue after they say 6-year-old daughter was racially attacked at school: 'It's disturbing' Cobb Co. teacher, wife accused of denying their children food and bathroom, confining them [SIGN UP: WSB-TV Daily Headlines Newsletter]
Yahoo
19-05-2025
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Gwinnett homeowner wrestles armed squatter until police arrive
A Gwinnett County homeowner fought off an armed intruder who had been living in his vacant rental property, police said. [DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks] The homeowner, who asked not to be identified, discovered 18-year-old Travelle Forbes hiding in a closet with a 9mm handgun in a bag when he visited the property with a handyman last Thursday afternoon. 'He was trying to reach out to his bag,' the homeowner said. 'But I would not let him do that. That is why we're struggling.' The two wrestled for approximately 30 minutes until police arrived at the home near Lawrenceville. During the confrontation, the homeowner kept Forbes from accessing his weapon. 'I will not let him go. So we're rolling around, struggling until the cops came in,' he said. TRENDING STORIES: Cobb Co. teacher, wife accused of denying their children food and bathroom, confining them Coweta County mom charged with DUI, endangering 2 children after high-speed chase 'It just smelled funny': Uber drivers unwittingly used as drug mules in metro Atlanta According to arrest warrants, Forbes faces multiple charges, including first-degree burglary, possession of a firearm during the commission of a felony, and theft of services. Court documents show Forbes appeared to have been living in the home, using utilities and leaving evidence throughout the property, including blood in the bathroom and the smell of marijuana. The homeowner said Forbes admitted he wasn't acting alone. 'When I asked him, 'Why did you break this? Who broke my window?' It's all, 'Oh my friend broke it,' he said. Gwinnett County Police Cpl. Juan Madiedo said 'For Rent' signs can make vacant properties targets for criminals. 'Sometimes homes have for rent signs, and some of these thieves and burglars think that, hey, that might be an easy target,' Madiedo said. [SIGN UP: WSB-TV Daily Headlines Newsletter] Police recommend property owners take security measures to protect their properties. 'Go ahead and get some cameras, an alarm system, possibly maybe leave a light on inside the residence, make it look like it's occupied,' Madiedo advised. The homeowner believes the 'For Rent' sign he posted inadvertently invited trouble. 'It means it's a free house for anybody to walk in,' he said. Forbed was booked into the Gwinnett County Jail with a bond set at $18,600.
Yahoo
20-02-2025
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Teenage girl shot at Sandy Springs apartment complex
A teenage girl was shot in Sandy Springs on Thursday. The shooting happened at an apartment complex off Roberts Drive around 3:15 a.m. [DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks] Sandy Springs police told Channel 2 Action News that they called out Fulton SWAT team to search the apartments. No one was found inside where the girl was shot, but Sandy Springs officers are questioning several people. Police have not released the victim's name or age, but said her injuries are non-life-threatening. We have a crew working to gather more information for updates on Channel 2 Action News. TRENDING STORIES: Bitter cold: Wind chills plummet into teens, single digits Atlanta mayor, fire chief console community after 3 young siblings die in apartment fire 'Eggs are like gold right now:' Cobb Co. egg farmer limits egg purchases for customers [SIGN UP: WSB-TV Daily Headlines Newsletter]
