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17-04-2025
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Heavy police presence at Cartersville residence
There is a heavy police presence at a community in Cartersville, with officers and what appear to be SWAT vehicles on scene. NewsChopper 2 is on the scene at Iron Belt Road, where several police and tactical vehicles are present. The situation unfolding is not clear and details were not immediately available. Channel 2 Action News is working to learn more about the situation on the ground. [DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks] TRENDING STORIES: Popular beach vacation spot can 'no longer be a Spring Break town' Cobb County Sheriff's Office employee charged with child molestation South Fulton police lieutenant killed in head-on crash while on duty [SIGN UP: WSB-TV Daily Headlines Newsletter]
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16-04-2025
- Health
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GA mom arrested after 4-year-old overdoses on THC gummies
A south Georgia mother is facing child cruelty charges after her 4-year-old got hold of THC. Vidalia police officers say they were called to Memorial Health Meadows Hospital last week to reports of a child who had overdosed. [DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks] Investigators learned a 4-year-old had taken THC gummies. The child's mother, 41-year-old Tiffany Martin, was arrested and charged with cruelty to children and possession of a controlled substance. TRENDING STORIES: Georgia special tax refund: Who's eligible, how much you'll get, how you'll receive it Popular beach vacation spot can 'no longer be a Spring Break town' Cobb County Sheriff's Office employee charged with child molestation Police say the child was taken to a hospital in Savannah and is expected to recover. Jail records show that Martin is being held in the Toombs County Jail on an $8,000 bond. [SIGN UP: WSB-TV Daily Headlines Newsletter]
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16-04-2025
- Business
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City of Woodstock announces paid parking coming to downtown in June
At the start of June, the City of Woodstock will enact paid parking spots in the city's downtown district. The announcement comes after a Monday night City Council meeting, where the council approved a 'managed parking district which includes time enforced and paid parking zones.' Council members adopted revisions to the city's parking ordinance so they could create establish parking control officers to enforce rules and create the paid parking zones, according to officials. The city said it's a plan that's been under discussion since 2016, after a 'request of several downtown business owners looking for a way to remove long-term parkers from desirable spaces directly adjacent to businesses.' [DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks] TRENDING STORIES: Georgia special tax refund: Who's eligible, how much you'll get, how you'll receive it Popular beach vacation spot can 'no longer be a Spring Break town' Cobb County Sheriff's Office employee charged with child molestation Going forward, and starting June 1, Woodstock will implement a time limit for parking spaces in order to 'create turnover, free up additional parking opportunities and reduce traffic congestion' downtown. As a result, parking in paid spots will have a 'first hour free' program, followed by a $2 per hour cost in the second and third hours a space is occupied. Parking zone enforcement will be active all week long from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., officials said. Revenue from the paid parking zones will be used to fund parking enforcement, maintenance and parking facility expansion. The city said that there are still 'close to 1,700 convenient and accessible spaces that remain free' for drivers to use, even under the new program. [SIGN UP: WSB-TV Daily Headlines Newsletter]
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16-04-2025
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Popular beach vacation spot can ‘no longer be a Spring Break town'
As Spring Break season continues for Georgia schools, Panama City Beach police say they are displeased with the behavior of many people who have already visited. Police Chief J.R. Talamantez declared that Panama City Beach "can no longer be a Spring Break town." He says they saw instances of people firing gunshots over 'social media drama.' [DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks] 'I'm not willing to risk the safety of our city to hold onto something that no longer works,' Talamantez said. 'Our law enforcement officers should not be expected to shoulder the burden of an event that no longer aligns with the values or vision of this community.' Talamantez says that in the coming weeks, the police department, city leaders and stakeholders will be having conversations about how to approach next Spring Break season. 'Panama City Beach is a safe, family-focused community. We've worked too hard to build that, and I won't let a group of criminals destroy it,' he wrote. TRENDING STORIES: Georgia special tax refund: Who's eligible, how much you'll get, how you'll receive it Cobb County Sheriff's Office employee charged with child molestation South Fulton police lieutenant killed in head-on crash while on duty As Spring Break season began ramping up, Talamantez issued a strict warning to those coming to the area: follow the law or face the consequences. He said the city would be instituting strict rules, including a curfew, security checkpoints and trespassing enforcement. [SIGN UP: WSB-TV Daily Headlines Newsletter]
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16-04-2025
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Cobb County Sheriff's Office employee charged with child molestation
An employee at the Cobb County Sheriff's Office has been fired and charged with child sex crimes. Ivan Munoz, a civilian employee, was arrested early Wednesday morning and charged with two counts of aggravated child molestation. [DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks] Marietta police conducted the investigation that led to warrants being taken out against Munoz. Munoz joined the sheriff's office in 2000 and worked as a criminal justice specialist. TRENDING STORIES: Georgia special tax refund: Who's eligible, how much you'll get, how you'll receive it South Fulton police lieutenant killed in head-on crash while on duty 3 arrested as protesters disrupt Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene town hall 'After being briefed on the investigation and pending charges, I immediately terminated this individual's employment,' said Sheriff Craig Owens. 'These are particularly egregious charges, and his behavior goes against everything we stand for in law enforcement. We must do everything we can to stop the victimization of innocent children.' Channel 2 Action News is working to learn more details about Munoz's arrest. [SIGN UP: WSB-TV Daily Headlines Newsletter]
