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Yahoo
28-05-2025
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18-year-old man shot in LaGrange said he was leaving graduation party
LaGrange police said they are investigating after an 18-year-old was shot Tuesday night. Police said responded to WellStar West Georgia Medical Center at about 7:30 p.m. and talked to the victim, Adrian Ransom. He told police he had been at a graduation party at a home when an argument started among several of the people. [DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks] He said as he was walking away, he heard three to four gunshots and was hit by a bullet in his upper leg, causing him to fall. Another person who was present at the gathering took him to the medical center, according to the police report. Officers said they went to the Ware Street area and spoke with several residents, who said they were unaware of any party in the are and didn't report hearing gunfire at the time in question. TRENDING STORIES: Did you get a text like this? GA Dept. Of Drivers Services warns it's a scam Teen caught during attempted contraband drop at GA prison, officials say Trump to pardon Todd and Julie Chrisley: What are the next steps? The LaGrange Police Department's Criminal Investigation Division is investigating the shooting. Anyone with information relevant to the case is encouraged to contact Detective Montondo at 706-883-2639. Tips may also be submitted anonymously through Troup County CrimeStoppers (706-812-1000) or sent via text through Tip411(847411), keyword LAGRANGE. [SIGN UP: WSB-TV Daily Headlines Newsletter]
Yahoo
28-05-2025
- Business
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DeKalb County's College Ave. water main project starts soon
Those who live in or commute through DeKalb County will soon encounter some new road construction on their route. A water main replacement project will start June 9 on College Avenue, and DeKalb County officials said it is expected to last about six months, barring delays. Evening crews will work on the road from 7 p.m. to 7 a.m. Sunday through Friday. [DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks] Crews will replace about 7,100 feet of pipe on College Avenue between Sam Crossings and Lakeshore Drive. County officials said this work is part of a $4.27 billion capital improvement program 'to improve capacity and service of the watershed systems serving the community.' TRENDING STORIES: Did you get a text like this? GA Dept. Of Drivers Services warns it's a scam 3 tornadoes confirmed in Coweta, Carroll counties during Tuesday storms Trump to pardon Todd and Julie Chrisley: What are the next steps? The county invites the public to learn more about the project by joining the virtual community meeting at 6:30 p.m. on June 5 via Zoom. The public can also learn more about this project by calling the DWM Project Information Line at 1-800-986-1108 or emailing projectinfo@ [SIGN UP: WSB-TV Daily Headlines Newsletter]
Yahoo
28-05-2025
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2 arrested after shots ring out at birthday party at Covington park
Two people have now been charged after shots rang out during a birthday party at a Covington park. The incident happened on Sunday at Academy Springs Park. Police said a man and the mother of his child got into an argument during the party, and it continued to escalate over the person the man brought with him to the birthday party. That's when officers said another man opened fire on two of the people as they were trying to leave the party, forcing them to take cover behind a car that ended up being hit twice by bullets. TRENDING STORIES: Did you get a text like this? GA Dept. Of Drivers Services warns it's a scam 3 tornadoes confirmed in Coweta, Carroll counties during Tuesday storms 'Stranger Things' star graduates from metro Atlanta high school Covington police said on Wednesday that the suspects in this case have been arrested. Levester Taylor, of Atlanta, has been charged with two counts of aggravated assault, possession of firearm during commission of felony, possession of firearm by first offender and cruelty to children in the third degree. Dy'men Henderson, of Lawrenceville, was charged with two counts of aggravated assault, cruelty to children in the third degree and giving false statements.
Yahoo
28-05-2025
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3 charged with murder after Utah woman's body found in the woods in Atlanta
Investigators have made three arrests in the murder of a woman who was found shot to death in the woods. Atlanta police found Angela Yajahira Cortes Villegas' body along Marietta Boulevard NW on April 20. On May 23, officials arrested Denis Manuel Velasquez Rivera, Madelin Garcia and Hector Paz in Norcross. Atlanta police said Gwinnett County police, Gwinnett County sheriff's office and US Marshals assisted their fugitive unit. [DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks] All three suspects face the following charges: murder, aggravated assault, armed robbery and conspiracy to commit a felony. Garcia and Paz also have been charged with felony murder. Police said Villegas didn't have any identification on her at the time of her death. Investigators released photos of her distinctive tattoos in hopes someone recognized her. TRENDING STORIES: Did you get a text like this? GA Dept. Of Drivers Services warns it's a scam Disabled woman says she's stuck with $900 bill because property owner didn't install wiring right Ga father, 9-year-old daughter found dead with gunshot wounds inside car [SIGN UP: WSB-TV Daily Headlines Newsletter]
Yahoo
28-05-2025
- Politics
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Georgia police officer charged with stalking, breaking into home
A Georgia police officer is on leave after he was arrested and charged in connection with a burglary. Columbus police were sent to a home on Chattsworth Road on Sunday in response to a burglary. [DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks] Investigators suspected that a member of the Columbus Police Department may have been involved. They later confirmed Officer Jonathan Robertson, 23, was involved in the burglary. TRENDING STORIES: President Donald Trump to pardon Todd and Julie Chrisley Did you get a text like this? GA Dept. Of Drivers Services warns it's a scam Georgia Lottery player wins $1M on scratch-off game Robertson was charged with burglary, stalking and terroristic threats. Officials with the police department confirmed that Robertson has been placed on administrative leave without pay while they investigate. [SIGN UP: WSB-TV Daily Headlines Newsletter]
