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13-05-2025
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12-year-old nearly kidnapped from Cobb County bus stop, police say
A Cobb County man is in custody after police say he tried to kidnap a girl waiting for the school bus on Monday morning. Police say a 12-year-old girl was waiting at her bus stop on Riverside Parkway in Austell when Seron Kennedy, 39, of Mableton, tried to take her. [DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks] The girl told her school counselor about what happened. She was able to give police a detailed description of Kennedy and his car, which allowed them to identify him. Kennedy has been arrested and charged with attempted kidnapping. TRENDING STORIES: Georgia AG announces Brookhaven woman convicted in $305K Medicaid fraud scheme GA student taken into ICE custody after traffic stop pulled over by mistake, police say 5 students hurt after school bus crashes into tree in Jackson County [SIGN UP: WSB-TV Daily Headlines Newsletter]
Yahoo
12-05-2025
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Man jumps into GA river while game warden was checking fishing licenses
A search is underway after authorities said a man jumped into a Georgia river and wasn't seen again. [DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks] On Saturday, at 4:15 p.m., a Georgia game warden was checking fishing licenses on the Flint River near Georgia Power Dam. Officials said as the game warden approached a man, he ran and jumped into Muckafoonee Creek and has not been seen since. His age and identity have not been released. TRENDING STORIES: Another Atlanta institution gone: Taco Mac closes original Virginia-Highland location Georgia AG announces Brookhaven woman convicted in $305K Medicaid fraud scheme Driver going 80 mph was using cellphone before crashing into GA deputy patrol car on I-20: Sheriff The Georgia Department of Natural Resources said, more game wardens came to help with the search. Game wardens deployed a river boat and began checking the banks of the creek and river in hopes of finding the man. With the severe weather and swollen river conditions, the DNR said search efforts are difficult. However, game wardens are continuing to search between the incident location and the Mitchell County line with the help of the Albany Fire Department. [SIGN UP: WSB-TV Daily Headlines Newsletter]
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12-05-2025
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Driver going 80 mph was using cellphone before crashing into GA deputy patrol car on I-20: Sheriff
A Georgia sheriff says an accident involving two of his deputies could have been avoided if the driver hadn't been using his cellphone. [DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks] On Sunday, just before 8 a.m., Greene County deputies responded to a one-car wreck on Interstate 20 eastbound near mile marker 136. Around 8:33 a.m., dispatch contacted deputies about another accident involving two Greene County patrol vehicles. The sheriff's office said as deputies were clearing the first accident, patrol vehicles sitting stationary on the shoulder of the road, with emergency lights on, were hit by another vehicle. TRENDING STORIES: Man found guilty of killing pregnant girlfriend in DeKalb County Georgia AG announces Brookhaven woman convicted in $305K Medicaid fraud scheme Another Atlanta institution gone: Taco Mac closes original Virginia-Highland location The driver of that vehicle was identified as Andre Noah-Lee. According to GCSO, witnesses told deputies they saw Lee traveling at 80 miles per hour while using his cellphone. Authorities said Lee hit Sgt. Will Smith's Tahoe, which pushed it into the back of Dep. Ryan Hall's Charger, causing the Tahoe to go airborne and over the cable barrier. Sheriff Donnie Harrison is reminding drivers not to text and drive and to move over when approaching emergency units that are helping other motorists. 'This accident could have been much worse and definitely could have been avoided,' Harrison said. Georgia is a hands-free state. This means at no time can the driver of a motor vehicle have a handheld device in their hand while operating a motor vehicle. It is also referred to as 'distracted driving.' [SIGN UP: WSB-TV Daily Headlines Newsletter]
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12-05-2025
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Another Atlanta institution gone: Taco Mac closes original Virginia-Highland location
Another Atlanta institution has closed its doors. Taco Mac announced on Monday that its original location is closing after more than four decades. 'After more than four decades of unforgettable memories, ice-cold beer, and countless wings served, this location has closed its doors as the company continues to grow across the Southeast,' the company said in a news release. Taco Mac opened the Virginia-Highland location in 1979, and now has 28 restaurants across the South. 'We are incredibly proud of what began in Virginia-Highland 46 years ago. As we continue to evolve and grow, a part of our hearts will always remain on the corner of N. Highland and Virginia,' Taco Mac CEO Harold Martin said. The company said the closure is part of its long-term strategy. TRENDING STORIES: Man found guilty of killing pregnant girlfriend in DeKalb County Georgia AG announces Brookhaven woman convicted in $305K Medicaid fraud scheme FAA says another ground stop is possible at Atlanta airport on Monday 'This isn't the end of the story — it's a milestone in our journey,' Martin said. 'We're deeply grateful for our roots in the Virginia-Highland neighborhood in Atlanta, Georgia, and we're more excited than ever for what's ahead. Taco Mac said it will transition the restaurant to Jack Brown's Beer & Burger Joint. Employees at the restaurant have been offered positions at nearby Taco Macs. The company said it will celebrate the legacy of its original restaurant by sharing guest memories and historic moments on social media.
