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A former DeKalb County teacher and coach, Marcus Skeen, has been indicted for allegedly engaging in sexual contact with a student. The indictment follows his arrest in March 2022, which was initially reported by Channel 2 Action News. The case has raised serious concerns regarding the safety and conduct of educators in the region.
Gwinnett County has acquired the Macy’s department store at the Gwinnett Place Mall for $16.5 million, marking the end of the mall's last anchor store. The store will close its doors next year as part of a broader trend of Macy's closures across the country.
A significant discovery of over 2.34 billion metric tons of rare earth materials in Wyoming could transform the technological landscape, particularly in artificial intelligence (AI) development. This find is being compared to the California Gold Rush and is expected to create immense economic opportunities, potentially reaching $80 trillion by 2030. With AI's reliance on these materials, the implications for future growth are substantial.
Fulton County is set to honor the late rapper Rich Homie Quan by declaring September 19, 2024, as "Rich Homie Quan Remembrance Day." This proclamation follows a similar recognition made by the Atlanta City Council on the day of the rapper's funeral. Rich Homie Quan, known for his significant contributions to trap music, passed away at the age of 34.
A man named Chris Sullens, who survived a machete attack at work, has returned home after a lengthy recovery period in Atlanta hospitals. He expressed his apprehension about attending court proceedings related to the attack, emphasizing the emotional toll of the incident.
An Atlanta CEO, Micky Lee Wagner, has been sentenced to prison for a fraudulent scheme involving stolen identities that defrauded companies of over $5 million. Convicted of wire fraud and aggravated identity theft, Wagner's actions highlight serious issues surrounding corporate fraud and identity theft.
Two men are accused of breaking into an Atlanta restaurant, stealing alcohol, crab legs, and knives, prompting a call for public assistance from the Atlanta Police Department. This incident marks the latest in a series of burglaries targeting the same establishment. Investigators have released security camera images in hopes of identifying the suspects.
Gwinnett County police are investigating a series of ATM thefts in metro Atlanta, where thieves reportedly hacked into machines to steal thousands of dollars. The suspects are believed to have used malware to manipulate the ATMs into dispensing more cash than intended.
Vice President Kamala Harris has condemned Georgia's abortion law following reports that two women, including Amber Thurman, died as a result of the legislation. The report claims the deaths may have been preventable and has sparked national attention on the implications of the law.
Robo Killer's study reveals that during the 2022 election year, Americans were inundated with 15 billion political texts and 384 million calls. The article offers options for individuals looking to reduce these unsolicited communications. It highlights the overwhelming nature of political outreach in the context of the election cycle.