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Son indicted in mother’s death; medical staff say she had feces, insects in hair

In a tragic turn of events that has sent ripples of sorrow through communities far and wide, the life of 76-year-old Brenda Hallman Simmons was cut short under harrowing circumstances, leaving many to ponder the sacred trust of family care. Her son, Jonathan Chad Simmons, now faces serious charges...

Son indicted in mother’s death; medical staff say she had feces, insects in hair — WTVM Columbus
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Son indicted in mother’s death; medical staff say she had feces, insects in hair

TUSCALOOSA COUNTY, Ala. (WBRC/Gray News) - A man has been indicted on charges related to the death of his mother in Alabama.Jonathan Chad Simmons faces one count of manslaughter and one count of second-degree elder abuse in the death of his mother, according to Tuscaloosa County court documents...

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Canned fruit sold at Walmart recalled in several states

Canned fruit sold at Walmart recalled in several states — WTVM Columbus
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Canned fruit sold at Walmart recalled in several states

Phenix City Schools community meeting discussing tax millage proposal
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Phenix City Schools leaders explain Nov. 3 tax millage proposal at community meeting

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24-year-old deputy killed in crash with coal truck while on duty, sheriff’s office says

```json { "content": " The festive glow of a community truck-or-treat event, filled with laughter and innocent joy, quickly gave way to unimaginable heartbreak in Logan County, West Virginia. Just moments after sharing a family-friendly evening, 24-year-old Deputy Caden Mullins, a dedicated public...

24-year-old deputy killed in crash with coal truck while on duty, sheriff’s office says — WTVM Columbus
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24-year-old deputy killed in crash with coal truck while on duty, sheriff’s office says

LOGAN COUNTY, W. Va (WSAZ/Gray News) - A 24-year-old sheriff’s deputy was killed in a crash while responding to a call, authorities said.The Logan County Sheriff’s Department identified the deputy as 24-year-old Caden Mullins.Deputy Mullins’ fiancée was airlifted from the scene of the crash to a...

Community mourns 4-year-old Colby Cooks, found dead in Atlanta townhome.
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4-year-old found dead in southwest Atlanta townhome; suspect arrested in Wilkes County

In a tragic turn of events that has sent ripples of sorrow far beyond its immediate location, the vibrant young life of 4-year-old Colby Cooks was cut tragically short. His discovery in a southwest Atlanta townhome has left a community grappling with profound shock and an urgent call for reflection...

Family of Heather Turner seeking justice in Paulding County
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Investigator disputes claims by law enforcement about death of Paulding County mother Heather Turner​

In a heart-wrenching case that has captivated a community, the family of Heather Turner continues to seek justice nearly nine years after her tragic death. As they challenge the official ruling of suicide, a private investigator sheds new light on the circumstances surrounding her passing, offering...

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Georgia doctors rock on stage to raise money for uninsured patients caught in Medicaid care gap

On weekends, Dr. Amy Eubanks trades her stethoscope for a guitar, her fingers dancing across frets instead of charting patient histories. With each heartfelt note she plays, she not only entertains but also uplifts the community she serves, bridging the gap between vital healthcare and profound...

1 hospitalized after shooting in Gainesville, suspect at large — Atlanta News First
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1 hospitalized after shooting in Gainesville, suspect at large

ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — One person was hospitalized after a shooting in Gainesville on Tuesday, police said.The shooting happened near Chestnut Street and Green Hunter Lane. The victim was taken to Northeast Georgia Medical Center, according to police.There is a large police presence in...

Woman charged in connection to death of Atlanta child — Atlanta News First
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Woman charged in connection to death of Atlanta child

ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — A woman has been arrested after a 4-year-old child was found dead inside a southwest Atlanta townhome, according to police.Atlanta police located the child in a gated community in the 3500 block of Cardinal Drive SW on Monday.On Tuesday, the Wilkes County...

New measles cases in Macon County connected with previously reported infection, health officials say — CBS News Atlanta
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New measles cases in Macon County connected with previously reported infection, health officials say

Georgia health officials have confirmed three new cases of measles connected to a previous case earlier in October.The Georgia Department of Public Health said the three new cases confirmed in Macon County were close contacts of a previous case in the county confirmed on Oct. 12.The three new...

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Georgia mother arrested after trying to abandon 6-month-old child at Mableton Jiffy Lube, police say

Georgia mother arrested after trying to abandon 6-month-old child at Mableton Jiffy Lube, police say — CBS News Atlanta
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Teenager charged in hit-and-run that killed 6-year-old getting off the bus

Teenager charged in hit-and-run that killed 6-year-old getting off the bus — Atlanta News First

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Dust lingers days after Chamblee implosion of former revenue building

Cheerios teams up with Ziploc to create resealable bags inside cereal boxes (finally) — Atlanta News First
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Cheerios teams up with Ziploc to create resealable bags inside cereal boxes (finally)

Cheerios teams up with Ziploc to create resealable bags inside cereal boxes (finally) — WTVM Columbus
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Cheerios teams up with Ziploc to create resealable bags inside cereal boxes (finally)

Former true-crime producer accused of posing as aircraft heiress added to FBI most-wanted list — Atlanta News First
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Former true-crime producer accused of posing as aircraft heiress added to FBI most-wanted list

Atlanta Beltline breaks ground on new segment of Northwest Trail as crews work to finish by 2030 — CBS News Atlanta
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Atlanta Beltline breaks ground on new segment of Northwest Trail as crews work to finish by 2030

Mother who traveled to Las Vegas on a work trip arrested after unsupervised child was injured and hospitalized, deputies say — WTVM Columbus
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Mother who traveled to Las Vegas on a work trip arrested after unsupervised child was injured and hospitalized, deputies say

Child found dead inside southwest Atlanta home; woman arrested in Central Savannah River Area — CBS News Atlanta
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Child found dead inside southwest Atlanta home; woman arrested in Central Savannah River Area

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Teenager charged in hit-and-run that killed 6-year-old getting off the bus

Teenager charged in hit-and-run that killed 6-year-old getting off the bus — WTVM Columbus
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Georgia DPH confirms three new measles cases, close contacts of previous Macon County case

Georgia DPH confirms three new measles cases, close contacts of previous Macon County case — WRBL (Columbus GA)
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Woman dies after being hit by car in McDonald’s parking lot

Woman dies after being hit by car in McDonald’s parking lot — Atlanta News First
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Woman dies after being hit by car in McDonald’s parking lot

Woman dies after being hit by car in McDonald’s parking lot — WTVM Columbus
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3 more measles cases reported in Macon County

3 more measles cases reported in Macon County — Atlanta News First
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Officials break ground on Atlanta Beltline segment in Buckhead

Officials break ground on Atlanta Beltline segment in Buckhead — Atlanta News First
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Aging Untold: Hospice doesn’t have to happen at home

Aging Untold: Hospice doesn’t have to happen at home — Atlanta News First
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Aging Untold: Hospice doesn’t have to happen at home

Aging Untold: Hospice doesn’t have to happen at home — WTVM Columbus

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