The Southeastern United States is experiencing the highest rate of new HIV/AIDS infections, says the executive summary of a research report released Nov. 29 by the Southern HIV/AIDS Strategy Initiative (SASI). The report takes a close look at nine southern states that have been particularly hard hit by the epidemic in recent years: Alabama, Florida, […]
Investigators discovered the body of a seven-year-old Georgia girl in a garbage container near her home. The girl, Jorelys Rivera, was apparently kidnapped, sexually assaulted and murdered, police said Monday, as the desperate search for the girl came to a devastating end. Newly released autopsy results reveal that Jorelys died of blunt force trauma to […]
The Georgia state Board of Pardons and Paroles has declined to commute the death sentence for Troy Anthony Davis, convicted of killing off-duty Savannah police officer Mark MacPhail in 1989. The AJC reports that the board released its decision just after 8 a.m., after spending an entire day hearing from Davis’ supporters and then prosecutors […]
In what has suddenly become one of the nation’s leading news headlines, much discussion, doubt and debate on the upcoming execution of Troy Davis has ensued and for good reason. If you’ve been out of the loop lately, Davis has captured considerable attention because of the doubt raised over whether he killed Mark MacPhail in […]
A small Georgia town has passed a law in which they will fine men who wear “saggy pants” $50 for their first offense. The amounts that come with repeated offenses are what have many critics up in arms. The Georgia town of Hampton will fine repeat offenders $100, and third-time offenders $200. Read more at […]
The American Red Cross is encouraging general donations as part of helping those impacted by the Alabama and southern tornados. The text fundraising system is up and running as is the toll free. MORE WAYS YOU CAN SUPPORT THOSE DEVASTATED BY NATURAL DISASTERS You can also contribute by going to www.redcross.org, or call 1-800-RED-CROSS to […]
This is truly a touching story of a 9 year old girl, Anaiah, who saves her 5 year old sister, Camry, from an oncoming truck as they were on their way to the bus stop in Madison, Georgia. She endures a broken neck, loss of one her kidneys, damaged spleen, and the loss of her […]
Statistics show that miscarriages account for around one quarter of all pregnancies, however it is contested that the rate may be much higher, as they occur early in the pregnancy, and the woman does not even know she is carrying yet. Recently, Georgia State Rep. Bobby Franklin has proposed a bill which would make abortion […]
More information has surfaced about Gucci Mane and Waka Flocka Flame’s latest trouble with law enforcement. As we previously reported, both Atlanta rappers were jailed Monday for separate offenses. Gucci Mane (born Radric Davis) was incarcerated in Fulton County, while Waka Flocka Flame (born Juaquin James Malphurs) remained jailed in Henry County. Waka, who turned […]
Seems there is always something crazy going down with these two lately. We’re going to be the first to say “I told you so” this afternoon. Hip Hop superstars (for all the wrong reasons, if you ask us) Waka Flocka Flame and Gucci Mane have reportedly been arrested on this chilly, snowy winter morning at […]
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VIA: MadameNoire and WSBTV.com Michelle Fonville stepped into Natural Nails in DeKalb County (GA) last week for a manicure, pedicure and eyebrow arch. She was surprised to find out that the cost was $5 more than what it should have been – and more surprised when she found out why. Fonville says the manager of […]
