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Georgia Man Charged with Theft After Allegedly Defrauding Homeowners of $50,000 for Unbuilt Pools

Georgia Man Charged with Theft After Allegedly Defrauding Homeowners of $50,000 for Unbuilt Pools

Richard McDermott, a north Georgia man, is facing theft charges after allegedly defrauding two Forsyth County homeowners of at least $50,000. According to arrest warrants obtained by Channel 2 Action News, McDermott was hired to build swimming pools for the two homeowners. In each instance, he received at least $25,000 from the victims. However, instead of constructing the pools as agreed, McDermott reportedly used the money for his personal use. The alleged incidents occurred between November and December 2022 and continued through April of the following year. McDermott has been charged with two counts of theft by conversion and pleaded not guilty earlier this month.
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Does cooler fall weather help your energy bill? What it could mean for GA

Does cooler fall weather help your energy bill? What it could mean for GA

As Georgia temperatures begin to cool, homeowners may finally get some relief from summer's high electricity use. Here's how you could save money.
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Anchor Glass in Warner Robins to Close, Impacting 168 Employees

Anchor Glass in Warner Robins to Close, Impacting 168 Employees

Anchor Glass in Warner Robins to Close, Impacting 168 Employees
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Buc-ee's CEO Signals Shift in Expansion Strategy, Prioritizing Business-Friendly States

Buc-ee's CEO Signals Shift in Expansion Strategy, Prioritizing Business-Friendly States

Buc-ee's CEO Signals Shift in Expansion Strategy, Prioritizing Business-Friendly States
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Signia Hilton Introduces 'Signia Restore' Wellness Concept in Hospitality Sector

Signia Hilton Introduces 'Signia Restore' Wellness Concept in Hospitality Sector

Signia Hilton Introduces 'Signia Restore' Wellness Concept in Hospitality Sector
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Merab Dvalishvili Expresses Respect for Nurmagomedov Family, Except Umar and Manager

Merab Dvalishvili Expresses Respect for Nurmagomedov Family, Except Umar and Manager

Merab Dvalishvili Expresses Respect for Nurmagomedov Family, Except Umar and Manager
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5 of the best hospitals in the country are in Georgia, US News says

5 of the best hospitals in the country are in Georgia, US News says

U.S. News and World Report released its 2026 ranking of the best hospitals in the nation and more than one from Georgia made the list.
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Tennessee commit David Gabriel Georges headlines 5-star performances from Week 1

Tennessee commit David Gabriel Georges headlines 5-star performances from Week 1

USA TODAY Sports takes a look at how the five-star prospects in the 2027 and 2028 classes performed to start the season.
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Employee Critically Injured in Shooting at Metro Atlanta Auto Shop; Suspect Hospitalized with Self-Inflicted Wound

Employee Critically Injured in Shooting at Metro Atlanta Auto Shop; Suspect Hospitalized with Self-Inflicted Wound

The Avondale Estates Police Department is investigating a shooting that occurred Monday morning at an automotive shop, Harley Collision, located on Maple Street in Avondale Estates, Georgia. The incident left an employee in critical condition. Police reported that a female suspect fled the scene in a vehicle but was later found with a self-inflicted gunshot wound. She has also been hospitalized. A Channel 2 Action News team is on the scene to provide further details. The investigation is ongoing, with authorities working to understand the circumstances surrounding the shooting.
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UNDP Assessment Highlights Legal Aid Gaps for Displaced Persons in Eastern Europe, Calls for Enhanced Accessibility

UNDP Assessment Highlights Legal Aid Gaps for Displaced Persons in Eastern Europe, Calls for Enhanced Accessibility

A recent assessment by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), supported by the German Government, has revealed both progress and persistent challenges in providing legal aid to forcibly displaced individuals in Armenia, Georgia, Moldova, and Ukraine. The study, which involved consultations with approximately 150 participants including displaced people, legal professionals, and civil society groups, examined how legal aid systems are responding to large-scale displacement caused by the conflict in Ukraine and Nagorno-Karabakh. While all four countries have strengthened their legal and institutional frameworks for state-guaranteed legal assistance, incorporating new approaches like mobile services and digital platforms, significant barriers to effective access to justice remain. These include limited awareness of services, language barriers, a shortage of interpreters, inadequate translated information, and difficulties in accessing aid in rural areas. People with disabilities face additional hurdl...
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Justice Department Memo Challenges Federal Oversight of Georgia's Disability Care System

Justice Department Memo Challenges Federal Oversight of Georgia's Disability Care System

A June memo from the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) has indicated a shift in federal policy regarding the enforcement of community-based care for individuals with disabilities, particularly in Georgia. The memo argues that federal disability laws do not mandate states to provide certain community-based services for people with disabilities that limit 'major life activities' as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act. Furthermore, it states that the federal government lacks the authority to oversee and monitor whether states are providing these services, despite existing legal requirements. This interpretation challenges the legal precedent set by the 1999 Supreme Court decision in Olmstead v. L.C., which originated in Georgia and ruled against the unjustified institutionalization of people with disabilities. Disability advocates, including D’Arcy Robb of the Georgia Council on Developmental Disabilities, express concern that this could reduce pressure on states to fund and expand community-based s...
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Piggly Wiggly closures reported in multiple states. See where

Piggly Wiggly closures reported in multiple states. See where

Stores have already closed in seven states, including Alabama.