Cobb County officials have announced a significant cutback in government services for Thanksgiving week as the holiday season draws near. In particular, people who want to understand the inspection procedure will have to modify their timetables. There will be fewer inspections available than yesterday, which might have an impact on companies, residents, and building projects,...
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Unemployment Rates Fall in Two-Thirds of Tennessee Counties, While Some Still Struggle
The most recent unemployment statistics were released this week, providing Tennessee residents with some comparatively positive economic news. According to the Tennessee Department of Labor and Workforce Development (TDLWD), two-thirds of the state’s counties saw a decrease in unemployment rates in October. The data showed that unemployment rates decreased in 63 of Tennessee’s 95 counties...
Two Palm Beach County Deputies Killed, Another Critically Injured in Florida Traffic Incident
Two motorcycle officers from the Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office, Corporal Luis Paez and Deputy Sheriff Ralph “Butch” Waller, were killed in a car accident near Loxahatchee, Florida, while another, Deputy Ignacio “Dan” Diaz, was badly hurt. The Sheriff’s Office told CBS News Miami that the accident occurred on Southern Boulevard yesterday morning. According to...
Roosevelt Boulevard to See Improved Pedestrian Safety and Connectivity in Elkridge as Howard County Announces $14.7 Million Infrastructure Upgrade
Residents of Elkridge, be ready for construction to begin along Roosevelt Boulevard in early December. This is a component of a Howard County project to enhance local pedestrian connectivity and safety. The project, which is valued at $14.7 million in the Fiscal Year 2025 Capital Budget for bike lanes, sidewalks, and other infrastructure, intends to...
Fort Worth Arson Suspect Apprehended for String of East Side Fires
According to information posted on its social media accounts, the Fort Worth Fire Department has arrested a man suspected of carrying out a string of arson attacks on Fort Worth’s East side. After investigations into three fires that broke out in nearby apartment buildings between November 15 and 19, Adam Ewing, the suspect, was charged...
Relic Bageri to Open First Permanent Location in San Diego’s East Village, Enhancing Area’s Culinary Landscape
The once-wandering Relic Bageri is establishing roots with the opening of its first permanent site in San Diego’s East Village, a move that will excite pastry lovers around the city. This artisanal bakery, which is well-known for its creative sandwiches and handcrafted baked goods, marks the beginning of a new era in the local food...
Charlotte Social Worker Sentenced to Over 11 Years for Medicaid Fraud and COVID-19 Relief Scams
After being found guilty of a variety of fraudulent offenses, including Medicaid fraud, COVID-19 alleviation frauds, and money laundering, a behavioral health care provider in Charlotte was given a term of more than 11 years in jail. Ashley Nicole Cross, 42, was sentenced to 135 months in prison, a mandatory three-year supervised release, and $481,436.08...
Palmdale Ramps Up Holiday Security with Undercover ‘Operation Secret Shopper’ to Combat Retail Theft
With a new initiative called Operation Secret Shopper, the City of Palmdale and the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department (LASD) are preparing to fight retail theft this holiday season. A group of undercover deputies will mix among customers to surreptitiously keep an eye on and discourage any illegal conduct. According to the City of Palmdale’s...
SLCPD Invokes OICI Protocol After Death of Man in Salt Lake City, Officers on Administrative Leave Pending Investigation
As required by Utah state law, the Salt Lake City Police Department (SLCPD) has activated the officer-involved-critical-incident (OICI) protocol in response to the death of a 50-year-old man on Thursday. The incident started when SLC911 received a report of a naked, confused guy searching through trash near 800 South 700 East, according to SLCPD. Officers...
Suspects Nabbed in Connection with Series of Bank Robberies Across Oregon and Washington
On Wednesday, two people were arrested in Clark County on suspicion of committing a series of bank robberies in Washington and Oregon. The suspects, identified as 31-year-old Andrew Bekman and 28-year-old Amira Askew, were arrested after the Southwest Washington Regional SWAT team executed a search warrant at their Battle Ground home at approximately 9:30 a.m....