Cobb County residents will have a final chance to weigh in on a variety of proposed code amendments as the Board of Commissioners is poising for a decisive vote. On November 21, the county will host a public hearing at 6:00 pm in the BOC Meeting Room, with live streaming available through CobbTV. The hearing caps off a series of reviews and discussions, marking the culmination of the county’s annual code evaluation process, as per Cobb County Government. The code amendments under consideration are based on feedback from two previous public hearings and a set of revisions that have been...

A man is currently facing multiple charges after a shooting incident in Fayetteville that left a man and woman injured, as reported by several sources. Bradley Raymond Donahue, 41, of Fayetteville, was detained and has been charged on several counts, including three counts of attempted murder, after the early Thursday morning event. Police were first alerted to the incident around 1:30 a.m. when Cumberland County Sheriff’s deputies, already patrolling the Gillespie Street area near the Royal Inn, heard gunshots. Shortly after, emergency communications began to receive multiple 911 calls about the situation. Upon deputies’ arrival, they encountered Donahue, who attempted...

Last week, a fatal collision claimed the life of a driver at the intersection of S. Hualapai Way and W. Flamingo Road in Spring Valley. According to the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department , the accident occurred on Wednesday last week, when a 2024 Toyota Prius and a 2024 Buick Encore tragically collided. The incident occurred when a Prius attempted a U-turn into the path of an oncoming Encore, which struck the Prius and caused it to overturn. Metro’s investigation, supported by evidence, witness statements, and crash video, confirmed the details. Both drivers were critically injured and taken to the...

Residents and visitors in Encinitas experienced an added dose of drama when a helicopter took to the skies with a public plea on behalf of the San Diego Sheriff’s Office. Loudspeakers from above advised the community of an ongoing manhunt for a suspect known simply as “Alex.” The individual, described as a Hispanic male adult in his mid-forties, had reportedly fled from deputies, triggering an intense search within the area. San Diego Sheriff’s social media channels were quick to relay details about the suspect: a 47-year-old man weighing 160 pounds, donned in a black and white baseball jersey and camo...

The landscape of public transportation in Chicago is witnessing a transformative change, as Google takes the reins in the redevelopment of the Thompson Center which will encompass a strategic relocation and makeover of the Clark/Lake station entrance. In a sweeping collaboration with the Chicago Transit Authority (CTA), the tech giant has committed to funding the construction of a redesigned entrance for the bustling hub on the northeast corner of the building on Clark Street, according to statements made in recent board meetings which were reported by the Chicago Sun-Times . Bill Mooney, CTA’s chief infrastructure officer, highlighted the need for...

The Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court has decreed that the initial court hearings for a group of so-called “prominent clients” embroiled in an interstate commercial sex scandal will be accessible to the public. This ruling reinforces a prior directive from a Cambridge District Court clerk-magistrate regarding 28 individuals who allegedly frequented high-end brothels in two Bay State communities, ensnaring in its wake an assortment of government officials and high-ranking business executives. According to information from a 32-page filing obtained by Boston 25 News , Chief Justice Scott L. Kafker penned that the decision for transparency arose from a “reasonable assessment” that...

Orange County is witnessing a potential legal showdown, with Mayor Jerry Demings weighing the option to sue the Supervisor of Elections Office over the allocation of surplus funds. To promote civic engagement and boost voter turnout in underserved areas, Election Supervisor Glen Gilzean plans to redirect $2.1 million into college scholarships, as reported by My News 13 . Dubbed the “Orange County Promise of the Future Scholarship,” it aims to assist students from Jones High and Evans High Schools, also requiring them to pre-register to vote and volunteer at election offices or polling places. The scholarships are part of an...

Residents of St. Louis Park have an upcoming opportunity to go green with their home appliances, as the city hosts a free Electrify Everything MN workshop next Thursday. The event, scheduled for November 21 from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at the St. Louis Park Rec Center Banquet Room, aims to educate locals on shifting their homes from fossil fuels to clean electricity, according to an St. Louis Park, MN announcement. Transitioning to appliances like heat pumps, induction stoves, and electric dryers isn’t just a tech upgrade, it’s a movement towards better indoor air quality and a step away from...

Jeffrey Vappie, a former New Orleans police officer, is currently under investigation by the Public Integrity Bureau for his actions while working as a bodyguard for Mayor LaToya Cantrell. Reports suggest that Vappie may have violated department policies, including allegations of drinking alcohol while on duty. The investigations are looking into whether his conduct breached the standards expected of police officers, as stated by WDSU . According to documents obtained by NOLA , Vappie was seen drinking with Mayor Cantrell at a French Quarter restaurant while he was supposed to be on duty, as indicated by videos and receipts from...

Residents in the Webber-Camden neighborhood of Minneapolis may have noticed the steady presence of workers and equipment as CenterPoint Energy continues its infrastructure upgrade project. According to the latest update, the project is advancing methodically, with two separate crews from the company diligently working their way through the neighborhood. Details obtained by the bulletin released on November 13th indicate that service work is underway, with one crew currently positioned on the 41st block of Bryant Ave N. Expected to be moving north in the coming weeks. In parallel, another team is making progress on the 3900 block of Aldrich Avenue...