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Houston County expands weapons detection system to Houston County, Veterans High School | Here's what we know

In a world where safety concerns loom large, Houston County Schools is taking proactive measures to protect its students, staff, and the cherished learning environment. The expansion of the OpenGate weapons detection system symbolizes a community's unwavering commitment to ensuring a secure...

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Couple charged after 4 children removed from ‘deplorable conditions’, police say

In a quiet neighborhood, a welfare check, often a routine procedure, recently unveiled a heartbreaking reality for four innocent children. The sight of their home, described by authorities as 'deplorable and unlivable,' paints a grim picture of neglect and despair that has resonated far beyond its...

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3 arrested in alleged conspiracy to carry out shooting at Cherokee County high school, police say

Three people are in custody after an investigation into an alleged conspiracy to carry out a school shooting in Cherokee County, police say.Authorities say there is no known ongoing threat toward Cherokee High School in Canton, but that their investigation is ongoing.According to the Canton Police...

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3 arrested in alleged shooting plot at Cherokee High School

ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — Police have arrested three people in connection with an alleged conspiracy to carry out a shooting at Cherokee High School, authorities said.The investigation began after the FBI flagged threatening social media posts to Cherokee County School District police. On...

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Scheduling dilemma shouldn’t overshadow Game 6 of WNBA Finals between Dream, Valkyries

ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — Something amazing is going to happen on Thursday. Either the Golden State Valkyries will win a WNBA championship in just their second year of existence, or the Atlanta Dream will force the first Game 7 in league history.This should be a moment for the WNBA to...

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Georgia high school seniors can apply to 60+ colleges for free in November, see which Central Georgia schools qualify

Georgia high school seniors can apply to more than 60 colleges and universities for free Nov. 1-30 through the state’s Apply to College Month initiative.

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