Former Doraville Officer Found Guilty of Murdering Susana Morales

Former Doraville Officer Found Guilty of Murdering Susana Morales

A jury has convicted former Doraville police officer Miles Bryant of the kidnapping and murder of 16-year-old Susana Morales. Channel 2’s Tom Regan reported from the Gwinnett County Courthouse on Wednesday, where the defense suggested Morales may have died from a drug overdose—an assertion prosecutors dismissed as nonsense. Prosecutor Brandon Delfunt argued that Bryant betrayed … Read more

Former Cherokee County Deputy Arrested on Child Exploitation Charges

Former Cherokee County Deputy Arrested on Child Exploitation Charges

Federal authorities have arrested Steven Bunte, a former Cherokee County sheriff’s deputy, following an extensive child exploitation investigation. The Cherokee County Sheriff’s Office reported that Bunte was apprehended Tuesday morning at his home in Gordon County. According to jail records, Bunte faces five counts of computer/electronic pornography and child exploitation. Bunte, who had been employed … Read more

Infant Abuse Case in Cherokee County: Father Arrested

Infant Abuse Case in Cherokee County: Father Arrested

Cherokee County detectives responded to Scottish Rite Hospital on Monday after receiving a report of a potentially abused infant, according to the Cherokee County Sheriff’s Office. The 10-week-old female infant, currently in the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit, sustained severe injuries to her mouth and throat, with doctors also discovering multiple broken bones in her legs, … Read more

Protecting Georgia’s Youth: Advocating for Meningococcal Vaccination

Protecting Georgia's Youth: Advocating for Meningococcal Vaccination

As a staunch advocate for public health, I raise concerns over proposed changes to the meningococcal vaccination schedule. Meningitis poses a significant threat to adolescents, and the current schedule, including doses at 11-12 and 16, has proven effective. Removing the initial dose risks leaving children unprotected, especially as vaccination rates drop in older adolescents. Moreover, … Read more

Fraud Halts Georgia Road Projects, GDOT Investigates Employee Misconduct

Fraud Halts Georgia Road Projects, GDOT Investigates Employee Misconduct

Allegations of fraud have rocked the Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT), halting major road projects across the state. An internal investigation uncovered that a former employee, Felicia Pennyman, filed false paperwork indicating land acquisition for road widening projects, including SR 9, had been completed when it had not. The revelation has left GDOT scrambling to … Read more

Chaos Halts Ga. 9 Widening Project Amid Fraudulent Activity

Chaos Halts Ga. 9 Widening Project Amid Fraudulent Activity

The long-awaited widening of Ga. 9 through Milton has hit a roadblock as the Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT) grapples with fraudulent activity in its acquisition process. Nearly 23,000 daily commuters are affected by the standstill, with city officials emphasizing the need for prompt action to rectify the situation. A former GDOT official’s involvement in … Read more

Smyrna Woman Accused of Shooting with Children in Car

Smyrna Woman Accused of Shooting with Children in Car

A Smyrna woman has been accused of shooting a firearm with children present in her vehicle. The incident raises serious concerns about safety and legal repercussions. Police are investigating the circumstances surrounding the event to determine the motive and any potential threats to the children involved. Read More News: Tragic Discovery at Lake Eufaula: Woman … Read more

Help Needed to Locate Missing Georgia Teen

Help Needed to Locate Missing Georgia Teen

Police in Georgia are seeking public assistance to find 17-year-old Ashante Boston, last seen on June 7 in Douglas. Ashante is described as 5 feet 5 inches tall and weighing 178 pounds. Authorities believe she may be in the Valdosta or Tifton areas. Read More News: Cobb County Courier’s Featured Pooch: A Furry Friend Ready … Read more