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  1. 19h ago

    Georgia high court refuses appeal in Apalachee High School shooting.

    The Georgia Supreme Court has unanimously rejected Colt Gray's request for a discretionary appeal, thereby upholding his life-without-parole sentence. All justices concurred in denying the appeal, which aimed to challenge his sentence and guilty plea related to the tragic mass shooting that occurred on September 4, 2024, at Apalachee High School. The order from the state's highest court was issued on October 8, 2026, although the details became public on October 30, 2026. This ruling prevents any potential legal challenges regarding Gray's non-negotiated guilty plea or the harshness of his sentence. In July 2026, Gray, who was 14 during the incident and 16 at the time of sentencing, pleaded guilty to all 55 charges against him, which included four counts of malice murder. Barrow County Superior Court Judge Nicholas Primm sentenced him to life imprisonment without the possibility of parole, citing his "permanent incorrigibility" due to the premeditated nature of the attack. Gray's defense team had sought a sentence that would allow for the possibility of parole, highlighting his youth, untreated mental health issues, and a deeply troubled home environment. Prosecutors presented evidence of Gray's extensive planning over several months, including a notebook with detailed classroom sketches and attack checklists. Additionally, recorded jail calls revealed Gray's troubling desire for notoriety and fame as a school shooter. The tragic shooting in Winder, Georgia, resulted in the deaths of 14-year-old students Mason Schermerhorn and Christian Angulo, as well as teachers Cristina Irimie and Richard "Ricky" Aspinwall, leaving nine others injured. Colin Gray, the teenager's father, was also found guilty by a jury on charges including second-degree murder and involuntary manslaughter for providing his son with the AR-15-style rifle used in the shooting, despite being aware of the significant mental health risks involved.  He was sentenced to 15 years in prison and has since filed a motion for a new trial.

    Georgia high court refuses appeal in Apalachee High School shooting.

  2. 1d ago

    'Star Trek' Actor Patrick Stewart Passes Away at 86

    Legendary actor Sir Patrick Stewart has passed away at the age of 86. The esteemed British performer died on Wednesday, October 28, 2026, at his residence in Los Angeles, surrounded by his family and close friends.    His longtime spokesperson confirmed that his death followed a private and brief struggle with Alzheimer's disease and Lewy body dementia. Before achieving global fame in the sci-fi realm, Stewart was a highly respected classical theater actor. He dedicated decades to the Royal Shakespeare Company and received numerous Laurence Olivier Awards for his outstanding performances in London's West End and on Broadway. In 1987, his career took an unexpected turn when he was cast as Captain Jean-Luc Picard in Star Trek: The Next Generation. He led the USS Enterprise-D for seven seasons, introducing memorable catchphrases like "Make it so" and "Engage" into popular culture. He later reprised this iconic role in four feature films and returned to the franchise years later for the Paramount+ series Star Trek: Picard. Stewart also achieved significant success in another major franchise as Professor Charles Xavier (Professor X) in the X-Men film series, portraying the telepathic superhero leader from 2000 through various iterations in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. In 2010, he was honored with a knighthood by Queen Elizabeth II for his remarkable contributions to drama. Tributes from friends, co-stars, and fans have flooded in from around the world. William Shatner remembered him as a "magnificent actor" who "represented the best of us" and infused deep humanity into all his work. Sir Ian McKellen, his longtime friend and X-Men co-star, offered an emotional tribute, describing him as a person to admire and cherish deeply. George Takei honored him as an "irreplaceable legend" who inspired an entire generation of dreamers. Marvel Studios expressed their condolences, referring to him as a "singular talent, a generous collaborator, and a true gentleman". Stewart is survived by his wife, singer-songwriter Sunny Ozell, and his two children, Daniel and Sophie.

    'Star Trek' Actor Patrick Stewart Passes Away at 86

  3. 2d ago

    Entire police department resigns after mayor is accused of placing tracker on chief’s truck

    In a dramatic turn of events, Milner, Georgia's entire full-time police department officially walked away from their positions on Wednesday, October 28, 2026, after an intense conflict erupted between Police Chief Lamar Bunn and Mayor Craig Timmons.  Chief Bunn, five full-time officers, the majority of reserve personnel, and City Manager Tausha Grose all submitted their resignations. The unprecedented mass departure was triggered when Chief Bunn discovered an unauthorized electronic tracking device attached to his unmarked police vehicle. Investigation uncovered that Mayor Timmons had personally funded the purchase and installation of this tracker. Compounding matters, a surveillance camera was found positioned to monitor City Hall. Mayor Timmons acknowledged installing the tracker, justifying his actions by citing concerns about employee time management and city vehicle usage. Chief Bunn countered with serious allegations, asserting that City Hall conducted unauthorized surveillance without informing the City Council. He further claimed the mayor was circulating unfounded rumors about a romantic relationship between himself and City Manager Grose, who resigned in solidarity with the police force. During a Monday, October 26 council session, the Milner City Council formally validated the tracking allegations. Captain Craig Walton called for an independent external review of the mayor's actions. Following the complete dissolution of Milner's police department, the Lamar County Sheriff's Office has assumed all law enforcement responsibilities for the city, maintaining continuous emergency services and community safety. Local media coverage has documented the City Council proceedings where tracking allegations were substantiated, leading to the widespread resignations. The incident has ignited considerable local political turmoil, with at least one former council member proposing efforts to dissolve Milner's municipal incorporation entirely. Milner, Georgia boasts a vibrant resident population of approximately 827 people based on 2026 demographic projections. This charming community traces its roots back to 1842, when it emerged as a bustling railroad town. The city officially became incorporated in 1970 and operates through a municipal government framework within Lamar County, featuring a dedicated mayor and city council overseeing local affairs. Interestingly, Georgia state law establishes that any city seeking incorporation must have a minimum population of at least 200 residents—a threshold Milner comfortably exceeds.

    Entire police department resigns after mayor is accused of placing tracker on chief’s truck

  4. 2d ago

    Atlanta Dream owners flagged Finals scheduling concerns to the WNBA months earlier

    The Atlanta Dream ownership group released a scathing open letter condemning the WNBA for disregarding their persistent alerts regarding postseason scheduling conflicts at State Farm Arena.   The Dream typically perform at the Gateway Center Arena, which accommodates only 3,500 spectators. Seeking a more prestigious venue for the WNBA Finals matchup against the Golden State Valkyries, the organization successfully advocated to relocate their home games to the 17,000-capacity State Farm Arena, where the NBA's Atlanta Hawks play. Yet, since the Dream lack authority over the venue's booking schedule, this relocation triggered significant scheduling complications with existing commitments. Although the Atlanta Hawks rearranged their calendar on three separate occasions to facilitate the series, Game 6 presented an insurmountable obstacle. The Hawks are committed to facing the Cleveland Cavaliers on Thursday night. NBA regulations require a minimum 22-hour interval between consecutive games, and with the Hawks already scheduled for the preceding evening, their contest could not be postponed. Confronted with the possibility of relocating a crucial Finals game back to the modest Gateway Center Arena, both leagues reached a solution: Game 6 will commence at the unconventional time of 12:30 p.m. ET on Thursday, October 29. The Hawks' matchup will proceed later that evening at 8:00 p.m. The weekday, midday scheduling slot provoked swift criticism from spectators and organizational leadership, who emphasized the challenges working professionals and pupils would encounter in viewing or participating. In their open letter, Dream co-owners Larry Gottesdiener, Suzanne Abair, Renee Montgomery, and Robyn Gottesdiener expressed that a daytime game represented "not what we fought for" and implied the league presumed the Dream would not advance this far. The inconvenient timing has even attracted governmental and entertainment industry notice. Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens distributed a humorous "excuse note" via social media encouraging employers and schools to grant fans permission to support the team, an initiative championed by personalities including Flavor Flav and Hillary Clinton.

    Atlanta Dream owners flagged Finals scheduling concerns to the WNBA months earlier

  5. 3d ago

    4-Year-Old's Death Prompts Welfare Check, Leads to Mother's Arrest in Georgia

    A 32-year-old mother, Jasmine Smoak, has been taken into custody in Wilkes County, Georgia, following the heartbreaking discovery of a 4-year-old child who was found deceased in a southwest Atlanta townhome.Atlanta Police and Fire Rescue responded to a welfare check on Monday evening, October 26, at approximately 7:20 p.m. at a residence in the 3500 block of Cardinal Drive SW.  Upon entering the home based on initial concerns, first responders tragically discovered the lifeless body of the 4-year-old boy. Medical personnel confirmed his passing at the scene. Authorities have not yet disclosed the circumstances that led to the child's death. Smoak was apprehended by the Wilkes County Sheriff's Office in Washington, Georgia, a location situated over 100 miles east of Atlanta. Current Status: She remains in custody at Wilkes County under an Atlanta Police Department warrant pending her transfer to Fulton County.   The Charges: According to law enforcement sources, Smoak is being charged with second-degree cruelty to children and concealing the death of another. Atlanta Police Homicide Unit investigators are diligently working to understand the full circumstances of this tragic incident. In the state of Georgia, law enforcement agencies perform welfare checks through the deployment of an officer to a residential location for the purpose of physically confirming the safety and well-being of a person who is unresponsive, experiencing a crisis situation, or has uncharacteristically ceased communication. Such services constitute a fundamental component of law enforcement.

    4-Year-Old's Death Prompts Welfare Check, Leads to Mother's Arrest in Georgia

  6. 3d ago

    NEMA urges Nigerians to prepare for Super El Niño amid looming heat, drought and flood risks.

    The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) has released a critical safety alert urging Nigerians to gear up for an intense "Super El Niño" phenomenon, which is rapidly strengthening and poised to disrupt established weather patterns.Combined assessments from NEMA and the Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) reveal that this climatic event will deliver a combination of extreme temperatures, extended dry periods, potential flooding risks, and isolated food scarcity. To protect communities, wellbeing, and economic stability, NEMA advises these essential readiness steps: Limit sun exposure and minimize demanding outdoor work from 11:00 AM to 4:00 PM. Consume abundant fresh water consistently to combat dehydration and heat-related conditions. Wear breathable fabrics, protective headwear with wide brims, and seek shade regularly. Additionally, closely observe children, seniors, and community members for heat stress symptoms. Address broken plumbing and leaking fixtures without delay to conserve municipal and groundwater supplies. Maintain emergency water reserves in sanitized, sealed containers to prevent bacterial growth. Keep neighborhood drainage systems and water bodies free from debris to reduce waterborne disease and mosquito-borne illness transmission. Accumulate shelf-stable food items in advance to shield households from inflation and market volatility. Agricultural producers should cultivate heat-tolerant, quick-growing crop varieties endorsed by NiMet guidance. Adopt rainwater collection systems and expand localized irrigation infrastructure to sustain crop yields during periods of insufficient rainfall. Ensure community gutters remain unobstructed to prevent flooding from sudden, intense rainfall events. El Niño represents a naturally occurring climatic cycle marked by abnormal heating of ocean surfaces across the central and eastern tropical Pacific region. It constitutes the "warm phase" of an extensive ocean-atmospheric system known as the El Niño-Southern Oscillation (ENSO), which exerts profound influence over planetary weather systems.

    NEMA urges Nigerians to prepare for Super El Niño amid looming heat, drought and flood risks.

  7. 4d ago

    Mother and Young Daughter Found Shot Outside Cobb County Church .

    The Cobb County Police Department is actively investigating this tragic incident. Here are the key details that have emerged from the initial investigation.   The victims were discovered in a parked vehicle near the tree line at the Milford Baptist Church parking lot, situated at 1030 Milford Church Road SW in unincorporated Marietta. Police arrived at the scene around 10:45 a.m. on Sunday after receiving a call reporting a woman with a gunshot wound inside a vehicle. This occurred approximately 15 minutes before the church's Sunday services were set to begin. Authorities have indicated there are no active suspects being sought, and investigators have noted there is no apparent threat to the community. This suggests investigators believe the incident was isolated to the vehicle itself, rather than a random act of violence from an outside individual or a drive-by shooting. Although family members have been notified, authorities have not yet released the official identities of the mother and child to the public. Sources have confirmed the daughter was 2 years old. Police have also stated there is currently no evidence suggesting the family had any connection to the church. The specific circumstances and motivation behind the shooting have not yet been disclosed by authorities. Investigators have confirmed that both the mother and her 2-year-old daughter sustained gunshot wounds that occurred "inside the vehicle." There is no evidence indicating the mother and child were affiliated with Milford Baptist Church. Their vehicle was simply parked near the tree line of the lot. Since the case remains an active investigation being handled by the department's Crimes Against Persons and Major Crimes Units, police have not yet formally classified the incident or disclosed the victims' identities. The Major Crimes Unit of the Cobb County Police Department requests that individuals possessing information pertaining to this incident contact them at 770-499-3945 (Case Number: 26069291).

    Mother and Young Daughter Found Shot Outside Cobb County Church .

  8. 4d ago

    American Singer Chris Brown Avoids Prison Over London Club Altercation

    American singer Chris Brown has managed to sidestep immediate incarceration after receiving an eight-month suspended prison sentence at London's Southwark Crown Court on October 26, 2026.   The sentencing stems from a February 2023 incident at the Tape nightclub in Mayfair, London, where Brown attacked music producer Abraham Diaw with a tequila bottle. Brown admitted guilt to the public order offense of affray in July 2026, which led prosecutors to withdraw more serious charges including assault and possession of an offensive weapon. His sentence remains suspended for 12 months, meaning he will avoid serving time in prison provided he refrains from committing further offenses or breaching the conditions imposed during this period. Court surveillance footage revealed Brown striking Diaw twice in the head with a bottle during a brief 20-second altercation. The victim needed medical attention for injuries to his head and knee. Judge Tony Baumgartner characterized the attack as "plainly dangerous." He made it clear to Brown that his celebrity status and financial achievements did not grant him exemption from legal accountability. Brown's vocal coach and co-defendant, Omololu Akinlolu (known professionally as rapper HoodyBaby), received a four-month suspended sentence for his involvement in the incident. Both individuals were also required to contribute £1,500 toward court costs. Following the 2023 altercation, Brown departed the United Kingdom but was apprehended at a Manchester hotel in May 2025 when he came back for a scheduled performance. He remained in custody until he provided a £5 million ($6.7 million) security deposit to obtain release and proceed with his world tour.

    American Singer Chris Brown Avoids Prison Over London Club Altercation
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