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“Gakharia for Georgia” Condemns “Politically Motivated” Attack on Leader in Batumi, Calls for Investigation and Accountability

Batumi, Georgia — Former Prime Minister Giorgi Gakharia was attacked by a group of assailants in Batumi, sparking immediate outrage and calls for investigation. The assault occurred while Gakharia, the leader of the newly formed political party “Gakharia for Georgia,” was in the city to support party youth members involved in a legal battle. The party has vehemently condemned the attack, describing it as a state-sponsored act orchestrated by the regime of billionaire and former …

Security Guard Fatally Shot at Honduran Consulate in Georgia; Suspect Detained

Doraville, Ga. – A deadly shooting unfolded at the Honduran consulate just outside Atlanta on Monday, resulting in the death of a Mexican national who was employed as a security guard and leaving another person wounded. Law enforcement quickly responded to the incident, apprehending a suspect at the scene. The violence erupted shortly after midday when Doraville police were alerted to gunshots at approximately 2:30 p.m. Upon arrival, officers discovered two victims with gunshot injuries. …

Georgia Man Indicted for Murder After Fatal Shooting Over Car Mix-Up Tragedy

CLAYTON COUNTY, Ga. — Two years following a fatal shooting where a man was killed after entering the incorrect vehicle, the shooter has been indicted on murder and additional charges, officials reported Thursday. This decision came exactly two years after the unfortunate incident on December 12, 2020, which led to the death of Trayvon Dunnaville. On a chilly December evening, Dunnaville, then with his pregnant fiancee, paused at a local Shell gas station. After visiting …

Georgia Man Receives Death Sentence for Double Homicide in Alabama Couple’s Home Invasion

Dadeville, AL — A Georgia man has been sentenced to death for his involvement in a spate of killings and other crimes that left an Alabama couple dead during a 2020 burglary. Derrick Hightower, 36, from Columbus, Georgia, received his sentence from Tallapoosa County Circuit Court Judge William I. Whorton. The decision followed a jury’s 10-2 recommendation for the death penalty, tied to the murders of Willie Tidwell, 61, and Barbara Tidwell, 65. The Tidwells, …

Heroic Response at Georgia High School: Officers Recall Confrontation and Arrest of Armed Teen in Chaotic Standoff

WINDER, Ga. — In a recent recount of a horrific school shooting at Apalachee High School on September 4, a school resource officer detailed the harrowing moments he and his partner encountered as they halted the assault that killed four people, including two students and two teachers, and wounded seven others. The swift and decisive action of the officers is credited with preventing a greater tragedy. During an interview conducted by a local church, the …

New Year’s Day Nightmare: How a Georgia Woman Survived a Home Invasion and Discovered Shocking Ties to Her Past

CANTON, Ga. — In the stillness of her home on the early morning of New Year’s Day, Morgan Metzer experienced a nightmare that seemed to blend into reality. Initially planning to spend the evening at her parents’ house for safety, Morgan faced an unimaginable horror when an intruder, later revealed to be her ex-husband Rod Metzer, violently attacked her. Morgan, recently divorced and celebrating a newfound independence, was unable to foresee the terrifying events that …

Georgia Woman to Share Chilling Details of Ex-Husband’s Deceptive Attack in ’48 Hours’ Exclusive

CANTON, Georgia — In an unsettling revelation from a chilling case of deceit and violence, Morgan Metzer is poised to share previously undisclosed details about a harrowing experience with her ex-husband, who not only feigned a cancer diagnosis but also viciously attacked her while disguised as an intruder. This exclusive insight will be part of the “The ‘Batman’ Intruder” episode scheduled to air on Saturday. Nearly four years ago, Metzer encountered a horrifying situation in …

Violence Erupts as Government-Backed Thugs Assault Opposition Members and Journalists in Georgia

TBILISI, Georgia — A violent raid on the office of the opposition Coalition for Change by groups identified as government-affiliated assailants left multiple political members and journalists injured on Thursday. The incident coincided with a nearby protest against the government’s reversal on promises related to European Union accession, highlighting growing tensions in the nation. Early reports indicate that at least two opposition members, Koba Khabazi and Data Petridis, were assaulted during the attack which occurred …

Father of Teen Accused in Georgia School Shooting Pleads Not Guilty to 29 Charges

Winder, GA – A high school in this northeast Georgia town became the tragic setting of a mass shooting by a 14-year-old student, which is now bringing his father under intense legal scrutiny. Colin Gray, 54, quietly entered a plea of not guilty to 29 felony charges stemming from the event, which unfolded disastrously on September 4, resulting in the deaths of two students and two teachers. In the courtroom on Thursday, although Gray was …

Georgia Mother Sentenced to Life Without Parole for Murdering Toddlers with Oven

Atlanta, GA – An Atlanta woman has been sentenced to life imprisonment without the possibility of parole after being convicted of the gruesome murders of her two young sons, who were killed using a household oven in October 2017. Lamora Williams, 24, faced a multitude of charges following the tragic deaths of her children, 1-year-old Ja’Karter Penn and 2-year-old Ke’Yaunte Penn. Jurors found her guilty on counts that included felony murder and aggravated assault, marking …