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Man found guilty of shooting his father, arson | FOX 5 News
SUMMARY: Griffin Leech was found guilty of murdering his father, William Leech, and setting their home on fire to conceal the crime. On the morning of January 2023, deputies observed Griffin driving past the burning home without stopping, raising suspicions. Neighbors noted a missing vehicle, which turned out to be Griffin’s. Investigators revealed he set fire to his father’s bed after shooting him to eliminate evidence. Despite his claim of finding his father dead from a suicide, the police found the murder weapon, a gun, in his possession. He was sentenced to life in prison following the guilty verdict.
A brutal murder in Fayette County has ended in a guilty verdict for the man accused of shooting his father and setting his house on …
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Report: Georgia’s financial picture improves | Georgia
SUMMARY: Georgia has an $8.8 billion surplus, translating to $2,400 per taxpayer, as reported by Truth in Accounting. With revenues exceeding expenses, the state had $53.7 billion to cover $44.9 billion in bills for 2023. Key factors include increased federal education grants and investment income, alongside a reduction in net pension liabilities due to better investment returns. However, Georgia faces $11 billion in unfunded pension benefits and $3.1 billion in retiree health care liabilities. Ranked 19th among states, Georgia received a “B” rating, while North Dakota and Alaska topped the list, and Connecticut had the highest taxpayer burden.
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Tyler Perryโs former home up for sale
SUMMARY: This luxurious 16,000 sq. ft. mansion, formerly owned by Atlanta entertainment mogul Tyler Perry, is back on the market for $3.9 million. Nestled on 11 acres in Chattahoochee Hills, the property features a pool, ponds, and a movie theater, along with a six-bedroom, six-bathroom Chateau adorned with high ceilings, a grand staircase, and custom chandeliers. Perry, who owned the home for 15 years, had it built to his specifications and filmed the acclaimed movie “Diary of a Mad Black Woman” on-site, adding notable historical value to the residence, as showcased by real estate agent Hubert Tate.
A metro Atlanta mansion is back on the market. The former residence of movie mogul Tyler Perry is now listed for $3.9 million: https://www.11alive.com/article/entertainment/tyler-perrys-former-mansion-back-on-market/85-c80445fa-5fa7-4353-a9e1-d166f47aa814
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Another city of Atlanta bribery scandal | FOX 5 News
SUMMARY: Allegations of pay-to-play corruption have resurfaced in Atlanta, with the Inspector General’s office identifying two former city employees and their supervisor accused of accepting bribes. A report details a year-and-a-half investigation into the city’s commercial division, where employees allegedly solicited payments from contractors for expedited permitting processes, with amounts ranging from $50 to $1,200. This echoes a prior scandal from 2017 that resulted in prison sentences for several individuals involved in bribery. The findings have been forwarded to the Fulton District Attorney’s office, and the involved employees deny any wrongdoing.
Allegations of “pay to play” are rearing their ugly heads in the city of Atlanta again.
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