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Cobb County Police investigating death in neighborhood near Marietta
SUMMARY: A death investigation is ongoing in a neighborhood near Marietta, specifically along Lake Somerset Drive. Police responded around 10 a.m. after someone discovered a dead body in the area and alerted authorities. Currently, details about the incident are limited, and the investigation is focused on the backyard of a home. The police are continuing to gather information and will provide updates as more information becomes available.
Officers responded to a location on Lake Somerset Crest, off Dallas Hwy.
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WATCH LIVE: Cobb County traffic stop leads to meth lab bust: investigators discuss | FOX 5 News
SUMMARY: During a recent press conference, officials discussed the seizure of 500 kg of methamphetamine in Marietta, Georgia. Special Agent Robert Murphy revealed that the operation involved a sophisticated drug conversion lab capable of producing large quantities of meth. Two Guatemalan nationals were arrested, and the lab’s discovery has raised concerns given its proximity to schools. The DEA and local police executed the search warrant based on intelligence, underscoring Atlanta’s significance as a hub for drug trafficking. Officials stressed the dangers of synthetic drugs and the ongoing challenges posed by cartels in the region, highlighting collaborative efforts to combat this issue.
A routine traffic stop by the Georgia State Patrol on Oct. 1 led to the discovery of a large methamphetamine conversion lab in a residential neighborhood in Cobb County. The discovery was made by DEA Atlanta special agents and task force officers following the traffic stop.
READ MORE: https://www.fox5atlanta.com/news/traffic-stop-cobb-county-leads-discovery-large-meth-lab
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Hochul moves ahead with overhaul of home care program | New York
SUMMARY: New York Governor Kathy Hochul has announced that Partnerships LLC, a Georgia-based firm, will manage the state‘s $9 billion home care industry, specifically the Consumer Directed Personal Assistance Program (CDPAP), starting in 2025. The decision, part of the state’s $223 billion fiscal year 2025 budget, aims to enhance oversight, reduce fraud, and save taxpayer money. However, it has faced criticism from various stakeholders, including home care organizations and lawmakers, who warn it could harm patient care and jobs. Supporters argue it will streamline operations and improve services for approximately 250,000 elderly and disabled New Yorkers reliant on the program.
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Georgia continues to recover from Helene, Bio Lab fire | Georgia
SUMMARY: Georgia residents will benefit from lower gas prices starting Friday due to an executive order from Governor Brian Kemp, temporarily suspending the gas tax in response to Hurricane Helene’s impact on the state. The gas tax, at 32 cents, and the diesel tax, at 36 cents, are suspended until the state of emergency ends on October 9. The hurricane caused significant damage and led to 25 fatalities. President Biden approved a disaster declaration for multiple Georgia counties. Additionally, emergency officials are monitoring a chlorine leak from Bio Lab in Conyers, affecting air quality in metro Atlanta.
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