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Apalachee 911 calls released | FOX 5 News

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11 months ago

September 13, 2024

www.youtube.com – FOX 5 Atlanta – 2024-09-13 19:25:49

SUMMARY: More than a week after a tragic shooting at Appalache High School involving 14-year-old Colt Gray, 911 calls from the incident have been released. These calls reveal the panic and fear experienced by parents and children during the chaos. Parents, including a father whose daughter attends the neighboring elementary school and a mother struggling with a language barrier, desperately sought information about their children’s safety. School employees also used newly installed panic buttons to alert authorities. As the community mourns the loss of an assistant coach, the local football coach is working to support his team.

While it’s been more than a week since that horrific morning when investigators say 14-year-old Colt Gray started shooting, we are just now hearing some of the 911 calls placed that day reporting a shooting at Apalachee High School.

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Augusta residents encouraged to apply for the Emergency Rental Assistance Program

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August 6, 2025

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www.wjbf.com – Hannah McDonell – 2025-08-06 21:03:00

SUMMARY: Augusta Housing & Community Development is urging Richmond County residents to apply for the federally funded Emergency Rental Assistance Program, which provides short-term help with rent, utilities, and housing-related payments. Since its intake began at May Park, demand has surged, highlighting rising housing costs and economic challenges. District 1 Commissioner Jordan Johnson emphasized that increasing rent and stagnant wages have intensified the need for affordable housing support. The city is committed to assisting those in need without judgment. Applications are open until September 19, with additional intake events scheduled at Robert Howard Community Center and May Park throughout August.

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Alleged Epstein victim tells her story | FOX 5 News

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9 hours ago

August 6, 2025

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www.youtube.com – FOX 5 Atlanta – 2025-08-06 17:00:44

SUMMARY: An alleged Jeffrey Epstein victim, who filed a police report against him in 1997, spoke out as the government considers releasing audio and transcripts from Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche’s interview with Epstein’s accomplice, Ghislaine Maxwell. Maxwell, convicted of child sex trafficking, was recently moved to a lower-security prison in Texas, raising concerns. White House officials, including Vice President Vance and Attorney General Bondi, plan to meet to discuss handling Epstein evidence. Congress has subpoenaed Justice Department files and questioned former officials. A Fox News poll shows two-thirds of Americans doubt government transparency in the Epstein case.

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MLB is calling up its first female umpire, Jen Pawol

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14 hours ago

August 6, 2025

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www.wsav.com – The Associated Press – 2025-08-06 12:31:00

SUMMARY: Jen Pawol will become the first woman to umpire in Major League Baseball during games this weekend between the Miami Marlins and Atlanta Braves. She will work bases on Saturday and the plate on Sunday at Truist Park. Pawol, 48, from New Jersey, previously umpired MLB spring training games in 2024 and 2025. Her MLB debut follows milestones in other sports: the NBA broke the gender barrier in 1997, the NFL in 2015, and the men’s soccer World Cup in 2022. Pawol played softball and soccer competitively, umpired NCAA softball, and progressed through MLB’s umpire training since 2015.

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