Across Georgia, GA|News|
Georgia Elementary Teacher Accused Of Abusing Student Arrested: Police
Ingram Perry Medina, 45, of Tifton has been charged with felony cruelty to children in the first degree.
Nikki Gaskins, Patch Staff
Nikki Gaskins, Patch Staff
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A South Carolina native, Nikki is a journalist who covers the Southeast for Patch.com. A news junkie with a journalism degree from the University of South Carolina, she strives to provide readers with as much relevant, local content as possible. Have a news tip? Send them to nikki.gaskins@patch.com.
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Orlando, FL|News|
FL Man Shoots Teens Caught Breaking Into His Car: Sheriff
Florida deputies said a stolen gun was found near one of the injured teenagers.
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Across Florida, FL|News|
'Disturbing Video' Shows Florida Mom Hitting Her Baby: Police
Sanford Police Chief Cecil Smith described the video as both "gut-wrenching" and "infuriating." The mother has been charged with abuse.
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Atlanta, GA|News|
New Georgia Law Allows GBI To Investigate Election Fraud Complaints
Some critics argue that the new Georgia law gives the GBI the green light to intimidate both voters and election officials.
Nikki Gaskins, Patch Staff
Rockville, MD|News|
Man Caught On Camera Burglarizing Home In Montgomery County: Police
Detectives said around 10 p.m. Saturday, a man used an object to pry open the backdoor of the house to gain access.
Nikki Gaskins, Patch Staff
Silver Spring, MD|News|
Hypothermia Alert Issued Thursday For Montgomery County
Expect the wind chill to be below 32 degrees Thursday, according to Montgomery County officials.
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Rockville, MD|News|
Montgomery County Volunteers Wanted For Urban Heat Mapping Campaign
Montgomery County volunteers will use heat sensors mounted onto their cars to record temperature, humidity, time and location.
Nikki Gaskins, Patch Staff
Germantown, MD|News|
Maryland To Invest $200M Into Creating More Affordable Housing
Gov. Larry Hogan said the funding will help create more than 6,000 new units statewide amid rising construction costs and interest rates.
Nikki Gaskins, Patch Staff
Duluth, GA|News|
GA Police Catch Driver Having Fun, Doing 'Doughnuts' On Road: VIDEO
The driver's fun didn't last long, however. After Georgia police arrived and witnessed some of "the show," the driver was arrested.
Nikki Gaskins, Patch Staff
Across Florida, FL|News|
FL Sheriff Arrests Own Daughter For Meth: 'No One Is Immune Or Exempt'
A Florida sheriff recently reminded his community that no one is above the law — not even his own daughter.
Nikki Gaskins, Patch Staff
Atlanta, GA|News|
Morris Brown College Regains Full Accreditation
In 2002, the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools revoked Morris Brown’s accreditation due to debt and financial mismanagement.
Nikki Gaskins, Patch Staff
Baltimore, MD|News|
Baltimore Starbucks Becomes First In Maryland To Unionize
Other Starbucks in Maryland also plan to unionize.
Nikki Gaskins, Patch Staff
Glen Burnie, MD|News|
13 Anne Arundel County High Schools Are Among 2022's Best: U.S. News
The annual ranking released by U.S. News and World Report evaluates schools based on graduation rates, academic performance and more.
Nikki Gaskins, Patch Staff
Annapolis, MD|News|
Annapolis City Dock Project Receives $300K In Federal Funding
The federal funding will be used to help protect the Annapolis City Dock from rising sea levels, officials said.
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Kennesaw, GA|News|
GA Driver High On Mushrooms Goes Airborne, Nearly Hits Gas Pump: WATCH
GA police said a driver had eaten psychedelic mushrooms and was "tripping" when he got behind the wheel and sent his car airborne.
Nikki Gaskins, Patch Staff
Annapolis, MD|News|
Woman Trapped In Townhouse Fire In Annapolis Rescued By Firefighters
The woman was transported to the burn center at Johns Hopkins Bayview Hospital with life-threatening injuries, firefighters said.
Nikki Gaskins, Patch Staff
Annapolis, MD|News|
Outdoor Dining In Annapolis Extended By Six Months
City leaders said the extension will give them more time to study the impacts of outdoor dining on parking and businesses in Annapolis.
Nikki Gaskins, Patch Staff
Across Florida, FL|News|
These Florida High Schools Are Among 2022’s Best: U.S. News
The annual ranking released by U.S. News and World Report evaluates FL schools based on graduation rates, academic performance and more.
Nikki Gaskins, Patch Staff
Atlanta, GA|News|
These Georgia High Schools Are Among 2022’s Best: U.S. News
The annual ranking released by U.S. News and World Report evaluates GA's schools based on graduation rates, academic performance and more.
Nikki Gaskins, Patch Staff
Woodstock-Towne Lake, GA|News|
Delays Expected Along Towne Lake Parkway In Woodstock Until Wednesday
Traffic will be reduced to one lane at times as work takes place on Woodstock's Hub Transformation Project.
Nikki Gaskins, Patch Staff
