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  • Elderly Georgia Man Sustains Burn To 75% Of His Body After Attempting To Open Chip Bag with Lighter

    Elderly Georgia Man Sustains Burn To 75% Of His Body After Attempting To Open Chip Bag with Lighter

    A 75-year-old man in Georgia suffered severe burns to 75% of his body after attempting to open a bag of chips using a lighter, reports WSBTV Atlanta. 

    The incident occurred at an apartment complex on Sir Lancelot Place in Dalton on Wednesday afternoon. The man, whose identity remains unknown, resorted to using a lighter when he couldn’t open the bag with his hands. Unfortunately, in the process of trying to open the bag, he accidentally set himself on fire while sitting in a recliner. 

    Maintenance workers swiftly intervened and managed to control the fire using a hose. The man was immediately transported to a hospital in Chattanooga, where he received treatment for third-degree burns. 

    Subsequently, he was transferred to a specialized burn center for further care. At present, there is no information available regarding his current condition. The exact cause of the fire and whether the bag of chips played a role in igniting it remain unclear. It is worth noting that chips can be highly flammable due to their oil content.

    #Clique, what are your thoughts?

  • Not a Good Look: Georgia Prosecutors Want to Put a Leash On Tiffany Haddish’s Drinking Habits Ahead of Court Case

    Not a Good Look: Georgia Prosecutors Want to Put a Leash On Tiffany Haddish’s Drinking Habits Ahead of Court Case

    It’s strike two for comedian Tiffany Haddish who is in hotter water with Georgia prosecutors after her second DUI offense.

    Haddish, 43, was arrested in Beverly Hills California last week after a night out on the town that landed her slumped over the wheel of her vehicle passed out and allegedly drunk.

    The Girls Trip star, however, still hasn’t had her day in court in Georgia. She racked up a DUI charge in January 2022. Now prosecutors in the Peach State want a judge to restrict Haddish from using drugs or drinking alcohol, according to new legal documents obtained by TMZ.

    In Haddish’s Georgia arrest case, she reportedly was knocked out behind the wheel and had been allegedly smoking weed. She posted bond and was released but is awaiting trial. Now prosecutors want to restrict Haddish by changing the terms of her bond release and requiring her to test weekly for drug and alcohol use.

    It was a Hard Knock Life for Tiff

    While there is no reason someone should get behind the wheel and drive drunk when Uber is a thing, Haddish once opened up about her difficult upbringing. At age 12, she bounced from foster home to foster home.
    “You’re dropped in these strangers’ houses, you don’t know these people, these people don’t know you, you don’t know if they’re gonna hurt you, if they’re gonna be kind, you don’t have a clue what’s going on,” she told the Hollywood Reporter.


    “I remember when I got my first suitcase, I felt like I was a traveler, like I had a purpose, like I’m a person, like I’m not garbage, I got this — it’s mine, and my things are in here, and wherever I go I can take this with me and I’m going somewhere, I’m a human. I’m not garbage.”

    #Clique, let’s send a prayer Tiff’s way because where are her friends?

  • Georgia High School Teacher Taken Into Custody For Suspected Involvement In The Death Of A Toddler

    Georgia High School Teacher Taken Into Custody For Suspected Involvement In The Death Of A Toddler

    A Georgia high school teacher has been arrested in connection with the murder of a 2-year-old child in 2020, reports the NY Post. Kianna Davis, 32, and Kiyon Devoy Benton have been charged with malice murder, felony murder, cruelty to children, aggravated assault, and other offenses. 

    The indictment alleges that the pair struck the toddler with a blunt object between November 15 and 17, 2020, resulting in a lacerated liver. Davis was apprehended by law enforcement agencies including the Houston County District Attorney’s Office and the U.S. Marshals Service Regional Fugitive Task Force. According to her LinkedIn profile, Davis works at Seckinger High School in Buford, Georgia.

    Seckinger High School Principal Jimmy Fisher announced in a letter sent to families on Monday that the school will be initiating an investigation into the matter.

    “We were alerted that one of our teachers was arrested over the weekend,”

    according to 11 Alive.

    “As is often the case in situations like this, news about this has spread among students and to social media, and I felt it important that you heard the facts from me first. Although this news may come as a surprise to you and spark questions, I want to reassure you your student is in good hands. A substitute will continue to cover the duties of the teacher in question for the time being,”

    Fisher said.

    “As your principal, I am committed to the work we are doing to foster a safe and positive school environment and encourage our school community to come to me when you have concerns.”

    A plea and bond hearing is scheduled for Thursday.

    #Clique, what are your thoughts?

  • Man Wrongly Incarcerated For 16 Years, Tragically Killed During Traffic Stop

    Man Wrongly Incarcerated For 16 Years, Tragically Killed During Traffic Stop

    An innocent man who had spent 16 years in prison in Florida before being exonerated in 2020 was tragically killed by a sheriff’s deputy in Georgia during a traffic stop, officials said per NBC News. 

    Leonard Cure, 53, had been wrongly convicted of armed robbery in Florida in 2003. He was released after new evidence proved his innocence, reports the NY Times.

    Since his release, Cure had been rebuilding his life, working in security, pursuing educational opportunities, and was on the way to purchasing his first home. However, this Monday Cure was shot by a deputy during a traffic stop on Interstate 95. 

    According to the Georgia Bureau of Investigation (GBI), the Camden County deputy, whose name was not released, initiated the stop due to Cure’s speeding. Cure was reportedly going 90 mph in a 70-speed limit zone. 

    Cure initially complied with the deputy’s commands but resisted arrest when he learned he was being detained. Cure

    “assaulted the deputy,”

    leading the deputy to use a Taser for a second time and baton, but

    “Cure still did not comply,”

    authorities said. 

    The deputy drew his firearm and shot Cure. He was provided medical attention by EMS but unfortunately succumbed to his injuries, according to the GBI.

    #Clique, what are your thoughts?

  • Chris Brown Faces $2 Million Lawsuit Over Unpaid Popeyes Restaurant Loan, Reports Say

    Chris Brown Faces $2 Million Lawsuit Over Unpaid Popeyes Restaurant Loan, Reports Say

    Singer Chris Brown is currently entangled in a legal battle after being sued for allegedly failing to repay a $2 million loan obtained from City National Bank (CNB) to invest in two ‘Popeyes‘ chicken restaurant locations, per Hip Hop DX. 

    The lawsuit, which originated in Georgia but was filed in Los Angeles due to Brown’s residency, reveals that CNB provided the loan to Brown and other parties, including singer-songwriter The Dream, to acquire ownership in the fast-food establishments.

    Although Brown and The Dream are not personally involved in the day-to-day operations of the restaurants, they are part of an investment group associated with the purchase. CNB states that the loan was granted in 2018 and attempts to collect repayment were made in subsequent years. As of February 17, 2023, the outstanding principal and interest on the loan amount to $2,140,901.74, according to the bank.

    The bank emphasizes that Brown is personally liable for the loan as a guarantor. Unfortunately for Brown, the bank has already secured a judgment in their favor in a Georgia court, making the Los Angeles case an effort to enforce the previously won lawsuit. Specifically, CNB claims that Brown is responsible for $1,314,367.40.

    It is important to note that the success of the ‘Popeyes’ restaurants remains uncertain, but CNB is determined to recover its loan. It is worth mentioning that Chris Brown already owns fourteen Burger King restaurants in Virginia, his home state. With an estimated net worth ranging from $50 million to $150 million, Brown’s financial situation may not be severely impacted by this lawsuit.

    The Dream, who is also involved in the investment, may face a similar situation, although it is unclear if the bank intends to pursue legal action against him. Should Brown decide not to settle the debt, he will likely face a protracted legal battle ahead.

    #Clique, what are your thoughts?

  • Woman Purposely Wears Hideous Wigs At Work Following Employer’s Ban On Her Pink Hair, Says ‘The Worst The Better’

    Woman Purposely Wears Hideous Wigs At Work Following Employer’s Ban On Her Pink Hair, Says ‘The Worst The Better’

    A Georgia woman is facing a hair dilemma at her new job. After being hired for a front-of-the-house position in the hospitality industry, Emily Benschoter, 29, was informed about the company’s dress code. This came as a surprise to her, as she had already been hired after a phone interview. When she inquired about the acceptability of her pink hair, the employer suggested she wear wigs as an alternative. 

    In an act of rebellion, Emily now deliberately wears awful wigs to work as a form of

    “malicious compliance,”

    she wrote in a TikTok post.

    “Dying my hair for a job I work at for 40 hours per week wasn’t an option,”

    Benschoter, told Newsweek.

    “I am a self-expressive person and I feel very confident with pink hair, so I came up with a solution to keep the job and my hair.”

    The TikToker has showcased her creativity by choosing wigs that are embarrassing, alarming, and inexpensive. She has gone to great lengths to find the most outrageous options. Her followers have even joined in on the fun by purchasing wigs for her from her Amazon Wishlist.

    “It’s dehumanizing that I can’t be accepted at face value because my hair is a non-traditional color. It’s so superficial that my hair color is an obstacle,”

    she told Newsweek.

    “I prefer my pink hair, it’s me to my core. So now I purposely pick wacky wigs which is quite funny,”

    she continued.

    “The worst the wig, the better.”

    In a recent video, Benschoter is seen sporting a disheveled brown and blonde wig with bangs, and shoulder-length wavy hair that curls up and extends several inches from her head. Another wild choice includes a long, curly brown hairpiece with an impressively long beard reaching her chest.

    “When you have pink hair, but corporate does not approve, so you wear terrible wigs,”

    she wrote on TikTok.

    “I serve malicious compliance by wearing terrible wigs.”

    “It is a way to open up the conversation with the customers who think it is insane that I have to cover my pink hair,”

    she told Newsweek.

    #Clique, what are your thoughts?

  • Heroic Intervention: Security Guard Saves Lives at Black Church

    Heroic Intervention: Security Guard Saves Lives at Black Church

    A courageous security guard’s swift action prevented a potential tragedy at a Black church in Georgia on a Sunday morning. While patrolling the church’s parking lot in Decatur, an unidentified guard spotted an armed man. Fearlessly, he approached the individual and ordered him to drop the weapon. Despite being met with resistance, the guard managed to return fire, successfully neutralizing the threat.

    The injured man was subsequently transported to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries, sparing any harm to others present. Reverend Timothy McDonald, the church’s pastor, expressed his deep appreciation for the security guard’s heroic deeds, emphasizing that lives were saved thanks to his bravery.

    “I am profoundly grateful to the security guard whose swift action prevented potential harm,”

    McDonald remarked.

    “He truly embodies the spirit of a hero.”

    This incident serves as a stark reminder of the increasing wave of hate crimes directed at Black churches. In 2022 alone, there were at least 28 reported hate crimes targeting Black places of worship, as documented by the National Church Arson Task Force.

    The courageous intervention in Decatur underscores the presence of individuals willing to confront hatred and safeguard their communities. It reinforces the collective responsibility we share in combatting hate and violence, emphasizing the importance of remaining vigilant in the face of such challenges.

  • Kim Zolciak Contacts Authorities On estranged Husband Kroy Biermann After He Allegedly Locked Her Out Of Their Joint Georgia Residence

    Kim Zolciak Contacts Authorities On estranged Husband Kroy Biermann After He Allegedly Locked Her Out Of Their Joint Georgia Residence

    The ongoing feud between Kim Zolciak and Kroy Biermann has once again flared up. According to recently police documents obtained by OK Magazine, Zolciak called 911 after Biermann locked her out of their Georgia mansion. This incident occurred the day after Biermann filed for divorce for the second time this year.

    The documents reveal that Zolciak made the call around 11:50 p.m. on Friday, August 25, reporting a

    “domestic disturbance”

    at her home. The police report states that Zolciak claimed her husband had locked her out and that they were arguing. She also alleged that Biermann had threatened her.

    To gain access to the house, Zolciak had a locksmith drill into the door. Authorities arrived at the property around 1 a.m. the following day. The log further noted that Biermann had placed a pillow outside the door, preventing Zolciak from entering.

    Biermann had filed for divorce for the second time on August 24, but Zolciak received the documents the next day and has not yet filed a response.

    This drama between the estranged couple has been ongoing since May when they initially filed for divorce. Despite the tension and even police involvement, Zolciak and Biermann reconciled for a period of time before this latest turn of events.

    According to a source close to the couple,

    “They are still living together, but every day is an uphill battle… Those close to them think the reconciliation will be short-lived. There’s a lot of s— talking, and it’s hard to see how this will be resolved amicably. They are also not seeking counseling.”

    Clique, what are your thoughts?

  • Rapper Rick Ross Life Will Be The Subject Of A New Law Class At Georgia State University

    Rapper Rick Ross Life Will Be The Subject Of A New Law Class At Georgia State University

    Rick Ross continues to make history as he now joins the list of hip-hop artists and entertainers inspiring college courses across the United States. Georgia State University Professor Mo Ivory plans to highlight Rick’s music career and business empire as part of her Legal Life Of series.

    The university’s website lists Ivory as an attorney and GSU’s Entertainment, Sports, and Media Law Initiative director. Rick will be part of the professor’s course study this fall semester at GSU’s College of Law. As a hip-hop enthusiast, Professor Ivory told Fox 5 that the course study aligns with the genre’s 50th anniversary, which just passed on Aug. 11. She said the timing is ideal to

    “study the career of a visionary like Rick Ross.”

  • Georgia Teenager Becomes Third Victim Of Brain-Eating Amoeba In The US

    Georgia Teenager Becomes Third Victim Of Brain-Eating Amoeba In The US

    Tragedy strikes as a 17-year-old girl from Georgia becomes the third person this year to succumb to a brain-eating amoeba in the United States, WSB-TV reported.

    Megan Ebenroth, a resident of Dearing near Augusta, tragically passed away on July 22, just 11 days after swimming in a freshwater lake with her friends. The fatal infection was caused by Naegleria fowleri, a single-celled organism that enters the body through the nose and travels along the nerves to the brain.

    Megan, a straight-A student with aspirations of attending the University of Georgia, joins the unfortunate list of victims. Earlier this year, a two-year-old boy from Nevada contracted the infection after swimming in a lake, while a Florida man lost his life to the amoeba after using tap water to rinse his nose. Megan’s case marks the sixth death attributed to this disease in Georgia since 1962.

    Scientists warn that as global temperatures rise, freshwater lakes are becoming warmer, creating ideal conditions for the increase of the amoeba resulting in a high risk of infection. Megan’s mother told the outlet,

    “She was my world. She would tell people I was her best friend, and I would say, ‘Honey, I can’t be your best friend.’ And about three weeks ago, she said, ‘Come on, Mom, you know I’m your best friend,’ and I said, ‘Yes baby, you are.’”

    The lake where Megan contracted the amoeba has not been disclosed by the Georgia Department of Public Health. However, Megan’s aunt claims on social media that she swam in Clark Hill Lake in McDuffie County, Georgia. Authorities emphasize that the amoeba can exist in any freshwater lake, river, or pond in the state, instructing people to take preventative measures.

    Megan had a severe headache & was treated for migraine, but deteriorated rapidly. A day before her death, she was diagnosed with Naegleria fowleri, which causes fever, headache, vomiting, stiff neck, confusion, seizures, hallucinations & coma and is fatal in 97% of cases. Few survivors exist.

    #Clique, let’s keep this family in our thoughts and prayers.