Search for cab stolen from Henry County

Friday, April 17th, 2015, 3:29pm

UPDATE: Police in Columbus, Georgia, arrested Riggins April 17th. While they had not yet found the stolen cab, the believed it was also in the Columbus area.

STOCKBRIDGE, GA (WXIA) – Authorities are searching for a woman accused of stealing a cab in Henry County.

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The cab ride ended at the Sable Chase Apartments in Stockbridge. When the time came to pay up, the cab driver says his passenger attacked him with her own hands so ferociously, he was forced to get out of the van.

The woman slid behind the wheel and took off.

Henry County authorities said they are looking for Keosha Riggins.

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Submitted by Debbie Fitzgerald

Tuesday, April 14th, 2015, 5:55am

3 things to know before filing a tax extension

By Chris Smith

With this year’s tax deadline rapidly approaching, you may find that filing an extension is a good option for you. But before you plan to do that, here are three things you’ll want to keep in mind.

Taxes are due April 15. The extension only gives you additional time to file your return; it is not an extension of time to pay the tax that may be due. The assessed tax, even if you have not yet determined how much it is, is due by the April 15 deadline.

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Submitted by 11Alive News Staff

Monday, April 13th, 2015, 6:31pm

STOCKBRIDGE, Ga. -- The Henry County Police Department is looking to identify a man who loaded items in his cart and walked out of a Walmart without paying.

Police say the suspect then changed clothes and went right back to the same store on North Henry Blvd., filled a second cart to the brim and walked out.

The man left in a Jeep Cherokee.

Anyone with information is asked to call the Henry County Police Department at 770-288-8269.

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Submitted by Beth Sawicki, Where U Live Producer

Friday, April 10th, 2015, 2:45pm

Another weekend of minimal road construction

(WXIA) -- You'll see less construction than usual on Atlanta's interstates and highways this weekend -- and you have the Braves to thank for it.

Due to Friday's home opener at Turner Field, as well as spring break, the Georgia Department of Transportation has suspended its typical weekend roadwork.

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No lane closures will take place on the surface streets around Turner Field. However, emergency-related closures are always a possibility.

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Submitted by Beth Sawicki, Where U Live Producer

Monday, April 6th, 2015, 9:31am

Krispy Kreme introduces camping-inspired donuts

(WXIA) -- Whether you enjoy camping in the woods or on the couch, Krispy Kreme has the perfect new donut for you.

The chain recently launched three new "campfire" donuts. They are available now through Sunday, May 17, and include:

Oreo Dirt Cake: A yeast donut filled with a blend of Kreme filling and Oreo cookie crumbles, dipped in milk chocolate and topped with Oreo cookie crumbles and a gummy candy worm

S'mores: A yeast donut filled with marshmallow Kreme, dipped in milk chocolate and topped with a blend of graham cracker crumbles, chocolate chips and white icing drizzle

Honey Bee: A donut dipped in yellow icing with a candy sugar piece

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Submitted by Beth Sawicki, Where U Live Producer

Friday, April 3rd, 2015, 2:45pm

(WXIA) -- Here's some good news for spring breakers and Atlanta Braves fans: road construction will be limited for the next two weekends.

The Georgia Department of Transportation announced Wednesday it will close fewer interstate lanes than usual from midnight on Friday, Apr. 3 to 5 a.m. on Monday, Apr. 6. The construction break is meant to accommodate drivers who are heading into or out of Atlanta for spring break and Easter weekend.

Lane closures will also be limited from 10 p.m. on Friday, Apr. 10 to 5 a.m. on Monday, Apr. 13, for the Braves' opening weekend at Turner Field.

Traffic throughout Georgia is expected to be heavy both weekends, and drivers are asked to be cautious.

"Also, incident management or emergency maintenance-related lane closures could become necessary on any time on any route," GDOT director of construction Jeff Baker said.

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Submitted by Beth Sawicki, Where U Live Producer

Friday, April 3rd, 2015, 10:06am

Teen wins Delta Community CU scholarship to Morehouse

ATLANTA -- A McDonough teen has received a $1,875 scholarship from Delta Community Credit Union.

Adam Turner, 18, will begin his freshman year at Morehouse College this fall. He was given the first of four Delta Community scholarships for students who plan to attend historically black colleges and universities.

Turner claimed his scholarship this week at Delta Community's Vinings branch.

The Delta Community-KISS 104.1 HBCU Scholarship program plans to award a total of $7,500 in college money. The next scholarship recipient will be chosen this summer; a call for entries will be announced on KISS 104.1.

The scholarship program was created in recognition of Delta Community's 75th anniversary.

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