(GA. NEWS NETWORK)
*Three former Monroe County daycare workers are facing criminal charges. A grand jury indicted two employees at the Forsyth Methodist Church Caring for Kids daycare for child cruelty, and the director for failing to report child abuse this week. Investigators say the workers were giving toddlers Benadryl before they were arrested in April 2025.
*If you picked up some canned whipped cream at Costco last month, you might want to check your fridge. Manufacturer Alamance Foods is voluntarily recalling 15-ounce cans of Kirkland Signature whipped cream after discovering a batch may contain a small amount of a cleaning chemical. According to a notice reported by WSB-TV, the affected cans were sold between October 11 and October 31 across Georgia and nine other states. If your purchase has the item code AC50 and a “best by” date of April 2nd, 2027, stop using it immediately and bring it back to Costco for a full refund.
*Georgia trucking companies are raising concerns about staged crashes, where drivers intentionally cause wrecks to collect insurance payouts. A growing fraud scheme known as “crash for cash” is targeting tractor-trailers across the country. One Georgia trucking business says it spent two years fighting a lawsuit after a driver allegedly caused a crash in Atlanta. Channel Two reports the lawsuit was eventually dismissed, but the company was left with legal expenses. Industry officials say the costs can lead to higher insurance rates and increased prices for consumers. Georgia Congressman Mike Collins has introduced legislation that would create criminal penalties for people involved in staged crashes.