Meth Put in Co-Worker's Drink, Says Police; Mom Faces Homicide Charges; Quarterback Gets Scholarship: News Nearby

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Waffle House Waitress Put Meth in Co-Worker’s Drink, Police Say

A Waffle House waitress is accused of trying to poison a co-worker by putting methamphetamine in his drink, authorities say.

Sonserea Dawn Evans, 43, of Cumming, Ga., faces felony charges of possession of a controlled substance with intent to distribute and aggravated battery. >>> Read more.

Mark Richt Offers Powder Springs QB a Scholarship

A Powder Springs 8th grader has been offered a scholarship to the University of Miami.

Harrison Bailey, who will play for Hillgrove High next year, received the offer from new Miami head coach Mark Richt, according to SportingNews.com. >>>Read more.

Douglasville Mom Faces Vehicular Homicide Charges

Police are looking for a woman who has been charged with vehicular homicide in a crash that killed her 3-year-old son.

Police say Mikkaila Green was driving erratically and side to side on the interstate when it was struck by a GMC Yukon. Green’s son was ejected from the BMW 320i and died. Her 1-year-old son was also injured. >>> Read more.

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