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Downed power lines cause fire on Slygo Road in Dade County

April 1, 2023
Fire

The Dade County Sheriff’s Office has issued a transit alert for the 5000 block of Slygo Road, urging residents to avoid the area and find alternate routes. The alert, posted on the department’s social media accounts, warns that multiple trees

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18-year-old arrested in killing of Albany teen

ALBANY — An arrest has been made in the homicide that occurred

April 1, 2023

The average Georgia resident tips 16% for fast food

Millions of hospitality industry workers – including most servers and bartenders –

April 1, 2023

Smyrna Man Sentenced in $3.3 Million COVID-19 Unemployment Fraud Scheme

The News: A Smyrna resident, Rowlando Hatter Jr., has been sentenced for

March 31, 2023

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Georgia is under a state of emergency due to tornadoes that hit Sunday morning

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Representing You: Georgia lawmakers champion gas leaf blower bill

Cities with the most expensive homes in Georgia

Weekend Weather: A cold front moves through Georgia this weekend

Glynn County community unites for justice for hospitalized teen Trenton Lehrkamp

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Boil Water Advisory Issued for Parts of Monroe County

March 31, 2023
Health

The Gist: A Boil Water Advisory has been announced for some Monroe County water system customers, specifically affecting those residing on Talmadge Road and Boxankle Road. The advisory is expected to last until at least Saturday afternoon, April 1. What

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Forsyth County education chief and sheriff respond to threats against schools

Forsyth County school superintendent Jeff Bearden and Forsyth County Sheriff Ron Freeman

March 30, 2023
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Woodstock Man Sentenced to 25 Years for Child Molestation and Rape

WOODSTOCK — John Allen Bennett, 38, of Woodstock, was sentenced to 25

March 30, 2023

Sandy Springs Police Department Offers Free Parent-Teen Driving Class

The Gist: The Sandy Springs Police Department is now providing a free

March 30, 2023

Gwyneth Paltrow’s Kids Recall Aftermath of Her Ski Crash During Trial

Gwyneth Paltrow is finally in court to settle the case of a 2016 crash

March 30, 2023

Crime

In Georgia 95% of police officers involved in the killing of a suspect are never disciplined

Alpharetta Police Nab Five in Child Exploitation Sting

School Gunman Report Leads to Police Shootout in Douglas County

Do Georgia hospitals need their own police departments?

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Rome police remind residents not to leave guns in their cars

Your Family

Dooly County education chief decries profiling of students during field trip

March 25, 2023
Education

The Dooly County School Superintendent is standing up for Dooly County students who he says were profiled and wrongly accused of theft during a recent field trip. In a letter released to parents, Craig Lockhart stood up for the students

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Should Georgia expand its school voucher program?

A bill to expand Georgia’s school voucher program moved forward in a

March 21, 2023
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Gas prices are dropping in Georgia. Here’s why

The Gist: Georgia drivers are currently paying an average of $3.22 per

March 20, 2023

Recalls at Multiple Major Grocery Chains Nationwide: Walmart, Costco, Trader Joe’s

Multiple retailers recalled products this week that should have consumers checking their pantries and freezers

March 18, 2023

Slashed in the face? At a Georgia middle school? Here’s what we know

A serious incident unfolded at Ola Middle School in McDonough on Wednesday,

March 17, 2023

Local & State Government

Georgia lawmakers have finished for the year. Here’s what they did and didn’t do

March 30, 2023
Your Government

The final day of the Georgia Legislative session comes with many traditions, like throwing fistfulls of paper, wearing seersucker suits in early spring and, in recent years, failing to pass a bill to allow for medical cannabis. Sine Die, pronounced

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Is Roswell’s new open records policy the end of anonymous public records requests?

ROSWELL — Residents wishing to make an anonymous open records request in

March 28, 2023

Fight over medical care for transgender youth moves from state house to courthouse

A new Georgia law limiting medical care for transgender children is likely

March 24, 2023

Gwinnett County will be getting 97 more Flock security cameras

The Gist: Gwinnett Police are set to increase safety measures by installing

March 24, 2023
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Do you own a VRBO or AirBNB home in Cobb County? You need to register it with the county

Cobb County has recently implemented a new Short-Term Rental Code that requires

March 21, 2023

Georgia By The Numbers

Savannah ranked as one of the top places in the country to have an outdoor wedding

March 29, 2023
Georgia By The Numbers

The Gist: Savannah recently ranked as the fourth-best city in the United States for outdoor weddings, according to a Lawn Love study comparing the 200 largest cities. Charleston, South Carolina, tops the list, with Fort Lauderdale and Orlando, Florida, rounding

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OMG! Georgia uses the most text abbreviations

Y’all ready for some news that will make you lol or omg?

March 9, 2023
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How does Georgia stack up to other states in police department spending? The answer may surprise you

High-profile unlawful killings by police officers in recent years have put American

March 4, 2023

Here’s how many guns were sold in Georgia last month

A shooting at Michigan State University in February left three students dead

February 26, 2023

Georgia ranks as one of the nation’s slowest-talking states

Georgia has been named as one of the top 10 slowest-talking states

February 19, 2023

Local Heroes

Young girl saves family from fire in Lawrenceville

March 23, 2023
Local Heroes

The Gist: A young girl’s quick thinking saved her family from a house fire in Lawrenceville on March 22. The fire, which originated in the garage, caused heavy damage but no injuries. What Happened?: Firefighters were dispatched to a house

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A Savannah nonprofit is collecting items to support soldiers in Ukraine

TYBEE ISLAND — A local non-profit group, Savannah Supports Ukraine, is sponsoring

January 26, 2023

Photos: Divers recover vehicle that sank in the Chattahoochee River

Divers in Cobb County were able to recover a vehicle that sank

January 23, 2023

Cobb County police officer pays for man’s hotel room ahead of freezing weather

A Cobb County Police officer noticed a man in need of a

December 22, 2022

Atlanta firefighters make Christmas bright for neighborhood children

ATLANTA — Similar to the commitment of firefighters who answer the call

December 10, 2022

In Case You Missed It

Decatur County Marks 200th Birthday with Bicentennial Week of Events

March 29, 2023
Pedestrian crossing

Dunwoody launches plan to boost road safety for drivers, pedestrians, and cyclists

March 29, 2023

Atlanta mayor Andre Dickens says homicides are down 56%

March 29, 2023

Meet Woodstock’s new fire chief Shane Dobson

March 28, 2023

Morgan Freeman’s Net Worth Revealed

March 26, 2023

Cute Video of Bunny Enjoying His Hay Snack Is Such a Gift

March 26, 2023

UGA Announces Kickoff Time for Spring Game

March 26, 2023

Body of 4-year-old who went missing in Yellow River found

March 26, 2023

57 Hidden Meanings Behind the Most Common Dreams, Decoded by Experts

March 26, 2023

Emergency crews search for 4-year-old boy missing in Yellow River

March 25, 2023

One killed in helicopter crash in Hall County

March 25, 2023

Have you seen missing 11-year-old Georgia girl Havana Alexander?

March 25, 2023

Police investigate fatal shooting in Lawrenceville

March 25, 2023

Decatur Murder Suspect Arrested in Atlanta after Multi-Agency Manhunt

March 24, 2023

Reese Witherspoon and Jim Toth to Divorce—Inside the Oscar Winner’s Marriages and Relationships

March 24, 2023

He lost his special Braves hat. The Braves and his wife stepped in

March 24, 2023

Marietta man killed in fatal shooting. The suspect is still on the run

March 24, 2023
Heavy rain

Weekend weather: Showers, thunderstorms, and a cold front are moving through Georgia

March 24, 2023

Get your tickets today for the 2023 Down Home Derby

March 23, 2023

16-year-old stabbed outside Macon apartment complex

March 22, 2023

The dog adoption center in Athens-Clarke County is closed. Here’s why

March 22, 2023

First Mableton mayor’s race goes to a runoff

March 22, 2023

What We Learned From Week 1 of Georgia’s Spring Practice

March 22, 2023

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