Cobb firefighters rescue cat from a storm drain
Cobb County firefighters have rescued plenty of cats from trees over the years. Tuesday’s call at Floyd Road and Nickajack Road required a different approach — and a little help from a pizza place. Down the Drain Engine 1 and Squad 7 responded to the scene after a cat found itself trapped inside a storm […]
Crash blocks lane on I-285 West in Cobb
A crash is blocking one lane on I-285 West just before the I-75 interchange in Cobb County, according to 511 Georgia. What’s Happening: The crash is at mile marker 20.1. Drivers in the area should expect slowdowns. The Path Forward: The lane is expected to clear by 1:30 p.m. Drivers can find live updates at […]
South Georgia wildfires inch toward control as new fires keep starting
Two massive south Georgia wildfires are getting closer to being put out, but crews are still on the ground and new fires keep breaking out. What’s Happening: The Highway 82 Fire in Brantley County is now 85% contained after burning 22,471 acres since it started April 20. The Pineland Road Fire, burning across Clinch and […]
Dead cat tests positive for rabies in Lithonia area
What’s Happening: The test came back positive May 3. DeKalb County typically confirms several rabies cases each year, and the virus circulates in Georgia all year long. What’s Important: Rabies attacks the brain. It spreads through saliva — usually from a bite — and can pass from animals to people. Vaccines protect both pets and […]
Crash reported at Eagle Drive and Bells Ferry Road in Cherokee County
A crash has been reported at the intersection of Eagle Drive and Bells Ferry Road, the Cherokee Sheriff’s Office said Tuesday. What’s Happening: The sheriff’s office is asking drivers to be careful in the area. A traffic map shows backups along Bells Ferry Road near where the crash happened. The Path Forward: No details have […]
Car crashes into Georgia home
A 17-year-old driver led a Jones County deputy on a chase last week before crashing into a home in Bibb County, according to the Jones County Sheriff’s Office. What happened: On April 28, dispatchers put out a call for officers to watch for a dark gray sedan after someone reported the car driving recklessly on […]
UGA to hold graduation ceremonies May 7 and 8 in Athens
Nearly 9,500 University of Georgia students will graduate during two days of ceremonies in Athens on May 7 and 8. A total of 9,477 students are eligible to participate. That includes 6,537 spring undergraduates, 1,055 students expected to finish their degrees over the summer, and 1,885 graduate students. Undergraduate ceremony The undergraduate ceremony is set […]
Will Georgia get any rain this week?
Storms are expected to push through most of the state Wednesday night into Thursday, bringing the best shot at meaningful rain since a statewide drought took hold. What’s happening: A rain system will move across Georgia starting Wednesday afternoon and peak Wednesday night through Thursday. Most of the state has an 80% to 90% chance […]