Highway 32 is back open in Brantley County, but drivers heading into the area need to slow down and stay alert. Road open, danger not gone The Brantley County Sheriff’s Office announced the reopening Thursday, warning that fire crews and heavy equipment are still actively working along the corridor. Smoke is reducing visibility in the […]
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Fulton County loses fight to get election records back from DOJ
(The Center Square) – A federal judge said Wednesday the U.S. Department of Justice does not have to return 2020 election records seized during a January raid in Georgia’s Fulton County. Fulton County Commission Chairman Robb Pitts and the county election board sued the Justice Department in February to recover the records. U.S. District Judge J.P. […]
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Inmate death at Houston County Jail
An inmate died inside the Houston County jail Wednesday, and state investigators are now looking into what happened. What’s Happening: The Georgia Bureau of Investigation confirmed it was called in by the Houston County Sheriff’s Office to look into the death, which happened Wednesday. 🔄 Catch Up Quick: When someone dies in jail, it is […]
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One lane blocked on I-75/85 northbound in Fulton County
A stalled vehicle is blocking one lane on I-75/85 northbound just past 10th and 14th streets in Fulton County, according to 511 Georgia. The blockage is at mile marker 249.6. Drivers should expect delays in the area. The lane is expected to reopen by 10:30 this morning.
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Why was Cordele Elementary on lockdown Wednesday?
A man was shot multiple times Wednesday afternoon in Cordele, triggering a lockdown at a nearby elementary school while police searched for the gunman. The shooting The Cordele Police Department says the shooting happened just after 2:30 p.m. in the 500 block of West 24th Avenue. One adult male suffered multiple gunshot wounds. The suspect […]
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Why you need to slow down when you drive in the rain
Georgia law enforcement has a message for drivers this rainy Thursday morning, and it can be summed up in two words: slow down. Drivers may be tempted to push through the rain, especially on a busy Thursday morning. But wet roads change the physics of driving in ways that catch even experienced drivers off guard. […]
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Traffic Update: 2 lanes blocked on I-285 North in Cobb County
Two lanes are blocked on northbound I-285 before South Cobb Drive due to a crash, according to 511 Georgia. What drivers should know The incident is at mile marker 14.5. Drivers should expect delays in the area and use alternate routes. Today’s commute is more complicated due to rain. When it will clear 511 Georgia […]