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A person barricaded inside Canady Plaza in East Dublin has been taken into custody following a tense standoff with law enforcement on Saturday. Local police and the Laurens County Sheriff’s Office managed the situation, which ended without harm. Authorities are investigating the incident and will provide further details later.

Crime

Barricaded Person Taken Into Custody in Laurens County

by Thom ChandlerOctober 13, 2024October 13, 2024

Former Habersham County School Resource Officer David Matthew Jackels, 47, was arrested by the GBI on charges of violating his oath and making false statements after an investigation into his interactions with students. The case will be forwarded to the District Attorney's office for prosecution, with tips from the public encouraged.

Crime

GBI Probe Leads to Arrest of Ex-Habersham County Resource Officer: What We Know

by Thom ChandlerOctober 13, 2024October 13, 2024

Donald Trump is scheduled to address supporters in Georgia on Tuesday, aiming to draw attention to inflation and economic concerns that his campaign says are harming Georgia families.

Donald Trump Will Be Campaigning in Georgia on Tuesday

by Thom ChandlerOctober 12, 2024October 12, 2024

Tybee Island Police are asking for the public’s assistance in locating 35-year-old Michael Christopher Styer, who has been reported missing and is considered endangered. Styer, a Wilmington Island resident known to visit Tybee frequently, has not been in contact with friends or family since the morning of Friday, October 11.

Have You Seen Missing Georgia Man Michael Christopher Styer?

by Thom ChandlerOctober 12, 2024October 12, 2024

On November 5, voters in Cobb County will vote on a new transit tax plan to fund public transit projects. It’s called the Mobility Special Purpose Local Option Sales Tax, or M-SPLOST. This plan will raise sales tax by 1%, bringing it from 6% to 7%, for the next 30 years.

Traffic & Transportation

Everything You Need to Know Before Voting on Cobb County’s Transit Tax

by Thom ChandlerOctober 12, 2024October 12, 2024

Tan and White Short Coat Dog Laying Down in a Brown Wooden Floor

23 Dogs Rescued From Gainesville Home

by Thom ChandlerOctober 11, 2024October 11, 2024

Mary Ramsbottom has spent two decades searching for answers in the disappearance of her sister, Paula Ann Wade, and nephew, Brandon Wade, who vanished from their Valdosta home on Oct. 14, 2002. Her plea has never wavered, and now a new awareness campaign is bringing Brandon’s face to thousands of gas station screens across Georgia and Florida, sparking hope that someone might finally step forward with the missing piece.

2,800 Gas Stations Share Image of Georgia Toddler Missing for 22 Years

by Thom ChandlerOctober 11, 2024October 11, 2024

Green and Purple Aurora Borealis over Houses

Talk of The Town

Photos: Georgia Residents Capture Northern Lights

by Thom ChandlerOctober 11, 2024October 11, 2024

A man was fatally shot outside a gas station on Jimmy Carter Boulevard in Norcross, prompting a search for the suspect who fled the scene.

Crime

Man Killed in Shooting At Jimmy Carter Boulevard Gas Station in Norcross

by Thom ChandlerOctober 11, 2024October 11, 2024

The Cherokee County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s help in locating Alana White, a 15-year-old girl who was reported missing. Alana was last seen on Friday, October 11, at Legacy Walk, and is believed to be heading towards Atlanta in an unknown LYFT vehicle.

Have You Seen Missing Cherokee County Teen Alana White?

by Thom ChandlerOctober 11, 2024October 11, 2024

Cherokee Recreation and Parks will host the inaugural Live Like Laken 5K Run/Walk at Hobgood Park in Woodstock on October 26. The event, named after Laken Riley, a nursing student who was murdered on the UGA campus, will support The Laken Hope Foundation, which funds organizations promoting women’s safety, nursing education, and children’s healthcare.

5K Named After Laken Riley Set to Raise Funds for Women’s Safety

by Thom ChandlerOctober 11, 2024

Joshua’s Crossing Covered Bridge welcomes you to the other side of beauty and silence as the leaves fall off the trees

Georgia Weather Cools: Is Fall Finally Here?

by Thom ChandlerOctober 11, 2024October 11, 2024

🕵️ Catch up quick: Ibarra, 26, is charged with the murder of Laken Riley, a 22-year-old nursing student, who was found dead on February 22 near Lake Herrick on UGA's campus. Authorities say Riley went for a morning run and was reported missing by a friend when she failed to return. Her body was discovered with visible injuries.

Crime

Defense Wants to Exclude DNA Evidence in Laken Riley Murder Trial

by Thom ChandlerOctober 10, 2024October 10, 2024

Gwinnett County residents now have more options to cast their ballots ahead of the upcoming 2024 General Election. From October 15 to November 1, twelve advance in-person voting locations will open across the county, with two new locations added this year. These expanded options are designed to help reduce wait times, which can reach two hours or more during the final days of advance voting.

How to Vote in The 2024 Election in Gwinnett County

by Thom ChandlerOctober 10, 2024October 10, 2024

A Georgia jury found Mississippi National Guard member Selena Kellum guilty of murdering her girlfriend, Shaikia Strong, in a Smyrna extended-stay hotel in 2021. Kellum, 26, now faces charges including felony murder, aggravated assault, and tampering with evidence.

Crime

Mississippi National Guard Member Found Guilty in Georgia Girlfriend’s Murder

by Thom ChandlerOctober 10, 2024October 10, 2024

Current USPS Operations in Georgia: As of October 9, USPS reports that nearly all of its 742 facilities in Georgia are operational. Out of the three-digit ZIP Code areas most affected (304, 308, 309, 315, and 316), 738 facilities have resumed operations, though two retail locations remain closed. Services from these closed facilities are temporarily being handled at nearby units to maintain access for customers. Additionally, mobile units have been deployed to provide services in areas where buildings are still inaccessible.

USPS Struggles to Deliver 2 Million Delayed Mail Pieces in Georgia Following Hurricane Helene

by Thom ChandlerOctober 10, 2024October 10, 2024

Residents living in Southeast Georgia should get ready for strong winds on Thursday. The National Weather Service has issued a wind advisory, which means there will be some very windy conditions. Winds could gust up to 35 miles per hour.

Wind Advisory for Southeast Georgia on Thursday

by Thom ChandlerOctober 9, 2024October 9, 2024

In a decisive move against the surge in illegal street racing, Atlanta law enforcement announced 39 arrests and the seizure of 19 vehicles and six firearms during “Operation Burnt Out.”

Crime

Metro Atlanta Cracks Down on Street Racing: 39 Arrested in ‘Operation Burnt Out’

by Thom ChandlerOctober 9, 2024