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Original Article: A shooting occurred at Apalachee High School in Winder late Tuesday morning, sending shockwaves through the small Barrow County community. The shooting was reported at approximately 10:23 a.m. at the school located at 940 Haymon Morris Road, prompting a swift response from local law enforcement and emergency medical teams.

Crime, Newsflash

Live Coverage: 2 Students, 2 Teachers Dead in Shooting at Apalachee High School in Winder

by Thom ChandlerSeptember 4, 2024September 4, 2024

A World War II airman from Covington is finally coming home. U.S. Army Air Force Sgt. Henry H. Allen Jr., who was killed in action nearly 80 years ago, has been identified, according to the Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency. Allen was confirmed on June 20, 2024, after decades of efforts to recover and identify his remains.

Georgia World War II Airman Identified 80 Years After Crash

by Thom ChandlerSeptember 4, 2024September 4, 2024

Brunswick’s Mary Fashik, an award-winning podcaster, is stepping into the world of children's literature with her debut book, Adventurous Adeline and the Back to School Party. Fashik’s story centers on a young girl with disabilities, aiming to bring much-needed representation and inclusivity to classrooms and children’s media.

Brunswick Resident Releases Children’s Book Celebrating Disability Representation

by Thom ChandlerSeptember 4, 2024September 4, 2024

Labor Day weekend took a deadly toll on Georgia’s roadways this year, with 20 lives lost between Friday evening and late Monday night. The Georgia State Patrol and local law enforcement agencies reported traffic crashes across the state, with fatalities affecting numerous counties.

Traffic & Transportation

20 Traffic Deaths Over Labor Day Weekend in Georgia

by Thom ChandlerSeptember 4, 2024September 4, 2024

fried chicken with fries and sauce

Food

How to Win a Man’s Heart: Georgia Fried Chicken

by Thom ChandlerSeptember 3, 2024September 3, 2024

Roswell Police

Crime

Roswell Police Shoot Man Accused of Trying to Stab a MARTA Bus Driver

by Thom ChandlerSeptember 3, 2024September 3, 2024

A routine traffic stop on Allenville Road in Berrien County escalated into a chase and ended in gunfire on Monday evening. The incident, which is now under investigation by the Georgia Bureau of Investigation, unfolded when a Georgia State Patrol Trooper from Post 13 Tifton attempted to stop a vehicle at 6:21 p.m. for a traffic violation.

Crime

High Speed Chase in Georgia Ends in Gunfire

by Thom ChandlerSeptember 3, 2024September 3, 2024

Costco shoppers, brace yourselves. Your beloved bulk-buying haven has officially increased its membership fees for the first time in six years.

Costco’s Membership Price Increase Could Bring The Company a $390 Million Goldmine

by Thom ChandlerSeptember 3, 2024September 3, 2024

FBI Atlanta is working to identify potential victims in its ongoing investigation into Drive Planning LLC, a company based in Alpharetta, Georgia.

FBI Asks Investors in Alpharetta Company to Come Forward

by Thom ChandlerSeptember 3, 2024September 3, 2024

Georgia residents should prepare for a significant shift in weather today as a cold front brings cooler temperatures across the state. Highs will struggle to climb out of the upper 80s, accompanied by gusty winds that could reach up to 25 mph in some areas.

Cooler Weather Hits Georgia: How Long Will it Last?

by Thom ChandlerSeptember 3, 2024September 3, 2024

Starting Tuesday, September 3, road improvements on the south end of Doug Barnard Parkway will lead to a temporary closure, lasting through Sunday, September 22. This construction may affect travelers heading to Augusta Regional Airport from the south.

Traffic & Transportation

Road Closures Near Augusta Regional Airport

by Thom ChandlerSeptember 3, 2024September 3, 2024

The search for 46-year-old Kenneth Holland came to a sad end Sunday evening when his body was discovered in a remote area off Pearl Nix Parkway near Lake Lanier.

Body of Missing 46-Year-Old Georgia Man Found Near Lake Lanier

by Thom ChandlerSeptember 2, 2024September 2, 2024

A Savannah BBQ restaurant found itself at the center of a social media storm after hosting Vice President Kamala Harris and Minnesota Governor Tim Walz during a campaign stop.

Food

‘Go Woke, Go Broke’ Backfires: Savannah BBQ Joint Experiences Surge in Business Despite Failed Boycott

by Thom ChandlerSeptember 2, 2024September 2, 2024

Albany authorities continue their search for Kenderson Hill, a 64-year-old man who has been missing since the early morning of August 31. Hill was last seen at 3:45 a.m. leaving the 1500 block of Georgia Avenue.

Search Continues for Missing 64-Year-Old Kenderson Hill

by Thom ChandlerSeptember 2, 2024September 2, 2024

At approximately 1:00 p.m. Sunday, a 66-year-old woman was rescued by the Georgia Department of Natural Resources Aviation Unit after she sustained an ankle injury while hiking at Panther Creek Falls in Habersham County.

Photos: Successful Helicopter Rescue in Chattahoochee National Forest

by Thom ChandlerSeptember 2, 2024September 2, 2024

A routine football play on Friday night left Bremen High School quarterback Carson Kimball with a serious injury, prompting a wave of support from the Carroll County community.

Bremen High Football Player Carson Kimball Injured in Friday Night Game

by Thom ChandlerSeptember 2, 2024September 2, 2024

Hersh Goldberg-Polin, a 23-year-old Israeli-American, was among six hostages killed by Hamas in Gaza, a tragic conclusion to nearly 11 months of captivity following his abduction during the October 7 attacks at the Nova music festival in Israel.

Georgia Mourns Hersh Goldberg-Polin, a Jewish Hostage Killed By Hamas

by Thom ChandlerSeptember 2, 2024September 2, 2024

Dengue, zika and chikungunya fever mosquito (aedes aegypti) on human skin

6 West Nile Virus Cases Reported in Georgia

by Thom ChandlerSeptember 2, 2024September 2, 2024