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CANDLER COUNTY – A severe storm that swept through Candler County tonight caused significant disruption by knocking down the traffic light at the intersection of Highways 46 and 57.

Storm Knocks Down Traffic Light at Candler County Intersection

by Thom ChandlerJuly 29, 2024July 29, 2024

A 26-year-old man's body was found in the Ocmulgee River at Amerson River Park on Monday, following a drowning that began Sunday.

Body of New Jersey Man Who Drowned in Ocmulgee River Found

by Thom ChandlerJuly 29, 2024July 29, 2024

LAWRENCEVILLE – The Gwinnett County Police Department is grieving the loss of one of its finest. K9 Officer Elsa, a Belgian Malinois who served with distinction, passed away on July 25 after a battle with a spinal illness.

Good Dog: Gwinnett Police Mourn The Loss of K9 Elsa

by Thom ChandlerJuly 29, 2024July 29, 2024

Georgia’s health care system is in trouble. A new report by WalletHub ranks the state 48th in the nation for overall health care quality. This dismal ranking is based on 44 key measures, from insurance premiums to the number of physicians per capita.

Poor Health: Georgia Ranks 48th in The Nation in Health Quality

by Thom ChandlerJuly 29, 2024January 15, 2025

A 26-year-old man went missing while swimming in the Ocmulgee River at Amerson River Park on Sunday afternoon.

Search for 26-Year-Old Man Missing in the Ocmulgee River Set to Resume Today

by Thom ChandlerJuly 29, 2024July 29, 2024

Maria Gomez-Perez, missing for eight weeks from Gainesville, has been found safe in Dover, Ohio. The search ended when authorities apprehended Antonio Agustin, now held in the Tuscarawas County Jail on charges connected to Maria's disappearance.

Crime, Newsflash

A Closer Look at The Abduction of 12-Year-Old Maria Gomez-Perez

by Thom ChandlerJuly 28, 2024July 28, 2024

Rain chances will be high across Northwest Georgia today, with scattered to numerous showers and storms expected.

High Rain Chances Across Northwest Georgia Today

by Thom ChandlerJuly 28, 2024July 28, 2024

The Albany Police Department has taken a suspect into custody following a fatal shooting at the Knights Inn on North Slappey Boulevard this morning.

Crime

Deadly Shooting at Albany Motel: What We Know

by Thom ChandlerJuly 27, 2024July 27, 2024

The Nelons, an Atlanta-based Gospel music family, tragically died in a plane crash Friday afternoon while traveling to the Gaither Homecoming Cruise.

Georgia Gospel Group The Nelons Killed in Plane Crash: What We Know

by Thom ChandlerJuly 27, 2024July 27, 2024

🕵️‍♂️ The Details: On Friday, July 26, shortly before 8:30 a.m., a distress call was made to Roswell E911 by an individual reporting the discovery of a deceased family member inside an apartment at Champions Green Apartments on Belmont Drive. Responding officers found Acacio Rodriguez dead inside her apartment with injuries indicative of a homicide.

Crime

Roswell Police Arrest Suspect in Girlfriend’s Homicide

by Thom ChandlerJuly 27, 2024July 27, 2024

Olympic Games - a modern sports

Talk of The Town

Georgia Reacts to The 2024 Olympics Opening Ceremony

by Thom ChandlerJuly 27, 2024July 27, 2024

French bulldog

Pets

Alpharetta Might Actually Be Dog Heaven: Here’s Why

by Thom ChandlerJuly 26, 2024July 26, 2024

The Olympics in Paris begin today, but let's rewind to a different pivotal moment in Olympic history. The year was 1990, and the place was Tokyo. It was there, in a surprising turn of events, that officials announced Atlanta as the host city for the 1996 Summer Olympics.

The Georgia Chronicles

The Georgia Chronicles: How Atlanta Landed The 1996 Olympics

by Thom ChandlerJuly 26, 2024July 26, 2024

The 2024 Olympics kick off in Paris with an unprecedented Opening Ceremony. Here's how you can watch it live from home.

Talk of The Town

How to Watch the Opening Ceremony of the 2024 Olympics

by Thom ChandlerJuly 26, 2024July 26, 2024

Lake Lanier, a popular reservoir in northern Georgia, is named after Sidney Lanier, a prominent poet and musician with deep ties to the state.

How Did Lake Lanier Get its Name?

by Thom ChandlerJuly 26, 2024July 26, 2024

Broken glass

Traffic & Transportation

Friday Morning Crash Blocks All Lanes on Highway 92 in Spalding County

by Thom ChandlerJuly 26, 2024July 26, 2024

The Hall County Sheriff’s Office confirmed that Maria Gomez-Perez, the 12-year-old missing from Gainesville since May 29, has been found safe in another state. Maria is in good health, a relief to a community that has been on edge since her disappearance.

Missing, Newsflash

12-Year-Old Maria Gomez-Perez Has Been Found. She Was Missing for 2 Months

by Thom ChandlerJuly 26, 2024July 26, 2024

Taking a Test

Fulton County Students Achieve Record AP Exam Success

by Thom ChandlerJuly 25, 2024July 25, 2024