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Lightning and Gray Clouds

Georgia Weather: Scattered Storms Expected Through Saturday

by Thom ChandlerJuly 22, 2024July 22, 2024

The Echols County Sheriff's Office has issued a warning about a scam involving a person impersonating an investigator from their office. This individual is calling citizens, asking for money, and using spoofed phone numbers to make it appear as though the calls are coming from the Sheriff's Office.

Crime

Scam Alert: Fake Investigator Posing as Echols County Sheriff’s Office

by Thom ChandlerJuly 22, 2024July 22, 2024

The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a fatal shooting that occurred just after 11:30 p.m. on Saturday.

Crime

Fatal Shooting at Macon Gas Station Under Investigation

by Thom ChandlerJuly 21, 2024July 21, 2024

US Vice President Joseph 'Joe' Biden and Serbian PM Aleksandar Vucic holds a joint press conference

Talk of The Town

Georgians React to Joe Biden Dropping Out of The Presidential Race

by Thom ChandlerJuly 21, 2024July 21, 2024

Vice president of USA Joe Biden

In The News, Newsflash

Biden Drops Out of 2024 Presidential Race: What We Know

by Thom ChandlerJuly 21, 2024July 21, 2024

Pringles is set to ignite the taste buds of snack enthusiasts everywhere with its latest addition: Bourbon BBQ potato crisps. This new flavor promises a unique blend of nutty bourbon undertones and the sweet, savory zest of classic barbecue, offering a new twist to the beloved snack lineup.

Food

Pringles Introduces Bourbon BBQ: A Delicious Twist on Snack Time

by Thom ChandlerJuly 21, 2024July 21, 2024

The Candler County Sheriff’s Office is asking for your help after government property was damaged within the last 24 hours.

Crime

Damage Alert: Candler County Walking Trail Vandalized

by Thom ChandlerJuly 20, 2024July 20, 2024

Steven Craig Johnson, 70, thought he had escaped justice. On Tuesday afternoon, his three-decade run of the Oregon fugitive came to an abrupt end in Macon. The arrest, a culmination of years of dogged pursuit, closed a cold case that had puzzled law enforcement since 1994.

Crime

Fugitive Using Child’s Identity Caught in Georgia After 30 Years on the Run

by Thom ChandlerJuly 20, 2024July 20, 2024

Georgia-based Chick-fil-A lost its nine-year reign as America’s best fast-food restaurant, dropping to third place in USA Today’s 10 Best Reader’s Choice Awards.

Food

Fast Food Shocker: Chick-fil-A Dethroned as America’s Best Fast Food Restaurant By Del Taco

by Thom ChandlerJuly 20, 2024July 20, 2024

A man standing in front of a counter filled with food

Food

Listeria Outbreak: Could Your Deli Meat Be Making You Sick?

by Thom ChandlerJuly 20, 2024July 20, 2024

⚡ Why It Matters: Residents need to stay alert to rapidly changing weather conditions. Lightning, heavy rain, and gusty winds pose risks to safety and property.

Weekend Weather: Scattered Thunderstorms Expected in North and Central Georgia

by Thom ChandlerJuly 20, 2024July 20, 2024

High bacteria levels persist in the Chattahoochee River, flowing from the R.M. Clayton wastewater treatment plant in Atlanta. This week, the Chattahoochee Riverkeeper reported alarming levels of harmful bacteria at the plant’s outfall. One sample revealed bacteria concentrations 35 times above the EPA's safe recreation threshold.

High Bacteria Levels Detected in Chattahoochee River Near Atlanta

by Thom ChandlerJuly 19, 2024

Katha Stuart is stepping down. After nine years on the Fulton County Board of Education, she announced her retirement effective August 31. Stuart attributed her decision to a personal belief in term limits and the practical timing with the new school year beginning.

Fulton County School Board Member Resigns: What We Know

by Thom ChandlerJuly 19, 2024July 19, 2024

A congregation of alligators was spotted over the weekend at the Okefenokee National Wildlife Refuge. Marty Welch, a refuge boater, captured the remarkable sight while en route to Billy’s Lake. The video shows numerous alligators swimming in a canal as Welch's boat moves slowly through the water.

Talk of The Town

Video: Alligators Are Congregating in The Okefenokee Wildlife Refuge. Don’t Shoot Them

by Thom ChandlerJuly 19, 2024July 19, 2024

DeKalb County is wrestling with a significant IT disruption due to a national outage of CrowdStrike's services.

DeKalb County Grapples with CrowdStrike Internet Outage

by Thom ChandlerJuly 19, 2024July 19, 2024

Federal authorities uncovered a photo of Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis on the phone of Thomas Matthew Crooks, the man accused of attempting to assassinate former President Donald Trump.

Fani Willis’ Photo Found on Trump Shooter’s Phone

by Thom ChandlerJuly 19, 2024July 19, 2024

Georgia has taken a hard stance against reckless stunt driving. As of July 1, the state has introduced severe penalties for those caught drag racing or performing similar dangerous stunts on public roads.

Your Government

Street Racing Crackdown: New Georgia Law Puts The Brakes on Stunt Driving

by Thom ChandlerJuly 19, 2024July 19, 2024

Lightning

Thunderstorms Threaten North and Central Georgia Today

by Thom ChandlerJuly 19, 2024July 19, 2024

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