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Georgia's streams are in crisis. According to the Environmental Protection Agency, 87.7% of Georgia’s assessed creeks, rivers, and streams are too polluted for swimming. This alarming figure far exceeds the national average, where 42.4% of assessed streams are deemed unsuitable for primary contact recreation.

Georgia By The Numbers

Too Polluted for Swimming: 87% of Georgia’s Rivers and Streams Are in Crisis

by Thom ChandlerJuly 18, 2024July 18, 2024

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How Many Athletes in the Paris Olympics are From Georgia?

by Thom ChandlerJuly 18, 2024July 18, 2024

The FBI is putting money on the table. They're offering up to $3,000 for information that leads to the arrest and conviction of those behind a recent bank robbery.

Crime

FBI Offers $3,000 For Leads on Unknown South Georgia Bank Robber

by Thom ChandlerJuly 18, 2024

A Roswell man faces federal charges for threatening to injure FBI Director Christopher Wray and others. John Woodbury, 34, has been indicted for transmitting interstate threats, according to U.S. Attorney Ryan K. Buchanan.

Crime

Roswell Man Indicted for Threatening FBI Director Christopher Wray on 4Chan

by Thom ChandlerJuly 18, 2024July 18, 2024

As Georgia bakes under a relentless sun, many residents are seeking out a vacation to cooler climates, giving birth to the hottest trend in travel: "coolcations."

Looking to Escape Georgia’s Insane Heat? Here Are The Top Coolest Vacation Spots

by Thom ChandlerJuly 17, 2024July 17, 2024

A residential fire broke out on Registry Oaks Lane in Mableton prompting a large-scale response from Cobb County Fire & Emergency Services.

Fire

Photos: Fire Engulfs Mableton Home, Residents Escape Unharmed

by Thom ChandlerJuly 17, 2024July 17, 2024

Bruce Douglas Partin Jr., a 39-year-old inmate with the Towns County Sheriff's Office inmate work detail, escaped into the woods on Monday afternoon.

Crime

Escaped Inmate At Large After Walking Away From Towns County Work Detail

by Thom ChandlerJuly 17, 2024July 17, 2024

Gwinnett Police are investigating the death of a pregnant 16-year-old girl, Mia Campos, whose body was discovered in a wooded area in Loganville on July 15.

Crime

Body of Pregnant Teen Found in Gwinnett County Woods: Her Ex-Boyfriend Has Been Arrested

by Thom ChandlerJuly 17, 2024July 17, 2024

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12 Gwinnett High School Seniors Win National Merit Scholarships

by Thom ChandlerJuly 17, 2024July 17, 2024

With the new school year approaching, the speed detection cameras along the Highway 25 Bypass by Burke County High School will be reactivated. The cameras will monitor traffic from 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, starting on August 5th.

Traffic & Transportation

Back to School in Burke County Means Speed Detection Cameras Are Back

by Thom ChandlerJuly 17, 2024July 17, 2024

🚓 The Details: Cobb Police are investigating a fatal collision that occurred at 3:31 p.m.. Preliminary reports indicate a white GMC Sierra was traveling southbound on Hicks Road when it crossed the center line, colliding with a black GMC Yukon XL traveling northbound.

Traffic & Transportation

Fatal Crash in Cobb County: What We Know

by Thom ChandlerJuly 17, 2024July 17, 2024

A recent WalletHub study placed Georgia as the 6th most financially distressed state in the U.S. for 2024.

Georgia By The Numbers

Inflation Watch: Georgians Face Significant Financial Distress

by Thom ChandlerJuly 17, 2024July 17, 2024

Two people died during a police shooting in Banks County on Monday morning. Forsyth County deputies were serving an arrest warrant when the shooting occurred.

Crime

Two Dead After Police Shooting in Banks County

by Thom ChandlerJuly 16, 2024

A 15-year-old girl named Madison Lynn Collins has gone missing from her home in Douglas County, Georgia, prompting local authorities to launch a search operation.

Missing Georgia Teen Sparks Urgent Search: Have You Seen Madison Lynn Collins?

by Thom ChandlerJuly 16, 2024July 16, 2024

The City of South Fulton has a new ordinance aimed at curbing the theft of copper and other semi-precious metals by imposing stricter regulations on recycling businesses.

Crime

What is South Fulton Doing to Combat Copper Theft?

by Thom ChandlerJuly 16, 2024July 16, 2024

A fugitive wanted for multiple charges, including first-degree sexual assault, is now in custody thanks to the vigilant work of Glynn County Police officers.

Crime

Fugitive from Connecticut Arrested in Glynn County

by Thom ChandlerJuly 16, 2024July 16, 2024

While some Georgians may be raising a glass to their financial futures, experts warn that mixing money and alcohol is a cocktail best left unshaken and unstirred.

Georgia By The Numbers

15% of Georgians Drink When Making Big Money Moves: And That’s Less Than The National Average

by Thom ChandlerJuly 16, 2024July 16, 2024

🚓 The Details: Upon arriving at the scene, Brunswick police discovered Williams with a fatal gunshot wound. The suspect, identified as 22-year-old Ta’Quan Waye, had already fled. Waye is described as a Black male, 5 feet 9 inches tall, weighing 150 pounds, with visible facial tattoos. He is wanted for murder, possession of a firearm by a convicted felon, and possession of a firearm during the commission of a crime. Authorities warn that he should be considered armed and dangerous.

Crime

Teenager Killed in Brunswick Shooting: Suspect on the Run

by Thom ChandlerJuly 15, 2024July 15, 2024