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Weather, Newsflash

Heat Advisory: Georgia Braces for 108° Heat Index Today

by Thom ChandlerJuly 9, 2024July 9, 2024

The City of Roswell announced a public meeting on July 16 to discuss proposed safety enhancements for the Pine Grove Road corridor.

Traffic & Transportation

Roswell Wants Your Input on Pine Grove Road Safety Improvements

by Thom ChandlerJuly 8, 2024July 8, 2024

The Georgia Section of the American Society of Civil Engineers released its 2024 Report Card for Georgia's Infrastructure, giving the state an overall grade of C+.

Georgia’s Infrastructure Gets C+ Grade

by Thom ChandlerJuly 8, 2024July 8, 2024

Two separate boating accidents on Lake Lanier during the Fourth of July resulted in four people being hospitalized, according to the Georgia Department of Natural Resources.

In The News, Newsflash

Lake Lanier Boating Accidents on Fourth of July Send Four to Hospital

by Thom ChandlerJuly 8, 2024July 8, 2024

In the early hours of this morning, a serious multi-vehicle crash on I-285 Westbound at Chamblee Dunwoody Road led to the death of one person and injuries to five others.

Traffic & Transportation, Newsflash

Early Morning Multi-Vehicle Crash on I-285 Results in Fatality

by Thom ChandlerJuly 8, 2024July 8, 2024

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Georgia By The Numbers

Atlanta Named One of The Best Cities for Date Nights. Do You Agree?

by Thom ChandlerJuly 8, 2024

🚨 The Details: Deundray Cottrell, 31, from Atlanta, was found dead in Birmingham, Alabama, prompting a homicide investigation. The Jefferson County Medical Examiner’s Office confirmed the death as a homicide. The Birmingham Police Department has identified Julian Taylor Morris, Cottrell's boyfriend, as a person of interest in the case.

Crime

An Atlanta Man Was Killed in Birmingham. His Boyfriend Was Named a Person of Interest in The Case

by Thom ChandlerJuly 8, 2024July 8, 2024

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Traffic & Transportation

Fatal July 4th Collision on Powder Springs Road: One Dead, One Injured

by Thom ChandlerJuly 8, 2024July 8, 2024

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Food

Georgia Peach Growers Rebound After Worst Frost Losses Since 1955

by Thom ChandlerJuly 7, 2024July 7, 2024

🌧️ The Details: The heaviest rainfall occurred in east-central Georgia, with some areas receiving over 4 inches of rain in just 24 hours. The map, issued by the National Weather Service Atlanta, shows the storm's impact from 10 a.m. on Saturday to 10 a.m. on Sunday.

Georgia Weather Recap: How Much Rain Did Your Area Get?

by Thom ChandlerJuly 7, 2024

Schoolbus

Glynn County Sheriff’s Office Launches Back-to-School Supply Drive

by Thom ChandlerJuly 6, 2024July 6, 2024

Yesterday, a search was launched for a 16-year-old teen who went missing while swimming in Tybee Island's "Back River." At about 3:28 p.m., the Chatham County Police Department Dive Team recovered the victim's body from the water.

Tragic End to Search for Missing Teen in Tybee Island Waters

by Thom ChandlerJuly 6, 2024July 6, 2024

Thermometer

Savannah Opens Cooling Centers Amid Extreme Heat Advisory

by Thom ChandlerJuly 6, 2024July 6, 2024

A significant drug trafficking operation in Adel was dismantled recently, leading to the arrests of Shyiem Marquon Banks, 28, and Roderick Dion Collins, 36. This action resulted from a search warrant executed at their residence, where substantial quantities of drugs and firearms were found.

Crime

Two Arrested in Drug Trafficking Bust in Adel

by Thom ChandlerJuly 5, 2024July 5, 2024

Chatham County Sheriff John Wilcher's family has released a new update on the sheriff's health. Wilcher has been in the hospital since June 16 due to a heart condition. The update from his family is below.

Update on Chatham County Sheriff John Wilcher

by Thom ChandlerJuly 5, 2024July 5, 2024

A 16-year-old teen is missing after disappearing beneath the water near Tybee Island’s "Back River" on the morning of July 5th. Emergency personnel responded to the Inlet Avenue beach access area just before 11 a.m. following reports of swimmers in distress.

Teen Missing in Tybee Island Waters: What We Know

by Thom ChandlerJuly 5, 2024July 5, 2024

🌍 The Big Picture: This weather pattern aligns with the typical summer climate for the region, marked by high heat and frequent evening thunderstorms. The ongoing heat wave and storms can disrupt plans and pose health risks, particularly for vulnerable populations.

Will The Weather in Georgia Get Cooler This Weekend?

by Thom ChandlerJuly 5, 2024July 5, 2024

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In The News, Newsflash

‘Sickening Abuse:’ $5,000 Reward For Information About Severely Injured Puppy Thrown from Bridge in Macon

by Thom ChandlerJuly 5, 2024July 5, 2024

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