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Do you hunt? Will you take advantage of the upcoming week-long primitive weapons deer hunting season opening Saturday, Oct. 15?

Primitive Weapons Deer Hunting season in Georgia starts Oct. 15

by Thom ChandlerOctober 6, 2022October 6, 2022

ATLANTA -- The Atlanta Police Department is asking for your help finding 57-year-old Von Hardwick.

Atlanta police search for missing 57-year-old Von Hardwick

by Thom ChandlerOctober 3, 2022September 24, 2023

For the safety of the traveling public, The Georgia Department of Transportation is closing the Talmadge Memorial Bridge on US 17 over the Savannah River and the Sidney Lanier Bridge on US 17 over the Brunswick River to all vehicular traffic at 9 a.m. Thursday, due to anticipated gale-force winds from Hurricane Ian.

Two Coastal Georgia bridges will close due to Hurricane Ian

by Thom ChandlerSeptember 28, 2022September 29, 2022

The recreational and commercial harvest of shellfish in Georgia’s marine waters will close by administrative order due to Hurricane Ian at 6 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 1, until after the Department of Natural Resources determines safe harvesting can restart.

Georgia Shellfish Harvest closed due to Hurricane Ian

by Thom ChandlerSeptember 28, 2022September 28, 2022

Governor Brian Kemp today issued a State of Emergency order for all counties in Georgia in preparation for Hurricane Ian's impact later in the week.

State of emergency declared in Georgia ahead of Hurricane Ian. Here’s what we know so far

by Thom ChandlerSeptember 27, 2022September 27, 2022

DULUTH -- The Duluth Police Department is asking for the community to be on the lookout for 13-year-old Missing Person, Sean Ayling.

Missing Person: 13-year-old Sean Ayling has been missing from Duluth since Wednesday

by Thom ChandlerSeptember 25, 2022September 25, 2022

The funeral for Cobb County Deputy Samual Ervin Jr. starts at 2 p.m. today. You can watch a livestream of the service below.

WATCH: Georgia Remembers fallen Cobb County Deputy Samual Ervin Jr.

by Thom ChandlerSeptember 15, 2022September 15, 2022

SAVANNAH -- The Georgia Historical Society will publicly display Abraham Baldwin’s draft copy of the United States Constitution on Friday, Sept. 16 during a free open house event in commemoration of Constitution Day.

A rare draft copy of the U.S. Constitution will be on display in Georgia tomorrow

by Thom ChandlerSeptember 15, 2022September 15, 2022

pink ribbon with text breast cancer awareness, October pink concept

More Than Pink Walk in Atlanta will raise money for health equity among breast cancer patients

by Thom ChandlerSeptember 15, 2022September 24, 2023

The funeral for Cobb County Deputy Jonathan Randall Koleski starts at noon today. You can watch a livestream of the service below.

Funeral service for fallen Georgia Deputy Jonathan Randall Koleski

by Thom ChandlerSeptember 14, 2022September 15, 2022

Known as one of Atlanta's most haunted buildings, Rhodes Hall is a hotbed of paranormal activity and has been featured on TV shows such as "Ghost Hunters" and WSB’s “Georgia’s Haunted Hidden Gems.” Guests will have an opportunity to enjoy "spirits" on the porch before the tour (pre-tour beer and wine are included in the ticket price).

Take a ghost tour at one of Atlanta’s most haunted buildings

by Thom ChandlerSeptember 13, 2022September 13, 2022

UPDATE: According to the FBI, 17-year-old Emma Linek has been located and is safe. Emma walked into a local police department late this afternoon. She has been reunited with her father. The original story is below.

FBI searching for missing teen, Emma Linek, who was last seen leaving Hartsfield-Jackson

by Thom ChandlerSeptember 10, 2022September 24, 2023

The Lawrenceville, Georgia Ghost Tour – the most popular ghost tour in Metro Atlanta – offers a fun, spooky time for all ages on weekends now through Halloween. The Haunted Cemetery Tour gives thrill-seekers a more daring ghost-hunting experience in one of the most haunted cemeteries in the Southeast. Meanwhile, Brews & Boos: Lawrenceville Haunted Pub Crawl takes adults 21 and older on a ghoulish journey where drinks are included!

‘Metro Atlanta’s most popular ghost tour’ returns for 2022

by Thom ChandlerSeptember 9, 2022September 24, 2023

The Paulding County Sheriff's Office and the Paulding County Fire Department will hold a ceremony at Mt. Tabor Park at the 9-11 memorial site honoring the men and women who gave their lives to help others on one unforgettable day, 9/11/2001.

Here are the details of Paulding County’s 9/11 ceremony

by Thom ChandlerSeptember 9, 2022September 9, 2022

Atkins Park Restaurant & Bar in Virginia-Highland continues its year-long 100th-anniversary celebration by bringing back one of its most popular and beloved events—the Atkins Park Charity Golf Tournament on Wednesday, Sept. 28.

Atkins Park Restaurant & Bar celebrates 100th anniversary with ‘Good Ole day of Golf’

by Thom ChandlerSeptember 9, 2022September 9, 2022

The Georgia Department of Public Health will begin offering the new bivalent COVID-19 booster this week, as shipments of the vaccine arrive in the state.

Georgia will begin distributing the new bivalent COVID-19 booster this week

by Thom ChandlerSeptember 7, 2022September 7, 2022

The Georgia State Patrol and the Motor Carrier Compliance Division are urging motorists to practice safe driving habits this weekend as they travel to celebrate Labor Day, the last summer holiday.

Traffic & Transportation

Yearly Reminder: Drive safe over Labor Day Weekend

by Thom ChandlerAugust 31, 2022August 31, 2022

CUMMING -- Dunkin’ today announced it is celebrating the grand opening of its 200th restaurant in the greater Atlanta area at its new Cumming location located at 5290 Matt Highway on Friday, Sept;. 2.

Food

Dunkin’ will open its 200th Greater Atlanta location Friday in Cumming

by Thom ChandlerAugust 30, 2022August 30, 2022