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ROCKDALE COUNTY -- Attempts to relieve odor from a wastewater plant affecting several neighborhoods in Rockdale County have failed for now, but county officials say they will attempt a second fix in the near future.

Rockdale County still working to fix wastewater odor

by Thom ChandlerMay 10, 2019May 10, 2019

If you've noticed an uptick in the number of robocalls, phone scams, and spoof numbers calling your phone, you are not alone. The problem has gotten so out of hand that Georgia a coalition of 41 other states have joined together to ask the FCC to take action quickly.

Georgia to FCC: Do something about robocalls and phone scammers

by Thom ChandlerMay 9, 2019May 9, 2019

Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp joined nine other governors in signing a letter Tuesday calling on the Trump administration and Congress to support a disaster relief measure.

Brian Kemp joins nine other governors in demanding disaster relief from Trump and Congress

by Thom ChandlerMay 8, 2019May 8, 2019

SAVANNAH -- City Manager Rob Hernandez has announced his appointment of Derik Minard as Fire Chief for the City of Savannah. Minard comes from Colorado where he served as Deputy Fire Chief of Operations for the City of Westminster.

Meet Derik Minard, Savannah’s new fire chief

by Thom ChandlerApril 30, 2019April 30, 2019

SAVANNAH -- Savannah Police are investigating a Victory Drive crash that resulted in injuries to a 9-year-old pedestrian.

9-year-old boy struck by car in Savannah

by Thom ChandlerApril 21, 2019April 21, 2019

DEKALB COUNTY -- Struggling Northlake Mall in Atlanta may get some much-needed vitality from a deep-pocketed new tenant: Emory Healthcare.

The new tenant that could revitalize Northlake Mall might surprise you

by Andy Miller | GHNApril 19, 2019August 12, 2020

A tornado watch is in effect until 6 p.m. for parts of coastal and southeast Georgia.

Tornado watch until 6 p.m. Friday for Southeast and Coastal Georgia

by Thom ChandlerApril 19, 2019April 19, 2019

After a Tuesday primary, which saw him defeat Byron Amos for the District 3 city council post, Antonio Brown will become the city of Atlanta's newest city council member.

Meet Atlanta’s newest city councilman Antonio Brown

by Thom ChandlerApril 18, 2019April 19, 2019

CHAMBLEE -- The City of Chamblee will break ground next week on the International Village Park.

Construction set to begin on new park in Chamblee

by Thom ChandlerApril 15, 2019April 15, 2019

Georgia residents watched with the rest of the world as a fire consumed the Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris Monday.

Georgians respond to Notre Dame fire with shock and sadness

by Thom ChandlerApril 15, 2019September 24, 2023

A powerful storm system that is moving through the South has reached Georgia. The storm has much of north and central Georgia under a tornado watch until Sunday afternoon. High winds, tornados and lightning are expected.

Real time coverage: Severe weather hits Georgia

by Thom ChandlerApril 14, 2019April 14, 2019

A strong storm system will be moving through parts of north and central Georgia Saturday night through Sunday evening bringing with it strong wind, thunderstorms and the possibility of tornados.

North and central Georgia brace for severe weather

by Thom ChandlerApril 13, 2019April 13, 2019

SAVANNAH -- Savannah City Manager Rob Hernandez announced his resignation this week. His departure will go into effect June 30.

Savannah’s city manager resigns

by Thom ChandlerApril 12, 2019April 12, 2019

UPDATE: The GBI has identified the body as 29-year-old Sammeka Barriner of Broward County in Florida.

Unidentified body found in Darien River

by Thom ChandlerApril 10, 2019April 21, 2019

Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp is railing against Congress for what he calls its inaction with regard to Southwest Georgia farmers who were affected by Hurricane Michael last year.

Georgia Governor demands action from Congress for farmers impacted by Hurricane Michael

by Thom ChandlerApril 10, 2019April 10, 2019

CLARKSTON -- The City of Clarkston has joined two other Georgia cities in taking a firm stand against discrimination of LGBTQ people within its city limits.

Clarkston takes a stand against LGBTQ discrimination

by Thom ChandlerApril 6, 2019September 24, 2023

DUNWOODY -- This year, Mayor Denis Shortal's state of the city address will also be a celebration of the city's first decade.

Dunwoody will celebrate 10 years of cityhood at this year’s State of the City address

by Thom ChandlerApril 5, 2019September 24, 2023

SWAINSBORO -- A fire in a Swainsboro home claimed the lives of a 16-year-old and and a 63-year-old early Thursday morning.

Swainsboro house fire claims lives of teenager and 63-year-old

by Thom ChandlerApril 5, 2019April 5, 2019

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