In the wake of the tragic shooting at a small Presbyterian school in Nashville, Tennessee, which claimed six lives, including three children, the Henry County Sheriff’s Office is set to hold its second Active Threat and Security Response Training Seminar. The event aims to educate community members on how to handle active threat situations and […]
Posted inEvents
Goodwill is having an Earth Day Donation Drive. Here’s what you need to know
The Gist: Goodwill of North Georgia is hosting an Earth Day Donation Drive from April 3-22 encouraging people to donate gently used items and offering a $500 prize to one donor each week. The initiative aims to keep items out of landfills and create more job training and placement opportunities for local job seekers. The […]
Posted inWeather
Rain and thunderstorms move through Georgia today
Georgia residents can expect widespread rain and isolated thunderstorms to continue moving eastward across the state today, according to the latest update from The National Weather Service. The inclement weather brings potential risks, and residents are advised to stay alert and take necessary precautions. More organized thunderstorms are expected to develop later this morning and […]
Posted inTraffic & Transportation
Padlock Mountain Road in Floyd County will be closed for two days. Here’s why
The Gist: Padlock Mountain Road in Floyd County will be closed for two days for essential cross drain replacement work, affecting local traffic. What Happened?: Floyd County Public Works announced the temporary closure of Padlock Mountain Road, starting at 8 a.m. on Tuesday, April 4. The road closure is necessary to replace two failed cross […]
Posted inYour Government
Georgia lawmakers failed to protect the Okefenokee Swamp from mining
The push by a large coalition of Georgia legislators to protect the Okefenokee Swamp from mining failed this session even before legislators could vote on a panel to study ways to protect the diverse wildlife refuge. The failure of Georgia legislators to pass bills designed to protect the Okefenokee natural resource, was another blow to […]
Posted inCrime
Norcross teen arrested in Roswell hit-and-run that injured elderly pedestrians
The News: A 17-year-old from Norcross is facing multiple charges after being arrested in connection to a hit-and-run crash in Roswell that left two elderly pedestrians critically injured. What Happened?: On April 1 at about 6:30 a.m., The Roswell Police Department received a 911 call from a passerby who discovered two injured women in their […]
Posted inFire
Downed power lines cause fire on Slygo Road in Dade County
The Dade County Sheriff’s Office has issued a transit alert for the 5000 block of Slygo Road, urging residents to avoid the area and find alternate routes. The alert, posted on the department’s social media accounts, warns that multiple trees have fallen, causing road blockage and subsequent fires. Authorities report that the fallen trees have […]
Posted inCrime
18-year-old arrested in killing of Albany teen
ALBANY — An arrest has been made in the homicide that occurred in the 900 block of Willowwood Drive in Albany. 18-year-old Kaleb Brown was apprehended April 1, and charged with second-degree murder, aggravated assault with a firearm, and tampering with evidence in the shooting death of 17-year-old Keshawn Hunt. The Albany Police Department took […]
Posted inGeorgia By The Numbers
The average Georgia resident tips 16% for fast food
Millions of hospitality industry workers – including most servers and bartenders – rely on tips for a majority of their income. In over a dozen states, tipped bar and restaurant workers earn a minimum wage of just $2.13 an hour. That comes to just over $17 for an eight-hour shift, with the rest of their […]
Posted inCrime
Smyrna Man Sentenced in $3.3 Million COVID-19 Unemployment Fraud Scheme
The News: A Smyrna resident, Rowlando Hatter Jr., has been sentenced for his role in a $3.3 million multi-state COVID-19 unemployment insurance fraud scheme. Hatter and his co-conspirator, Clyde Parker, used the personal identifying information of over 100 victims to fraudulently obtain benefits from state workforce agencies across five states. What Happened?: According to prosecutors, […]