Off-duty Richmond County Deputy Jeremiah Welch was arrested for DUI and traffic charges after causing a crash today at Washington Road and Charlestown Way in Augusta. A responding deputy smelled alcohol on his breath and called Georgia State Patrol to investigate. What We Know: Welch was driving his personal vehicle when the collision happened. The […]
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Lane closure coming on Bells Ferry Road in Cherokee County
A single lane will close on Bells Ferry Road next week as part of a bridge replacement project. What’s Happening: Cherokee County will close one lane on Bells Ferry Road from Alex Street southbound to Wooten Drive from 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. next week. Traffic will be reduced to one lane during those hours. […]
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Police search for 14-year-old girl missing from Chatham County home
Chatham County police are searching for a 14-year-old girl who left her home on St. George Boulevard on the morning of Feb. 6 and hasn’t contacted her family since. What’s Happening: ChaMani NaMya Warthaw was last seen at 7 a.m. leaving her home, She’s 4 feet 9 inches tall, weighs 100 pounds, and has long […]
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One person dies in Forsyth apartment fire, two others hospitalized
One person died and two others were hospitalized after a fire broke out Wednesday afternoon at Union Hill Apartments in Forsyth, where witnesses said one resident jumped from a second-floor window to escape. What Happened: The City of Forsyth Fire Department and Monroe County Emergency Services responded to 235 Union Hill Drive at 3:36 p.m. […]
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Strong winds hit most of Georgia today with gusts up to 45 mph
Wind advisories cover most of Georgia today, with northwest winds reaching 20 to 30 mph and gusts up to 45 mph expected through tonight. What’s happening: The National Weather Service issued six separate wind advisories covering more than 100 Georgia counties. The advisories expire between 4 p.m. and 10 p.m. today depending on location. What’s […]
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Cold front brings strong winds and cooler weather to Georgia Sunday
The National Weather Service in Atlanta has issued a forecast for strong northwest winds and cooler temperatures across north and central Georgia on Sunday and Monday. What’s Happening: A cold front is moving through overnight Saturday into Sunday. Northwest winds will develop across north and central Georgia on Sunday and continue through Monday. What’s Important: […]
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Canton man with 40 years of DUI convictions gets 15 years for crash that nearly killed two women
A Cherokee County judge sentenced a Canton man to 15 years in prison on February 18 after he pleaded guilty to causing a head-on crash that seriously injured two women while driving under the influence of drugs. What’s Happening: 58-year-old Deveric Louis Jones entered a non-negotiated guilty plea to two counts of serious injury by […]
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Georgia police officer killed in the line of duty
The Hahira Police Department is mourning the loss of one of its own. Officer Caleb Abney was killed in the line of duty early Thursday morning, according to a statement from the department. The Georgia State Patrol is investigating Officer Abney’s death. The Hahira Police Department has not released details about the circumstances surrounding the […]
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Marietta burger restaurant fails health inspection with 51 score
A popular burger spot in Marietta is facing serious health violations after failing a routine inspection Monday. Moxie Burger, at 2421 Shallowford Road, received a score of 51 out of 100 during a Feb. 16 inspection, according to the Georgia Department of Public Health. Any score below 70 is considered unsatisfactory. 14 Violations Documented Health […]
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Strong thunderstorm moving through central Georgia
A strong thunderstorm is moving east through six central Georgia counties at 60 mph, bringing winds up to 40 mph, frequent lightning, and heavy rain. What’s Happening: The National Weather Service issued a special weather statement at 11:56 a.m. Saturday after radar detected the storm over Bolingbroke, about 9 miles northwest of Macon. Monroe, Jones, […]