Former President Donald Trump will speak in Rome on Thursday, and Floyd County police are warning drivers to expect temporary traffic delays and rolling road closures near Russell Field Regional Airport and within city limits. What’s Happening: Trump is expected to speak at a Rome business in campaign mode as early voting is underway to […]
Posted inHealth
Other states are helping to make Obamacare plans more affordable. Georgia isn’t
Ten Democratic-leaning states are using their own money to help people buy Obamacare health plans, at least partially replacing the federal tax credits that expired at the end of last year. The state assistance, some of it offered through programs that existed before the federal subsidies expired, is helping hundreds of thousands of people lower […]
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Man found dead at Cobb County park after Valentine’s Day disappearance
A 21-year-old Atlanta man was found dead Wednesday morning in a wooded area of Fair Oaks Park in Cobb County, four days after witnesses last saw him walk into the woods alone. What’s Happening: Someone called police around 9:46 a.m. Wednesday to report finding a body at the park on West Booth Road. Cobb County […]
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Georgia pregnancy complication rate reaches over 10%
Hypertensive disorders of pregnancy affected 10.6% of all live births in Georgia in 2024, according to a new report by March of Dimes released during American Heart Month. What It Means: Hypertensive disorders include preeclampsia, a serious pregnancy complication that causes high blood pressure and can prevent organs from working properly. The condition can lead […]
Posted inCommentary
Why you shouldn’t give up the news for Lent
As Ash Wednesday marks the beginning of Lent, Georgians across the state are contemplating what to sacrifice for the next 40 days. While chocolate, coffee, and screen time top many lists, some residents are considering giving up the news entirely. But experts and community leaders suggest that tuning out completely might not be the spiritual […]
Posted inWeather
Lake wind advisory issued for parts of Georgia through Wednesday evening
The National Weather Service issued a lake wind advisory for parts of east central Georgia and central South Carolina that remains in effect until 7 p.m. Wednesday. What’s Happening: Southwest winds of 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 35 mph are expected through Wednesday evening. The advisory covers Lincoln, McDuffie, Columbia, Richmond and […]
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Richmond County deputy shoots armed suspect who pointed gun at officers
A Richmond County deputy shot a person who officers say pointed a gun at them while they were responding to a domestic dispute call late Tuesday night. What Happened: Deputies went to the 4300 block of Peach Orchard Road around 11:26 p.m. Tuesday after someone reported a domestic dispute. When they got there, they say […]
Posted inYour Government
Georgia lawmakers want to make it harder for the public to get police video when someone dies. Here’s what HB 1223 does and why it matters
Georgia lawmakers are weighing a bill that would let police agencies keep certain recordings out of public view when someone dies — not during the heat of an active investigation, but after there’s no pending investigation, when communities are usually trying to make sense of what happened. It’s House Bill 1223, and it plugs a […]
Posted inLocal Heroes
Cobb police officer saves newborn baby’s life
The baby wasn’t breathing. That’s what Officer Desaussure saw when he reached the car — a newborn, just delivered, silent in the backseat. The mother had given birth moments before, somewhere on the side of a Cobb County road, because there hadn’t been time to make it to the hospital. It was February 12, just […]
Posted inTraffic & Transportation
Pedestrian dies after being hit by car in Savannah
A man died after being struck by a car while crossing Eisenhower Drive outside of a crosswalk on Feb. 13, Savannah police said Tuesday. What Happened: Officers responded to the crash at Eisenhower Drive and Waters Avenue around 7:10 p.m. The man received medical care at the scene before being taken to Memorial Health Medical […]