A body found inside a vehicle pulled from Lake Lanier on Monday has been identified as an 85-year-old Roswell man who was reported missing over the weekend. What’s happening: Phillip Malone was found dead inside a red Toyota Camry recovered from the water near Tidwell Park on Monday morning. A boater spotted the submerged vehicle […]
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6 Suspects arrested after drive-by shooting at Augusta home
Why It Matters: Five people were inside the D’Antignac Street home when shots were fired. All survived, but residential drive-by shootings disrupt and endanger what is supposed to be a safe space. What Happened: Deputies arrested Jaleel Gantt, Eric Merriweather, Zatoria Griffin, Zykerria Merriweather, Christian Williams, and Julianna Rodriguez following the February 13 shooting, according […]
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Augusta adds early voting site and closes 3 precincts
Augusta’s Elections Board opened a second early voting location for the House District 130 special election after voters complained about access to the single downtown site. 🗳️ Why It Matters: Voters in south Augusta faced long drives to cast early ballots, and ongoing road construction downtown made the Municipal Building harder to reach. What’s Happening: […]
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Cobb County police shoot and kill armed man
Cobb County police shot and killed an armed man Monday night after police say he refused commands to drop a handgun on Bradley Avenue. What Happened: Officers were canvassing Bradley Avenue around 10:38 p.m. after hearing multiple gunshots when they encountered a man holding a handgun. Police say they gave multiple verbal commands to drop […]
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Georgia Supreme Court reverses daycare worker’s murder conviction
The Georgia Supreme Court reversed Maria Owens’ 2020 murder conviction in the death of an 11-month-old boy at her Fulton County daycare, ruling the trial judge gave the jury incorrect instructions about what crimes she could be convicted of at the same time. What’s Happening: The Supreme Court ruled unanimously that the trial court wrongly […]
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Trump plans to visit Georgia Thursday
President Donald Trump will speak in Floyd County on Thursday, focusing on economic issues and affordability. Why It Matters: The president’s visit comes as residents across north Georgia continue to face rising costs for groceries, housing, and everyday expenses. What’s Happening: Trump will deliver remarks on the economy, according to multiple sources familiar with his […]
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Warm air brings rising temperatures to Georgia this week
Warm air is moving into Georgia from the south through Friday, bringing higher temperatures and more clouds, according to the National Weather Service Greenville-Spartanburg. What’s Happening: Moisture is increasing as the warm air moves in. Temperatures will rise and clouds will build through the week. What’s Important: Rain is expected to arrive Thursday or Friday. […]
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Georgia lawmaker files bill to make abortion homicide
State Rep. Emory Dunahoo has filed legislation that would apply Georgia’s homicide statutes to unborn children from fertilization through birth. What’s Happening: House Bill 441, called the Georgia Prenatal Equal Protection Act, would extend enforcement of existing homicide laws to include all stages of pregnancy starting at fertilization. The bill is scheduled to be announced […]
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The Saga of Godfrey Wade: US veteran deported by ICE after 50 years in Georgia
Godfrey Wade, a U.S. Army veteran and tennis coach who had lived in Georgia for decades, was deported to Jamaica recently after being detained by Immigration and Customs Enforcement in September following a traffic stop. What’s Happening: Wade, who served in the Army’s 7th Infantry Division in Germany in the 1980s, was pulled over and […]
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Georgia Tax Cut Bill Paradox: Helping Low-Wage Workers While Eliminating Their Housing
An income tax cutting proposal designed by Georgia’s Senate Republicans to address the election year affordability issue would also cut into the supply of new housing for low wage earners, potentially harming some of the same people it would help. Senate Bill 476, approved by the Senate last week, would return billions a year to taxpayers, […]