Snow began moving into north Georgia by 5:45 a.m. Saturday and is accumulating quickly, according to the National Weather Service Peachtree City. Snow showers arrived 1-3 hours later than forecast but are still expected through the day. What’s Important: Most snowfall will occur between 7 a.m. and 4 p.m. Saturday across North and Central Georgia. […]
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Revised snowfall totals released for Georgia
The National Weather Service revised its snowfall totals Friday evening showing parts of northeast Georgia could receive 8 to 12 inches of snow on Saturday. However, expected totals for metro Atlanta have gone down slightly. The metro area could see anywhere from half an inch to 5 inches of snow. What’s Happening: The forecast map […]
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Monroe County Manager Jim Hedges retires after 7 years leading county government
Monroe County Manager Jim Hedges retires Friday after more than seven years leading the county government. He was hired in October 2018 as the county’s second county manager. What’s Happening: Hedges, a retired Amoco oil executive and former mayor of Ashburn, oversaw Monroe County operations during the COVID-19 pandemic, a $20 million water project in […]
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Brookhaven Police Say Traffic Accident Caused Road Closure, Not Immigration Enforcement
Brookhaven Police responded Thursday to social media posts claiming an immigration enforcement roadblock occurred on Clairmont Road. What’s Happening: The Brookhaven Police Department issued a statement Friday addressing a photo circulating online that showed police vehicles on Clairmont Road. Officers responded to a five-vehicle traffic accident on Clairmont Road on Thursday, January 29. What’s Confirmed: […]
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Speeding ticket turns into felony arrest on Highway 280
A Rochelle man was arrested after a traffic stop on Highway 280 led to the discovery of marijuana and firearms. What’s Happening: A Crisp County Sheriff’s Office deputy stopped a Ford F-150 traveling 75 mph in a 55 mph zone on Highway 280 at Dockweiler Road on January 27. During the stop, the deputy detected […]
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Forecast Change: 2 to 6 inches of snow now expected in metro Atlanta
The National Weather Service expanded winter storm warnings and advisories across Georgia on Friday morning, increasing the area expected to receive significant snowfall beginning late Friday evening. What’s Happening: Winter storm warnings now cover eastern Georgia, including portions of the Atlanta metro area, where 2 to 6 inches of snow is forecast. Winter weather advisories […]
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Snow Timeline: Here’s when Georgia could start seeing snow this weekend
Snow is expected across Georgia beginning Friday night, with the heaviest accumulations forecast for the state’s northern mountains. What’s Happening: The National Weather Service has issued winter storm warnings for six north Georgia counties, where 2 to 4 inches of snow is expected between 7 p.m. Friday and 1 a.m. Sunday. Winter weather advisories cover […]
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Fight in Richmond County ends with suspect being shot by deputies
A Richmond County deputy shot a suspect after being fired upon while responding to a fight early Friday morning. What Happened: Deputies responded to the 200 block of Telfair Street around 1:05 a.m. after multiple 911 calls reported a fight involving several people and shots being fired. When a deputy arrived, someone fired at the […]
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Woman shot after pointing gun at officer at Cobb Police headquarters
A Cobb County police officer shot a woman multiple times Tuesday afternoon after police say she pointed a handgun at the officer outside the department’s headquarters in Marietta. What’s happening: According to police, 26-year-old Rebekah Patterson, of Marietta, walked into the Cobb County Police Department headquarters on Fairground Street around 4 p.m. Tuesday and asked […]
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Valentine’s Goodie Bags Needed: Cherokee County annual collection drive under way
Cherokee County residents have a chance to brighten Valentine’s Day for members of the special needs community through a donation drive now underway. Cherokee Recreation and Parks is collecting items for its 11th annual Project Valentine. The program benefits clients of two local nonprofits: Empower Cherokee and Next Step Ministries, both of which serve the […]
