MORROW — The Morrow Police Department and the Georgia State Patrol are investigating a fatality crash that occurred at the intersection of Jonesboro Road and Morrow Road on Sunday,January 30. The crash claimed the life of an unborn baby and has left the mother hospitalized with life-threatening injuries. Below is the report from the Morrow […]
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Body found in Jekyll Creek
A body was found in Jekyll Creek Monday afternoon. According to a report by The Brunswick News, an angler found the body floating in the creek and contacted 911. While no information is being released about the identity of the deceased, the Department of Natural Resources told the newspaper that the deceased lived outside of […]
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Armed man in skull mask robs Bibb County Burger King
Bibb County law enforcement officials say a man wearing a skull mask robbed a Bibb County Burger King Monday night just before 10 p.m. The armed robbery occurred at the Burger King at 3025 Pio Nono Avenue. According to the Bibb County Sheriff’s Office, the robber, described as a black male, entered the restaurant armed with […]
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How to get rid of unwanted critters invading your yard
University of Georgia Cooperative Extension offices receives many calls from homeowners frustrated with unwanted animals troubling their homes or yards. Issues range from squirrels taking up residence in their attics to deer feasting on beloved garden plants. In some cases, a straightforward solution exists, while finding a control method for others can be challenging, if not […]
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$15,000 reward offered for information on killing of doctor who was visiting Brookhaven
BROOKHAVEN — A $15,000 reward is being offered for information leading to an arrest in the case of reckless discharge of firearms that led to the death of a doctor who was visiting Brookhaven from England. Brookhaven Police responded to multiple 911 calls regarding multiple shots fired from an apartment complex located in the 3600 […]
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Gas prices in Georgia have hit $3.20 per gallon
Georgia gas prices increased at the pump compared to a week ago. Georgia motorists are now paying an average price of $3.20 per gallon for regular unleaded gasoline. Monday’s state average is 7 cents more than a week ago, 10 cents more than last month, and 96 cents more than this time last year. It costs motorists $48.00 to fill a 15-gallon tank […]
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Weather predictions for spring in Georgia
One of the most publicized weather forecasts of the entire year is just days away: the prognostication heard around the world shortly after daybreak in central Pennsylvania on Feb. 2, Groundhog Day. However, AccuWeather forecasters have already been busy for weeks analyzing weather trends for the coming months and, in a bid to be ahead of Punxsutawney […]
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Judge’s order keeps Anthem patients in-network at Northside for now
A Fulton County judge Friday extended a reprieve in the contract dispute between Northside Hospital and Anthem until April 15, delaying for a second time the need for thousands of patients to switch doctors. The decision by Judge Rachelle Carnesale extends the temporary restraining order put in place earlier this month and includes a provision that Anthem and […]
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Watch out for black ice in North Georgia today
Some residents in metro Atlanta saw a light dusting of snow Friday night and early Saturday morning as temperatures dropped due to an arctic blast. Saturday morning, icy road conditions remain a concern across portions of northern and central Georgia. Lingering snow and moisture on the roadways, along with low temperatures in the upper 20s […]
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Georgia teacher charged with having inappropriate contact with students
HAMPTON — A Hampton High School teacher suspected of having inappropriate contact with students is in custody. On Jan. 27 School Resource Officers along with The Henry County Sheriff’s Office Special Investigations Unit arrested 26-year old Austin Smallwood on unrelated drug charges. More charges were added as the investigation unfolded. Details are limited as the […]