Brunswick has received a $16,000 state grant to purchase safety equipment for police, fire and public works personnel who respond to roadside incidents. What’s Happening: The Statewide Traffic Incident Management Services grant funded upgraded tools for Brunswick police, fire and public works crews. New equipment includes: What’s Important: The equipment is designed to increase visibility […]
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ICE bought a warehouse in Social Circle, Ga. The city, which voted 73%for Trump, wishes it hadn’t
The warehouse 50 miles east of Atlanta near Interstate 20 is not much to look at. It’s really just a box: an over 1-million-square-foot, gray box dotted with semi-trailer loading docks. It’s built to be a distribution center. Communities across the country have been shocked to learn that the Department of Homeland Security wants to […]
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Epstein files may reveal Steve Bannon’s true feelings about Georgians
Steve Bannon used a slur for white Southerners when emailing Jeffrey Epstein about the Augusta National Golf Club in Georgia.. What’s Happening: The comment appeared in newly released Jeffrey Epstein files. What’s Important: Bannon served as chief strategist in the Trump White House. He hosts the War Room podcast, which has a large audience that […]
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St. Marys seafood restaurant fails health inspection with a score of 61
A popular St. Marys seafood restaurant is working to correct numerous health code violations after failing a recent health inspection with a score of 61. Seagle’s, located at 105 Osborne Street, was cited for multiple critical violations during a routine inspection conducted February 10 by the Georgia Department of Public Health. According to the inspection […]
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CAT adds buses for weekend crowds
Chatham Area Transit is running a bus bridge every 30 minutes to supplement the Savannah Belles Ferry System this weekend. The service runs Saturday and Sunday from 7 a.m. to 11 p.m., and Monday from 7 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. What’s Happening: CAT is adding buses to supplement ferry service between downtown Savannah and the […]
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Police detain four Newton County High School students: What we know
Newton County Sheriff’s Office investigators were at Newton High School on Feb. 13 as part of an ongoing investigation. The school was placed on lockdown as a safety precaution. What’s Happening: Investigators detained four students during the visit. One has been arrested, two remain in custody, and one has been released. Two additional arrests had […]
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Early County School Board member Trey Harrell dies after battle with meningitis
Early County is mourning the loss of a dedicated public servant and family man. Trey Harrell, a member of the Early County Board of Education, died Saturday afternoon after a brief but devastating illness. He was surrounded by family at Emory Hospital in Atlanta when he died Friday. The Early County School System announced Harrell’s […]
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Man dies after being shot in a car in Claxton
A 48-year-old Claxton man died Friday from gunshot wounds after a shooting near Terrell Street on Wednesday night. What’s happening: The Georgia Bureau of Investigation is looking into the death of Jonathan O’Neil Gaines, according to a GBI statement. Officers responded to a 911 call about shots fired near Terrell Street in Claxton on Feb. […]
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Villa Rica police shoot man who was chasing his wife down I-20 with a gun
Two Villa Rica police officers shot and killed a 52-year-old man on I-20 in Douglas County on February 13 after he exited his vehicle holding a firearm. What’s Happening: The GBI is investigating the shooting at the request of the Villa Rica Police Department. Jorge Narvaez of Carrollton was pronounced dead at the scene. His […]
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Georgia Weather Forecast: Rain begins tonight, heavy storms Sunday
Rain and thunderstorms will move through Georgia on Sunday with rainfall amounts between half an inch and 2 inches expected across the state. What’s Happening: North Georgia has mostly cloudy skies today with highs near 63 degrees. South Georgia has mostly sunny conditions with highs near 74 degrees. Rain showers will begin after 1am tonight […]