What’s happening: The Marietta City Council will hold a council meeting Tuesday, June 10, at 7 p.m. at Marietta City Hall at 250 Lawrence Street. At issue with residents who plan to attend is a hyperscale data center — a large-scale facility that processes enormous amounts of data — already approved for 1751 Bells Ferry […]
Posted inRecreation
Trickum Road to close briefly for blasting at new Woodstock park
What’s Happening: Woodstock Parks and Recreation says a blasting company will set off controlled explosions at the base of a hill inside the park, near the Trickum Road roundabout. The work is needed to carve out the road leading into the park. What to Expect: The first test blast is set for Friday, June 5, […]
Posted inCrime
Georgia man faces drive-by shooting charges after 6 guns were found at his home
What’s Happening: On May 28, police went to a home connected to Corey Anderson and arrested him on active warrants for violating his probation — meaning he had already been on supervised release and was accused of breaking the terms of that release. After getting a search warrant, police searched the home and found six […]
Posted inEconomy
Atlanta tops U.S. cities for electric bill stress
Atlantans are stress-Googling their electric bills more than residents of any other major American city. A new study from Payless Power, an electricity provider, ranked Atlanta first among the 50 largest U.S. cities for electric bill anxiety per capita, based on how often people search online for help with electricity costs. What’s Happening: The ranking […]
Posted inWeather
Less sticky air moves into Georgia through the weekend
Dry air has moved Georgia and will stick around through the weekend, according to the National Weather Service. What’s Happening: Metro Atlanta will see highs climb from 78 degrees Thursday to the mid-80s by the weekend. The air will feel less sticky than it has recently, with humidity dropping sharply through the end of the […]
Posted inTraffic & Transportation
Sleeping Amazon truck driver crashes on I-75
A drowsy Amazon semi-truck driver ran off I-75 in Monroe County Wednesday morning, crashing into a grassy area near the tree line. Why It Matters: Drowsy driving is a serious danger on Georgia’s highways — and when it involves a massive commercial truck, the stakes for everyone on the road go up dramatically. What’s Happening: […]
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Shredder truck catches fire on Heritage Walk in Woodstock
What happened: People who called 911 reported heavy smoke coming from the truck around 1:39 p.m. but said they saw no flames. When firefighters arrived, they found smoke coming from the truck’s rear doors, ran out hose lines, and put the fire out. What’s important: No injuries were reported. Finely shredded paper and similar materials […]
Posted inCrime
Road rage shooting on Woodstock Road: What we know
A driver opened fire on another vehicle Wednesday morning on Woodstock Road near Mabry Road in Cobb County, sending the victim to a hospital, police say. What’s Happening: Cobb County police say the shooting happened at about 11:13 a.m. A driver fired multiple shots at another vehicle in what police are calling a road rage […]
Posted inWeather
Red flags flying at Tybee Island beach Wednesday
Tybee Island Ocean Rescue is flying red flags at the beach today, warning of dangerous water including strong surf, strong currents, and rip currents. What’s Happening: Red flags mean high hazard. Lifeguards are telling all swimmers to stay out of the water. What’s Important: Rip currents are fast-moving channels of water that pull swimmers away […]
Posted inYour Government
Georgia will join other Southern states in redistricting efforts
Now that the Supreme Court has given states permission to eliminate majority black districts, Georgia’s Governor wants the Peach State to try its hand at a new map. Governor Brian Kemp is calling the state legislature into special session this month, setting up a June 17 meeting to tackle redistricting, a looming voting system deadline, […]