MARTA stopped funding two streetcar feasibility studies in May 2025 after the City of Atlanta announced plans to reprioritize Atlanta Beltline light rail. What’s Happening: MARTA officials decided in May to pause funding for the studies. The project was at 30% design when the pause was decided. What’s Important: The Streetcar East extension is part […]
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Police investigate homicide of 28-year-old in Columbus
A 28-year-old woman was pronounced dead before sunrise in south Columbus. Police said they are investigating her death as a homicide at a home on Gardiner Drive. Why It Matters: A homicide investigation was underway Thursday morning, with detectives working a residential scene on the city’s southside. Police said the case is being handled by […]
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Sprayberry High School on code red lockdown: What we know
Update: The lockdown has been lifted. According to school officials, no weapon was found and police are now investigating the case as a hoax 911 call. The original article is below. Sprayberry High School went into Code Red lockdown this morning after a 911 call reported a student may have had a weapon in a […]
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Arrest made in hit-and-run that killed woman on Highway 96 East in Twiggs County
A 53-year-old woman was found dead beside Highway 96 East near Gallimore Mill Road on February 10 after being struck by a vehicle. James Artchie Veal of Wilkinson County was arrested in connection with the fatal hit-and-run. What’s Happening: The Twiggs County Sheriff’s Office received a report at approximately 6:35 p.m. on February 10 of […]
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Meet the new Brantley County School Superintendent Dr. Walker Todd
Brantley County School System named Dr. Walker Todd as sole finalist for superintendent on February 12. What’s Happening: Todd currently serves as Brantley County High School principal. The board will hold a required final vote 14 days after naming the finalist, per state law. What’s Important: Todd has 28 years of experience in education, including […]
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GBI investigates death of Chatham County Jail inmate who ingested an unknown substance
A 31-year-old Savannah man died after jail staff saw him swallow an unknown substance inside the Chatham County Jail, and state agents are now investigating. What’s happening: The Georgia Bureau of Investigation is looking into the death of Michael James Waller Jr., an inmate at the Chatham County Jail. The Chatham County Sheriff’s Office asked […]
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Georgia woman charged with murder after domestic violence call ends in death
A Georgia woman faces murder charges after a man died from a gunshot wound sustained during a domestic violence call. What’s happening: 45-year-old Amanda Jackson is charged with malice murder, felony murder, aggravated assault, and possession of a firearm during the commission of certain crimes. What’s important: Phillip Jackson, 58, died February 7 at a […]
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Today is Georgia Day. Here’s What You Should Know
Today, February 12, is Georgia Day. What’s Happening: Georgia Day marks the anniversary of the colony’s founding in 1733. The date commemorates when James Oglethorpe and 114 colonists arrived at Yamacraw Bluff, establishing what would become Savannah and the last of Britain’s original 13 American colonies. Today marks 293 years since that landing. What’s Important: […]
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Porch pirate caught on camera in Rockdale
The Rockdale Sheriff’s office is looking for a porch pirate and is asking for your help. The man was caught on camera taking delivered packages from a porch in the Indian Ridge community in Conyers on Jan. 6. What’s happening: The Rockdale County Sheriff’s Office is asking the public to help identify a person suspected […]
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Macon State Prison inmate found dead
The body of Eric Antwan Roberts is headed to a GBI Crime Lab for autopsy after the 34-year-old was pronounced dead inside Macon State Prison on Monday evening. Macon County Coroner Eddie Hosley confirmed the death but has not said whether foul play was a factor. Why It Matters: Roberts is the second inmate to […]