A baby formula company has expanded its recall to include every product it makes after finding dangerous bacteria in unopened containers. What’s Happening: ByHeart now says all of its formula across all product lots may be contaminated with Clostridium botulinum Type A — the bacteria that causes infant botulism. The company found the bacteria in five […]
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Police Search For Hit-And-Run Driver Who Fled Crash Scene At McDonough Publix
What’s Happening: A vehicle was involved in a hit-and-run crash around 3:54 p.m. on November 22 at the Publix located at 2158 Highway 20 West in McDonough, according to the Henry County Police Department. What’s Important: The vehicle is displaying a license plate that does not belong to it, according to police. This could indicate […]
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AMBER Alert: Father Kidnaps 2-Month-Old Baby After Attacking Mother in Clayton County
UPDATE: According to the GBI, Roman Williams was found safe in Tennessee. The original article is below. A 2-month-old baby was kidnapped by his father after the man attacked the child’s mother and stole her car in Clayton County. What’s Happening: Police say Tariq Denzell Williams took his infant son Roman Williams during a dispute […]
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South Fulton Fire Station Closes for Repairs After Structural Damage
What’s Happening: The fire station at 3175 Bethsaida Road shut down while crews make repairs to fix the damage. Fire trucks and rescue units from that station have moved to other locations across the city. What’s Important: The city says residents and businesses should see little to no change in how fast help arrives during […]
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Safe Spots for Online Buying and Selling in Cobb County
Planning to meet a stranger to buy or sell something you found online? Cobb County police want you to handle online buying and selling exchanges at your local police station. What’s Happening: The Cobb County Police Department has set up safe online buying exchange zones at all five of its precincts and headquarters where people […]
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Cherokee County’s Alert App Hit by Cyberattack as Severe Weather is Expected
Cherokee County’s emergency alert app was knocked offline by hackers just as severe weather threatens the area today. What’s Happening: CodeRED, the county’s mass notification system, was hit by a targeted cyberattack from an organized criminal group. The system is currently down. What’s Important: Cherokee County has a backup alert system and can still send […]
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UGA Entrepreneurship Students Pitch to NASA
From textiles that help regulate body temperature to batteries that make solar power more reliable, NASA scientists and engineers have produced thousands of technology and software patents. But how do those innovations make their way into our everyday life? This fall, University of Georgia students in the UGA Entrepreneurship Program explored NASA’s treasure trove of […]
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Severe Storms Possible Across Georgia Today
Most of Georgia faces the threat of severe thunderstorms Tuesday, with damaging winds and hail expected throughout the day. What’s Happening: The National Weather Service has issued a marginal risk for severe weather across much of the state. Multiple rounds of showers and thunderstorms are expected from Tuesday morning through Tuesday night, creating dangerous conditions […]
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The Art of Snow Panic: Decoding Winter Weather Terms Before You Buy All the Bread
It is a time-honored tradition in the Peach State. A meteorologist mentions a single snowflake, and within the hour, grocery store shelves are stripped bare of milk and bread. But before residents rush to make their annual supply of “disaster French Toast,” it might be helpful to understand what the National Weather Service is actually […]
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Massive Amount of Meth Found Hidden in Blackberries in Georgia
Law enforcement officers seized a massive amount of illegal drugs in North Georgia communities late last week. Authorities discovered the drugs hidden inside shipments of fruit during searches in two different counties. What’s Happening: The FBI Atlanta office announced a major seizure of crystal methamphetamine on Friday night, November 21. Agents and local officers found […]
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Former Black Panther Leader Jailed For Shooting Fulton Deputy Dies in Prison
Jamil Abdullah Al-Amin, the man convicted of killing a Fulton County deputy in 2000, died Sunday in federal custody in North Carolina. He was 82. What’s Happening: Al-Amin died at the Federal Medical Center in Butner after what his family described as a prolonged period of severe medical decline. The Federal Bureau of Prisons confirmed […]
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Georgia State Patrol Ramps Up Enforcement for Thanksgiving Weekend
State Troopers and Commercial Vehicle Enforcement Officers will increase their presence on Georgia roads starting Wednesday evening to keep holiday travelers safe. What’s Happening: The Georgia State Patrol will add more officers to interstates and state roads during a 102-hour period from 6 p.m. Wednesday, November 26, through 11:59 p.m. Sunday, November 30. What’s Important: […]
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Monroe County Rejects $30K Deal With Dennis Quaid’s TV Show
Monroe County leaders turned down a chance to feature the county in a documentary with actor Dennis Quaid, choosing to keep nearly $10,000 in tax dollars instead. What’s Happening: County commissioners voted unanimously against paying $9,766 to join a TV program called “Viewpoint with Dennis Quaid” that wanted to film a segment about Monroe County’s […]
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Rain Returns to North Georgia Tuesday and Wednesday
North Georgia residents can expect much needed rainfall in the coming days ahead of Thanksgiving. What’s Happening: Rain will move into the area Tuesday morning and continue through Wednesday afternoon. The National Weather Service says the highest rainfall totals will be across North Georgia. What’s Important: Northern counties like Rome and Blairsville could see between […]
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Georgia Gas Prices Rise 6 Cents Per Gallon as Thanksgiving Travel Begins
Georgia drivers are paying more at the pump this week as millions prepare to travel for Thanksgiving. What’s Happening: Gas prices jumped six cents in the past week to reach $2.87 per gallon statewide. The increase comes as crude oil prices ticked up over the weekend and more people hit the road for the holiday. […]
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‘Depraved Behavior:’ 70-Year-Old Man Sexually Assaulted Several Girls in One Day at Gwinnett Pool
A 70-year-old man will serve five years in prison after sexually assaulting multiple women and girls at a Lawrenceville swimming pool. What’s Happening: William Michael Hegwood was convicted of felony sexual battery against a child under 16 and two counts of misdemeanor sexual battery for attacks at a public pool in Gwinnett County. What’s Important: […]
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UGA Football Player Charged After Speeding Through Commerce at 100+ MPH With Children in Car
A traffic stop in downtown Commerce turned into a dangerous chase Sunday when a University of Georgia football player sped away from police at more than 100 mph with two children in his car. What’s Happening: Commerce Police arrested UGA player Nyier Daniels after he fled from officers through residential streets and onto I-85, reaching […]
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Scam Alert: Bleckley County Sheriff Warns Residents About Fake Warrant Phone Calls
Bleckley County residents are being targeted by scammers pretending to be law enforcement officers threatening arrest over warrants or missed jury duty. What’s Happening: Scammers are calling people and demanding payment to avoid arrest. Sheriff Daniel Cape says the Bleckley County Sheriff’s Office will never call residents about warrants or demand money over the phone. […]
