A body found inside a vehicle pulled from Lake Lanier on Monday has been identified as an 85-year-old Roswell man who was reported missing over the weekend. What’s happening: Phillip Malone was found dead inside a red Toyota Camry recovered from the water near Tidwell Park on Monday morning. A boater spotted the submerged vehicle […]
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6 Suspects arrested after drive-by shooting at Augusta home
Why It Matters: Five people were inside the D’Antignac Street home when shots were fired. All survived, but residential drive-by shootings disrupt and endanger what is supposed to be a safe space. What Happened: Deputies arrested Jaleel Gantt, Eric Merriweather, Zatoria Griffin, Zykerria Merriweather, Christian Williams, and Julianna Rodriguez following the February 13 shooting, according […]
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Augusta adds early voting site and closes 3 precincts
Augusta’s Elections Board opened a second early voting location for the House District 130 special election after voters complained about access to the single downtown site. 🗳️ Why It Matters: Voters in south Augusta faced long drives to cast early ballots, and ongoing road construction downtown made the Municipal Building harder to reach. What’s Happening: […]
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Cobb County police shoot and kill armed man
Cobb County police shot and killed an armed man Monday night after police say he refused commands to drop a handgun on Bradley Avenue. What Happened: Officers were canvassing Bradley Avenue around 10:38 p.m. after hearing multiple gunshots when they encountered a man holding a handgun. Police say they gave multiple verbal commands to drop […]
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Georgia Supreme Court reverses daycare worker’s murder conviction
The Georgia Supreme Court reversed Maria Owens’ 2020 murder conviction in the death of an 11-month-old boy at her Fulton County daycare, ruling the trial judge gave the jury incorrect instructions about what crimes she could be convicted of at the same time. What’s Happening: The Supreme Court ruled unanimously that the trial court wrongly […]
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Trump plans to visit Georgia Thursday
President Donald Trump will speak in Floyd County on Thursday, focusing on economic issues and affordability. Why It Matters: The president’s visit comes as residents across north Georgia continue to face rising costs for groceries, housing, and everyday expenses. What’s Happening: Trump will deliver remarks on the economy, according to multiple sources familiar with his […]
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Warm air brings rising temperatures to Georgia this week
Warm air is moving into Georgia from the south through Friday, bringing higher temperatures and more clouds, according to the National Weather Service Greenville-Spartanburg. What’s Happening: Moisture is increasing as the warm air moves in. Temperatures will rise and clouds will build through the week. What’s Important: Rain is expected to arrive Thursday or Friday. […]
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Georgia lawmaker files bill to make abortion homicide
State Rep. Emory Dunahoo has filed legislation that would apply Georgia’s homicide statutes to unborn children from fertilization through birth. What’s Happening: House Bill 441, called the Georgia Prenatal Equal Protection Act, would extend enforcement of existing homicide laws to include all stages of pregnancy starting at fertilization. The bill is scheduled to be announced […]
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The Saga of Godfrey Wade: US veteran deported by ICE after 50 years in Georgia
Godfrey Wade, a U.S. Army veteran and tennis coach who had lived in Georgia for decades, was deported to Jamaica recently after being detained by Immigration and Customs Enforcement in September following a traffic stop. What’s Happening: Wade, who served in the Army’s 7th Infantry Division in Germany in the 1980s, was pulled over and […]
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Georgia Tax Cut Bill Paradox: Helping Low-Wage Workers While Eliminating Their Housing
An income tax cutting proposal designed by Georgia’s Senate Republicans to address the election year affordability issue would also cut into the supply of new housing for low wage earners, potentially harming some of the same people it would help. Senate Bill 476, approved by the Senate last week, would return billions a year to taxpayers, […]
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Georgia woman killed in crash during ICE pursuit in Chatham County
A woman died Monday morning when a vehicle fleeing from federal immigration officers crashed into her car on Whitefield Avenue in Chatham County. What’s Happening: Chatham County police arrested 38-year-old Oscar Vasquez Lopez after the 7:45 a.m. collision at the Truman Parkway intersection. Lopez was fleeing from Department of Homeland Security Immigration and Customs Enforcement […]
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Body found inside vehicle pulled from Lake Lanier
A body was found inside a vehicle recovered from Lake Lanier. What’s happening: The vehicle was pulled from the water Monday after a boater discovered it this morning. The recovery took place at Tidwell Park. What’s important: The Forsyth County Sheriff’s Office does not suspect foul play. The case remains under investigation, and next of […]
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Hall County releases 2026 election dates and deadlines
The Hall County Elections department has released voting dates and registration deadlines for the May 19 General Primary and November 3 General Election, with voter registration for the May election closing April 2. What’s Happening: The May 19 election will include county commission, judicial, and Board of Education positions. Early voting runs April 27 through […]
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Rossville man sentenced to life for killing 71-Year-Old cellmate in Catoosa County Jail
A 22-year-old Rossville man will serve life in prison after pleading guilty to killing his 71-year-old cellmate in the Catoosa County Jail in December 2024. What Happened: Erwin Vanegas pleaded guilty to malice murder on February 10. Chief Judge Brian M. House sentenced him to life in the Georgia Department of Corrections. He may become […]
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57-Year-Old inmate dies at DeKalb County Jail
A 57-year-old man died Sunday at the DeKalb County Jail after being found unresponsive in his cell, according to the DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office. What’s Happening: Michael Gafa had been in custody since September 2025. On-site medical staff and DeKalb EMS responded after he was found unresponsive, but he was pronounced dead at the scene. […]
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How to get rid of unused medication in Statesboro
The Statesboro Police Department operates a 24-hour medication drop box at its front entrance where residents can dispose of unused or expired medications. What’s Happening: The drop box accepts medications in containers but does not accept needles, syringes, or liquids. What’s Important: The service is available around the clock at the police department’s front entrance. […]
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Roswell closes sidewalk on Alpharetta Street through summer 2027 for hotel construction
The City of Roswell closed a sidewalk along Alpharetta Street near 1055–1075 Alpharetta St. on Monday to make way for construction of The Chambray, a boutique hotel being built next to Southern Post in downtown Roswell. What’s Happening: The sidewalk closure began Feb. 16 and is expected to remain in place through summer 2027 while […]
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Grovetown fire crews are testing hydrants Monday in five locations
Grovetown Fire Rescue is testing hydrants Monday in five locations across the city. What’s Happening: Fire crews are testing hydrants on Pepperhill Drive, Dorn Street, 2nd Avenue, the 600 block of East Robinson Avenue, and Ford Avenue at Grovetown Elementary School. What This Is: Fire departments test hydrants to make sure they work properly and […]
