A 15-year-old boy reported missing in Kingsland has been found dead. What’s Happening: Luke Dowell was found dead within the City of Kingsland on October 28. The Kingsland Police Department had previously reported the teen as missing. What’s Important: Police notified the teen’s next of kin before releasing information about his death. The Camden County […]
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Two Teens Shot Outside Richmond County Home
Two teenagers were shot multiple times on the back porch of a Hephzibah home Monday night. The shooter fled on foot and has not been caught. What’s Happening: Deputies responded to home on Butler Manor Drive at 8:20 p.m. on October 27. According to the Richmond County Sheriff’s Office, an 18-year-old was found on the […]
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87-Year-Old Woman Missing in Macon After Leaving for Meeting
An elderly Macon woman hasn’t been seen since Tuesday afternoon, and deputies need help finding her. What’s Happening: Mattie Brooks, 87, left her home on Buckner Avenue around 1 p.m. Monday to attend a meeting and never returned. Her family reported her missing to the Bibb County Sheriff’s Office late Monday night. What’s Important: Brooks […]
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When Your Name Is Your Only Crime: Cherokee Sheriff’s Office Faces Lawsuit
Nickie Sledge was standing in front of her grandson when officers arrived on December 21, 2024. The Cherokee County Sheriff’s Office had directed them to arrest her for elder abuse. They had the wrong person. The 49-year-old Black grandmother from DeKalb County was arrested and charged with exploiting a disabled elderly man. The actual suspect […]
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48-Year-Old Man Stabs 18-Year-Old at Georgia Walmart Over Shopping Cart Dispute
A young man lost his life after a simple shopping cart kick at a Chatham County Walmart turned deadly, leaving his family grieving and a community searching for answers. What’s Happening: An 18-year-old died from stab wounds after kicking an older customer’s shopping cart at a Georgia Walmart Thursday evening. Police are still deciding what the […]
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Opinion: A Letter to the People of Roswell From a City Hall Employee
To the residents of Roswell and members of the press, I have read the recent letters written by former elected officials about the current administration and the direction of our city. I know many of the individuals who signed them. I have worked alongside almost all of them. I respect their years of service, and […]
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Georgia’s Hidden Election: The Race That Actually Controls Your Power Bill
While most political attention focuses on flashier contests, Georgia voters are deciding something that hits closer to everyone’s home. Two seats on the Georgia Public Service Commission are up for grabs, and the winners will have direct power over how much you pay to keep your lights on. What Even Is This Commission? The Public […]
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Xfinity Debuts Game-Changing Features for a Smarter, More Personalized NBA Viewing Experience
What Matters Most for Southerners: Comcast’s Xfinity is introducing a suite of cutting-edge features just in time for the start of the NBA season, transforming how fans find, follow, and watch every game. Together, these enhancements offer customers a new way to enjoy their favorite sports in the smartest, most dynamic experience available on television, […]
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How to Drive in The Rain
Another round of rain is coming to Georgia today, which means police departments are getting ready for the usual instances of Georgia drivers completely forgetting how to drive. What’s Happening: The Forsyth County Police Department posted rain driving reminders today that should not need to exist. Turn on headlights. Turn off flashers. Slow down. Leave […]
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Hurricane Melissa is Now a Category 5 Storm
A monster storm is about to slam into Jamaica with winds and flooding never seen before in the island nation’s recorded history. What’s Happening: Hurricane Melissa grew into a Category 5 storm Tuesday morning as it moved toward Jamaica’s coast. The storm sat about 55 miles south-southeast of Negril as of 8 a.m. Eastern time. […]
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Marietta Police Hunt Stepson After Domestic Dispute Turns Fatal
A family argument in Marietta ended with gunfire Monday evening, leaving a 58-year-old man dead and police searching for his stepson across metro Atlanta. Why It Matters: 26-year-old Pharron Carlos Banks remains at large and should be considered armed and dangerous, according to the Marietta Police Department. Residents who spot him or his vehicle should […]
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Girl Arrested After Threat Against Georgia Middle School
Parents who saw a scary social media post over the weekend helped police catch a student who threatened Feagin Mill Middle School. What’s Happening: The Houston County Sheriff’s Office arrested a 13-year-old girl who made the threat. She faces charges of terroristic threats and disruption of a public school. What’s Important: Parents saw the threatening […]
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Missing Teen Last Seen in Richmond County
A Richmond County teenager has been missing since Sunday, and police are asking for the public’s help to find him. What’s Happening: Kalib Brown, 14, was last seen on Sunday on the 2100 block of Reedale Avenue. He was wearing all black clothing — a hoodie, sweatpants and sneakers. What’s Important: Kalib is 6 feet […]
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14-Year-Old With Weapons Caught Breaking Into Cars in Macon
A teenager is in custody after police say he broke into three cars in Macon overnight. What’s Happening: A Bibb County Sheriff’s Office sergeant arrested a 14-year-old boy on Wesleyan Drive after finding him hiding on a porch. What’s Important: Police say they found a backpack on the teen with gun magazines, bullets and ninja […]
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Brunswick Man Gets 40 Years in Prison for Child Molestation
A Brunswick man will spend decades behind bars after admitting he molested two young girls he befriended through their family. What’s Happening: Valdez Lozada got 40 years in prison after pleading guilty to child molestation and other crimes against children. A judge sentenced him to 60 years total, with 40 years behind bars and the […]
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Car Hits Power Pole and Closes Lower Roswell Road for 8 Hours
A stretch of Lower Roswell Road in Cobb County will be closed for most of the day after a car crashed into a utility pole. What’s Happening: The road between Pinehurst Lane and Cross Gate Drive is shut down while crews fix downed power lines. The closure will last at least 8 hours. The crash […]
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Georgia Senator Decries Tariffs As GM Closes Roswell Facility
General Motors will shut down its Roswell Innovation Center in December, putting 325 Georgia GM employees out of work. According to GM, while the center has 900 employees, 325 will be laid off. The remainder will work remotely or transfer to other facilities. What’s Happening: The center handles software development, computer operations and connected vehicle […]
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What is Social Media Costing You?
My cousin’s birthday was this month. I know that because social media told me. In fewer than five seconds I was able to drop an automatically generated birthday remembrance on his page. And I’m sure that he’ll spend about as much time “treasuring” that as I spent sending it. Sure, I coulda picked up the […]
