The Fayette County Sheriff’s Office issued a be on the lookout alert for a missing 13-year-old on Tuesday. What’s Happening: Imogen Light was last seen Tuesday morning at her home on Ponderosa Trace in Fayetteville. She was wearing a black shirt, black pants, and a gray jacket. What’s Important: The Sheriff’s Office is asking the […]
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Henry County Police seek driver in Jonesboro hit-and-run
Henry County Police are looking for a man involved in a hit and run on January 22, 2026. What’s Happening: The incident occurred around 5:03 p.m. on Noahs Ark Road near Ridgewood Trail in Jonesboro. The vehicle involved was in the possession of Tire Solution, a business located at 955 Experiment Street, at the time […]
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Albany police seek information in October homicide
Albany police are asking for public help in a homicide investigation. What’s Happening: Investigators are seeking information about the death of Malcolm Davis, 36, which occurred on October 2 at the intersection of Broad Avenue and Front Street. What’s Important: A monetary reward is available for information that leads to an arrest. What Happens Next: […]
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I-475 hit-and-run under investigation
The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office is seeking information about a hit-and-run collision that occurred Friday night on I-475 in Bibb County. What’s Happening: Multiple vehicles collided in the southbound lanes of I-475 near mile marker seven on Jan. 30 just before 10:30 p.m. during construction-related lane changes. What’s Important: One vehicle, possibly a blue sedan […]
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Georgia lawmakers voted to send your voter information to the federal government
The Republican-controlled Georgia Senate voted along party lines Monday to urge Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger to turn over the state’s unredacted voter list — which includes 8 million voters’ personal information — to the Trump administration. The vote came five days after the FBI seized ballots from the 2020 presidential election in Fulton County, which Democrats […]
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Georgia high school students walkout to protest ICE
Hundreds of Chattahoochee High School students held a walkout on Jan. 23 to protest ICE’s actions in Georgia, and more high schools are joining in. In December 2025, Georgia saw the 4th most ICE arrests in the United States. As of Jan. 28, thousands of Georgia students in over 20 schools have all walked out […]
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Groundhog Day 2026: Did Punxsutawney Phil see his shadow?
Punxsutawney Phil saw his shadow Monday morning in Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania. What’s Happening: The groundhog emerged from his burrow at Gobbler’s Knob at dawn on Groundhog Day. Seeing his shadow means six more weeks of winter, according to tradition. What’s Important: Phil has made his prediction every February 2 since 1887. Thousands of people travel to […]
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Groundhog Day 2026: Did Georgia Groundhog Yonah see his shadow?
Yonah the Groundhog did not see his shadow on February 2, 2026, at North Georgia Wildlife Park in Cleveland. According to Groundhog Day tradition, this means an early spring for Georgia. What’s Happening: Yonah emerged and made his annual weather prediction. This is the fourth time in five years he has predicted early spring, according […]
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Groundhog Day 2026: Did Georgia Groundhog Gen. Beauregard Lee See His Shadow?
General Beauregard Lee emerged on February 2, 2026, and saw his shadow, signaling six more weeks of winter for Georgia. What’s Happening: The groundhog made his 45th prediction at Dauset Trails Nature Center in Jackson. According to Groundhog Day tradition, seeing his shadow means winter will continue for six more weeks. What’s Important: This marks […]
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Around Georgia: School Closings for February 2
School districts across Georgia announced varied plans for Monday as winter weather impacts roads and facilities. Closed Monday • Wilkes County Schools — No classes for students or teachers • Screven County School System — Closed for students and staff • Effingham County School District — Schools and offices closed • Banks County Schools — […]