Hall County Auto Dealerships Implicated in Title Fraud Scheme
Nine people have been indicted and arrested in connection with a title fraud scheme that operated in North Georgia for seven years. What’s Happening: The Hall County Sheriff’s Office arrested nine suspects in December 2025 following a six-month investigation into a scheme where unlicensed drivers were charged hundreds of dollars to register vehicles under corporate […]
Felon Arrested With Blue Lights, Badge, and Firearm in Gwinnett County
A traffic stop in Gwinnett County led to the arrest of a man on multiple charges after officers found a stolen tag, a firearm, a blue police light, and a fake badge. What’s Happening: Police released body cam footage of a police stop on September 18. Gwinnett County Police Officer C. Chewning and Corporal B. […]
Boil Water Advisory in Gilmer County After Power Company Damages Water Main
The Ellijay-Gilmer County Water & Sewerage Authority issued a boil water advisory for the Yukon area after a power company damaged a water main while replacing a power pole. What’s Happening: The damage disrupted the water supply and caused water pressure to drop to extremely low levels. The advisory went into effect at midnight. on […]
Savannah Man Arrested After Early Morning Shooting on State Street
A 21-year-old man is in custody after a woman was shot and wounded on West State Street early Sunday morning in downtown Savannah. What’s Happening: Savannah Police arrested Kevin Smith Jimenez Morales following a shooting at approximately 3:06 a.m. on January 11 in the 100 block of West State Street. A woman suffered gunshot wounds […]
Health Insurance Companies Are Blatantly Breaking Georgia’s Mental Health Coverage Law
Georgia Insurance and Safety Fire Commissioner John F. King announced fines totaling more than $20 million against health insurance companies for violating state and federal mental health parity laws that require equal coverage for mental health and physical health services. What’s Happening: State regulators found more than 6,000 violations after examining 22 insurance companies. The […]
Georgia Weather: Temperatures Drop This Week
Temperatures across Georgia will return to typical January levels this week after near-record warmth at the start of 2026, according to The National Weather Service. What’s Happening: High temperatures will be in the 40s and 50s on Monday, then moderate back toward seasonal averages through the week. The coldest temperatures are forecast for late in […]
Georgia Legislature 101: How Your State Government Actually Works
As Georgia lawmakers convene for Day 1 of the legislative session, residents across the state may be wondering how their state government actually operates. The Georgia General Assembly has its own unique rhythm and rules that set it apart from the U.S. Congress and other state legislatures. The 40-Day Session The Georgia General Assembly doesn’t […]
