Georgia sheriffs checked on thousands of registered sex offenders across the state in the week before Halloween to make sure they were following the law. What’s Happening: From Sept. 22 to 29, sheriffs ran Operation Watchful Eye X, a statewide effort that led to 48 arrests and 235 warrants issued. Deputies also verified addresses for […]
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Woman Shoots Man in Self-Defense at Savannah Home
A man was shot during a fight at a home on East 71st Street in Savannah on Saturday afternoon. What’s Happening: Police say 46-year-old Keith King got into a fight with a woman at a home in the 1200 block of East 71st Street around 1:50 p.m. on Oct. 26. The woman shot King in […]
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Georgia Man Convicted of Fentanyl Trafficking in Catoosa County
A Catoosa County jury found a Chatsworth man guilty of bringing fentanyl into the community after deputies found him impaired in his vehicle with drugs in his lap. What’s Happening: 25-year-old Kaleb Cooks was convicted of trafficking fentanyl, possessing drug-related objects, and driving under the influence on October 2. He will serve five years in […]
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Why is All Your Money Spent Right After You Get Paid?
The average American spends more than a third of their paycheck within the first 12 hours of receiving it, according to new research. A survey of 2,000 employed Americans split evenly by generation revealed that this was especially true for millennials, one of the highest spending generations today, who spend an average of 40% within […]
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Georgia Gas Prices Drop to $2.79 as Fall Demand Cools Down
Georgia drivers are paying less at the pump as fall weather settles in and gas prices continue to drop across the state. What’s Happening: Gas prices fell to $2.79 per gallon on Monday, down 2 cents from last week, 9 cents from last month, and 14 cents from this time last year. What’s Important: Drivers […]
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Heavy Rain Today Could Lead to Flash Flooding in Georgia
Widespread rain will soak north and central Georgia today, with some areas at risk for flash flooding. What’s Happening: The National Weather Service says rain will fall across the region this morning and afternoon. Some thunderstorms are also possible. What’s Important: Far north Georgia could see flash flooding as rain falls over and over in […]
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Cherokee County Deputy Hurt, Man Killed, Woman Found Dead at Home
A welfare check at a Cherokee County home turned deadly Saturday night when deputies shot and killed a man and found his mother dead inside. What’s Happening: Deputies went to a home on Whisperwood Trail for a welfare check Saturday evening. They found an armed 26-year-old man outside and shot him. One deputy was hurt […]
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Man Dies After Train Strikes Him in Houston County
A 40-year-old man died Saturday afternoon when a train hit him on railroad tracks in Houston County. What’s Happening: Benjamin Martin was on the tracks near the Flournoy Road crossing in Elko around 3 p.m. when the train struck him. He died at the scene. What’s Important: Officials do not know why Martin was on […]
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Sandy Springs Police Search for Man After Hammond Drive Assault
Sandy Springs police need your help finding a man they say attacked someone on Hammond Drive. What’s Happening: Officers are looking for Shyaam Radul Robinson in connection with an assault in the Hammond Drive area. What’s Important: If you know where Robinson is or have any information about the assault, call Sandy Springs Police at […]
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Two People Shot During Fight at Augusta Cafe
Two people were shot late Saturday night during a fight at a popular Augusta restaurant. What’s Happening: Deputies rushed to The Finish Line Café on Wrightsboro Road around 11 p.m. after getting reports of gunfire and two people down. What’s Important: Both shooting victims survived and are now in the hospital under guard by deputies. […]
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Three People Found Dead in Fayetteville Murder-Suicide
Police found three people dead inside a Fayetteville home Saturday morning in what they believe was a murder-suicide. What’s Happening: Officers went to a house on Favor Road around 10:45 a.m. for a welfare check. When they arrived, they found three bodies inside. What’s Important: Police say their early investigation points to a murder-suicide, but […]
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Firefighter Hospitalized After Fire Consumes Buford Business
A fire tore through a Buford physical therapy office Saturday night, sending one firefighter to the hospital and leaving the building badly damaged. What’s Happening: Flames broke out in the roof and attic of Benchmark Physical Therapy on Nelson Brogdon Boulevard just after 7 p.m. Saturday. The fire grew so intense that the roof collapsed, […]
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Houston County Sheriff Says Jail Overcrowding Fixed
The Houston County jail population dropped to 579 inmates after the sheriff’s office worked with law enforcement partners, prosecutors and courts to address overcrowding. What’s Happening: Sheriff Matt Moulton says the Houston County Detention Center is back to a manageable and safe capacity after recent concerns about overcrowding. What’s Important: People with active warrants and […]
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Johns Creek Mayor Candidates Spar Over Spending and Public Safety
Johns Creek Mayor John Bradberry and challenger Kelly Stewart sparred over leadership priorities during a heated mayoral debate, trading sharp exchanges on the Performing Arts Center Bond Referendum, the city budget and public safety. Priorities John Bradberry praised Johns Creek’s public safety, emphasizing that Johns Creek is the safest city in the US and that […]
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13 Shot, 2 Dead After Mass Shooting at North Carolina Halloween Party
A shooting at a large Halloween party in South Carolina left two people dead and eleven others wounded Saturday night. What’s Happening: The Robeson County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a shooting on Dixon Drive that injured 13 people. Two victims died and several others are in critical condition. What’s Important: More than 150 people left […]
Posted inFood
Red Lobster In Savannah Fails Health Inspection With Score Of 59: Here’s Why
A popular seafood restaurant in Savannah failed its latest health inspection after inspectors found serious food safety problems. What’s Happening: Red Lobster on West Montgomery Cross Road scored 59 out of 100 during a routine inspection on Oct. 21. The restaurant stayed open. What’s Important: Inspectors found coconut shrimp and calamari stored overnight at unsafe […]
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Days Before Election, Former Roswell Leaders Send Second Letter to Mayor
A group of former Roswell elected officials has sent a second letter to Mayor Kurt Wilson and the City Council, saying their concerns about city spending and the destruction of historic property have been ignored for over two months. What’s Happening: The letter, sent today by 15 former council members and two former mayors, comes […]
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Major Coweta County Road Closes for Three Days on Halloween Weekend
Drivers in Coweta County will need to find a new route this Halloween weekend as crews close a busy intersection for paving work. What’s Happening: The Georgia Department of Transportation will close the intersection of US 29 and State Route 14 at State Route 154 starting Friday, October 31 at 9 p.m. through Sunday, November […]
