A Stone Mountain woman is in the DeKalb County Jail after being arrested today in connection with a February shooting that killed a woman at a Memorial Drive fast-food restaurant. What’s Happening: DeKalb County Sheriff’s deputies arrested 31-year-old Kentrell Nicole Terrell this afternoon at a residence on Ficus Court in Stone Mountain. She is charged […]
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Why is health care in Georgia suddenly so expensive?
If you’ve been scrolling through your neighborhood Facebook group or NextDoor app lately, you’ve probably seen the posts. A family of four in metro Atlanta paying $2,300 a month for a Kaiser plan — and that’s the higher deductible option. Another family paying $2,800 a month. Parents of kids with Type 1 diabetes doing the […]
Posted inYour Government
Should the Georgia constitution be amended to tax the rich?
Georgia House Democrats have introduced a resolution that would ask voters to change how the state taxes personal income. What’s Happening: House Resolution 1504, nicknamed the “Tax the Rich Act,” would amend the Georgia Constitution to require a progressive individual income tax. What a progressive tax means: Right now, Georgia uses a flat income tax, […]
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Warner Robins community rallies around police officer shot in line of duty
The Warner Robins Police Department took to social media this week to thank the businesses, residents, and fellow officers who rallied around the department following the shooting of Officer Wojtal. Wojtal was shot during an hours-long standoff on Redmond Street in a residential neighborhood near Armed Forces Boulevard in January. Warner Robins Police, the Houston […]
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Stone Mountain woman gets life in prison for 2020 murder of ex-boyfriend
A Stone Mountain woman was convicted and sentenced last week for killing her ex-boyfriend in DeKalb County in 2020. What’s Happening: On February 27, a DeKalb County jury found Teryn Blakeney, 29, guilty of felony murder, aggravated assault, and possession of a firearm during a crime. After about two hours of deliberation, the jury acquitted […]
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School shooter’s dad found guilty of murder
Colin Gray, the father of suspected Apalachee High School shooter Colt Gray, has been found guilty of two counts of second-degree murder, two counts of involuntary manslaughter, and multiple counts of reckless conduct and cruelty to children. The jury reached a unanimous verdict in just under two hours. The jury started deliberating on Tuesday morning, […]
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DeKalb’s Most Notorious Criminal: Former Sheriff Sidney Dorsey dies in prison
Sidney Dorsey, the former DeKalb County sheriff whose jealousy and rage led him to orchestrate the murder of his successor, died in prison Tuesday. He was 86 years old. Dorsey’s name became synonymous with one of the most shocking political crimes in Georgia history when he ordered the assassination of Sheriff-elect Derwin Brown in December […]
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Don’t forget to set your clocks ahead for Daylight Saving Time this weekend
Daylight Saving Time begins this Sunday, March 8, at 2 a.m. Clocks move forward one hour, and most people will lose one hour of sleep. What’s Happening: At 2 a.m. Sunday, clocks jump to 3 a.m. Most smartphones and internet-connected devices update automatically. What’s Important: Clocks that do not update on their own, such as […]
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Chattooga County man gets life sentence for raping child family member
A Chattooga County jury convicted Ricky Lamar Blackmon on February 19 of raping and sexually abusing a child family member. Chief Superior Court Judge Brian House sentenced him to life in prison immediately after the verdict. What’s Happening: The three-day trial ended with Blackmon, 46, guilty on all seven counts, including rape, incest, and child […]
Posted inWeather
Cool air settles over North Georgia Tuesday before warmup Wednesday
A shallow wedge of cool, cloudy air is spreading across North Georgia today, with temperatures expected to rebound by midweek, according to the National Weather Service in Atlanta. What’s Happening: High pressure over the Mid-Atlantic is pushing a band of cool, cloudy air into North Georgia. A “wedge” is a shallow layer of cold air […]
Posted inGeorgia People
Meet Georgia’s youngest lawmaker
At 22, Georgia Rep. Akbar Ali, D-Lawrenceville, is the state’s youngest lawmaker. Whether he was organizing climate marches in high school or rechartering the Gwinnett Young Democrats, Ali has long been civically engaged. The driving force behind Ali’s desire to serve the community dates back to 2010 when the Gwinnett County mosque he grew up […]
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If you visited one of these massage parlors, the Sandy Springs police will be contacting you
Sandy Springs police say their investigation into illicit sexual activity at four local massage businesses is still active, and people who visited those locations should expect to hear from detectives. What’s Happening: Detectives are still identifying and investigating people connected to four businesses: Pileo Therapy at 195 Cliftwood Drive, Pearl Massage at 8610 Roswell Road, […]
Posted inFood
Marietta barbecue restaurant closes
Heavenly BBQ, a barbecue restaurant on Sandy Plains Road in Marietta, closed permanently on Sunday, March 1. What’s Happening: The restaurant announced the closure on social media, saying the decision “was not made lightly.” No reason for the closing was given. What’s Important: The restaurant’s final post thanked customers for their loyalty and described Heavenly […]
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Bibb County Deputy arrested for DUI: What we know
A Bibb County Sheriff’s deputy is off the job this morning after Georgia State Patrol troopers arrested him on four charges, including driving under the influence. Why It Matters: When someone sworn to uphold the law breaks it, the community deserves to know. While the sheriff’s office frequently alerts the press and the public of […]
Posted inYour Vote
Here is when and where to vote in the Macon-Bibb District 5 race
Early voting is underway for the Macon-Bibb County District 5 Commissioner special election. Election Day is March 17. What’s Happening: The seat opened after former Commissioner Seth Clark resigned to run for lieutenant governor. Six candidates are on the ballot: What’s Important: Early voting runs through March 13, Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to […]
Posted inPublic Safety
101 people got help instead of being arrested in Atlanta last month
The Atlanta Police Department says its Center for Diversion and Services kept 101 people out of jail last month by connecting them to health and housing services instead. The center has counted 1,444 diversions between January 20, 2025 and February 28, 2026. What’s Happening: The Center for Diversion and Services is run by the City […]
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Savannah teen missing since Halloween found safe
A Savannah teenager who vanished more than four months ago has been found. Elijah Lanier-Newton, 14, is safe. The Update: Savannah Police confirmed Monday morning that Elijah had been located safely. No further details about where he was found or his condition, other than that he was located safely, were immediately released. Worth Knowing: If […]
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Photos: Fire breaks out at Roswell restaurant near Crabapple Road
What’s Happening: Crews arrived within four minutes of the call, around 7 p.m., and found heavy smoke pouring from the roofline. Firefighters found the fire had spread through the walls and into the attic space above. What’s Important: No injuries were reported. The cause of the fire is under investigation. How This Affects Real People: […]
