A Jonesboro man was found dead early Sunday morning in the middle of the road. What’s Happening: Donald Eugene Kelly, 50, was discovered around 3 a.m. near the intersection of Fayetteville Road and Williamson Mill Road. The Georgia Bureau of Investigation is now handling the case at the request of Jonesboro Police. What’s Important: Authorities […]
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How to Stay Safe From Holiday Shopping Scams
The holidays bring great deals, but they also bring scammers looking to steal your money and personal information. What’s Happening: The Better Business Bureau is warning shoppers to watch out for fake websites and sketchy online deals during the holiday season. Scammers create websites that look like real stores to trick people into giving up […]
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110 MPH Chase Through South Georgia Last Night: What We Know
A driver with existing warrants added multiple new charges after a high-speed chase through Candler and Bulloch counties Saturday night. What’s Happening: Candler County Sheriff’s deputies tried to stop a vehicle on I-16 when the driver sped away, reaching speeds over 110 mph. The chase continued into Bulloch County and up Highway 301 before Georgia […]
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Atlanta’s Spaghetti Junction Among Nation’s Most Dangerous Holiday Drives
Winter turns Atlanta’s busiest interchange into a crash hotspot where commercial trucks and holiday traffic collide under hazardous conditions. What’s Happening: A new national study from fleet tracking company Samsara shows Atlanta’s Spaghetti Junction experiences a 150% jump in commercial crash rates during winter months compared to fall. The interchange of I-85 and I-285 ranks […]
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Motorcyclist Suffers Life-Threatening Injuries in Richmond County Crash
A motorcyclist is fighting for their life after a car turned in front of them on Willis Foreman Road Sunday morning. What’s Happening: The Richmond County Sheriff’s Office responded to the crash at Willis Foreman Road and Ulm Road around 10:37 a.m. The motorcyclist was heading west when a car turning left from the eastbound […]
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South Fulton Runoff Election Early Voting Underway Through Wednesday
Voters in South Fulton can cast their ballots through Wednesday for the city’s runoff election. What’s Happening: Early voting for the South Fulton runoff election started Saturday and runs through Wednesday, November 26. Three locations are open across the city. What’s Important: If you can’t make it to the polls on Election Day, you have […]
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What Will Georgia’s Thanksgiving Weather Be?
Rain and storms will hit Georgia on Tuesday and Wednesday, right as many people hit the road for Thanksgiving. What’s Happening: The National Weather Service says Georgia will see scattered showers and storms on Tuesday and Wednesday. Thursday brings isolated showers with much cooler temperatures dropping into the 30s overnight. What’s Important: The worst travel […]
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Georgia Mother Charged With Murder of 8-Month-Old Son
A Wrens woman faces murder charges nearly a year after her baby died at a Jefferson County home. What’s Happening: According to the GBI, 21-year-old Dakota Taylor was arrested Thursday and charged with malice murder, felony murder and first-degree cruelty to children in the death of her 8-month-old son Caleb Taylor. What’s Important: Caleb was […]
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Marjorie Taylor Greene Resigns From Congress
Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene announced she will resign from Congress effective January 5, 2026, marking the end of a tumultuous five-year tenure representing Georgia’s 14th Congressional District. The announcement comes amid a public falling out between Greene and former President Donald Trump, whom she once vigorously supported. In a four-page letter released from her congressional […]
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Glynn County Changes Trash Pickup Schedule For Thanksgiving
Glynn County residents should plan ahead for Thanksgiving as trash and recycling pickup will be delayed by one day the week of the holiday. What’s Happening: Republic Services will not collect trash, recycling or yard waste on Thanksgiving Day, which falls on Thursday, November 27. Routes scheduled for Thursday will run on Friday instead, and […]
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Have You Seen Missing 14-Year-Old Eric Kirkland Who is Missing in Chatham County?
Police in Chatham County are searching for a teenage boy who disappeared Friday morning. What’s Happening: Eric Kirkland was last seen just before 8 a.m. on the 2000 block of Gamble Road. The 14-year-old boy is 5 feet 11 inches tall, weighs 180 pounds, and was wearing a grey Nike hoodie and grey sweatpants. What’s […]
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Columbus Police Search For Missing 14-Year-Old Girl
Columbus police are asking for help finding 14-year-old Kamyiah Edmond, who hasn’t been seen since Monday. What’s Happening: Kamyiah was last seen near the 3400 block of 8th Avenue on Nov. 18 around 4 p.m. She was reported missing the next day. What’s Important: Kamyiah is 5 feet 5 inches tall and weighs about 125 […]
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What is Giftflation and What Does it Mean For Your Holiday Shopping?
Georgia shoppers checking items off their holiday lists this year are experiencing sticker shock. The culprit has a name: giftflation. Giftflation refers to the rising cost of gift giving, fueled by inflation and the growing pressure to give. For families across the state, that means their holiday budgets are being squeezed from both sides: prices […]
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What is The Trash Schedule in Macon For Thanksgiving Week?
Trash and yard waste pickup will shift one day later during Thanksgiving week in Macon-Bibb County. What’s Happening: If your normal pickup day is Thursday, your trash will be collected Friday. If your normal day is Friday, pickup moves to Saturday. What’s Important: The delay affects all trash and yard waste services starting Thursday, November […]
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2 Men Shot in Savannah Thursday Night
Two men were shot Thursday night near a busy Savannah intersection, according to police. What’s Happening: The Savannah Police Department is investigating a shooting that happened around 8 p.m. November 20 near the intersection of Deerfield Road and Abercorn Street. Both victims suffered non-life-threatening injuries, according to the department. What’s Important: One victim walked into […]
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20 Things I’m Thankful For in 2025
Thanksgiving has arrived, though you wouldn’t know it by the temperature outside. I’m writing this column in shorts and a short sleeve shirt. But traditions don’t wait for proper weather, so here’s my annual list of gratitude. I’m thankful for the rise of artificial intelligence. So many in our society lack any form of intelligence, […]
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Georgia Country Club Fails Health Inspection
A private country club in Stockbridge that hosts weddings and events failed a recent health inspection with a score of 62. What’s Happening: Eagle’s Landing Country Club received a failing score of 62 on November 19 during a routine inspection by Henry County health officials. The 27-hole golf course and event venue located at 100 […]
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Coosa High School Under Investigation But Officials Stay Silent
Floyd County authorities are investigating an incident at Coosa High School, but officials won’t say what happened. What’s Happening: Floyd County Police and school leaders are looking into something that took place at Coosa High School earlier this week. Superintendent Glenn White confirmed the investigation but said he can’t share details because it involves school […]
