The Gwinnett County Sheriff’s Office will meet with the Gwinnett County Association of Educators after the teachers group called for a moratorium on cooperation with Immigration and Customs Enforcement. What’s Happening: The teachers association sent a letter to Sheriff Keybo Taylor on Jan. 15 asking the sheriff’s department to pause cooperation with ICE. The letter […]
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Overturned 18-Wheeler Shuts Down I-95 North
An overturned truck blocked all northbound lanes on Interstate 95 at Ocean Highway in Bryan County. What’s Happening: A crash at mile marker 87 shut down all northbound lanes on I-95 at Ocean Highway. Emergency crews responded to the scene where at least one large truck overturned across multiple lanes. What’s Confirmed: The Georgia Department […]
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Woman Arrested After Glynn County Stabbing
A 22-year-old woman was arrested after a stabbing at a Dusty Lane residence in Glynn County early Monday morning that sent one person to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. What Happened: Glynn County police responded to a reported stabbing at a Dusty Lane residence at approximately 12:49 a.m. on January 19. Officers found a victim […]
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How Do You Get Atlanta Emergency Alerts?
Atlanta has launched NotifyATL, a system that sends emergency alerts and community updates directly to residents’ phones and email. What’s Happening: The City of Atlanta is promoting NotifyATL, an alert system that delivers emergency warnings and community news to residents through call, text, and email. Residents can sign up by texting “NOTIFYATL” to 24639 or […]
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2 Men Charged in Georgia-Pacific Burglary
Glynn County police arrested two men after responding to a burglary in progress at Georgia-Pacific Wood Products on January 17. What’s Happening: Officers responded to 5101 GA-99 at about 9:54 p.m. after a caller reported two people inside one of the buildings. The property has had previous reports of copper thefts. What’s Important: Officers searched […]
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Sandy Springs Renames Park for Councilman Tibby DeJulio
What’s Happening: The city installed a new park sign at the location formerly known as Windsor Park Meadows. DeJulio has served on the Sandy Springs City Council since December 2005 and held the position of Mayor Pro Tem. The Path Forward: The park remains open to the public under its new name. Future visitors will […]
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Multiple Cars Strike Person on I-285
A person was struck by multiple vehicles early Saturday morning on I-285 in Cobb County. What’s Happening: The crash happened on the northbound side of I-285 near South Cobb Drive, according to Cobb County Police. The department’s Selective Traffic Enforcement Program unit is investigating. What’s Important: All northbound lanes shut down for hours. Traffic backed […]
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Martin Luther King Jr. Quotes That Are Still Relevant in 2026
Nearly six decades after his assassination, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s words continue to echo through the halls of Georgia’s state capitol, the streets of Atlanta where he preached, and the communities across the state where residents still grapple with the issues he championed. As Georgians pause to honor the civil rights leader on the […]