A man was found dead inside a vacant building in Cobb County last month, and a second man has now been charged in connection with the death. What happened: On May 21, a maintenance worker went to a shuttered former supermarket at 3300 Cobb Parkway SE to check for a possible water leak. Inside, he […]
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Savannah asks residents to name new Daffin Park playground
What’s Happening: Three names are in the running, all submitted by local students and families: Kidz Corner, Playlandia, and Funly Park. Residents can vote online at savannahga.gov/4360/Lets-Play-Savannah. What’s Important: The playground was built to meet federal accessibility standards under the Americans with Disabilities Act, meaning it is designed to be usable by children with physical […]
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Cobb sheriff says deal between county and Mableton doesn’t change sheriff’s duties
Sheriff’s statement In a statement released Monday, Owens said his office was aware of the ongoing talks but was not part of the negotiations. “We were not a party to these negotiations,” Owens said. “Any support we provide will be driven by our constitutional commitment to the people of Mableton, not by the outcome of […]
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Marietta breakfast restaurant fails health inspection with a score of 62
A Marietta restaurant that serves breakfast and brunch staples earned one of the lowest inspection scores in recent memory last week, with state health inspectors finding problems serious enough to shut down equipment and throw out food on the spot. French Toast, at 2468 Windy Hill Road in Marietta, scored a 62 out of 100 […]
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Teen wanted for kidnapping in Alabama arrested in Georgia
A Bleckley County deputy who was responding to an unrelated call ended up arresting a teenager wanted for kidnapping in Alabama. What’s Happening: 18-year-old Brian Lucious Jr. was arrested on a kidnapping warrant out of Baldwin County, Alabama. Deputies identified him while they were already on scene for a separate call. What’s Important: Lucious did […]
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Roswell approves deal to bring $90M veterans care center to city
The city council voted unanimously to sign a formal agreement that could bring a $90 million long-term care center for veterans to the city. No site has been chosen yet, and $35 million still needs to be raised before the project can move forward. What’s Happening: The agreement, called a memorandum of understanding, is a […]
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Tyrone post office reopens after fire damage
What’s Happening: The post office at 100 Commerce Dr. is back open. Repairs to the building are done, and the office is ready to serve customers again. What’s Important: Customers can buy stamps, mail packages, and pick up PO Box mail during the following hours:
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Former paramedic burned in I-75 explosion while helping crash victim
A former paramedic from Madison, Florida, is in the hospital with serious burns after he stopped on I-75 to help a truck driver trapped in a burning wreck on May 22, 2026. What happened: Joel Alvarado was driving when a truck hit a cement wall on I-75 and caught fire. He pulled over and tried […]
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K9 tracks down stabbing suspect in Augusta
What happened: A man arrived at Wellstar MCG Health in Augusta at about 6:30 a.m. Saturday seeking treatment for stab wounds. According to the sheriff’s office, the stabbing happened in the 2200 block of Southgate Drive. The arrest: Investigators identified a possible suspect and located him during a traffic stop on Gordon Highway near 5th […]
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Georgia gas prices fall to $3.85, but are still nearly $1 above last year
Georgia drivers are paying less at the pump this week. The statewide average dropped to $3.85 a gallon, down 14 cents from $3.99 a week ago. Reports of peace talks involving Iran have pushed crude oil prices lower, though prices could climb again if those talks fall apart. What’s Happening: The national average also fell, […]