FORSYTH COUNTY — A Georgia Sheriff, fed up with the number of wrecks on the roads, took to Facebook to put drivers on notice. Forsyth County Sheriff Ron Freeman said the Sheriff’s Dept. was working 14 wrecks and didn’t mince words when telling drivers to stay home. “Okay folks, we are working 14, yes 14 […]
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Snow falls on north Georgia
The snow has started falling in north Georgia. While most areas will see less than one inch of accumulation, cities in the mountains may get up to 2 inches. Scroll down to see live updates and photos of the snow. You may have to wait a moment for the update system to load.
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Will it snow in north Georgia on Saturday?
The Gist: Snow has been predicted for north Georgia on Saturday. That doesn’t necessarily mean that it will definitely snow and current models show that the below freezing temperatures may not line up with the precipitation. If it does line up, it could mean about an inch of snow Saturday morning. The weather alert: The […]
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The Week in Pictures: Fire and Flood
This week began with startling images of a fire on I-85 over the weekend and ended with images of water overtaking road ways around the state. Here are some of the photographs that illustrate the week we’ve had in Georgia. #1-13: On Saturday, a fire broke out on I-85 at Jimmy Carter Blvd. Two victims […]
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Pickens County schools closed due to icy road conditions
Schools in Pickens County are closed Friday due to icy road conditions. The school system said as a precaution it would be closed due to icy patches on roads at higher elevations and temperatures hovering around freezing. All students and staff have the day off, but 240-day staff should report to work only if it […]
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Two roads in Hall County remain closed due to storm damage
In the wake of yesterday’s storms that caused floods and road closures throughout Georgia, Hall County officials are reporting that two country roads remain closed. Both Lawson Road and Calvary Church Road remain closed due to hazardous conditions caused by heavy rains Thursday. “There’s a heavy storm water flow and possible damage to the roadway that […]
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VIDEO: Georgia lake jumps its banks into a playground
A Georgia Youtube channel called Adventures of Frank and Tina captured this startling view of Seabreeze Lake in Buchanan, Georgia. Heavy rains Thursday caused the lake to rise above the shoreline, flooding into an adjacent picnic area and playground. Flash floods struck Georgia Thursday causing flash flooding, downed power lines and closures and cancelations throughout […]
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The Public Record: Newt Gingrich was ‘disgusted and insulted’ by Nancy Pelosi ripping Trump’s speech
The tear heard ’round the world: At the end of President Donald Trump’s State of the Union Address, Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi ripped the printed copy of the speech. The move rallied liberals and enraged conservatives. The incident also placed Pelosi in the spotlight the next day and not Trump. The Aftermath: While […]
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Weather Alerts: Storms cause traffic problems and closures around Georgia
Heavy rains and thunder storms have rocked the state of Georgia overnight and in the morning hours today. Below is a live feed of alerts, cancellations and issues that are being posted as they come in. You may have to wait a moment for the feed to load.
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Gerald’s Pig & Shrimp to host Valentine’s Day benefit dinner
The Two Hundred Club of the Coastal Empire has partnered with Gerald’s Pig & Shrimp on Tybee Island for a Valentine’s Day benefit dinner at 5 p.m. February 14. The Chatham County Sheriff’s Office will donate Boston butts to the restaurant, which will then prepare them and include meals of perfectly smoked pulled pork […]