A baby in Georgia’s Coastal Health District has measles after traveling internationally, the Georgia Department of Public Health announced Monday. What’s Happening: The baby was too young to receive routine measles vaccinations. State health officials are working to identify people who may have been exposed. What’s Important: Measles spreads through the air when an infected […]
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Georgia U-Haul Chase Ends in Cemetery
A Byron man was arrested after leading Bibb County deputies on a chase in a stolen U-Haul truck that ended in a cemetery off Eisenhower Parkway. What Happened: Deputies tried to stop the stolen U-Haul on I-75, but the driver refused to stop. The chase left the interstate at Eisenhower Parkway and ended at a […]
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This Georgia High School Student is Giving a Ted Talk
A Harris County High School junior is about to share her message with a much larger audience. Addison “Addie” White has been selected as a featured presenter for TEDx Columbus State. According to the Harris County School District, she is the only teenager chosen to speak at this year’s event. White will deliver her talk […]
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Bacon County Jailer Arrested for Sexual Contact with Inmate
A Bacon County jailer was arrested January 12 on charges he had sexual contact with a female inmate and brought contraband into the jail. What’s Happening: David Jackson, 44, faces three felony charges: improper sexual contact by employee, items prohibited for possession by inmates, and violating oath of office. The Bacon County Sheriff asked the […]
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Hall County Auto Dealerships Implicated in Title Fraud Scheme
Nine people have been indicted and arrested in connection with a title fraud scheme that operated in North Georgia for seven years. What’s Happening: The Hall County Sheriff’s Office arrested nine suspects in December 2025 following a six-month investigation into a scheme where unlicensed drivers were charged hundreds of dollars to register vehicles under corporate […]
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Felon Arrested With Blue Lights, Badge, and Firearm in Gwinnett County
A traffic stop in Gwinnett County led to the arrest of a man on multiple charges after officers found a stolen tag, a firearm, a blue police light, and a fake badge. What’s Happening: Police released body cam footage of a police stop on September 18. Gwinnett County Police Officer C. Chewning and Corporal B. […]
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Boil Water Advisory in Gilmer County After Power Company Damages Water Main
The Ellijay-Gilmer County Water & Sewerage Authority issued a boil water advisory for the Yukon area after a power company damaged a water main while replacing a power pole. What’s Happening: The damage disrupted the water supply and caused water pressure to drop to extremely low levels. The advisory went into effect at midnight. on […]
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Savannah Man Arrested After Early Morning Shooting on State Street
A 21-year-old man is in custody after a woman was shot and wounded on West State Street early Sunday morning in downtown Savannah. What’s Happening: Savannah Police arrested Kevin Smith Jimenez Morales following a shooting at approximately 3:06 a.m. on January 11 in the 100 block of West State Street. A woman suffered gunshot wounds […]