A driver died Monday morning after running a stop sign and hitting a tractor-trailer in Burke County. What’s Happening: Burke County Sheriff’s Office deputies responded to a crash at Highway 23 and Ben Hatcher Road around 5:20 a.m. on December 29. According to law enforcement, a passenger vehicle traveling west on Ben Hatcher Road failed […]
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Georgia is Under a Red Flag Warning Today: What is it and Why Does it Matter?
The National Weather Service in Peachtree City issued a Red Flag Warning for north and central Georgia on December 30 at 1:16 a.m. What’s Happening: The warning runs from noon to 7 p.m. today. The National Weather Service issued it because of gusty winds, low relative humidity, and dry fuels. What’s Important: Northwest winds are […]
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Manhunt Under Way For Fugitive Who Escaped From Police Car in Chatham County
A man escaped from a Chatham County police car near Chatham Parkway and Police Memorial Drive. What’s Happening: Robert Wayne Bookter, 39, was last seen wearing handcuffs, a camouflage jacket and camouflage pants. Police had arrested him on aggravated assault charges from another jurisdiction. What’s Important: Police believe Bookter used pepper spray or similar material […]
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Father Helps Convince Son to Surrender in Alpharetta SWAT Standoff
A 28-year-old murder suspect surrendered to authorities Tuesday after a standoff at an Alpharetta hotel. What’s Happening: The FBI tracked Quintavious Malcolm to a Comfort Suites hotel near Old Roswell and Mansell roads Tuesday afternoon. Malcolm refused to come out. The FBI, Alpharetta Police and North Fulton SWAT responded. Malcolm’s father arrived and spoke with […]
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Cherokee SWAT Training Could Bring Loud Noises Today
People near Lower Bethany Road in Cherokee County were told to expect loud noises today during a SWAT training exercise. The Cherokee Sheriff’s Office said the sounds are from training and are not an emergency. What’s Happening: The Cherokee Sheriff’s Office in Georgia announced its SWAT team will train today in the area of Lower […]
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Arrests Made In Hit-And-Run That Killed 14-Year-Old in Chatham County
Two men have been arrested and a vehicle has been recovered after a 14-year-old boy was killed in a hit-and-run while riding an electric bike in Chatham County, police said. What’s Happening: Chatham County Police Department detectives arrested 32-year-old Castro Miguel Reyes and 29-year-old Olvin Antonio Ramos in connection with the fatal hit-and-run that killed […]
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Temperatures in Georgia Dip Into The 20s Tonight
Parts of Georgia are expected to see cold weather tonight through Tuesday morning, with low temperatures forecast to drop into the 20s. Officials are urging residents to take simple steps to protect homes, pets, and plants from the freeze. What’s Happening: Temperatures tonight through Tuesday morning are expected to fall into the 20s in Georgia. […]
Posted inTraffic & Transportation
Crash Disrupts 2 Railroad Crossings in Burke County
A vehicle crash is disrupting traffic at two railroad crossings in Midville, the Burke County Sheriff’s Office says. Drivers are being asked to steer clear and use other routes. What’s Happening: According to the Burke County Sheriff’s Office, a vehicle accident is affecting railroad crossings at; The sheriff’s office is asking drivers to avoid these […]
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Guns: When is Enough Killing, Enough?
“The existence of evil is one of the very best reasons to arm law-abiding citizens,” – Trump to NRA convention in Texas, 5-28-22 Over the last few decades, GOP politicians like Donald Trump and Gov. Brian Kemp have pushed for less gun control. Kemp has pushed the issue here, running campaign ads with him holding a […]
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Marjorie Taylor Greene Says Speaker Mike Johnson Takes Orders From White House
Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene says House Speaker Mike Johnson is not the Republican leader and follows orders from the White House. What’s Happening: Greene made the comments during a December interview with The New York Times. The newspaper published a profile of her on Monday. What She Said: “I want you to know that Johnson […]
