Two people face trafficking charges after authorities seized 153 pounds of marijuana at a Duluth storage facility, along with more than $20,000 cash. The Details: Gwinnett County investigators arrested Jian Yi Wu and Hieu M. Quach on February 14 following a tip about a marijuana delivery. Police searched both the storage facility and a hotel […]
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CDC Layoffs: Fired Workers Rally for Support in Georgia
Public health employees and contractors who lost their jobs at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention gathered at the Georgia Capitol in Atlanta on Friday to put a face on the mass terminations and demand that state officials speak up for them with the Trump administration. The federal agency laid off hundreds of workers […]
Posted inWeather
Will It Rain in Georgia? A Look at This Week’s Forecast
Rain makes a fleeting appearance in the forecast this week, though calling it “rain” might be generous. 🌧️ What We Know: Georgia will flirt with precipitation Thursday when a cold front creeps through the state. The National Weather Service predicts most areas will collect less than a quarter-inch of rainfall — just enough to mess […]
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Georgia One Step Closer to Protecting IVF
Georgia families seeking to have children would have a guaranteed right to pursue in vitro fertilization (IVF) under legislation that cleared a state House committee Monday. While in vitro fertilization is already being practiced in Georgia, House Bill 428 would codify it into state law, protecting it from any litigation that might seek to prohibit […]
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A Man Was Shot in The Leg in Savannah: Police Hunt For The Shooter
A man was shot in the leg Sunday evening in Savannah, sending him to the hospital as police work to identify who pulled the trigger. The Details: The shooting happened around 6:30 p.m. on February 23 in the 1900 block of Live Oak Street. Police officers arrived to find a man with a gunshot wound […]
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Fire at Valdosta Home: What We Know
A fire at a home in Valdosta on Sunday night left one person displaced but caused no injuries, according to officials. The Details: At 9:02 p.m. on February 23, the Valdosta Fire Department responded to a report of a structure fire at a home on Langdale Drive. Firefighters arrived in less than three minutes to […]
Posted inIn The News
Cobb County Crash Leaves 22-Year-Old Seriously Injured
A crash on Dallas Highway in Cobb County left a 22-year-old Marietta man seriously injured Sunday night. The Details: Jackson Vasquez was outside his disabled Toyota Camry at 7:36 p.m. when a Ford Thunderbird struck the car and hit him. Vasquez was checking on passengers from a previous crash when the second collision happened at […]
Posted inSports
How Atlanta United Became An Unlikely Success Story
When Atlanta United entered Major League Soccer (MLS) in 2017, few could have predicted the rapid success the team would achieve. Expansion teams in any league often struggle in their early years, needing time to build a competitive roster, develop a fan base, and establish a winning culture. However, Atlanta United defied expectations, quickly becoming […]
Posted inRecreation
Big Changes Coming to East Roswell Park
Roswell residents can look forward to exciting new amenities at East Roswell Park as the city moves forward with a series of major improvements. The 40-acre park, which has been a staple in the community since the early 1990s, is getting a multi-million-dollar upgrade that will enhance accessibility, expand recreation options, and modernize facilities. ✨ […]
Posted inClark Chronicles
My Kids Were Right (Don’t Tell Them)
Last weekend, I took my family to see the Dog Man movie, an event that had been a year in the making. You see, my children have been addicted to the Dog Man books for twelve solid months. They read them, re-read them, quote them, and act out scenes in the living room. I, meanwhile, […]
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Search Continues for Missing High School Coach
The search for Gary Jones, a beloved high school coach, has entered its third week on Lake Oconee. Jones and his fiancée, Joycelyn Wilson, disappeared on February 8 during a boating trip to celebrate his 50th birthday. Their empty boat was found circling near Wallace Dam that evening. Wilson’s body was recovered the next day, […]
Posted inCrime
Deadly Crash: Stolen Range Rover and Tractor-Trailer Collision on I-75
Three people died Thursday when their stolen Range Rover crashed into a tractor-trailer during a police pursuit on I-75 in Crisp County. The Details: The chase began in Houston County and ended near mile marker 103 when the Range Rover struck the back of a semi-truck. All three people in the SUV died at the […]
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Help Find Missing Hall County Teen Kaila Moreno
15-year-old Kaila Moreno disappeared from her home on Fran Mar Drive in Hall County around midnight on Feb. 22. Police are asking for the public’s help in finding her. She is described as 5 feet tall, weighing 140 pounds, with black hair and brown eyes. She was last seen wearing a black jacket and pajamas. […]
Posted inEvents
Cobb Residents: Get Eggs-pert Advice on Raising Backyard Chickens
Ready to rule the roost? West Cobb Regional Library is hosting a crash course on backyard chickens. Learn the basics before you bring home your first feathered friend. 🐔 What It Is: Thinking about raising chickens? Get the lowdown at Backyard Chickens 101. Local experts will cover everything from coops to clucking. This free event […]
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Man Dies in Late-Night Shooting in Savannah
A man died from gunshot wounds late Wednesday night near Live Oak Street and East 39th Street in Savannah. The Details: Police found the wounded man around 11 p.m. after receiving alerts about gunfire in the area. Despite emergency medical care at the scene, the man died from his injuries. How You Can Help: Anyone […]
Posted inNational
Anxiety Mounts Among Social Security Recipients as DOGE Troops Settle in
President Donald Trump was asked at a press conference this month if there were any federal agencies or programs that Elon Musk’s newly formed Department of Government Efficiency wouldn’t be allowed to mess with. “Social Security will not be touched,” Trump answered, echoing a promise he has been making for years. Despite his eagerness to […]
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Scam Alert: No, Burke County Deputies Aren’t Calling You to Demand Cash
Burke County residents face a new threat from scammers who’ve traded their Nigerian prince costumes for fake police badges. 🚨 What We Know: Criminals are burning up phone lines across Burke County, pretending to be sheriff’s deputies. They’re threatening residents with arrests unless they fork over cash payments. The scammers are using the phone number […]
Posted inIn The News
Four Georgia Post Offices Failed to Meet Federal Standards
Four Central Georgia post offices left residents waiting weeks for critical mail, including bills and packages, according to a new federal audit. The worst offender? Warner Robins, where nearly 800 packages sat undelivered. The other post offices that failed were Macon, Perry, and Gray. 📬 Why It Matters: Residents face mounting late fees and missed […]
