A large crowd of juveniles drew a police response at Atlantic Station Saturday, after a report of juveniles fighting, according to the Atlanta Police Department. Police said fireworks were set off in and around Atlantic Station, and later officers saw juveniles exchanging gunfire nearby. What’s Happening: Atlanta police said officers went to Atlantic Station at around […]
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Special Needs Day Skate Set For December 29 at Rink On The River in Canton
Families who need a quieter time on the ice will have a chance to skate during a Special Needs Day at Rink on the River Ice Skating Rink on Dec. 29. What’s Happening: The ice rink will host a Special Needs Day session from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., closing to the public so children with […]
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Christmas Day Double Shooting in South Georgia
A shooting on Christmas Day in Quitman left one man dead and a woman hurt, according to investigators. What’s Happening: Police were called to the 120 block of N. Culpepper Street in Quitman on Thursday, Dec. 25, after a shooting. The Georgia Bureau of Investigation is helping the Quitman Police Department with the investigation. What’s Important: Investigators […]
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2-Year-Old Shot on Christmas Morning: What We Know
A 2-year-old child was shot on Christmas morning in Walker County and remains hospitalized as investigators look into what happened. What’s Happening: The Georgia Bureau of Investigation is working with the Walker County Sheriff’s Office after a 2-year-old was shot in Rock Springs, but details on the shooting are sparse. What’s Important: The Walker County Sheriff’s Office […]
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Woman Dies After Side-By-Side Hits Tree In Jones County
A woman lost her life after the utility vehicle she was in hit a fallen tree on a road in Jones County. What’s Happening: The Jones County Sheriff’s Office is at the scene of a deadly crash on Barron Russell Road. A side-by-side vehicle hit a tree that was lying in the roadway. What’s Important: […]
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When Will Cooler Weather Arrive in Georgia?
Relief from the record warmth is on the way as temperatures are set to drop significantly next week. Sunday, temperatures will stay 15 to 20 degrees above normal, but a cold front on Monday will bring a sharp decrease. What’s Happening: Record warmth continues through Sunday, with cooler temperatures expected next week. What’s Important: After […]
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Will a Judge Dismiss Criminal Charges Against The Cobb Superior Court Clerk?
The clerk who oversees court records in Cobb County is asking a judge to dismiss the felony charges filed against her before the case goes any further. What’s Happening: Cobb County Superior Court Clerk Connie Taylor has filed a motion asking the court to dismiss the criminal indictment against her. The request asks the judge […]
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Georgia Hospitals Face Child Abandonment Crisis
A Georgia House committee says dozens of children are left behind in psychiatric facilities and emergency rooms, and families say they have run out of options to care for them. What’s Happening: The House Study Committee on Abandoned Child Placement Following Hospital Discharge released a final report this month. The report cites 500 children with […]
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Duluth Apartment Fire Leaves 13 People Homeless On Christmas Day
A fire on an apartment balcony in Duluth on Christmas Day forced 13 people from their homes. What’s Happening: Fire crews got a call about a fire at the MAA Pleasant Hill Apartments at 2500 Pleasant Hill Road at 2:14 p.m. Thursday. When firefighters arrived, they saw flames shooting from a second-floor balcony. What’s Important: […]
