If you are making holiday plans, the weather across Georgia looks mild and mostly dry through Christmas, according to the National Weather Service. What’s Happening: Forecasters say warmer temperatures will settle in for the holiday week, with mild nights and comfortable daytime highs. What’s Important: Christmas Eve and Christmas Day both look warm and bright. […]
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Two Killed in Fiery Wrong-Way Crash on Athens Inner Loop
Two people were killed and two others were critically injured after a wrong-way driver caused a fiery crash on Athens’ Loop 10 early Sunday, police said. What’s Happening: Athens-Clarke County Police responded around 12:08 a.m. to reports of a wrong-way driver on the Ga. 10 Inner Loop. Minutes later, officers were called to a crash […]
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What We Know About the Atlanta Airport Shooting
A man was taken to the hospital after police found him with an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport. What’s Happening: Officers responded to the airport and located a man who had been shot.• Police said the injury appeared to be self-inflicted• Airport operations continued as normal What’s Important: Police said the […]
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Georgia Restaurant Owner Yells at Mother Over Breastfeeding
A video recorded inside a Blue Ridge restaurant shows a heated confrontation after a mother breastfed her baby during a family dinner. What’s Happening: Aris Kopiec was eating with her family at Toccoa Riverside Restaurant on Nov. 8 when the owner confronted her. What’s Important: Kopiec recorded the encounter near the restaurant entrance. The video […]
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Bicyclist Seriously Hurt In Long County Hit-And-Run
A bicyclist was seriously injured Saturday afternoon after a driver struck him and then drove away in Long County. What’s Happening: A hit-and-run crash happened Saturday on SR 38 in Long County, according to the Georgia State Patrol. What’s Important: Troopers say the driver failed to stay in their lane and hit the bicyclist, causing […]
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Gwinnett County SWAT Standoff Ends Peacefully After Neighbor Dispute
A tense situation in Gwinnett County ended safely Saturday evening after police resolved a standoff sparked by a neighbor dispute. What’s Happening: Police say a dispute between neighbors near Belvaird Drive and Sugarloaf Parkway escalated into gunfire. What’s Important: Police said the suspect was taken into custody without incident. No injuries were reported among officers […]
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Man Critically Injured After Being Struck by Train in Jones County
A Jones County man is in critical condition after being hit by a train while walking along railroad tracks, the Jones County Sheriff’s Office said. What’s Happening: Deputies are investigating a pedestrian versus train incident that happened Saturday in Jones County. What’s Important: Investigators say the incident appears to be an accident, but they have […]
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Will Cracker Barrel Be Open on Christmas Day and Christmas Eve?
If Cracker Barrel is part of your holiday routine, you may want to double-check your plans before heading out. What’s Happening: Cracker Barrel has confirmed how it will operate around Christmas. The restaurant chain will follow a special holiday schedule. What’s Important: On Christmas Eve, most Cracker Barrel locations will be open but are expected […]
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Elderly Driver Crashes Into Lilburn QuikTrip
Five people were injured after a car drove into a gas station in Lilburn, police said. What’s Happening: An elderly woman crashed into a QuikTrip on Lawrenceville Highway while trying to park, according to police. Officers said she pressed the gas pedal instead of the brake. What’s Important: Three of the five injured, including one […]
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Georgia Weather Shift Ahead: Here’s What We Know
If you are wrapping up Christmas shopping or counting down the final workdays before the holiday, the weather should cooperate across much of Georgia, according to the National Weather Service in Atlanta. What’s Happening: Most of the state will stay dry over the next several days, with only a small chance of isolated showers on […]
