A fire set inside the Rice Street Jail sent inmates and staff to the hospital Friday evening and forced the evacuation of an entire floor, officials said. What’s Happening: An inmate resident started a fire around 5:15 p.m. in a shower on the bottom tier of a housing zone on the seventh floor of the jail’s […]
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Emergency Sewer Repair Will Close Lanes On North Druid Hills Road Overnight
What’s Happening: DeKalb County Department of Watershed Management emergency crews will close lanes beginning at 7 p.m. at the intersection of North Druid Hills Road and Spring Creek Road in the 30033 ZIP code to repair a damaged sewer main. What’s Important: Water service will not be impacted, but traffic delays are expected, and drivers are urged […]
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Walker County Man Gets Life Sentence for Raping Family Members
A Walker County man has been sentenced to life in prison after a jury found him guilty of raping and molesting two children in his family. What’s Happening: A Walker County jury convicted 24-year-old Christian Austin Raines, on Dec. 3 after a three-day trial before Chief Superior Court Judge Brian House in Lafayette. Raines was found […]
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Marietta Man Killed in Motorcycle Crash at Busy Acworth Intersection
A Marietta man died Saturday night after a crash involving a motorcycle and a car at a major Acworth intersection, according to Cobb County police. What’s Happening: Cobb County police are investigating a fatal motorcycle crash that happened around 9:42 p.m. Saturday at the intersection of Stilesboro Road and Mack Dobbs Road in Acworth. Police said […]
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Georgia Ranks Among Worst States for Senior Health
Older adults in Georgia are facing some of the highest rates of chronic illness and physical limits in the country, placing the state among the worst for senior health, according to new national research. What’s Happening: A study by Opera Beds analyzed chronic disease rates, physical ability, mental health, and life expectancy among Americans age 65 […]
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Georgia Sun Publisher Releases New Humor Book
B.T. Clark, publisher of The Georgia Sun, has released his first book—a collection that examines modern life through the lens of a journalist who has been covering Georgia for over 20 years. What’s Happening: “Principles Are Like Pants: You Ought to Have Some” is now available from Sun Publishing. Clark, an award-winning journalist with over 20 […]
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Norcross Apartment Fire Destroys 6 Units
A late-night apartment fire in Norcross damaged six units and forced dozens of people from their homes, according to Gwinnett County fire officials. What’s Happening: Firefighters were called at 10:03 p.m. Sunday to the Las Palmas apartments at 2113 Seasons Parkway after multiple 911 callers reported a fire in a building. Crews arrived to find heavy […]
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Georgia Faces Dangerous Cold
Georgia is facing dangerous wind chills that could harm people, pets, and property. What’s Happening: A Cold Weather Advisory went into effect at 6 p.m. Sunday and lasts until 8 a.m. Monday across the state. Wind chill temperatures will drop to between 8 and 18 degrees, with some areas in the north Georgia mountains feeling […]
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Georgia Bank Accused of Racial Profiling
A Georgia business owner says she was treated differently at her bank when trying to get a simple debit card replacement. What’s Happening: Alexis Vaughn has hired lawyers after an incident at an Ameris Bank branch in Alpharetta. She says bank staff racially profiled her while she tried to get a replacement debit card for […]
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A Christmas Carol: Your Boss is Scrooge and We’re all Bob Cratchit Now
If there’s one tradition that holds the holidays together better than duct tape, denial, and the vague hope that your in-laws will cancel, it’s the annual viewing of Christmas movies. We all have our favorites. Some of you are It’s a Wonderful Life purists. Some of you prefer the chaotic energy of National Lampoon’s Christmas […]
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Thrilling Whale Rescue Off Georgia Coast: What We Know
A team from the Georgia Department of Natural Resources was documenting the second North Atlantic right whale calf of the season about four miles offshore of the Florida/Georgia border on Wednesday when they received an urgent message. “We had just started a biopsy,” Jessica Thompson, senior wildlife biologist, told The Current GA. “We were literally […]
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New Maps Show Just How Cold Georgia Will Get Sunday
New weather maps released Friday show the cold snap hitting Georgia late Sunday will be sharper and colder than earlier outlooks suggested. What’s Happening: Updated National Weather Service maps show wind chills dropping into the single digits and teens across much of north and central Georgia late Sunday night into Monday morning. What’s Important: This will be […]
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Emergency Cold Weather Shelter Opens In Bulloch County
A cold weather advisory is in effect Sunday night through Monday morning, with dangerously low wind chills expected across southeast Georgia. Bulloch County officials say a warming shelter will be open for anyone who needs a safe place to stay. What’s Happening: Bulloch County Public Safety and Emergency Management say Pittman Park United Methodist Church will […]
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New Smashburger Spot Bully Run Coming To The Mill On Etowah In 2026
A new, family-friendly burger restaurant is coming to downtown Canton. Bully Run, a smashburger concept from the owners of POPS Canton, plans to open at The Mill on Etowah in early 2026. What’s Happening: Bully Run will open in the former Community Burger space at The Mill on Etowah, a historic mixed-use development along the Etowah […]
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Forsyth Park Fountain Reopens
What’s Happening: The City of Savannah will host a community event Thursday, Dec. 19, to officially reactivate the historic Forsyth Park Fountain. City leaders and residents will gather for a short program, followed by a holiday-themed celebration around the restored fountain. • Photos with Santa and Mrs. Claus• Light refreshments• Holiday activities for all ages• Commemorative […]
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Postal Worker Accused of Stealing Mail in Cobb County
A postal worker assigned to an East Cobb post office is accused of stealing greeting cards from the mail and taking cash and gift cards inside, according to federal and local authorities. What’s Happening: Federal investigators and Cobb County police say a United States Postal Service employee stole mail over a two-month period while working […]
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A Cold Snap Will Blow Through Georgia Next Week
A cold front moving through Georgia Sunday will bring warm morning temperatures before a sharp drop that could freeze pipes. What’s Happening: Sunday starts mild in the mid 40s with highs in the 50s by early afternoon. But temperatures will fall fast after sunset, dropping into the 20s before midnight with wind gusts up to […]
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Semi Truck Overturns on I-575 in Woodstock
A semi truck flipped onto its side on I-575 north Thursday afternoon, forcing lane closures that backed up traffic across Woodstock. What’s Happening: All lanes reopened at 4:04 p.m. after the overturned tractor-trailer on I-575 north just past Exit 9 reduced traffic to a single lane, according to Woodstock Police. What’s Important: The truck rollover created heavy […]
