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Around Georgia: Bulloch County Officials Sworn In, MARTA Streetcar Service Update, and New Year’s Closures

Streetcar Service Suspended: MARTA will suspend streetcar service from Jan. 13-17, 2025, to allow Georgia Power to complete emergency repairs on Carnegie Way. During the shutdown, MARTA will operate shuttle vans, designed to resemble the streetcar, along the route. Additional contractors and utility companies will also use the downtime to make repairs near the tracks. […]

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Extreme Weather Events are Happening More Often: Here’s How it Impacts Your Wallet

AccuWeather expert meteorologists say 2024 will go down in the record books as a hot and stormy year with frequent rounds of extreme weather across the United States.   “We witnessed a historic year of extreme weather in America. Hurricanes, floods, damaging windstorms, large hail and tornadoes devastated communities across the country,” said AccuWeather Chief Meteorologist […]

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38-Year-Old Woman Shot in Macon

A Macon woman is recovering after a Sunday morning shooting on Ashland Drive, and investigators are asking for the public’s help. Just The Facts: The Details: Deputies arrived after a call to the Macon-Bibb Emergency-911 Center reported shots fired. Paramedics transported the victim, and medical staff later confirmed her condition as stable. Investigators have not […]

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Severe Storms Could Hit Coastal Georgia on Sunday

Forecasters warn of strong storms and damaging winds Sunday afternoon in Coastal Georgia, with a small chance of tornadoes and flash flooding. 🌪️ Why It Matters: Severe weather can cause power outages, property damage, and hazardous travel conditions. Residents need to stay prepared and informed as the system moves through. 🌧️ What’s Expected:A weather system […]

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Prepare for Weekend Storms in Georgia: What to Expect

AccuWeather expert meteorologists say there is an increasing risk of severe thunderstorms and tornadoes across the Gulf Coast states on Saturday.   “We saw multiple tornadoes already this week. Get ready; the threat of severe weather continues right through the weekend across the South,” said AccuWeather Chief On-Air Meteorologist Bernie Rayno.   AccuWeather expert meteorologists issued a […]