A passing cold front could spark a few isolated strong storms in north Georgia overnight, though widespread severe weather is not expected. What’s Happening: The National Weather Service says a low chance exists for an isolated strong to severe storm as a front moves across Georgia late tonight.• The risk is limited to parts of […]
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Drugs in The Mail?: Bibb County K-9 Stops Narcotics Shipment
A shipment of illegal drugs was stopped at a Macon post office after a Bibb County Sheriff’s Office K-9 alerted deputies to a suspicious package. What’s Happening: Deputies were called to the U.S. Post Office on South Street after a suspicious package was reported. A Bibb County Sheriff’s Office K-9 alerted on the package, and […]
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DeKalb Fugitive Arrested on Child Molestation Charges
A Decatur man is behind bars after sheriff’s deputies arrested him in connection with alleged child molestation incidents reported earlier this year. What’s Happening: The DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office Fugitive Unit arrested 34-year-old Adam Steele Ford of Decatur on December 18, 2025. Deputies located Ford on Flat Shoals Parkway outside a local business and took […]
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Police Shooting in Gwinnett County: What We Know
A police shooting was reported Thursday afternoon on Lockridge Drive NW in Gwinnett County, officials said. What’s Happening: Gwinnett County Police are on their way to the scene and will have more details later today. What’s Important: No additional information was released, including details about injuries or what happened before the shooting. How This Affects […]
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Salad Dressing Recall: What You Need to Know
Thousands of cases of salad dressing and barbecue sauce used in food service have been recalled after plastic material was found in an ingredient, according to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. What’s Happening: Ventura Foods, a California-based company, recalled 3,556 cases of salad dressing and 700 cases of barbecue sauce after discovering black plastic […]
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The 12 Days of Christmas, Georgia-Style
With the holiday season in full swing, Georgians don’t have to look far to find the Twelve Days of Christmas. With a little imagination, every gift in the familiar song shows up somewhere in the Peach State — sometimes loud, sometimes proud, and often right in front of us. Here’s how the classic carol sounds […]
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Police Want Tips On Target Shoplifting Suspects In McDonough
Henry County police say two people ran out of a McDonough Target with nearly $900 in merchandise and triggered a fire alarm, and they want the public’s help identifying them. What’s Happening: Henry County Police released a BOLO in a theft by shoplifting case connected to a Target on Jonesboro Road in McDonough. What’s Important: […]
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Wheeler High Graduate Returns to Marietta After Brown University Shooting
A Wheeler High School graduate safely evacuated Brown University after a mass shooting on campus killed two students and injured several others. What’s Happening: Edward Kim, a freshman engineering student at Brown University and a graduate of Wheeler STEM Magnet School, left campus Saturday after a shooting broke out in Providence, Rhode Island. Kim returned […]
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Could Georgia Have a White Christmas This Year?
Dreams of a snowy Christmas morning in Georgia may be fading as warmer weather is expected to settle in around the holiday. What’s Happening: Forecasts for the days leading up to Christmas show temperatures running well above normal across the Southeast, including Georgia. What’s Important: With temperatures staying that warm, snow is not likely. Forecasters […]
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DeKalb Firefighter Seriously Hurt in On-Duty Crash
A DeKalb County firefighter is recovering after being seriously injured in a crash while responding to an emergency. What’s Happening: DeKalb County Fire Rescue says Firefighter Eboni Kennedy was hurt in an on-duty motor vehicle collision while heading to an emergency call.• Three firefighters were inside the vehicle at the time, and all were injured• […]
