A tractor-trailer driver died Friday morning when his truck overturned and blocked an exit ramp on I-75 southbound in Cobb County. What’s Happening: Jeffrey Tanke, 63, from Wood Lake, Minnesota, was driving south on I-75 around 5:50 a.m. when the tractor-trailer hit a guardrail at the Wade Green Road exit. The truck left the road […]
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Rome Police Search For SUV After Hit-And-Run At Circle K
Rome police are asking for help identifying a vehicle that left the scene of a hit-and-run on December 18. What’s Happening: The hit-and-run happened at the Garden Lakes Circle K. Police are looking for a light-colored compact SUV, possibly a Toyota Yaris, that was seen leaving the area after the incident. What We Know: The […]
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Rome Police Search For Missing 28-year-old Woman
Rome police are asking for help finding a missing woman last seen in the area in December. What’s Happening: The Rome Police Department is searching for Haley Holbrook, a white woman who stands 5 feet 6 inches tall and weighs between 140 and 160 pounds. She has brown hair, blue eyes, and is missing her […]
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Shots Fired Into Warner Robins Home on New Year’s Day
Warner Robins police arrested an 18-year-old man after shots were fired into a home on Kelly Street early New Year’s Day. What’s Happening: Officers responded to the 600 block of Kelly Street at 3:21 a.m. on January 1, 2026, after shots were fired. Brandon Lee, 27, and Zondria Brown, 27, were inside the home when […]
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Police Release More Details of Shooting of Uber Driver in Lawrenceville
Lawrenceville police identified the victim in a New Year’s Day homicide as 58-year-old Cesar Tejada of Grayson, who was working as an Uber driver when he was shot and killed. What’s Happening: Police released Tejada’s identity on January 2. Officers found him suffering from a gunshot wound in the roadway on the 600 block of […]
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Snow or No? Georgia’s Favorite Winter Question, Answered
With a sweltering summer and a dry fall, the freeze in early November reminded Geogians that winter is here. While there was a hint of snowfall during the freeze, many Georgians were left asking the big question – Will Georgia see more snow this year? Here’s what we know. Predictions of snow in Georgia this […]
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Marietta Steakhouse Fails Health Inspection
Mac’s Chophouse in Marietta received a score of 64 during a routine health inspection on Dec. 30, 2025. What’s Happening: The restaurant at 19 N Park Square NE in Marietta failed its most recent health inspection with a score of 64. Health inspectors documented nine violations during the routine inspection. What’s Important: The restaurant lost […]
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The New Year’s Resolution Too Many People Skip
As we head into 2026, many people are setting goals for the year ahead. Some are practical. Some are aspirational. And some are familiar promises we make every January. There is also a popular idea floating around that cutting back on news or “taking a break from the news” is a healthy resolution. In reality, […]
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Man Shot in Broad Daylight on New Year’s Day at Macon Gas Station
The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office arrested two people in connection with the death of 27-year-old Ahmad Shahid Roberts at a Shell gas station in Macon. What’s Happening: Investigators arrested 28-year-old Malik Harris of Macon and 25-year-old Desmond Dewayne Hill of Macon. Deputies took both men into custody at the River Bend Apartments on Mercer University […]
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Signs Your Business Needs Professional Industrial or Commercial Cleaning
Many businesses rely on routine cleaning to function properly. But a time comes when basic maintenance doesn’t do enough. With operations growing and equipment getting worn, appearance is a normal requirement. For many decision-makers, things have to change when standard cleaning no longer keeps up with daily demands. Facilities with more operations need a higher […]