A Bacon County jailer was arrested January 12 on charges he had sexual contact with a female inmate and brought contraband into the jail. What’s Happening: David Jackson, 44, faces three felony charges: improper sexual contact by employee, items prohibited for possession by inmates, and violating oath of office. The Bacon County Sheriff asked the […]
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Hall County Auto Dealerships Implicated in Title Fraud Scheme
Nine people have been indicted and arrested in connection with a title fraud scheme that operated in North Georgia for seven years. What’s Happening: The Hall County Sheriff’s Office arrested nine suspects in December 2025 following a six-month investigation into a scheme where unlicensed drivers were charged hundreds of dollars to register vehicles under corporate […]
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Felon Arrested With Blue Lights, Badge, and Firearm in Gwinnett County
A traffic stop in Gwinnett County led to the arrest of a man on multiple charges after officers found a stolen tag, a firearm, a blue police light, and a fake badge. What’s Happening: Police released body cam footage of a police stop on September 18. Gwinnett County Police Officer C. Chewning and Corporal B. […]
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Boil Water Advisory in Gilmer County After Power Company Damages Water Main
The Ellijay-Gilmer County Water & Sewerage Authority issued a boil water advisory for the Yukon area after a power company damaged a water main while replacing a power pole. What’s Happening: The damage disrupted the water supply and caused water pressure to drop to extremely low levels. The advisory went into effect at midnight. on […]
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Savannah Man Arrested After Early Morning Shooting on State Street
A 21-year-old man is in custody after a woman was shot and wounded on West State Street early Sunday morning in downtown Savannah. What’s Happening: Savannah Police arrested Kevin Smith Jimenez Morales following a shooting at approximately 3:06 a.m. on January 11 in the 100 block of West State Street. A woman suffered gunshot wounds […]
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Health Insurance Companies Are Blatantly Breaking Georgia’s Mental Health Coverage Law
Georgia Insurance and Safety Fire Commissioner John F. King announced fines totaling more than $20 million against health insurance companies for violating state and federal mental health parity laws that require equal coverage for mental health and physical health services. What’s Happening: State regulators found more than 6,000 violations after examining 22 insurance companies. The […]
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Georgia Weather: Temperatures Drop This Week
Temperatures across Georgia will return to typical January levels this week after near-record warmth at the start of 2026, according to The National Weather Service. What’s Happening: High temperatures will be in the 40s and 50s on Monday, then moderate back toward seasonal averages through the week. The coldest temperatures are forecast for late in […]