The Richmond County Sheriff’s Office has arrested Charles David Blackwell, a 55-year-old resident of Augusta, on charges of involuntary manslaughter following a deadly dog attack on Ira Road. Just the Facts: • Deputies responded to a report of a dog attack on the 3500 block of Ira Road at 10:29 a.m. on Dec. 18, 2024. […]
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Pedestrian Killed in Hit-and-Run in Bibb County
A woman was struck and killed by a vehicle late Wednesday night near Rose’s Shopping Center on Pio Nono Avenue in Macon, prompting an investigation by the Bibb County Sheriff’s Office. Just the Facts: • The incident occurred at approximately 10:25 p.m. on Pio Nono Avenue near Rose’s Shopping Center. • Deputies found a woman […]
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Woman Killed in Dog Attack in Richmond County
A woman lost her life Wednesday morning after being attacked by two dogs on Ira Road in Richmond County. Just The Facts: Deputies from the Richmond County Sheriff’s Office were called to the 3500 block of Ira Road at 10:29 a.m. on Dec. 18 in response to reports of a dog attack. Upon arrival, authorities […]
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Supreme Court to Decide If TikTok Ban Violates Free Speech
The U.S. Supreme Court has agreed to hear a case that will decide if banning TikTok and other apps under a federal law violates the First Amendment, which protects free speech. What’s Happening: The case focuses on the Protecting Americans from Foreign Adversary Controlled Applications Act, which aims to block apps tied to foreign governments. […]
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Georgia Power is Hiking Rates Again Next Month: What You Need to Know
Georgia energy regulators have signed off on a 3.5% rate increase for customers of Georgia Power. Members of the state Public Service Commission (PSC) unanimously approved the increase Tuesday, which will raise average residential customer bills by $5.48 per month. The rate hike is the latest of a series of increases the PSC has granted […]
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Public Safety Alert: Missing 13-year-old in Jackson County
Jackson County authorities are asking for help locating 13-year-old Jordan McCreery, who has been reported missing after walking away from West Jackson Middle School. Just The Facts: • Jordan McCreery is a 13-year-old white male, standing 5’5”. • He was last seen wearing a white Adidas jacket, a red T-shirt, and black shorts. • He […]
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Heat-Related Illnesses Rise Sharply on Hot Days
A new report from the Workers Compensation Research Institute shows heat-related illnesses, including heat exhaustion and heat stroke, occur seven times more often on days when temperatures exceed 90 degrees Fahrenheit compared to days with temperatures between 75 and 80 degrees Fahrenheit. The report, released in the dead of winter, analyzed workplace injury data to […]
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How Long Will The Fog Last Today?
A Dense Fog Advisory is in effect across all of North and Central Georgia, lasting until 11 a.m. Visibility has dropped below half a mile, creating hazardous driving conditions. There have already been reports of travel disruptions and accidents. What You Need to Know • Hazard: Dense fog reducing visibility to less than half a […]
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Barry Loudermilk Accuses Liz Cheney of Witness Tampering
Georgia Rep. Barry Loudermilk released a report Tuesday claiming that former Rep. Liz Cheney and the January 6th Select Committee mishandled their investigation into the 2021 Capitol attack. Loudermilk, who leads the House Administration Subcommittee on Oversight, also accused federal agencies of security failures, intelligence lapses, and obstructing inquiries into key aspects of the events. […]
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Trump Picks Herschel Walker As Ambassador to The Bahamas
Herschel Walker, a UGA sports icon and former U.S. Senate candidate, has been nominated by former President Donald Trump to serve as U.S. Ambassador to the Bahamas. What’s Happening: Walker, a Heisman Trophy winner and NFL Hall of Famer, has been a prominent figure in both sports and public service. Trump’s announcement praised Walker for […]
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Feds Sue City of Brunswick Over Trying to Close Church Homeless Shelter
The Justice Department is suing the city of Brunswick for trying to close a homeless shelter. The federal suit charges the city with violating the federal Religious Land Use and Institutionalized Persons Act through its efforts to interfere with and permanently close The Well, a faith-based shelter affiliated with the United Methodist Church. “Federal law […]
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Mother accused of kidnapping 7-year-old son in Snellville
Update: From The Gwinnett County Police Department – Royal Marks has been safely located, and Michelle Marks is now in police custody. Detectives assigned to this case acted swiftly, pursuing all available leads. During the investigation, they discovered that Michelle Marks had traveled earlier today from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport […]
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Will Christmas Be Warm in Georgia This Year?
It won’t be a white Christmas, but it may be a warm Christmas in the Peach State this year. Residents across Georgia can expect a mild Christmas this year, with forecasts pointing to warmer-than-average temperatures for the holiday week. What’s Happening: The National Weather Service predicts above-normal temperatures across the Lower 48 states for the […]
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Contest: Georgia Children Invited to Create Fish-Themed Artwork
Georgia students from kindergarten through grade 12 are invited to showcase their creativity in the 2024-25 International Fish Art Contest. Organized in part by the Georgia Department of Natural Resources’ Wildlife Resources Division, the contest encourages young artists to learn more about fish species and aquatic habitats through art and writing. “By using art and […]
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Georgia Electors Certify Trump’s Victory
Georgia’s Republican presidential electors formally cast their votes for former President Donald Trump Tuesday in a ceremony at the state Capitol. The 16 electors, consistently largely of local GOP leaders, met on the same day electors in every state cast their votes either for Trump or Vice President Kamala Harris, depending on which candidate the […]
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School Bus Crash in Cobb County: What We Know
A school bus crash on Roswell Road near Providence temporarily reduced traffic to a single lane Wednesday morning. Authorities report no injuries to the driver, children on board, or others involved in the collision. Just the Facts: • A school bus was involved in a collision near Roswell Road and Providence. • No injuries were […]
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81-Year-Old Woman Killed in Collision With Tractor-Trailer
An 81-year-old woman died Monday evening after a sedan collided with a tractor-trailer on Cumming Highway in Cherokee County. Just the facts: Bonnie Moore, of Canton, was pronounced dead at the scene after the crash near Soleil Parkway around 5:40 p.m., according to the Cherokee County Sheriff’s Office. • Moore was a passenger in a […]
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8th Annual Toy Drive for Veterans and Families in Warner Robins
Genesis Joy House Homeless Shelter in Warner Robins is hosting its 8th Annual Toy Drive to bring holiday cheer to economically challenged veteran families and their children. The event, scheduled for Saturday, December 21, 2024, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., will take place at 501 Marshall Avenue in Warner Robins, Georgia. The toy drive […]
