An accidental trigger of a school security alert caused a brief response at Screven County Middle School on Monday morning, but school officials say there was never any danger. What’s Happening: A staff member at Screven County Middle School accidentally activated the Centegix security alert system, according to the Screven County School System. What’s Important: The school […]
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Inmate Sets Fire at Fulton County Jail: What We Know
A fire set inside the Rice Street Jail sent inmates and staff to the hospital Friday evening and forced the evacuation of an entire floor, officials said. What’s Happening: An inmate resident started a fire around 5:15 p.m. in a shower on the bottom tier of a housing zone on the seventh floor of the jail’s […]
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Emergency Sewer Repair Will Close Lanes On North Druid Hills Road Overnight
What’s Happening: DeKalb County Department of Watershed Management emergency crews will close lanes beginning at 7 p.m. at the intersection of North Druid Hills Road and Spring Creek Road in the 30033 ZIP code to repair a damaged sewer main. What’s Important: Water service will not be impacted, but traffic delays are expected, and drivers are urged […]
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Walker County Man Gets Life Sentence for Raping Family Members
A Walker County man has been sentenced to life in prison after a jury found him guilty of raping and molesting two children in his family. What’s Happening: A Walker County jury convicted 24-year-old Christian Austin Raines, on Dec. 3 after a three-day trial before Chief Superior Court Judge Brian House in Lafayette. Raines was found […]
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Marietta Man Killed in Motorcycle Crash at Busy Acworth Intersection
A Marietta man died Saturday night after a crash involving a motorcycle and a car at a major Acworth intersection, according to Cobb County police. What’s Happening: Cobb County police are investigating a fatal motorcycle crash that happened around 9:42 p.m. Saturday at the intersection of Stilesboro Road and Mack Dobbs Road in Acworth. Police said […]
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Georgia Ranks Among Worst States for Senior Health
Older adults in Georgia are facing some of the highest rates of chronic illness and physical limits in the country, placing the state among the worst for senior health, according to new national research. What’s Happening: A study by Opera Beds analyzed chronic disease rates, physical ability, mental health, and life expectancy among Americans age 65 […]
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Georgia Sun Publisher Releases New Humor Book
B.T. Clark, publisher of The Georgia Sun, has released his first book—a collection that examines modern life through the lens of a journalist who has been covering Georgia for over 20 years. What’s Happening: “Principles Are Like Pants: You Ought to Have Some” is now available from Sun Publishing. Clark, an award-winning journalist with over 20 […]
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Norcross Apartment Fire Destroys 6 Units
A late-night apartment fire in Norcross damaged six units and forced dozens of people from their homes, according to Gwinnett County fire officials. What’s Happening: Firefighters were called at 10:03 p.m. Sunday to the Las Palmas apartments at 2113 Seasons Parkway after multiple 911 callers reported a fire in a building. Crews arrived to find heavy […]
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Georgia Faces Dangerous Cold
Georgia is facing dangerous wind chills that could harm people, pets, and property. What’s Happening: A Cold Weather Advisory went into effect at 6 p.m. Sunday and lasts until 8 a.m. Monday across the state. Wind chill temperatures will drop to between 8 and 18 degrees, with some areas in the north Georgia mountains feeling […]
