A Georgia business owner says she was treated differently at her bank when trying to get a simple debit card replacement. What’s Happening: Alexis Vaughn has hired lawyers after an incident at an Ameris Bank branch in Alpharetta. She says bank staff racially profiled her while she tried to get a replacement debit card for […]
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A Christmas Carol: Your Boss is Scrooge and We’re all Bob Cratchit Now
If there’s one tradition that holds the holidays together better than duct tape, denial, and the vague hope that your in-laws will cancel, it’s the annual viewing of Christmas movies. We all have our favorites. Some of you are It’s a Wonderful Life purists. Some of you prefer the chaotic energy of National Lampoon’s Christmas […]
Posted inLocal Heroes
Thrilling Whale Rescue Off Georgia Coast: What We Know
A team from the Georgia Department of Natural Resources was documenting the second North Atlantic right whale calf of the season about four miles offshore of the Florida/Georgia border on Wednesday when they received an urgent message. “We had just started a biopsy,” Jessica Thompson, senior wildlife biologist, told The Current GA. “We were literally […]
Posted inWeather
New Maps Show Just How Cold Georgia Will Get Sunday
New weather maps released Friday show the cold snap hitting Georgia late Sunday will be sharper and colder than earlier outlooks suggested. What’s Happening: Updated National Weather Service maps show wind chills dropping into the single digits and teens across much of north and central Georgia late Sunday night into Monday morning. What’s Important: This will be […]
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Emergency Cold Weather Shelter Opens In Bulloch County
A cold weather advisory is in effect Sunday night through Monday morning, with dangerously low wind chills expected across southeast Georgia. Bulloch County officials say a warming shelter will be open for anyone who needs a safe place to stay. What’s Happening: Bulloch County Public Safety and Emergency Management say Pittman Park United Methodist Church will […]
Posted inFood
New Smashburger Spot Bully Run Coming To The Mill On Etowah In 2026
A new, family-friendly burger restaurant is coming to downtown Canton. Bully Run, a smashburger concept from the owners of POPS Canton, plans to open at The Mill on Etowah in early 2026. What’s Happening: Bully Run will open in the former Community Burger space at The Mill on Etowah, a historic mixed-use development along the Etowah […]
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Forsyth Park Fountain Reopens
What’s Happening: The City of Savannah will host a community event Thursday, Dec. 19, to officially reactivate the historic Forsyth Park Fountain. City leaders and residents will gather for a short program, followed by a holiday-themed celebration around the restored fountain. • Photos with Santa and Mrs. Claus• Light refreshments• Holiday activities for all ages• Commemorative […]
Posted inCrime
Postal Worker Accused of Stealing Mail in Cobb County
A postal worker assigned to an East Cobb post office is accused of stealing greeting cards from the mail and taking cash and gift cards inside, according to federal and local authorities. What’s Happening: Federal investigators and Cobb County police say a United States Postal Service employee stole mail over a two-month period while working […]
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A Cold Snap Will Blow Through Georgia Next Week
A cold front moving through Georgia Sunday will bring warm morning temperatures before a sharp drop that could freeze pipes. What’s Happening: Sunday starts mild in the mid 40s with highs in the 50s by early afternoon. But temperatures will fall fast after sunset, dropping into the 20s before midnight with wind gusts up to […]
Posted inTraffic & Transportation
Semi Truck Overturns on I-575 in Woodstock
A semi truck flipped onto its side on I-575 north Thursday afternoon, forcing lane closures that backed up traffic across Woodstock. What’s Happening: All lanes reopened at 4:04 p.m. after the overturned tractor-trailer on I-575 north just past Exit 9 reduced traffic to a single lane, according to Woodstock Police. What’s Important: The truck rollover created heavy […]
