What’s Happening: The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office says 48-year-old Lamika Blackwell Dangerfield was reported missing by her caregiver. According to the sheriff’s office, she was last seen on December 24, around 7 p.m., inside the 60 block of Davis Street. Deputies say Dangerfield is a Black woman with black hair and brown eyes. She is […]
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U.S. Strikes Nigeria On Christmas: What We Know
The United States military struck ISIS targets in northwest Nigeria on Christmas night. What’s Happening: President Donald Trump announced the strike on social media, saying he directed the military action as Commander in Chief against ISIS terrorists killing Christians in the region. What’s Important: Trump said he warned the terrorists before to stop killing Christians […]
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82-Year-Old Man Goes Missing From His Home in Lawrenceville Christmas Morning
Police need help finding an 82-year-old man who disappeared from his Lawrenceville home Christmas morning. What’s Happening: The Gwinnett County Police Department is searching for Otis Wright, who went missing from his home in the 1400 block of Silver Charm Lane SW. His family last saw him inside the house around 9:00 a.m. on Dec. […]
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Did Georgia Just Have Its Hottest Christmas Eve Ever?
Christmas Eve felt more like summer across Georgia as four cities shattered temperature records. What’s Happening: The National Weather Service reported new record highs at four main climate sites on Christmas Eve. • Atlanta hit 78 degrees, breaking the old record of 73 degrees from 2016. • Athens reached 78 degrees, topping the 77-degree record […]
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Pedestrian Dies After Being Struck By DeKalb Police Vehicle On I-75
A pedestrian died Tuesday night after being struck by a DeKalb County Police patrol vehicle on the I-75 express lanes in Cobb County. What’s Happening: A pedestrian was walking on the I-75 Northwest Corridor when they entered the travel lane and were hit by a marked DeKalb County Police patrol vehicle, according to the Cobb […]
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I’m Dreaming of a Hot Christmas
With Georgia’s temperatures expected to reach near 80 on Christmas Day, we thought we’d have a little bit of fun and share a parody of “White Christmas,” to accommodate Georgia’s usual Christmas weather, which is the opposite of snow. Here are the lyrics: I’m dreaming of a hot ChristmasJust like the ones I used to […]
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Fake Police Texts Target Kingsland Residents
Kingsland police are warning residents about a text message scam claiming people have unpaid fines and threatening suspension or a warrant for arrest if they don’t pay. What’s Happening: The police department says it has learned about the scam currently circulating. The texts demand payment and threaten arrest. What’s Important: Kingsland police will never contact […]
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Armed Robbery Suspect Wanted After Hitting Augusta Convenience Store
The Richmond County Sheriff’s Office is looking for a man who robbed a convenience store at gunpoint before Christmas. What’s Happening: A man robbed Kay’s Stop N Shop at 1902 Windsor Spring Road on December 23rd, 2025. He left on foot toward Windsor Spring Road and Lonsdale Drive around 10:34 pm. What’s Important: Deputies say […]