Georgia will see rain overnight into Monday, pleasant sunshine Tuesday and Wednesday, then scattered showers return before a cold front brings a significant temperature drop this weekend. What’s Happening: Showers will move through tonight into early Monday morning, but heavy rain and flooding are not expected. The week brings a mix of sun and showers before […]
New Lane on I-285 Opens Monday
Drivers on I-285 westbound will get some relief Monday when Georgia DOT opens a new lane designed to cut down on congestion and make merging safer. What’s Happening: Six travel lanes will be in operation between the Roswell Road on-ramp and Riverside Drive off-ramp starting Monday, December 8. The new auxiliary lane is now complete after […]
Your Soundtrack for Holiday Stress
It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas and I couldn’t be happier. If you’re a regular reader of my columns you know this hasn’t been an easy year for me or my family and the feeling of hope the holiday season brings is certainly welcome in our house. But we also know that the […]
Why Are Flags at Half-Staff This Weekend in Georgia?
American flags across Georgia are flying at half-staff this Sunday to honor the thousands who died 84 years ago in the surprise attack on Pearl Harbor. What’s Happening: President Donald Trump ordered all U.S. flags lowered to half-staff on December 7, 2025, for National Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day. Georgia follows this order at all state buildings […]
Gwinnett Double Homicide Investigation Ends With Arrest in Tennessee
Two people were killed and another injured in connected shootings Thursday night in Gwinnett County before police tracked down the suspect in Tennessee. What’s Happening: Gwinnett County Police officers found a man with a neck wound on Windscape Village Lane in Norcross just after 10 p.m. Minutes later, officers discovered two people shot dead inside a […]
False Weapon Report Triggers Lockdown At Jackson High School
What’s Happening: The Butts County Sheriff’s Office responded to Jackson High School Thursday morning after school officials received a report of a possible weapon on campus. Deputies searched the school while it was placed on code yellow, which restricts movement in the building. What’s Important: No weapon was found and the report was false. No students or […]
Opinion: AI Is Coming For Our Jobs, Our Minds, And Our Souls
2025: what a ride. In a year replete with remarkable achievements – the first AIDS patients being cured with stem cells, restoring sight to the blind using checks notes human teeth , jettisoning Katy Perry to space (She came back. So not a net ‘win.’) – humanity also reached its Apex of Hubris: Making ourselves […]
Duluth Resident Loses Nearly $1 Million in Online Crypto Scam
What’s Happening: The Duluth Police Department is warning residents about a scam that began with a friendly message and ended with the victim losing close to $1 million. What’s Important: The scammer gained trust over time and convinced the victim to invest large sums of money through cryptocurrency platforms. How to Protect Yourself: Police warn residents to be […]
Warner Robins Christmas Parade Rescheduled to December 13
What’s Happening: The City of Warner Robins rescheduled its annual Christmas Parade to Saturday, December 13. Officials are still working out the details and will share those plans soon. What’s Important: Families planning to attend the parade this Saturday will need to wait another week to see Santa, floats, and marching bands make their way through Warner […]
Deadly Deer Disease Spreads To Another South Georgia County
A deadly deer disease that has no cure has now spread to Atkinson County. What’s Happening: State wildlife officials confirmed a deer in Atkinson County tested positive for Chronic Wasting Disease. This is the first case found in that county. What’s Important: If you hunt deer in Atkinson, Berrien, Lanier or Lowndes counties, you need to get […]

