What’s Happening: A stretch of Peach Orchard Road from the 2700 block to Interstate 520 in Richmond County is without power because of a bad breaker at a Georgia Power substation on Lumpkin Road, according to local officials. Georgia Power crews are on scene and say they hope to have power restored by 5 p.m. […]
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Major Road Closures Sunday For Columbia County Christmas Parade
Why It Matters: The parade route cuts through some of the busiest intersections in Evans, meaning anyone trying to get from Washington Road to points north will need to plan a detour starting at noon on Sunday. What’s Happening: Columbia County and the Merchants Association of Columbia County are temporarily closing North Belair Road, Evans Town Center […]
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Escaped Inmate Captured in Covington After 2 Days on the Run
What’s Happening: Sheriff Eric J. Levett and the Rockdale County Sheriff’s Office, with help from other local agencies, captured Timothy Shane on Tuesday in the 9000 block of Morris Drive in Covington. Deputies responded to the area after receiving reports that Shane was seen knocking on doors in the neighborhood. What’s Important: Shane escaped from Grady Hospital […]
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Will Your Christmas Gifts Be Delivered By Drone?
They will not be dropping packages down your chimney, but unmanned air couriers will be able to deliver to your lawn in time for Christmas, if you live near one of six Walmart Supercenters in the suburbs that ring Atlanta. Walmart announced the new service with partner Wing on Wednesday. In addition to metro Atlanta, […]
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Help Find a Lawrenceville Man Who Has Been Missing Since October
Christopher Lawrence Clark hasn’t been heard from in nearly two months, and Gwinnett County police are asking the public to help bring him home. Why It Matters: Clark’s family lost contact with him on Oct. 9, leaving them without answers for 55 days. His physical condition, including a noticeable limp from a knee problem, could make […]
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Catoosa County Jury Convicts Man in Brutal Domestic Assault
What’s Happening: Bowling, 53, was convicted on all counts — Aggravated Assault, Family Violence Battery, and Discharge of a Firearm Near a Public Street. Judge Melissa Gifford Hise sentenced him to 22 years total, with 15 served in custody, followed by mandatory family violence intervention and substance abuse evaluation. The attack unfolded on January 17, when […]
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Indigo Girls to Close Decatur’s World Cup Party With Free Concert
What’s Happening: Decatur’s own Indigo Girls will headline a free concert on Decatur Square on July 19, 2026, the final day of the FIFA World Cup tournament. The concert will close out Decatur WatchFest ’26, the city’s month-long celebration of the World Cup. What’s Important: This is a homecoming show for Amy Ray and Emily Saliers, who […]
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7 Arrested After Teen Assaulted at Paulding County House Party
A house party that started with underage drinking ended with seven people in handcuffs, facing charges that include sexual assault, gang activity, and maintaining a disorderly house, according to the Paulding County Sheriff’s Office. Why It Matters: The December arrests reveal a pattern of criminal activity at a single residence that drew SWAT teams four […]
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Carmalitha Gumbs Wins South Fulton Mayor’s Race in Landslide Victory
South Fulton has turned the page on one of the most chaotic chapters in metro Atlanta politics. Why It Matters: Councilmember Carmalitha Gumbs defeated former Councilman Mark Baker 59.75% to 40.25% in Tuesday’s runoff, becoming the city’s first female mayor and closing the door on a scandal-plagued era that made South Fulton a statewide spectacle. What’s […]
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Election Results: Rusty Paul Wins Fourth Term as Sandy Springs Mayor
The results concluded the two-candidate contest following a tight race in the November 4, 2025 general election, where neither candidate obtained the necessary majority to win outright. Paul won with 69% of the vote. Paul’s victory means he will serve a fourth consecutive term as mayor of Sandy Springs. Throughout the campaign, he emphasized his […]
