Mary Robichaux pulled off a victory Tuesday night, defeating incumbent Kurt Wilson to become Roswell’s next mayor after a bruising campaign that turned into a referendum on transparency and who gets to decide the city’s future. Why It Matters: Robichaux’s win caps a stunning political reversal for Wilson, who swept into office in 2021 with 60% […]
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Freezing Temperatures Hit Georgia Tonight With Low Around 30
Georgia residents should prepare for freezing weather tonight as temperatures drop to around 30 degrees. What’s Happening: The National Weather Service forecasts a low of 30 degrees tonight with partly cloudy skies. Northwest winds will blow 5 to 10 mph before becoming light after midnight, with gusts reaching up to 15 mph. What’s Next: Wednesday morning will […]
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How Much Would The Gifts in The 12 Days of Christmas Cost in 2025?
The price of spreading holiday cheer just went up again. The cost of buying all the gifts from “The 12 Days of Christmas” has climbed to $51,476.12 this year, according to PNC’s annual Christmas Price Index released last month. That’s a 4.5% jump from last year and outpaces the broader inflation rate of 3% reported […]
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Teen Stabbing Victim’s Body Cremated Before Autopsy Despite Legal Holds
What’s Happening: Memorial Hospital released J.T. Schroeder’s body to a funeral home where it was cremated, according to the Chatham County Police Department. Both the Chatham County Coroner’s Office and the Georgia Bureau of Investigation had placed holds on the body so an autopsy could be done after his organ donation. What’s Important: The autopsy was needed […]
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Butts Christmas Parade Postponed Due to Rain
What’s Happening: The parade has been moved to Friday, December 12. The Butts County Chamber and the City of Jackson say they made the choice to keep people safe and dry during the holiday event. What’s Important: Families who planned to attend the original parade date should mark their calendars for December 12 instead. The […]
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Monroe County Falls Victim to CodeRED Hack: What You Need to Know
Monroe County residents who signed up for emergency alerts may have had their personal information stolen by hackers in a nationwide data breach. What’s Happening: Criminals broke into the OnSolve CodeRED system that Monroe County uses to send emergency alerts to residents. The hack affected every county and city across the country that uses the […]
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Car Flips Over at Windward Parkway and Union Hill in Alpharetta
A rollover crash at a busy Alpharetta intersection shut down traffic Monday afternoon, but everyone walked away unharmed. What’s Happening: A vehicle flipped over at the intersection of Windward Parkway and Union Hill Road on December 1. The Alpharetta Department of Public Safety closed the intersection while crews cleared the scene. All parties involved were out […]
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Escaped Inmate Ditched Stolen Car and Called an Uber
An escaped inmate used ride-sharing to stay on the run after ditching a stolen car at a Henry County grocery store. What’s Happening: Timothy Shane, who escaped from Grady Hospital early Sunday morning, abandoned a stolen silver Pontiac Grand Prix at a Publix on Highway 155 in Henry County and called an Uber to take him […]
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Glynn County Lights Christmas Tree Tonight In Pier Village
Glynn County kicks off the holiday season tonight with its annual Christmas tree lighting ceremony in Pier Village. What’s Happening: Musical performances by the Coastal Brass Choir and the Brunswick High Saxophone Ensemble begin at 5:30 p.m. The tree lights up at approximately 6:15 p.m. What’s Important: The forecast shows no rain will interrupt the celebration. Families […]
