Rome police are warning older adults about scammers pretending to be grandchildren who need emergency money during holiday travel. What’s Happening: Criminals are calling grandparents and claiming to be their grandchild traveling home for Christmas. They say they’re in trouble and need money sent immediately through gift cards, CashApp, or wire transfers. What’s Important: The scammers create […]
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McDonough Middle School Student Hit By Car
A McDonough Middle School student was struck by a vehicle Wednesday afternoon while crossing a street after school let out. What’s Happening: The student was hit while trying to cross a road near the school. The crash happened off school grounds after students had been dismissed for the day. What’s Important: Staff members, school resource officers and […]
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Scam Alert: Laurens County Residents Targeted With Fake Warrant Calls
Criminals are calling people in Laurens County and pretending to be sheriff’s deputies to steal money. What’s Happening: The Laurens County Sheriff’s Office says scammers are impersonating their deputies and demanding payment over the phone. The most recent case involved someone pretending to be “Captain Robbie Toney” and claiming the victim had an arrest warrant for […]
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Meet DeKalb County’s New Police Chief
DeKalb County has a new top cop. What’s Happening: County CEO Lorraine Cochran-Johnson appointed Gregory Padrick as Chief of Police for the DeKalb County Police Department. Padrick has worked for the department for 28 years. Who He Is: Padrick started as a patrol officer and worked his way up to commander. He has led major investigations including […]
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Comcast’s Xfinity Launches National Video Plans
Plans Now Include Access to Xfinity’s World-Class Viewing Experience with 4K, Multiview and Other Innovative Features at No Extra Cost Customers Who Take Xfinity TV with Internet and Mobile Can Save Over $70 Per Month Compared to Competitors Philadelphia, PA – December 10, 2025 – Xfinity today announced the launch of new national video plans with […]
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Will Georgia Have a White Christmas This Year?
Georgians hoping for snow on Christmas Day will need to keep dreaming. Weather forecasters say the state has almost no chance of a white Christmas. What’s Happening: The Old Farmer’s Almanac released its Christmas forecast and shows Georgia will have sunny and mild conditions on December 25. The Southeast region is not expected to get any […]
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Woman Attacked With Christmas Tree At Ex-Boyfriend’s Home
A woman doing laundry at her ex-boyfriend’s home was beaten with a Christmas tree while her young son watched. What’s Happening: Patricia Nicole Hall entered a Madison home through the garage on December 3 and attacked the woman who was there with her 4-year-old son. Hall punched, kicked, stomped and even struck the victim with a […]
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Hampton Road Closed in Fayette County After Crash
A crash has shut down Hampton Road in Fayette County near the Clayton County line. What’s Happening: Hampton Road is closed in front of 403 near the Clayton County line because of a motor vehicle accident. What’s Important: Drivers need to avoid the area and use different routes. The Fayette County Sheriff’s Office will share updates when […]
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Georgia Man Faces Charges for Dogfighting
A Griffin man is accused of running dogfighting operations and stealing thousands of dollars in pandemic relief money meant for struggling businesses and workers. What’s Happening: 34-year-old Norman Dixson faced a federal judge last week on charges that include animal fighting, animal crushing, and multiple fraud schemes. He is accused of organizing dogfighting events seven times […]
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Hanukkah For Dummies: Military Victory, ‘What’s With The Stupid Oil?,’ and a Reminder That Jesus Celebrated it
So…what have you heard about Hanukkah? Well, contrary to the popular misnomer, Hanukkah is not “Jewish Christmas.” In fact, Hanukkah predates the birth of Jesus (and therefore the impetus of Christmas) by around 167 years, give or take. Those of us that celebrate Hanukkah (and, to some extent, Millennials who were fortunate enough to catch […]