If your child has been wearing an Outdoor Master helmet while biking or skating, you’ll want to check their gear immediately. Why It Matters: The helmets can fail to protect the user in the event of a crash, posing a risk of injury or death due to head injury. With kids still active outdoors on bikes […]
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Tifton Fire Department Begs You Not to Heat Your Home With the Oven
Cold weather has arrived in Tift County, and the Tifton Fire Department is once again reminding residents of things that should not require reminding. Why it matters: Somewhere out there, someone is about to look at their kitchen stove and think, “That’ll do.” The Tifton Fire Department would prefer they didn’t. What’s happening: The department has issued […]
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Brown Friday: The Day Georgia’s Pipes Work Overtime
It’s not just turkey leftovers and holiday shopping chaos making the news on the day after Thanksgiving. Georgia’s plumbers are bracing for their annual day of reckoning: Brown Friday. What Is It?: Brown Friday—the cheekily named day after Thanksgiving—sees a spike in plumbing emergencies. No, it’s not the turkey itself, but what comes after: grease-clogged […]
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Woman Shot Inside Her Home on Thanksgiving Morning in Atlanta
A 26-year-old woman was shot inside her home on Thanksgiving morning when bullets fired from outside her house struck her in the abdomen. What’s Happening: Someone fired multiple gunshots at a home on Lethea Street SE in Atlanta around 7:45 a.m. on Thursday. At least one bullet went through the wall and hit a woman inside, […]
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Savannah Lifts Boil Water Order for Coffee Bluff Neighborhoods
Families in three Coffee Bluff area neighborhoods can now safely drink their tap water again after the city ended a safety warning Monday. What’s Happening: The City of Savannah lifted a boil water order for homes on Daveitta Drive, Country Walk Circle, and Country Walk Drive. What’s Important: Residents in these neighborhoods no longer need […]
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Kids Ages 10, 14, and 16 Arrested in Thanksgiving Armed Robbery
A 10-year-old was among three young suspects arrested after an armed robbery at a Richmond County gas station on Thanksgiving afternoon. What’s Happening: Deputies arrested three juveniles — ages 16, 14, and 10 — after someone was robbed at gunpoint at the Sunoco Gas Station on Central Avenue around 3:06 p.m. Thursday. What’s Important: The […]
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Light in the Darkness
A star illuminating a stable – A savior born into the world – The Christmas story is God’s light shining into our darkness. But during times of loneliness, loss, and suffering, it can be hard to perceive the light when you’re overwhelmed with the dark. Blue Christmas is a time set aside to acknowledge the […]
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Teen Arrested After Stolen Car Chase Ends at Augusta Country Club
What’s Happening: Richmond County deputies attempted to stop a stolen vehicle on Johns Road near Walton Way, according to Lt. Kelly, public information officer for the Richmond County Sheriff’s Office. The driver fled, leading deputies on a chase that ended when the vehicle crashed at the Augusta Country Club. What’s Important: A 16-year-old was taken […]
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Missing Nonverbal Teen Found Dead in Baldwin County
Update From The Baldwin County Sheriff’s Office: It is with deep sadness that we announce the recovery of the body of Jeffrey Epps at approximately 16:14 today. We extend our heartfelt gratitude to the more than 200 volunteers, as well as the dedicated public safety and law enforcement agencies, whose tireless efforts made this possible. […]
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Will Georgians Have a Peaceful Thanksgiving? Here Are The Odds
Georgia families betting on peaceful turkey dinners might want to check the spread—the state’s survival odds sit at a shaky 54%. What’s Happening: Georgia lands squarely in the middle of the pack for Thanksgiving survival, with families facing basically 50-50 chances of making it through dinner without drama. The state’s mix of old South traditions […]
