What’s Happening: The City of Savannah ordered residents on Daveitta Drive, Country Walk Circle and Country Walk Drive to boil all water before drinking, cooking or brushing teeth. What’s Important: Residents in the affected area should bring water to a rolling boil for at least one minute before using it for drinking, cooking, brushing teeth […]
Posted inIn The News
Case Dismissed: Prosecutor Ends Fulton County Election Case Against Trump
Nearly half a decade after it started, the election fraud case against Donald Trump and his fellow indicted allies has ended, with a Fulton County judge on Wednesday granting a special prosecutor’s request for dismissal of the conspiracy case against the president and his 14 remaining co-defendants. Peter Skandalakis, executive director of the Prosecuting Attorneys’ […]
Posted inCrime
2 National Guardsmen Shot Near White House: What We Know
What’s Happening: Gunfire erupted near 17th and I streets Northwest, according to Metropolitan Police. D.C. Fire confirmed three shooting victims were treated and taken to the hospital. Police have confirmed that the scene has been secured and that a suspect is in custody. What’s Important: The shooting involved National Guard troops. Two National Guardsmen were […]
Posted inTraffic & Transportation
Traffic Alert: I-75 Shut Down in Henry County After Multi-Vehicle Crash
All lanes of I-75 northbound are completely closed in Henry County after multiple vehicles crashed Tuesday morning. What’s Happening: The Georgia Department of Transportation shut down all northbound lanes at mile marker 213 around 11 a.m. Traffic is being forced off the interstate at exit 205. What’s Important: Drivers heading north through Henry County need to find […]
Posted inTraffic & Transportation
69-Year-Old Moped Rider Dies After Collision With 71-Year-Old Driver in Warner Robins
What’s Happening: According to police, 69-year-old Lawrence Wyatt was riding his moped west through a parking lot at 700 N. Davis Drive around 6 p.m. when he suddenly entered the roadway in front of a vehicle driven by 71-year-old Johnny Abbott. Police say Abbott could not avoid hitting Wyatt. What’s Important: Wyatt was taken to a local […]
Posted inGeorgia By The Numbers
Savannah Outshines Paris and London in 2025 Christmas Tour Rankings
Why It Matters: A new data-driven study from PrivacyJournal ranked the world’s best Christmas tour destinations for 2025, analyzing tour availability, pricing, language accessibility and accommodation costs across more than 50 cities. Savannah came in at number 17, making it one of just four North American cities to crack the top 25—and the only spot in […]
Posted inPublic Safety
Derek Minard Returns To Lead Savannah Fire Department
What’s Happening: The City of Savannah has hired Derek Minard to serve again as chief of Savannah Fire, after looking at candidates from across the country. Minard last led Savannah Fire during a period city leaders called a “cultural transformation” in the department, which they say is still helping firefighters and the public today. Why […]
Posted inCrime
FBI Offers $20,000 Reward for Tips on Woman Found Dead After I-95 Trip
Federal investigators are hoping Georgia drivers who traveled along I-95 this summer might have information about a woman found dead in Virginia. What’s Happening: The FBI is offering a reward of up to $20,000 for information leading to the arrest and conviction of whoever is responsible for the death of 23-year-old Meredith Rose Walker. Her remains […]
Posted inGeorgia By The Numbers
Georgia Takes Top Spot as Nation’s Most Popular Holiday Road Trip Destination
Georgia has become the number one place Americans want to spend their holidays, with the Atlanta metro area drawing more road-tripping families than any other destination in the country. What’s Happening: The Atlanta–Sandy Springs–Alpharetta metro area ranks as the top metro area people are driving to this holiday season, beating out major cities like New York, […]
Posted inIn The News
Georgia Power and Falcons Launch Holiday Lights Contest With Tickets Prize
Georgia Power and the Atlanta Falcons want to see your holiday lights and decorations. What’s Happening: The two organizations are running a holiday lights contest from Nov. 28 through Dec. 12 where Georgians can win prizes by sharing their festive displays or community service projects on Instagram. What’s Important: The grand prize winner gets four sideline tickets […]
