Hardee’s customers across Northwest Georgia were met with locked doors this week after several locations closed without warning. What’s Happening: Multiple Hardee’s restaurants in the region shut down abruptly, with closure signs posted on the doors. The closures include locations in Rome and Resaca, according to local reports. What’s Important: Hardee’s has not released a […]
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Fani Willis Testifies: A Political Showdown in Georgia
After more than a year of rebuffing Republican attempts to compel her testimony before the Georgia Senate, Fani Willis went to the state Capitol Wednesday to give three hours of often combative testimony to a special committee that she deemed to be a political farce. Senate Republicans created the committee to investigate “alleged and admitted” […]
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Community Walk Planned in Savannah After Forsyth Park Acid Attack
Savannah residents are coming together this week to honor Ashley Wasielewski, who suffered severe burns in a chemical attack near Forsyth Park. What’s Happening: A community tribute walk is planned to show support for Wasielewski and reclaim the park as a shared public space. What’s Important: Organizers say the event is about community unity and standing with […]
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Canton Boy Scout Saves Grandmother’s Life
A Canton boy scout is being recognized for saving his grandmother’s life after she fell into a pond and stopped responding while they were fishing together. What’s Happening: On Feb. 20, 2024, around 2 p.m., Mason Pulliam was at a pond with his grandmother, Connie Pulliam when she unexpectedly fell into the water. What’s Important: Mason did not hesitate. He […]
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Widespread Rain Expected Across Georgia Later This Week
Rain is on the way for much of Georgia as a cold front moves through later this week. What’s Happening: The National Weather Service in Atlanta says the system will bring rainfall and isolated thunderstorms to north and central Georgia. Most of the rain is expected to fall between noon Thursday and 6 a.m. Friday. What’s […]
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Jaha Howard Wins Runoff in Georgia State Senate Race
Democrat Jaha Howard, a dentist and former Cobb County School Board member, is headed to the state Capitol after narrowly defeating fellow Democrat and former state Rep. Roger Bruce during a special election runoff. He will represent a metro Atlanta district that includes portions of Cobb and Fulton counties. Howard and Bruce beat out four […]
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US House Won’t Vote to Extend Health Care Subsidies
U.S. House Speaker Mike Johnson said Tuesday he will not allow a floor vote this week on a bipartisan amendment supported by moderate Republicans that would extend the Affordable Care Act enhanced tax credits. Johnson was confident that blocking the amendment would not lead centrist GOP lawmakers to oppose the Republican health care bill scheduled […]
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Savannah Police Say Man in Social Media Photo is Not a Suspect in Acid Attack
Savannah police say a man they previously posted on social media in an acid attack investigation is not a suspect in the case. What’s Happening: Police said the man identified online on December 11 voluntarily met with investigators and is not considered a suspect. What’s Important: Police say the investigation into the December 10 acid attack is […]
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Cherokee County Launches New Emergency Alerts Sign-Up
Cherokee County residents can now sign up for a new emergency alert system that the county says will automatically send National Weather Service warnings to registered users. What’s Happening: Cherokee County said it partnered with Motorola Rave to roll out Rave Alert for emergency notifications. What’s Important: The county said the service can send weather alerts, traffic […]
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Georgia Lottery Players Win Big Across Powerball, Fantasy 5, Mega Millions
Georgia Lottery players around the state picked up major wins over the weekend, including multiple $50,000 Powerball prizes and a Fantasy 5 jackpot worth more than $327,000. What’s Happening: Three Georgia Lottery players won $50,000 each in the Dec. 13 Powerball drawing. The winning tickets were sold at Robinson & Sons on Commerce Place in Tallapoosa, […]