Ashley Wasielewski is recovering from third-degree burns covering more than half her body after a man she did not know attacked her with acid in Forsyth Park. What’s Happening: Wasielewski was walking near West Walburg Street and Whitaker Street around 8:15 p.m. on December 10 when a man approached and poured a liquid chemical on […]
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Marjorie Taylor Greene is Engaged
Georgia Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene is getting married again. What’s Happening: Greene confirmed her engagement to Brian Glenn, who works as the chief White House correspondent for conservative outlet Real America’s Voice on Monday. Glenn posted a photo of Greene wearing an engagement ring on social media platform X, writing “She said ‘yes.’” Greene replied […]
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Weekend House Fire in Snellville Leaves One Woman Dead
Firefighters rushed to a house fire in Snellville early Sunday morning, where they found a woman dead inside the home. What’s Happening: Firefighters arrived at 1:04 a.m. to a house fire on Jonathan Court. They found a woman dead in the bathroom. The husband called 911 after trying to put out the fire himself. The […]
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Heavy Police Presence at Banks County Middle School: It’s a Drill
Banks County students and parents should not worry about the extra police presence at local schools today. The Banks County Sheriff’s Office is conducting lockdown drills. What’s Happening: The Banks County Sheriff’s Office is conducting lockdown drills at Banks County Middle School and Banks County High School. The drills are part of routine safety preparations. […]
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Scammers Are Impersonating a Georgia Police Chief
Scammers are calling people in Chatham County, Georgia, pretending to be Police Chief Jeff Hadley and asking for money to settle fake police issues. What’s Happening: The Chatham County Police Department has received reports of scammers impersonating Police Chief Jeff Hadley. This is the first time scammers have used the Chief’s name in these schemes. […]
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Overturned 18-Wheeler Shuts Down Collier Road in Monroe County
Drivers in Monroe County are being told to avoid part of Collier Road after a crash involving a tractor-trailer shut the road down. What’s Happening: The Monroe County Sheriff’s Office says Collier Road near the Ten 8 Company is closed because an 18-wheeler overturned. There is no estimated time for when the road will reopen. What’s […]
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Accidental Security Alert Briefly Disrupts Screven County Middle School
An accidental trigger of a school security alert caused a brief response at Screven County Middle School on Monday morning, but school officials say there was never any danger. What’s Happening: A staff member at Screven County Middle School accidentally activated the Centegix security alert system, according to the Screven County School System. What’s Important: The school […]
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Inmate Sets Fire at Fulton County Jail: What We Know
A fire set inside the Rice Street Jail sent inmates and staff to the hospital Friday evening and forced the evacuation of an entire floor, officials said. What’s Happening: An inmate resident started a fire around 5:15 p.m. in a shower on the bottom tier of a housing zone on the seventh floor of the jail’s […]
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Emergency Sewer Repair Will Close Lanes On North Druid Hills Road Overnight
What’s Happening: DeKalb County Department of Watershed Management emergency crews will close lanes beginning at 7 p.m. at the intersection of North Druid Hills Road and Spring Creek Road in the 30033 ZIP code to repair a damaged sewer main. What’s Important: Water service will not be impacted, but traffic delays are expected, and drivers are urged […]
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Walker County Man Gets Life Sentence for Raping Family Members
A Walker County man has been sentenced to life in prison after a jury found him guilty of raping and molesting two children in his family. What’s Happening: A Walker County jury convicted 24-year-old Christian Austin Raines, on Dec. 3 after a three-day trial before Chief Superior Court Judge Brian House in Lafayette. Raines was found […]