A top security official at a Georgia prison received medical care Monday after an inmate attacked him during a routine procedure. What’s Happening: The Deputy Warden of Security at Dooly State Prison was helping other officers put handcuffs on a prisoner when the inmate bit the warden on the thumb. Medical staff treated the wound […]
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Georgia Power Says Data Centers Will Lower Your Bills. Critics Say ‘Prove It.’
Georgia Power claims your power bill could be $102 a year lower in 2028 thanks to data centers, but consumer advocates have spent months questioning whether that will actually happen. What’s Happening: The utility reached a deal Tuesday with the Public Interest Advocacy Staff — consumer representatives who work for the state Public Service Commission. The […]
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Election Upset: Democrats Flip Georgia House Seat
Democrats gained a northeast Georgia House seat during an off-year special election Tuesday in the latest sign of their growing momentum in the state. Eric Gisler, a tech executive and small business owner, took the lead in the Athens-area district with 50.85% of the vote, according to unofficial results from the Secretary of State’s office. Republican candidate […]
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Marietta High Football Team Headed to England in 2026
The Blue Devils are taking their game international after school board approval Tuesday night cleared the way for an eight-day training trip to one of the world’s top sports universities. What’s Happening: Marietta High School’s football team will spend August 14-21, 2026 at Loughborough University in England, training at elite facilities and competing against the NFL […]
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Debbie Powers Honored as One of the Top Women Leaders of 2025
As the year comes to a close, we’re proud to celebrate one of our own. Debbie Powers, Vice President of Enterprise Sales & Engineering for Comcast Business Big South Region, has been named to Women We Admire’s list of The Top Women Leaders of 2025, a recognition that speaks to her leadership, vision, and commitment to […]
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Rome Police Investigate Homicide at John Graham Homes
Rome police are questioning two people Tuesday after a woman’s body was found covered with blankets at a public housing complex. What’s Happening: Officers found the woman’s body in the area of John Graham Homes near Hull Avenue and Cedar Avenue. Witnesses reported seeing a red passenger vehicle in the area right before the body was […]
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Inmate Dies at Coffee County Jail: What We Know
An inmate at the Coffee County Jail died Monday evening after being found non-responsive in his cell. What’s Happening: The inmate was discovered on the evening of December 8 and rushed to Coffee Regional Medical Center. Medical staff tried to save his life but he was later pronounced dead. What’s Important: The Georgia Bureau of Investigation is […]
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Burn Barrel Blamed For Houston County House Fire
Four adults are looking for a new place to stay after a fire that started in their backyard destroyed much of their Houston County home. What’s Happening: Fire crews responded to a house fire around 9:15 a.m. in the 100 block of Shamrock Circle near Dunbar Road. Fire officials say the fire started in a burn […]
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Georgia Police Officer Charged With Child Sex Abuse and Bestiality Crimes
A former Athens-Clarke County police officer is facing federal charges for producing child sexual abuse material and bestiality images. What’s Happening: Federal officials say 34-year-old Amber Nicole Ferguson, of Commerce, was indicted on charges of production and attempted production of child sexual abuse material, possession of child sexual abuse material involving a child under age 12, […]
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Best Places for Christmas Shopping in Marietta
Marietta Square transforms into a holiday shopping wonderland where you can find one-of-a-kind gifts while supporting local businesses just minutes from home. What’s Happening: Downtown Marietta offers dozens of local boutiques, artisan markets and specialty shops packed with handmade treasures, Georgia-made goods and vintage finds. The Marietta Square Artisan Market runs every Saturday from 9 a.m. […]