Cobb County police are asking for help finding Tange Davis, a 45-year-old woman who hasn’t been seen since October 9 in Mableton. What It Means For You: If you were in the Mableton area that evening or have any information about Davis, police need to hear from you right away. What’s Happening: The Major Crimes […]
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The Top 5 Halloween Costumes This Year Are From KPop Demon Hunters
Google released its annual Halloween costume search data, and one show dominated like never before. What It Means For You: If you’re planning a last-minute Halloween costume and hoping to stand out, you might want to skip the purple dragon braids and pink argyle sweaters. Half the country beat you to it. What’s Happening: The […]
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Butts County School Employee Airlifted After Emergency on Campus
A Butts County School System employee was airlifted to a hospital Tuesday afternoon after an emergency at school. What It Means For You: Students were never in danger during the incident, according to school officials. What’s Happening: Emergency services responded to a Butts County school campus on Tuesday, October 14, around midday. The employee’s condition […]
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Scam Alert: Banks County Sheriff Warns About Fake Vehicle Sales Online
The Banks County Sheriff’s Office is seeing more people lose money to fake online ads selling cars, trucks, campers and heavy equipment that don’t exist. What It Means For You: If you’re shopping for a vehicle or equipment online, especially on Facebook Marketplace, you could lose thousands of dollars to scammers who take your payment […]
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How Are The Trump Tariffs Impacting You?
A new report from Goldman Sachs says American shoppers will pay 55 percent of the costs from President Trump’s tariffs this year. What It Means For You: Your grocery bills, clothing purchases, and other everyday items will likely cost more in the coming months as businesses pass tariff costs onto customers. What’s Happening: The financial […]
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Do You Recognize This Man? Police Need Help After Savannah Walmart Theft
The Chatham County Police Department needs your help finding a man suspected of stealing from the Walmart on Ogeechee Road last week. What’s Happening: Police say the man walked into the Walmart at 6000 Ogeechee Road on September 11 around 1:30 p.m. A short time later, something was stolen from the store. What You Can […]
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Roswell Opens One-Stop Shop For City Services At City Hall
Roswell is opening a new service center on the ground floor of City Hall where residents and businesses can handle permits, pay bills, and get help all in one place. What It Means For You: Instead of walking around City Hall trying to find the right office, you’ll now go to one central location at […]
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Traffic Stop Leads to Major Drug Trafficking Arrests in Rabun County
Two people are facing serious drug charges after Rabun County deputies found several ounces of methamphetamine during a traffic stop on Highway 15. What It Means For You: Law enforcement continues to patrol local highways for drug trafficking, which can lead to arrests when drivers commit traffic violations that give deputies reason to search vehicles. […]
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The Best and Worst Halloween Candy in Georgia in 2025
A new nationwide survey reveals Americans can’t agree on much, but they’ve united in their disdain for one waxy, tri-colored triangle that somehow still shows up in every trick-or-treat bag. What’s Happening: A survey of more than 1,700 Americans found that candy corn earned the dubious distinction of being the only Halloween candy with more […]
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Escaped Inmate Captured in Carroll County After Walking Off Work Detail
An escaped state inmate is back in custody after he walked away from a work detail in Temple on Tuesday. What It Means For You: David Emsley Wheeles is no longer a threat to the community after being found and arrested without incident in the Villa Rosa Road area. What Happened: Wheeles walked off his […]
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7 People Die in Fiery Crash on I-85 in Jackson County
A tractor-trailer slammed into a van on I-85 Monday afternoon, killing all seven people inside when the van burst into flames. What It Means For You: If you travel I-85 through Jackson County, you saw heavy delays as investigators worked to determine what caused this deadly crash near the Maysville Road exit. What Happened: The […]
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What is The Latest on The Woodstock Lidl Location?
A Tractor Supply Co. store will open in a building that sat empty for two years after a grocery store never moved in. What It Means For You: Woodstock residents will soon have a new place to shop for farm supplies, pet food, outdoor equipment and home goods on Highway 92 near Neese Road. Catch […]
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Man Found Dead in Augusta Parking Lot After Stabbing
A 30-year-old Grovetown man was found dead in a parking lot on Washington Road Monday night after being stabbed at least once. What It Means For You: Police are investigating a homicide at 3145 Washington Road. The suspect has not been caught yet. What Happened: Officers arrived at the parking lot around 11:09 p.m. and […]
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Man Wanted After Breaking Into Savannah Gas Station and Stealing Lottery Tickets
Chatham County police are looking for a 41-year-old man accused of breaking into a local BP gas station and stealing lottery tickets last month. What It Means For You: If you see Oladele Lewis or know where he is, police want you to call them right away. You can report tips without giving your name. […]
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Columbus State Professor Shot to Death After Roomate Mistook Her for an Intruder
A Columbus State University professor died early Monday morning in what the coroner has ruled an accidental shooting at a home near Lakebottom Park. What It Means For You: The university is offering support services to students and staff affected by the loss of their teacher. What Happened: Police responded to a home on 17th […]
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Missing 6-Month-Old Baby Last Seen in Riverdale Sunday Morning
Police are searching for a 6-month-old baby who disappeared from a Riverdale home Sunday morning. What It Means For You: If you live in Clayton County or the surrounding area, police need your help finding Nnakai Pratt, who was last seen at 7:00 a.m. on October 12 at 100 Valley Hill Road. What’s Happening: The […]
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Missing Statesboro Man Found Dead in Ohio
A Statesboro mother’s concern for her missing son led police to discover his body in an abandoned house and arrest a suspect 600 miles away in Ohio. What Happened: A 48-year-old Statesboro man was reported missing by his mother on October 11 after she hadn’t seen him for several days. Police found his body inside […]
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Roswell Mayor Plays Defense as Transparency Dominates Mayoral Debate
Roswell’s three mayoral candidates clashed over transparency, trust and the city’s direction during a 90-minute debate Sunday night at Pleasant Hill Baptist Church, with incumbent Mayor Kurt Wilson spending much of the evening defending his administration’s record. Wilson faced pointed criticism from challengers Steve Dorvee and Mary Robichaux over issues ranging from public access to […]
