Off-duty Richmond County Deputy Jeremiah Welch was arrested for DUI and traffic charges after causing a crash today at Washington Road and Charlestown Way in Augusta. A responding deputy smelled alcohol on his breath and called Georgia State Patrol to investigate. What We Know: Welch was driving his personal vehicle when the collision happened. The […]
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Lane closure coming on Bells Ferry Road in Cherokee County
A single lane will close on Bells Ferry Road next week as part of a bridge replacement project. What’s Happening: Cherokee County will close one lane on Bells Ferry Road from Alex Street southbound to Wooten Drive from 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. next week. Traffic will be reduced to one lane during those hours. […]
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Police search for 14-year-old girl missing from Chatham County home
Chatham County police are searching for a 14-year-old girl who left her home on St. George Boulevard on the morning of Feb. 6 and hasn’t contacted her family since. What’s Happening: ChaMani NaMya Warthaw was last seen at 7 a.m. leaving her home, She’s 4 feet 9 inches tall, weighs 100 pounds, and has long […]
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One person dies in Forsyth apartment fire, two others hospitalized
One person died and two others were hospitalized after a fire broke out Wednesday afternoon at Union Hill Apartments in Forsyth, where witnesses said one resident jumped from a second-floor window to escape. What Happened: The City of Forsyth Fire Department and Monroe County Emergency Services responded to 235 Union Hill Drive at 3:36 p.m. […]
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Strong winds hit most of Georgia today with gusts up to 45 mph
Wind advisories cover most of Georgia today, with northwest winds reaching 20 to 30 mph and gusts up to 45 mph expected through tonight. What’s happening: The National Weather Service issued six separate wind advisories covering more than 100 Georgia counties. The advisories expire between 4 p.m. and 10 p.m. today depending on location. What’s […]
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Cold front brings strong winds and cooler weather to Georgia Sunday
The National Weather Service in Atlanta has issued a forecast for strong northwest winds and cooler temperatures across north and central Georgia on Sunday and Monday. What’s Happening: A cold front is moving through overnight Saturday into Sunday. Northwest winds will develop across north and central Georgia on Sunday and continue through Monday. What’s Important: […]
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Canton man with 40 years of DUI convictions gets 15 years for crash that nearly killed two women
A Cherokee County judge sentenced a Canton man to 15 years in prison on February 18 after he pleaded guilty to causing a head-on crash that seriously injured two women while driving under the influence of drugs. What’s Happening: 58-year-old Deveric Louis Jones entered a non-negotiated guilty plea to two counts of serious injury by […]
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Georgia police officer killed in the line of duty
The Hahira Police Department is mourning the loss of one of its own. Officer Caleb Abney was killed in the line of duty early Thursday morning, according to a statement from the department. The Georgia State Patrol is investigating Officer Abney’s death. The Hahira Police Department has not released details about the circumstances surrounding the […]
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Marietta burger restaurant fails health inspection with 51 score
A popular burger spot in Marietta is facing serious health violations after failing a routine inspection Monday. Moxie Burger, at 2421 Shallowford Road, received a score of 51 out of 100 during a Feb. 16 inspection, according to the Georgia Department of Public Health. Any score below 70 is considered unsatisfactory. 14 Violations Documented Health […]
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Strong thunderstorm moving through central Georgia
A strong thunderstorm is moving east through six central Georgia counties at 60 mph, bringing winds up to 40 mph, frequent lightning, and heavy rain. What’s Happening: The National Weather Service issued a special weather statement at 11:56 a.m. Saturday after radar detected the storm over Bolingbroke, about 9 miles northwest of Macon. Monroe, Jones, […]
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Georgia could fine insurers who deny mental health coverage
Earlier this year, Georgia fined several health insurance companies who were refusing to cover mental health despite a state law mandating it. Now lawmakers are cracking down even further, drastically increasing the amount of the fines insurers could face. Georgia lawmakers moved forward a bill that would increase fines against health insurance companies that violate […]
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Woodstock police arrest 18-year-old in January apartment shooting death
Woodstock police arrested an 18-year-old on murder charges nearly a month after a fatal shooting at the Riverstock Apartments left another 18-year-old dead. What’s Happening: Prince Phillip Rolle of Locust Grove was charged with malice murder, felony murder, and aggravated assault in the death of Matthew Milner. Atlanta police captured Rolle during an unrelated encounter. […]
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Georgia mother charged after 4-year-old shoots himself with gun from glovebox
A Gwinnett County mother faces a criminal charge after her 4-year-old son shot himself in the hand with a gun he pulled from a car’s glovebox while she was on the phone. What Happened: On Feb. 18, officers responded to a location on Braselton Highway in Dacula after a 4-year-old was shot. Nicole Johnson, 29, […]
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Rifle stolen in Coffee County
The Coffee County Sheriff’s Office is asking for help finding a stolen rifle taken from Old Pearson Highway. What’s Happening: A Savage 110 Apex Storm rifle was stolen from a location on Old Pearson Highway in Coffee County. The rifle is chambered in .30-06 caliber. What’s Important: The Savage 110 Apex Storm is a bolt-action […]
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Sandy Springs police shut down 4 massage businesses and arrested 3 women
Sandy Springs police executed search warrants at two massage businesses Thursday and shut down four locations total following complaints of prostitution, arresting three women on solicitation and related charges. What’s Happening: Detectives searched Pileo Therapy at 195 Cliftwood Drive and Pearl Massage at 8600 Roswell Road on Thursday. Police shut down those two businesses plus […]
Posted inNational
Supreme Court strikes down Trump tariffs
The Supreme Court ruled Friday that President Trump lacks authority under a 1977 emergency powers statute to impose sweeping tariffs on foreign imports, dealing a major blow to the administration’s trade policy. What’s Happening: The Court held 6-3 that the International Emergency Economic Powers Act does not authorize the President to impose tariffs, even during […]
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DeKalb County moves 8 polling places for May and June elections
DeKalb County will temporarily move eight polling locations for the May 19 general primary and June 16 runoff because of summer construction at county schools. What’s Happening: The DeKalb County Board of Registration and Elections announced the temporary changes on Feb. 20. Affected voters will return to their permanent polling locations for the Nov. 3 […]
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Trump campaigns in Georgia as midterm fight heats up
In a freewheeling hour-long speech at a northwest Georgia steel plant, President Donald Trump sought to boost his second-term economic agenda ahead of November’s pivotal midterm elections. “We have the most people working in history, and just recently, we crossed two milestones,” he said Thursday. “They thought it was totally impossible when the S&P hit […]
