Bleckley County residents are being targeted by scammers pretending to be law enforcement officers threatening arrest over warrants or missed jury duty. What’s Happening: Scammers are calling people and demanding payment to avoid arrest. Sheriff Daniel Cape says the Bleckley County Sheriff’s Office will never call residents about warrants or demand money over the phone. […]
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Jonesboro Man Found Dead in Middle of Road
A Jonesboro man was found dead early Sunday morning in the middle of the road. What’s Happening: Donald Eugene Kelly, 50, was discovered around 3 a.m. near the intersection of Fayetteville Road and Williamson Mill Road. The Georgia Bureau of Investigation is now handling the case at the request of Jonesboro Police. What’s Important: Authorities […]
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How to Stay Safe From Holiday Shopping Scams
The holidays bring great deals, but they also bring scammers looking to steal your money and personal information. What’s Happening: The Better Business Bureau is warning shoppers to watch out for fake websites and sketchy online deals during the holiday season. Scammers create websites that look like real stores to trick people into giving up […]
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110 MPH Chase Through South Georgia Last Night: What We Know
A driver with existing warrants added multiple new charges after a high-speed chase through Candler and Bulloch counties Saturday night. What’s Happening: Candler County Sheriff’s deputies tried to stop a vehicle on I-16 when the driver sped away, reaching speeds over 110 mph. The chase continued into Bulloch County and up Highway 301 before Georgia […]
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Atlanta’s Spaghetti Junction Among Nation’s Most Dangerous Holiday Drives
Winter turns Atlanta’s busiest interchange into a crash hotspot where commercial trucks and holiday traffic collide under hazardous conditions. What’s Happening: A new national study from fleet tracking company Samsara shows Atlanta’s Spaghetti Junction experiences a 150% jump in commercial crash rates during winter months compared to fall. The interchange of I-85 and I-285 ranks […]
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Motorcyclist Suffers Life-Threatening Injuries in Richmond County Crash
A motorcyclist is fighting for their life after a car turned in front of them on Willis Foreman Road Sunday morning. What’s Happening: The Richmond County Sheriff’s Office responded to the crash at Willis Foreman Road and Ulm Road around 10:37 a.m. The motorcyclist was heading west when a car turning left from the eastbound […]
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South Fulton Runoff Election Early Voting Underway Through Wednesday
Voters in South Fulton can cast their ballots through Wednesday for the city’s runoff election. What’s Happening: Early voting for the South Fulton runoff election started Saturday and runs through Wednesday, November 26. Three locations are open across the city. What’s Important: If you can’t make it to the polls on Election Day, you have […]
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What Will Georgia’s Thanksgiving Weather Be?
Rain and storms will hit Georgia on Tuesday and Wednesday, right as many people hit the road for Thanksgiving. What’s Happening: The National Weather Service says Georgia will see scattered showers and storms on Tuesday and Wednesday. Thursday brings isolated showers with much cooler temperatures dropping into the 30s overnight. What’s Important: The worst travel […]
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Georgia Mother Charged With Murder of 8-Month-Old Son
A Wrens woman faces murder charges nearly a year after her baby died at a Jefferson County home. What’s Happening: According to the GBI, 21-year-old Dakota Taylor was arrested Thursday and charged with malice murder, felony murder and first-degree cruelty to children in the death of her 8-month-old son Caleb Taylor. What’s Important: Caleb was […]