A hacking group called ShinyHunters says it broke into Instructure, the company that runs the online classroom platform Canvas, for the second time this month. They stole millions of student and faculty records and cut off Canvas access for schools across Georgia and the United States. What’s Happening: The attack began Thursday, May 7, when […]
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GBI opens review into Fulton County Jail after inmate loses limbs
A 33-year-old man lost both legs and all of his fingers after spending time in the Fulton County Jail, and now the state’s top investigative agency is taking a closer look at what happened. The Georgia Bureau of Investigation confirmed Thursday it has opened a preliminary review into the case of Rashaad Muhammad, a former […]
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Paulding County man charged with 30 counts of child exploitation after months-long investigation
A Paulding County man now faces 30 counts of sexual exploitation of children after a months-long investigation that began with a tip from two national child safety organizations. According to the Paulding County Sheriff’s Office, the case started in January when the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children and the Internet Crimes Against Children […]
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Highway 82 wildfire reaches 90% containment
A wildfire burning in Brantley County is now 90% contained, according to a Friday morning update from fire officials. The Highway 82 Fire has burned about 22,420 acres since it started Monday, April 20. As of Friday, May 8, command of the fire transferred to the Georgia Forestry Commission Type 3 Team. The fire is […]
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I-285 will close completely this weekend in West Metro Atlanta
Drivers in west metro Atlanta should plan for a significant detour this weekend as a stretch of I-285 shuts down completely in both directions. The Georgia Department of Transportation says all northbound and southbound lanes on I-285 will close from Martin Luther King Jr. Drive to Cascade Road starting at 7 p.m. Friday, May 8. […]
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Albany Police investigate fatal shooting on Bobbitt Drive
Albany police are investigating a homicide after a man was shot and killed in the 600 block of Bobbitt Drive, according to the Albany Police Department. What Happened The shooting happened at about 10:45 p.m. A 45-year-old man died from his injuries, police said. No additional details about the circumstances of the shooting have been […]
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Woodstock residents will get new trash service
Woodstock residents will have a new company picking up their garbage this summer after the city council voted to replace its longtime waste hauler. A New Deal The Woodstock City Council approved a contract with Red Oak Sanitation last month to handle residential trash and recycling collection for about 12,076 households across the city. Red […]
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2 Georgians return from cruise ship after deadly virus outbreak
Two Georgia residents are being monitored by state health officials after returning from a cruise ship at the center of a deadly hantavirus outbreak. What We Know The Georgia Department of Public Health confirmed Thursday that both residents were passengers aboard the MV Hondius, a vessel that has now been linked to three deaths and […]
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Chattahoochee Riverkeeper hosts free Waterfest event at Cumming City Center Saturday
Chattahoochee Riverkeeper is inviting families out for a free event this Saturday at the Cumming City Center. The event, called Waterfest, is billed as a celebration of the organization’s mission to protect Lake Lanier and the Chattahoochee River. According to Chattahoochee Riverkeeper, the gathering will feature live music and an Environmental Expo highlighting conservation work […]
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YMCA of Metro Atlanta Opens Summer Day Camps Across 18 Locations
Families across metro Atlanta are running out of time to secure a spot in one of the most affordable summer camp options in the region. The YMCA of Metro Atlanta says limited openings remain at its 2026 Summer Day Camps, which will run at 18 locations spread across eight counties this summer. What the Camps […]
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Rape report leads police to uncover sex trafficking of teen in Marietta
A Marietta man is behind bars, accused of rape and human trafficking, after an 18-year-old woman called police in the early morning hours Wednesday. The call that launched the investigation According to Marietta Police, the call came in just before 2 a.m. Wednesday. Officers responded to a home where the 18-year-old reported she had been […]
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Why does Georgia’s GOP want to irresponsibly keep healthcare from its citizens?
“Today’s announcement builds on the progress we have already made to provide healthcare coverage to more Georgians through Georgia Pathways,” –Lt. Governor Burt Jones. Yes, but if Georgia simply expanded Medicaid… versus coming up with its own highly ineffective Pathways program… And the Federal government would have paid 90% of the cost. But Jones’ remarks are not surprising given […]
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A Forsyth County man was shot multiple times inside his home. His roommate is in jail
A Forsyth County man is in critical condition after being shot at his home Wednesday night, and his roommate is now behind bars. Deputies responded to a 911 call just before 8 p.m. Wednesday at a residence on Shiloh Road in south Forsyth County. When they arrived, they found an adult man with multiple gunshot […]
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Highway 32 reopens as wildfire crews remain on the ground in Brantley County
Highway 32 is back open in Brantley County, but drivers heading into the area need to slow down and stay alert. Road open, danger not gone The Brantley County Sheriff’s Office announced the reopening Thursday, warning that fire crews and heavy equipment are still actively working along the corridor. Smoke is reducing visibility in the […]
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Fulton County loses fight to get election records back from DOJ
(The Center Square) – A federal judge said Wednesday the U.S. Department of Justice does not have to return 2020 election records seized during a January raid in Georgia’s Fulton County. Fulton County Commission Chairman Robb Pitts and the county election board sued the Justice Department in February to recover the records. U.S. District Judge J.P. […]
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Inmate death at Houston County Jail
An inmate died inside the Houston County jail Wednesday, and state investigators are now looking into what happened. What’s Happening: The Georgia Bureau of Investigation confirmed it was called in by the Houston County Sheriff’s Office to look into the death, which happened Wednesday. 🔄 Catch Up Quick: When someone dies in jail, it is […]
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One lane blocked on I-75/85 northbound in Fulton County
A stalled vehicle is blocking one lane on I-75/85 northbound just past 10th and 14th streets in Fulton County, according to 511 Georgia. The blockage is at mile marker 249.6. Drivers should expect delays in the area. The lane is expected to reopen by 10:30 this morning.
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Why was Cordele Elementary on lockdown Wednesday?
A man was shot multiple times Wednesday afternoon in Cordele, triggering a lockdown at a nearby elementary school while police searched for the gunman. The shooting The Cordele Police Department says the shooting happened just after 2:30 p.m. in the 500 block of West 24th Avenue. One adult male suffered multiple gunshot wounds. The suspect […]
