MARTA says its new railcars are delayed but that multiple new trains are undergoing testing as the agency prepares for an expected increase in ridership during the 2026 FIFA World Cup. What’s Happening: MARTA responded to reports of delays in the delivery of its new CQ400 railcars. The authority said four new trains are currently […]
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DeKalb Commissioner Wants ICE Agents Out of Local Neighborhoods
DeKalb County Commissioner Ted Terry announced he will introduce a resolution condemning the fatal shooting of Renee Nicole Good by federal agents in Minneapolis and calling for the withdrawal of tactical federal immigration enforcement operations from DeKalb County residential neighborhoods. What’s Happening: Terry will present the resolution at a Board of Commissioners meeting Tuesday, January 13, […]
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Alabama Man Takes His Own Life After Police Chase Ends in Georgia: His Child Was in The Car
A chase that began in Opelika, Alabama, crossed into Georgia on Friday and ended on I-85 after Georgia State Troopers used a PIT maneuver to stop a truck, according to the Opelika Police Department. The driver died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound before law enforcement could approach the vehicle. What’s Happening: Opelika police said officers […]
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Traffic Stop In Haralson County Leads To Meth Arrest
A Haralson County deputy stopped a vehicle on Dec. 31, after seeing it cross lane lines multiple times, the Haralson County Sheriff’s Office said. The stop led to arrests of the driver and passenger on drug, weapon, and warrant-related charges. What’s Happening: Deputy Dustin Smith saw a vehicle cross the center line of travel and […]
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Gwinnett Deputy Arrested After Report Of Elicit Messages to Teen
A Gwinnett County Sheriff’s deputy was arrested after Gwinnett County Police Special Victim Unit detectives investigated a report involving a minor, police said. Police said the investigation began after a parent found “elicit messages” from an adult to her teenage daughter who is under 16. What’s Happening: Gwinnett County Police said detectives arrested Rylee Willis, […]
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Clarke County Students Receive Free Eye Exams and Glasses
Powered by a multi-dimensional partnership, 21 Clarke County School District students received a complete eye exam and selected prescription eyeglasses in a December vision clinic at the Clarke Middle Health Center. The children — largely elementary and middle school students — had vision challenges identified in initial school-based screenings and a demonstrated barrier to private […]
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All Lanes Reopen After Crash Blocked I-20 East In Fulton County
A crash blocked the right lane on I-20 eastbound in Fulton County before the State Route 70 Fulton Industrial area, Georgia DOT said Friday afternoon. Georgia DOT later reported that all lanes were clear. What’s Happening: Georgia DOT reported a right-lane blockage on I-20 E before SR 70 Fulton Industrial at mile marker 48.7 due […]
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Judge Orders Fani Willis to Return Young Thug’s Property By Friday
Atlanta rapper Young Thug could see his seized cash and other items returned by a court deadline Friday after a judge dismissed the state’s appeal. A Fulton County Superior Court judge said the Fulton County District Attorney’s Office, led by Fani Willis, misled the court about why it delayed filing its appeal of an earlier […]
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Coweta County Deputy Shoots Suspect After Traffic Stop Attempt
A Coweta County Sheriff’s Office deputy shot a man Thursday night after a traffic stop attempt led to a pursuit and then a confrontation in a nearby neighborhood, according to a sheriff’s office press release. The Georgia Bureau of Investigation is now leading the investigation, the sheriff’s office said. What’s Happening: The sheriff’s office said […]
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Heavy Rain Could Cause Flash Flooding In North Georgia This Weekend
The National Weather Service in Peachtree City forecasts waves of showers and thunderstorms will move into north Georgia Friday into Saturday ahead of a cold front. What’s Happening: The weather service expects 2 to 3 inches of rain across portions of north and west Georgia, with some areas possibly getting over 4 inches. Flash flooding […]
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Flu Kills Georgia Teacher
Angela Coleman, a Spanish teacher at Mount Paran Christian School, died Thursday morning from complications with the flu, the school announced. What’s Happening: School Head Matthew Kerlin sent a letter to families announcing Coleman’s death. High school classes are canceled Friday. What’s Important: Coleman taught Spanish at the school for almost 15 years. Kerlin wrote […]
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3 People Shot at Macon Apartment Complex
Three people were shot early Friday morning at an apartment complex in Macon. What’s Happening: The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a shooting at Autumn Trace Apartments at 1745 Rocky Creek Road. Someone called 911 at 3:45 a.m. Friday to report multiple people had been shot. What We Know: Deputies found three people with […]
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Democratic Candidates For Georgia Governor Talk Trump
Most of the Democrats who say they are running for governor appeared in a forum televised from a Savannah church Thursday night, where they worked to differentiate themselves before a primary election just four months away. All seven of them passed two key litmus tests for the Democratic base, including Geoff Duncan, a former Republican […]
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Shedeur Sanders Burglary Suspects Fumble Their Getaway in DeKalb
Three men accused of burglarizing the Ohio home of Cleveland Browns quarterback Shedeur Sanders in November were arrested in DeKalb County, according to police. What’s Happening: DeKalb County police arrested three suspects wanted in connection with a November burglary at Sanders’ home in Medina County, Ohio. The arrests happened over several weeks in different parts […]
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Judge-Defying Fulton Commissioner Enters Secretary of State Race
A Democratic Fulton County commissioner who blocked Republican election board nominees in defiance of a judge’s order is running to become Georgia’s next secretary of state. Commissioner Dana Barrett announced her candidacy Thursday. Georgia’s secretary of state has a number of duties, including overseeing elections and granting business licenses. Barrett won her seat representing the […]
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Stacey Abrams Just Revealed Her 2026 Plans
Stacey Abrams said Tuesday she will not run for Georgia governor in 2026. In a statement to The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, she said she will instead continue her work outside elected office. What’s Happening: Abrams, who ran for governor twice as the Democratic nominee, said she will stay focused on ongoing issues she described as important to […]
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Northwest Georgia Man Sentenced to 30 Years for Child Molestation
A Haralson County man will spend 30 years in prison followed by life on probation after being convicted of multiple child sex crimes. What’s Happening Jimmy Wayne Labbee was sentenced by Haralson County Chief Superior Court Judge Mark Murphy on charges including aggravated child molestation, two counts of child molestation, and one count of public […]
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Vehicle Fire Shuts Down I-520 West at I-20 in Richmond County
A vehicle fire closed part of I-520 westbound at Interstate 20 in Richmond County on Thursday morning, backing up traffic as crews worked to clear the scene. What’s Happening The Richmond County Sheriff’s Office responded to the fire on Bobby Jones Expressway — the local name for I-520 — around midday. Fire crews also arrived […]
