Vernon Jones is back on the ballot. The former DeKalb County CEO and one-time Democrat turned Trump ally officially launched his campaign for Georgia Secretary of State, promising to “restore integrity and transparency” to state elections. 🗳️ Why It Matters: The job Jones wants is the same one that oversaw Georgia’s contentious 2020 election — and […]
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Opinion: Your Elected Officials Don’t Give a Damn About Your Health
Earlier this month, 1.2 million Georgians were able to log into Georgia Access to check their 2026 health insurance premiums. A family of four in Chatham County discovered they’d be paying nearly $20,000 more per year for the lowest cost plan. Not $20,000 total. Twenty thousand dollars more than last year. That’s a used car. […]
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Gunman Fires Shots at Augusta Lounge Then Escapes Into Woods
A man fired shots at Fishbowl Lounge on Lumpkin Road near Richmond Hill before running into nearby woods, prompting a large police response and road closures. What It Means For You: The suspect remains at large after evading police search efforts. If you live or work in the Richmond Hill area, stay alert and report […]
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Viral Video: Clayton County Teacher Tells Class Women Shouldn’t Be Educated
A video of a Georgia teacher telling a class full of students that women shouldn’t be educated is going viral on social media. In the video, the teacher, who is not identified, can be heard asking his class if they think women should be educated. He goes on to explain that he doesn’t want women […]
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Valdosta City Manager and Assistant Both Resign Within 24 Hours
Two top leaders in Valdosta’s city government have stepped down this week, leaving residents with questions about what happened behind closed doors. What’s Happening: City Manager Richard Hardy resigned Tuesday night after a two-hour executive session with the city council. Assistant City Manager Catherine Ammons resigned Wednesday at noon. Between the Lines: Residents at Tuesday’s […]
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Richmond Hill Police Search for Jessica Moore
Richmond Hill police are looking for Jessica Moore, who disappeared from Hermitage Drive Thursday evening and was reported missing Friday morning. What It Means For You: If you live in the Richmond Heights area and have home security cameras, police need your help checking footage from Thursday night through Friday morning. What’s Happening: Moore was […]
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Henry County Jail Officer Arrested For Bringing Drugs Into Facility
A Henry County Sheriff’s Office detention officer was arrested and fired after an investigation found he brought illegal drugs into the county jail. What Happened: Jail staff found suspected contraband, which led investigators to Officer Miles J. Moxie. He now faces two criminal charges: violating his oath as a public officer and violating Georgia’s drug […]
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Layoffs of Federal Workers Begin as Government Shutdown Enters Week 2
The White House began firing federal workers Friday, making good on threats to permanently cut jobs during the ongoing government shutdown. What It Means For You: If you rely on federal services or know someone who works for the government, expect more delays and disruptions as agencies lose staff permanently. What’s Happening: The Office of […]
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WATCH: Train Slams Into 18-Wheeler in Georgia
A train crashed into an 18-wheeler truck at Katherine Street and Wrightsboro Road in Grovetown Friday afternoon. What It Means For You: Expect major traffic delays in the area. Police are asking drivers to avoid Katherine Street at Wrightsboro Road and find alternate routes. What’s Happening: No one was hurt in the crash, according to […]
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Two Suspects Used Stolen Debit Card at McDonough Dave & Buster’s
Henry County police are looking for two people who they say used a stolen debit card at Dave & Buster’s in McDonough last week. What It Means For You: If you live on Hawken Trail in McDonough, check your mailbox and recent bank statements. Police believe the card may have been stolen from a mailbox […]
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Pedestrian Killed on Athens Highway in Hit and Run
A pedestrian died after being hit by a car on Athens Highway in Gwinnett County, and police say the driver left the scene. What It Means For You: If you drove on Athens Highway between Cooper Road and Rosebud Road on the night of Oct. 6, police need to hear from you. What Happened: The […]
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Georgia Lawmaker Demands DeKalb School Chief Be Fired After Federal Charges
A Georgia state senator is calling for DeKalb County’s school superintendent to be removed from his job after federal prosecutors charged him with fraud and embezzlement. What It Means For You: If you have children in DeKalb County schools, the person in charge of running the district is accused of stealing public money meant for […]
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Can You Help Solve This 1985 Georgia Murder Case?
The Georgia Bureau of Investigation wants your help solving a 40-year-old murder case in McIntosh County. What Happened: Melissa Ann Ford was 20 years old when she disappeared after leaving Club Majesto in Crescent on August 10, 1985. Her body was found two months later off Church Road near I-95 in McIntosh County. Police ruled […]
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Police Arrest Suspect Hours After Deadly Savannah Shooting
Savannah police arrested a 26-year-old man after a shooting on Eisenhower Drive left one person dead and two others wounded. What It Means For You: If you live near the 100 block of Eisenhower Drive, police are still investigating and asking anyone who saw or heard anything on Oct. 9 to come forward. What Happened: […]
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Man Arrested After Hitting Girlfriend With Gun in Cherokee County
A Cherokee County man is in jail after police say he beat his girlfriend with a gun and threatened to kill officers. What Happened: Deputies went to Rolling Green Drive in Acworth around 1 p.m. Thursday after someone called 911 about a fight. The caller saw a man hitting a woman, but both people had […]
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Rome Police Search For Missing Woman Who Uses Mobility Scooter
The Rome Police Department is looking for 57-year-old Mary Annette Smith, who hasn’t been seen in days and may need medical care. 🚨 Why It Matters: Smith has multiple health issues and relies on a powered mobility scooter to get around, raising concerns about her wellbeing. 📋 What We Know: Smith is a Black woman […]
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DeKalb County Schools Chief Indicted In Illinois Kickback Scheme
DeKalb County’s school superintendent faces federal charges for allegedly running a kickback operation at his previous job that funneled more than $80,000 into his pockets while defrauding two school districts. Why It Matters: Devon Horton still leads one of Georgia’s largest school systems while facing 17 federal counts that could send him to prison and […]
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The Hidden Environmental Impact of Vehicle Accidents: How Communities Can Drive Change
Every year, millions of vehicle accidents occur across the United States, leaving behind more than just damaged cars and insurance claims. While we often focus on the immediate human and economic costs of these incidents, there’s a largely overlooked consequence that affects us all: the environmental impact. From toxic fluid spills to the carbon footprint […]
