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 […]
