State Troopers and Commercial Vehicle Enforcement Officers will increase their presence on Georgia roads starting Wednesday evening to keep holiday travelers safe. What’s Happening: The Georgia State Patrol will add more officers to interstates and state roads during a 102-hour period from 6 p.m. Wednesday, November 26, through 11:59 p.m. Sunday, November 30. What’s Important: […]
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Monroe County Rejects $30K Deal With Dennis Quaid’s TV Show
Monroe County leaders turned down a chance to feature the county in a documentary with actor Dennis Quaid, choosing to keep nearly $10,000 in tax dollars instead. What’s Happening: County commissioners voted unanimously against paying $9,766 to join a TV program called “Viewpoint with Dennis Quaid” that wanted to film a segment about Monroe County’s […]
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Rain Returns to North Georgia Tuesday and Wednesday
North Georgia residents can expect much needed rainfall in the coming days ahead of Thanksgiving. What’s Happening: Rain will move into the area Tuesday morning and continue through Wednesday afternoon. The National Weather Service says the highest rainfall totals will be across North Georgia. What’s Important: Northern counties like Rome and Blairsville could see between […]
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Georgia Gas Prices Rise 6 Cents Per Gallon as Thanksgiving Travel Begins
Georgia drivers are paying more at the pump this week as millions prepare to travel for Thanksgiving. What’s Happening: Gas prices jumped six cents in the past week to reach $2.87 per gallon statewide. The increase comes as crude oil prices ticked up over the weekend and more people hit the road for the holiday. […]
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‘Depraved Behavior:’ 70-Year-Old Man Sexually Assaulted Several Girls in One Day at Gwinnett Pool
A 70-year-old man will serve five years in prison after sexually assaulting multiple women and girls at a Lawrenceville swimming pool. What’s Happening: William Michael Hegwood was convicted of felony sexual battery against a child under 16 and two counts of misdemeanor sexual battery for attacks at a public pool in Gwinnett County. What’s Important: […]
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UGA Football Player Charged After Speeding Through Commerce at 100+ MPH With Children in Car
A traffic stop in downtown Commerce turned into a dangerous chase Sunday when a University of Georgia football player sped away from police at more than 100 mph with two children in his car. What’s Happening: Commerce Police arrested UGA player Nyier Daniels after he fled from officers through residential streets and onto I-85, reaching […]
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Scam Alert: Bleckley County Sheriff Warns Residents About Fake Warrant Phone Calls
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 […]