Police found three people dead inside a Fayetteville home Saturday morning in what they believe was a murder-suicide. What’s Happening: Officers went to a house on Favor Road around 10:45 a.m. for a welfare check. When they arrived, they found three bodies inside. What’s Important: Police say their early investigation points to a murder-suicide, but […]
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Firefighter Hospitalized After Fire Consumes Buford Business
A fire tore through a Buford physical therapy office Saturday night, sending one firefighter to the hospital and leaving the building badly damaged. What’s Happening: Flames broke out in the roof and attic of Benchmark Physical Therapy on Nelson Brogdon Boulevard just after 7 p.m. Saturday. The fire grew so intense that the roof collapsed, […]
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Houston County Sheriff Says Jail Overcrowding Fixed
The Houston County jail population dropped to 579 inmates after the sheriff’s office worked with law enforcement partners, prosecutors and courts to address overcrowding. What’s Happening: Sheriff Matt Moulton says the Houston County Detention Center is back to a manageable and safe capacity after recent concerns about overcrowding. What’s Important: People with active warrants and […]
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Johns Creek Mayor Candidates Spar Over Spending and Public Safety
Johns Creek Mayor John Bradberry and challenger Kelly Stewart sparred over leadership priorities during a heated mayoral debate, trading sharp exchanges on the Performing Arts Center Bond Referendum, the city budget and public safety. Priorities John Bradberry praised Johns Creek’s public safety, emphasizing that Johns Creek is the safest city in the US and that […]
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13 Shot, 2 Dead After Mass Shooting at North Carolina Halloween Party
A shooting at a large Halloween party in South Carolina left two people dead and eleven others wounded Saturday night. What’s Happening: The Robeson County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a shooting on Dixon Drive that injured 13 people. Two victims died and several others are in critical condition. What’s Important: More than 150 people left […]
Posted inFood
Red Lobster In Savannah Fails Health Inspection With Score Of 59: Here’s Why
A popular seafood restaurant in Savannah failed its latest health inspection after inspectors found serious food safety problems. What’s Happening: Red Lobster on West Montgomery Cross Road scored 59 out of 100 during a routine inspection on Oct. 21. The restaurant stayed open. What’s Important: Inspectors found coconut shrimp and calamari stored overnight at unsafe […]
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Days Before Election, Former Roswell Leaders Send Second Letter to Mayor
A group of former Roswell elected officials has sent a second letter to Mayor Kurt Wilson and the City Council, saying their concerns about city spending and the destruction of historic property have been ignored for over two months. What’s Happening: The letter, sent today by 15 former council members and two former mayors, comes […]
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Major Coweta County Road Closes for Three Days on Halloween Weekend
Drivers in Coweta County will need to find a new route this Halloween weekend as crews close a busy intersection for paving work. What’s Happening: The Georgia Department of Transportation will close the intersection of US 29 and State Route 14 at State Route 154 starting Friday, October 31 at 9 p.m. through Sunday, November […]
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Madison’s Community Roots Market Opens Again After Fire
A beloved local market is back in business after a summer fire nearly destroyed it. What’s Happening: Community Roots Market opened its doors again this morning in downtown Madison. The fresh foods market has been closed since a fire damaged the building in July. What’s Important: The market added more hours to help families shop […]
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Have You Seen 15-Year-Old Lofton Evans, Who Went Missing in Augusta?
A 15-year-old boy was reported missing today in Augusta, and police are asking for the public’s help to find him. What’s Happening: Lofton Evans III was last seen on October 24, around 9 a.m. on the 2800 block of Joy Road. He left on foot, and no one knows which direction he went. What’s Important: […]
